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RMU softball meets before their game against Youngstown State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

2022 Season Preview: Softball

Colby Sherwin
February 11, 2022

After a surprising run to the #HLSB tournament in 2020, Robert Morris softball is looking to continue success in this small window. GAMES TO WATCH They will hit the road for the North Carolina A&T round-robin to play Howard and NC A&T to start the campaign. The week...

Softball gathers before their game against Youngstown State. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Colonials voted fourth in Horizon League preseason softball poll

Michael Deemer
February 10, 2022

With the softball season set to commence soon, on Thursday, the Horizon League announced the 2022 softball preseason poll for this season and the Colonials were placed fourth. Led by fourth-year head coach Jexx Varner, the Colonials return seven starters from their 25-19 2021...

Robert Morris spring sports are about to get underway.

POLL: Which Robert Morris spring sport will have the best season?

February 7, 2022

With Robert Morris spring sports getting underway this week, which team of the three will have the best season when it is all said and done? Vote below!

RMU softball huddles before their game against Detroit Mercy. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU softball releases 2022 schedule

Michael Deemer
January 24, 2022

After coming off a Horizon League Tournament appearance in their inaugural season in Horizon League, RMU softball has released their 2022 schedule on Monday. The Colonials recorded a record of 25-19 last season and 20-14 in-conference, qualifying for the 2021 Horizon League...

Nicole Sleith was named to the NEC Mount Rushmore. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Nicole Sleith named to NEC Mount Rushmore

Tyler Gallo
August 7, 2021

On Friday, Nicole Sleith (Schaffer) further cemented her legacy as not only one of the best (if not the best) pitchers in RMU softball history, but the best in Northeast Conference history as well, as the former Colonial was named to the NEC's softball Mount Rushmore team. Sleith...

Softball added the older sister of Rachael Rhinehart, Taylor, to the roster this morning as a graduate transfer from Siena. Photo Credit: Robert Simmons/Siena Athletics

Taylor Rhinehart commits to Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison
July 23, 2021

This afternoon, Robert Morris softball announced that two-way player Taylor Rhinehart has committed to Robert Morris and will join her sister Rachael for her graduate season. https://twitter.com/RMUSoftball/status/1418586708669452293?s=20 Rhinehart spent two seasons with Villanova...

Kristyna Mala will play in the European Softball Championships. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Rising senior Kristyna Mala to represent Czech Republic in 2021 European Softball Championship

Ethan Morrison
June 22, 2021

FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA, Italy-- After a solid junior campaign for the Colonials, rising senior Kristyna Mala will be playing for her native country of the Czech Republic in the 2021 European Softball Championship, set to begin on June 27 in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. The Czech...

Natalie Higgins earned NFCA Division 1 All-Region Honors. Photo Credit: Ally Yovetich

Natalie Higgins earns NFCA Division 1 All-Region Honors

Alexis Davis
May 20, 2021

A great season for Natalie Higgins has gotten even more recognition on Thursday as she earned 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division 1 All-Region honors, named to the Great Lakes First Team. Higgins is the first RMU player to earn NFCA Division 1 All-Region First...

Natalie Higgins (left) and Charlotte Grover (right) both received Horizon League All-League Honots. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Natalie Higgins, Charlotte Grover receive Horizon League All-League Honors

Tyler Gallo
May 12, 2021

As RMU softball gets prepared to take on Youngstown State in the Horizon League postseason tournament tomorrow at noon, a pair of Colonials have received All-Horizon League honors. Outfielder Natalie Higgins has been named to the All-Horizon League First Team and infielder Charlotte...

Robert Morris softball will take on Youngstown State in the #HLSB Tournament. Photo(s) Credit: Ethan Morrison

Softball to take on Youngstown State in #HLSB Tournament

Tyler Gallo
May 9, 2021

The stage is finally set for the Horizon League Softball Tournament. In their first year in the league, Robert Morris softball has claimed the no. 4 seed. They have earned a date with the regular-season champion and tournament host Youngstown State Penguins. Robert Morris, aided...