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The Colonials failed to score a run in both games of the doubleheader against Youngstown

Softball Shutout in Doubleheader vs Youngstown State

Colby Sherwin and Joshua Woodman
April 9, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After dropping two of three, the Colonials looked to improve to above .500 in Horizon League play when they hosted the Youngstown State Penguins for a doubleheader. These two teams met in the Horizon League tournament last year when the Penguins ended the season...

The Colonials are returning 19 players from 2023, including three Horizon League All-Academic players. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Softball Picked Third in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Samuel Goldberg
February 7, 2024

The Robert Morris softball team was selected third in the Horizon League preseason poll, the conference announced Wednesday. The Colonials were picked third after receiving 64 votes. This comes from a great season in 2023 for the Colonials that ended earlier than they would...

#ColonialTEAMChallenge: What Has the Softball Team Been Doing On Twitter?

#ColonialTEAMChallenge: What Has the Softball Team Been Doing On Twitter?

Michael Deemer
September 9, 2023

Today is the first day of practice for the softball team, but those of you who have been on Twitter in the past week or so (or X, I guess it's called now), may have seen a few RMU Softball players come up across your timeline. https://twitter.com/msacadura5/status/1696675989948899491 It's...

The Colonials split the doubleheader against Oakland, losing game one 3-0 and winning 4-3 in game two Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Robert Morris Splits Doubleheader with Conference Rival Oakland

Nate Fanell
April 27, 2023

In a rematch of last year's conference championship, Robert Morris (21-20, 11-7 Horizon League) hosted Oakland (15-17, 11-6) on Thursday for a Horizon League heavyweight doubleheader in which the Golden Grizzlies won game one, 3-0, and the Colonials coming out on top in game...

DeVault pitched a six innings, allowing just five hits and struck out seven Mastodon batters Photo credit: Cam Wickline

DeVault’s Dominant Pitching Leads Robert Morris to Series Victory over Purdue Fort Wayne

Samuel Goldberg
April 15, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris (18-18, 8-5 Horizon) had the rubber match of a three-game series against the Mastodons of Purdue Fort Wayne (16-21, 8-6 Horizon) in which the Colonials took the rubber match to win the series by a score of 7-2. The Colonials had a big fourth inning...

It's the first time in program history when three Colonial pitchers each have complete game shutouts in consecutive games

Colonials’ Three Game Sweep Led by Historic Pitching

Cam Wickline
April 10, 2023

Robert Morris’s softball team’s season has been full of ups and downs as they continue to make their way through conference play. Their weekend series against Northern Kentucky was another one of those ups, this time one of historic proportions. Dana Vatakis, Jane Garver,...

Robert Morris falls to 12-15 on the season after the 6-0 loss to Pitt Tuesday Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Robert Morris Shutout By Crosstown Foe Pitt

Nathan Breisinger
April 4, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On a gorgeous Tuesday afternoon, Robert Morris welcomed in crosstown foe Pitt for a midweek non-conference tilt at the North Athletic Complex. The Colonials (12-15, 2-2 Horizon) were looking to add to their two-game winning streak as they gear up for the thick...

Robert Morris won both games of the doubleheader over Kent State Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Softball Sweeps Kent State in Doubleheader

Cam Wickline
April 2, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP – The Robert Morris softball team took down Kent State in both games of a doubleheader thanks to timely hitting and stingy pitching. The Colonials won game one by a final score of 4-1 and game two by a final score of 5-3. A common theme in the Colonials season...

The date and time for the game to be resumed is still to be determined Photo credit: Samuel Goldberg

RMU, Detroit Mercy Rubber Match Suspended Due to Inclement Weather

Nathan Breisinger
March 17, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- With Detroit Mercy coming to Moon Township to face Robert Morris, the March weather became an issue with the three game series. After game three was already pushed back from a noon start to a 3:53 p.m. first pitch, the action between the Colonials and Titans...

Dana Vatakis got the win in the 7-0 victory in game 1

Robert Morris Splits Conference Opening Double Header with Detroit Mercy

Nate Fanell
March 16, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP- Robert Morris (9-11, 1-1 HORIZON) and Detroit Mercy (2-15, 1-1 HORIZON) split the Colonials’ home opener and opening matchup of conference play for both teams, with the Colonials winning the first game, 7-0, and Detroit Mercy capturing the second, 2-0. The Colonials...