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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...

Nneka Ezeigbo goes for the basket against LIU Brooklyn. Moon, PA Feb. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Nneka Ezeigbo leads women’s basketball past LIU Brooklyn

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — With 5:59 remaining in the third quarter, the Colonials (17-9, 14-1) found themselves trailing for the first time all game. Nneka Ezeigbo didn’t give LIU Brooklyn (4-22, 3-12) a chance to get comfortable out front as she bullied the competition on the way...

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...

LORETTO, Pa. -- Nadege Pluviose looks for an outlet pass against Saint Francis on February 28, 2019 (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media).

Weekend Preview: Women’s basketball looks to continue their winning ways against St. Francis Brooklyn

Delenn Poe and Delenn Poe
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris University women's basketball team (14-9, 11-1 NEC) play on their home court this weekend as they celebrate Senior Day against the Saint Francis Brooklyn Terriers (14-10, 8-4 NEC) on Saturday. The Colonials only have two seniors completing...

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...

LORETTO, Pa. -- Natalie Villaflor dribbles against Saint Francis (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media). Villaflor had seven points and seven rebounds in the 66-60 win.

Women’s basketball outlasts Saint Francis

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 19, 2019

LORETTO, Pa. -- The Robert Morris University Colonials (15-9, 12-1) went round for round with Saint Francis Red Flash (12-14, 9-4) and came out victorious 66-60. The build up to the game was similar to a prize fight and it did not disappoint. After coming off a bad loss just...

Ikematsu has gone up against some of the best in the nation including Saint Francis' Jessica Kovatch. Photo Credit: Samuel Anthony

OPINION: A season defining match-up is in store for RMU women’s basketball

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 18, 2019

Editor's Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer's own. LORETTO, Pa. -- An 11-game winning streak typically does not lead to questions of future successes. But the end of Robert Morris women's basketball's (14-9, 11-1 NEC) 11-game run to start the conference...

Preview: Women's lacrosse kicks off 15th season

Preview: Women’s lacrosse kicks off 15th season

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
February 15, 2019

KENT, Oh. -- The RMU women’s lacrosse team will be kicking off their 2019 regular season on the road this coming Saturday when they visit the Kent State University Golden Flash in what will be the commemoration of the 15th year of RMU women’s lacrosse program. Here is a look...