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Anna Resnik scores on Taylor Rhinehart’s double in the first inning at Pitt. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Offense sputters as Robert Morris falls to cross-town adversary Pitt

Kevin Plowcha
March 30, 2022

PITTSBURGH— Robert Morris (16-10, 5-0 Horizon) took on Pitt (12-14, 1-7 ACC) Wednesday night at Vartabedian Field. The game was originally scheduled to take place at RMU's North Athletic Complex but was moved due to weather conditions earlier in the week. The Colonials were...

Dana Vatakis gets ready to deliver a pitch against Detroit Mercy. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Dana Vatakis named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 29, 2022

Robert Morris senior pitcher Dana Vatakis has been named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week after helping the Colonials improve to 5-0 in Horizon League play. She notched a complete game against the UIC Flames this past weekend, going the distance for the third time this year....

Taylor Rhinehart jacks a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris swept by Akron in home-opener doubleheader

Kevin Plowcha
March 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (14-9, 3-0 Horizon) looked to extend their three-game winning streak as they took on the Akron Zips (6-18, 1-2 MAC) Tuesday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. GAME 1: Zips 7, Colonials 2 W: Lexie Petrof 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4K L: Madison DeVault...

Taylor Rhinehart steps up to the plate against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Taylor Rhinehart named Horizon League Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Robert Morris softball graduate student Taylor Rhinehart was selected as Horizon League Player of the Week. Rhinehart earned the honor after batting a whopping .615 with five extra-base hits and drove in four runs this week. She helped the Colonials go 3-0 in...

Jexx Varner celebrates a base hit against Cleveland State. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Inside the Dugout: Jexx Varner

Tyler Gallo
February 27, 2022

Robert Morris softball is off to its hottest start in program history, cruising through their Carolina invitationals with a 9-1 record, and head coach Jexx Varner has watched his team roll in the early portion of their season. After a season where the team finished with a 25-19...

Charlotte Grover gets set to throw to first base. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Charlotte Grover named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week

Ethan Morrison
February 22, 2022

Robert Morris is off to their best start in program history, posting a 9-1 overall record. The team keeps bringing in the hardware as, after a 5-0 weekend at the Winthrop Invitational, Charlotte Grover was named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week. Over the weekend, Grover...

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...

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...

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...