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Chris King talks about improving the Robert Morris athletics brand

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
September 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris's new director of athletics, Chris King, is driven to improve the individual brand of all 16 sport teams at Robert Morris University. King looks to accomplish this through a larger presence in Pittsburgh and increased student-engagement at Robert...

Chris Coalmon entering transfer portal

Chris Coalmon entering transfer portal

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
April 20, 2019

Chris Coalmon will be entering the transfer portal as first reported by Pittsburgh Sports Now. MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's basketball team will be losing another player this offseason. Chris Coalmon will be entering the NCAA transfer portal after two years with...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Koby Thomas dunks against LIU Brooklyn on Febuary 21, 2019 (Mike Evans/RMU Sentry Media). This was the signature moment in the team's win.

Koby Thomas to leave RMU

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
April 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Earlier today, Koby Thomas announced his decision to leave Robert Morris on Twitter. He posted a message announcing his decision and thanking Robert Morris and his teammates. Koby Thomas added his name to a long line of players to transfer away from the...

Robert Morris University Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

What’s the cost of postseason basketball?

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - For schools that miss out on the NCAA tournament, officials turn to smaller tournaments in order to get their moment in the spotlight. After the Colonials failed to post a season-long record that qualified the team for selection to the NCAA tournament, university...

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

Robert Morris to host Pitt in first game at UPMC Events Center

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
March 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- As first reported by Pittsburgh Sports Now, the Robert Morris men's basketball team will play their first game at the UPMC Events Center against the University of Pittsburgh Panthers on November 12, 2019. It will be the 31st time in history that the two programs...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Men’s basketball heads to second round of CIT after strong performances of McConnell and Williams

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On a warm spring evening in the North Athletic Complex in Moon Township, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (18-16) hosted the Cornell Big Red (15-16) in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Robert Morris came back and defeated the Big...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Matty McConnell set's up against Saint Francis Brooklyn on February 23, 2019 (Avin Patel/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball heads to CollegeInsider.com Tournament

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a hard-fought regular season and playoffs, the Robert Morris men's basketball team (16-15) has accepted an invite to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). This will be the second time the team has participated in the CIT, the other being in 2012, where...

Toole Shed: CIT bound

Toole Shed: CIT bound

Logan Carney, Alex Temple and Matt Kurtik are back for this all-new episode of the Toole Shed. In a longer-than-normal episode, the guys recap the season for the men's basketball team, but their season might not be over as they also talk about a potential CIT playoff bid....

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Coach Toole mans the sidelines for Robert Morris during a game against Siena (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media).

Coach Toole hints at another year of Petteway and potential CIT appearance

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
March 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Coach Andy Toole hinted at the possibility of a bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) during his radio show The Andy Toole Show. This would be the Colonials’ second appearance in the CIT. In 2012, the Colonials won their first two games...

Weekend Round-up: 3/8/19 - 3/10/19

Weekend Round-up: 3/8/19 – 3/10/19

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
March 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Many RMU sports teams were at home for the start of their respective playoff series, but there were some teams on the road. Here’s the round-up to inform you about the games that RMU Sentry Media couldn't get a reporter to. 3/7/19 - 3/9/19 RMU Softball...