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Cameron Wilbon has transferred to Sacramento State. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Cameron Wilbon transfers to Sacramento State

Ethan Morrison
June 16, 2021

Earlier this afternoon, former Robert Morris guard Cameron Wilbon announced that he will be transferring to Sacramento State. Wilbon spent three seasons with the Colonials before entering his name into the transfer portal. In his freshman campaign, the Gary Indiana native...

Malik Petteway sets up for a free throw against Bryant in 2019. Photo Credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Malik Petteway joins Team MDA Muscle in their bid for The Basketball Tournament

Tyler Gallo
June 16, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO-- A former member of Robert Morris men's basketball will look to shine in The Basketball Tournament 2021 as Malik Petteway has joined Team MDA Muscle in their bid to play. Petteway, a power forward, spent two seasons in Moon Township after transferring from Northwest...

Robert Morris has halted Black Bear Sports' plan to purchase the Island Sports Center. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

University halts Black Bear Sports’ plan to buy Island Sports Center

Owen Krepps
June 10, 2021

After the decision to cut both D1 men’s and women’s hockey teams came out of the blue, Robert Morris University faced a lot of pushback from supporters of the teams. Over $32,000 and $427,000 in private donations have been put forward on a GoFundMe page. Things escalated...

Men's hockey celebrates a regular-season win over Niagara, looking to do the same this weekend. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Letter to the Editor Regarding RMU Hockey

Kyle Gorcey, Guest Writer
June 9, 2021

My name is Kyle Gorcey and I am a 2015 graduate of Robert Morris University. Like many of my peers, I was blindsided by the news that the school was ending its Division I Hockey Programs. After the university went ahead with plans for a new arena without bringing hockey to the...

Three former women's hockey players have landed at Ohio State. Photo(s) Credit: Nathan Breisinger.

Trio of former women’s hockey players transfer to Ohio State

Owen Krepps
June 8, 2021

Nearly two weeks after the decision to cut RMU men’s and women’s hockey, we have our first major transfers as Raygan Kirk, Lexi Templeman, and Emily Curlett have all transferred to Ohio State University.Three of RMU’s strongest players from last season’s...

Sol Castro will represent Argentina at the FIBA Americup. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Sol Castro to represent Argentina at FIBA Women’s Americup

Tyler Gallo
June 8, 2021

With summer workouts underway, women's basketball sophomore forward Sol Castro will look to further burnish her already solid credentials at the FIBA Women's Americup, representing the Argentina Senior National team in the tournament. https://twitter.com/RMUWBasketball/status/1402265144495951887?s=20 The...

Men’s basketball will travel to Orlando to take on UCF in a non-conference matchup. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials to take on UCF in the Sunshine State

Ethan Morrison
June 7, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla.— With college basketball summer workouts underway, Robert Morris has its first scheduling news of the 2021-22 season. The D1 Docket announced this morning that Central Florida will host Robert Morris in a non-conference game on November 11. This will be the...

After getting drafted by the team in September 2020, Ryan Smith has signed a two-year contract with the Rochester Knighthawks of the NLL. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Ryan Smith signs two-year deal with Rochester Knighthawks

Samuel Goldberg
June 2, 2021

Ryan Smith was selected third overall in the 2020 National Lacrosse League draft by the Rochester Knighthawks in September, and today, the former men's lacrosse standout signed a rookie contract with Rochester, good for two years. https://twitter.com/RocKnighthawks/status/1400130072795885571?s=20 As...

Kevin Colbert stepped from his position on the RMU Board of Trustees due to the recent hockey news. Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert steps down from RMU Board of Trustees

Alexis Davis
May 31, 2021

UPDATE 4:49 P.M.: Per Tim Benz of Tribune-Review Sports, Kevin Colbert has stepped down, confirmed by Robert Morris PR. They responded with "We are certainly grateful for the time he served on the board and the substantial support he has given the university over the years." Last...

Michaela Boyle embraces Molly Singewald after her shutout against Sacred Heart. Neville Township, PA 2/20/2021 (Tyler Gallo)

In the blink of an eye

Michaela Boyle
May 28, 2021

“We are sorry to inform you we are cutting both the men’s and women’s hockey programs.” Those words have haunted my mind since May 26th at 1:50 pm when they were first stated to me and my teammates. My name is Michaela Boyle and I was a member of the Women’s Hockey...