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MOON TOWNSHIP -- Josh Williams drives to the hoop against Saint Francis Brooklyn on March 6, 2019 (Tim Kelly/RMU Sentry Media). Josh Williams had a game-high 21 points on the night.

Men’s basketball ties third largest comeback in program history to win in overtime

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
March 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In the first ever playoff game in the history of the North Athletic Complex, the Robert Morris Colonials (17-15, 11-7 NEC) defeated the Terriers of Saint Francis Brooklyn (17-15, 9-9 NEC) in overtime by the score of 69-65. The Colonials came back after being...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Preview: 2019 men’s basketball NEC tournament

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
March 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Northeast Conference (NEC) playoffs begin this Wednesday and four teams are slated to host the first round of games. The tournament will go through Loretto as St. Francis (PA) was rewarded the No. 1 seed after the conclusion of the NEC regular season this...

MOON TOWNSHIP — The RMU men’s basketball team celebrates after a made three-pointer against Sacred Heart (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media).

Weekend Preview: Men’s basketball looking to stay hot against Wagner and Sacred Heart before NEC playoffs begin

David Auth and David Auth
February 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — After winning their last two home games against LIU Brooklyn and Saint Francis Brooklyn, the RMU men’s basketball team (15-14, 10-6 NEC) is looking to round out their final two games of the season on a road trip to New York and Connecticut. On Thursday, the...

Toole Shed: NEC Playoffs

Toole Shed: NEC Playoffs

The guys discuss the last two games and the upcoming two games. They also talk about the NEC playoffs and discuss where they think RMU should play if the host.

MOON TOWNSHIP --  Matty McConnell sets up against Saint Francis Brooklyn on Feb. 23, 2019 (Avin Patel/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball defeats St. Francis Brooklyn, RMU remains tied for second in NEC

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men's basketball team (15-14, 10-6 NEC) defeated St. Francis Brooklyn (17-12, 9-7 NEC) by the score of 67-62. In attendance for senior night was NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris, who got to look on as the team honored seniors Matty McConnell and...

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The number three seed Moon Area Tigers faced off against the number six seed Franklin Regional Panthers in an all too familiar match-up. Moon has seen Franklin Regional four times in three years, just in the playoffs. Two years ago, Moon knocked out Franklin...

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.

Thomas, Colonials dunk on Blackbirds

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Koby Thomas, playing his first home game in front of the Colonials faithful in nearly three months, found himself alone on the breakaway. It was a moment that many at Robert Morris (14-14, 9-6 NEC) had waited all season to see. The human highlight reel throwing...

Toole Shed: Koby Thomas is back

Toole Shed: Koby Thomas is back

The Toole Shed guys talk about Koby Thomas's long awaited return to the men's basketball team and they also try to find answers for the team's recent struggles.

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Malik Petteway takes a foul shot as Matty McConnell watches on Feb. 7, 2019 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media). Both Malik Petteway and Matty McConnell are players to watch for this weekend.

Weekend Preview: Brooklyn comes for men’s basketball

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After losing five of their last six games, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (13-14, 8-6 NEC) looks to get back in the win column as they get set to host a pair of Brooklyn showdowns this weekend. The Colonials are set to battle the Blackbirds of LIU...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to defeat SFU

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
February 16, 2019

Loretto, Pa. -- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team (13-13, 8-5 NEC) will look to string together some wins as they enter the final five games of their regular season starting on Saturday when they take on Saint Francis (13-11, 9-4 NEC). RMU has dropped four of their last...