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Esther Castedo carries the ball against Cleveland State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Esther Castedo’s 18 points lifts Robert Morris over Cleveland State

Ethan Morrison
December 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris (4-6, 2-3 Horizon) was back in action for the first time in over two weeks when they took on red-hot Cleveland State (9-2, 4-1). Robert Morris started off slow but gained control of the game and came out with a 63-55 victory. Both teams started...

Men's basketball talks during their game against Lancaster Bible. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Horizon League wide open as conference play resumes

Ethan Morrison
December 30, 2021

At this point of the season, many teams in the college basketball landscape start to find their identity as many conferences either begin or resume conference play in late December. For many of the Horizon League schools, however, that can not be said, as a good bulk of teams...

Colonials suffer first cancellation due to Omicron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris game at Detroit Mercy called no-contest, Horizon League announces forfeiture policy

Ethan Morrison
December 29, 2021

Over the past week, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has made its rounds both in the collegiate and professional levels, causing cancellations of games and has leagues scrambling to make decisions about what to do about those canceled games. It was only a matter of time until...

Robert Morris center Brandon Stone and forward Justin Winston contest Saint Francis forward Josh Cohen's shot Wednesday night. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Frontcourt production: A focal point in Robert Morris’ future success

Ethan Morrison
December 23, 2021

After dropping their first nine games to Division I opponents this season, Robert Morris finally got that elusive first D-I win Wednesday night, defeating former NEC foe Saint Francis at DeGol Arena. The Colonials were firing on all cylinders in this game, getting a wide variety...

Matt Mayers hits his stride despite early-season struggles

Ethan Morrison
December 23, 2021

When Matt Mayers joined the Robert Morris program on May 2, many thought that he would be playing behind an already loaded frontcourt that included Kahliel Spear, Mattia Acunzo, Brandon Stone, and Justin Winston. Throughout the young season, Mayers has carved himself a huge...

The Toole Shed: Saint Francis Recap

The Toole Shed: Saint Francis Recap

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
December 23, 2021

Ethan breaks down Robert Morris' 75-67 win over Saint Francis Wednesday night on the latest Toole Shed.

Rasheem Dunn yells after a basket at Saint Francis. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Dunn, Robert Morris sink Red Flash in Loretto

Ethan Morrison
December 22, 2021

LORETTO, Pa.– Robert Morris (2-9, 0-2 Horizon) was in search of their second win of the year and first against a Division I opponent. They did just that, defeating Saint Francis (4-7) by a final score of 75-67. RMU head coach Andy Toole spoke on the team's performance after...

Mattia Acunzo carries the ball against Kentucky. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Forward Mattia Acunzo enters transfer portal

Tyler Gallo
December 20, 2021

Following their 100-74 loss to Bowling Green, Robert Morris has lost one of its pieces as forward Mattia Acunzo has entered the transfer portal, per VerbalCommits. Acunzo, in addition to playing sparingly this season, dealt with a multitude of issues, including being sidelined...

The Robert Morris bench looks on against Florida Gulf Coast. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Rebounding struggles one flaw in Robert Morris’ rough non-conference slate

Ethan Morrison
December 18, 2021

Coming into this season, there was a buzz within the Robert Morris locker room after a rough first season in the Horizon League where they finished last in the conference and only mustered four wins in the 2020-21 season. A roster filled with a plethora of transfers sparked...