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Amalia spent three seasons with RMU before transferring to Canisius.

Mackenzie Amalia Makes Leap to MAAC, Commits to Canisius

Nathan Breisinger
April 1, 2023

Mackenzie Amalia is Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference bound as she announced her commitment to the Canisius Golden Griffins on Saturday. Amalia was an integral part of the Robert Morris women's basketball team over the past three years. The local product from Beaver Falls,...

The team celebrates the 50-45 win over Milwaukee Photo credit: Alec Miller

Colonials Bounce Back; Outlast Milwaukee on Senior Day

Kevin Plowcha
February 19, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris (11-16, 5-13 Horizon) looked to bounce back from a loss as they took on the Milwaukee Panthers (9-17, 7-11) Sunday afternoon at the UPMC Events Center. The Colonials would come out on top by a score of 50-45. After a slow start for RMU, the Colonials...

The team huddles during their 83-59 loss against Wright State Photo credit: Hope Beatty

Wright State Hands Robert Morris Worst Conference Loss in Horizon League

Michael Deemer
January 28, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After three straight losses, the Colonials (8-13, 2-10 Horizon) were looking to break the skid against a struggling Wright State (3-19, 2-10 Horizon) squad at home. The Colonials defeated the Raiders on Dec. 2 by 21 points. The second matchup ended up being the...

Head coach Charlie Buscaglia talk to (left to right) Mackenzie Amalia, Phoenix Gedeon, Rebecca Dwomoh and Alejandra Mastral on the bench in the win vs IUPUI

Robert Morris Fights Off IUPUI at Home, Snap Five-Game Losing Streak

Kevin Plowcha
January 14, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris (8-9, 2-6 Horizon) returned to the UPMC Events Center Saturday afternoon looking to snap their five-game losing streak against the IUPUI Jaguars (8-8, 4-3). The Colonials would do so by a score of 69-63. For Robert Morris head coach Charlie Buscaglia,...

Alejandra Mastral attempts a layup in the 65-48 loss to Youngstown State Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Robert Morris suffers fifth loss in a row at Youngstown State

Malena Kaniuff
January 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO-- After a tough battle in the first half, Robert Morris fell short to Youngstown state 65-48. After falling to Detroit Mercy, the Robert Morris women’s basketball team (7-9, 1-6 Horizon League) traveled to the Beeghly Center to take on last year’s Horizon...

Rebbecca Dwomoh looks to inbound in the 52-41 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne Photo credit: Alec Miller

Shooting Woes Plague Robert Morris in First Home Loss Against Purdue Fort Wayne

Alec Miller
December 29, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris (7-5, 1-2 Horizon) welcomed Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (4-8, 2-1). The Colonials fell to Mastodons by a score of 52-41 in their first home loss of the season after shooting struggles were the breaking point in the contest. Robert Morris shot a...

Paris Kirk attempts a lay-up

Robert Morris rebounds from losing streak with dominant win over St. Bonaventure

Aiden Dine
December 16, 2022

After a three game losing streak against some of the stiffest competition RMU will see all season RMU was able to rebound and get a strong win against St. Bonaventure by a final score of 63-49 RMU needed a bounce back game to get back to their winning ways after a strong 6-1...

Mackenzie Amalia was held on scoreless in the 72-42 loss to West Virginia

Second-Half Explosion Throttles West Virginia Past Robert Morris

Michael Deemer
December 8, 2022

MORGANTOWN, W.Va-- After splitting two Horizon League road games against Wright State and Northern Kentucky, the Robert Morris (6-3, 1-1 HORIZON) returned to their non-conference slate against the West Virginia Mountaineers, falling 72-42 Thursday evening. The Mountaineers dominated...

Amalia comes from nearby Beaver Falls, Pa. and knew that RMU was her home almost immediately

Local Legacies: Mackenzie Amalia

Hope Beatty
November 16, 2022

Robert Morris women's basketball guard Mackenzie Amalia is just beginning her junior season with the Colonials, but her path here has not been easy. When visiting the Robert Morris University campus, both Amalia and her parents knew right away that RMU was the right place for...

The bench celebrates a three-point basket in the 87-48 Photo credit: Sydney Riker

Robert Morris Matches Best Start Since 1980-81 with Win Over Wheeling

Nathan Breisinger
November 14, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- An opportunity to start 4-0 for the first time since 1980-81 was on the table for the Robert Morris women’s basketball team Monday night. The Colonials cashed in with an emphatic 87-48 win over the Wheeling Cardinals. In back-to-back games, Robert Morris (4-0)...