Skip to Main Content
The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Kahliel Spear drives past Daniel Ogoro of Youngstown State. Photo credit: Justin Newton

Robert Morris’ struggles continue in loss to Youngstown State

Ethan Morrison
January 5, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (2-11, 0-4 Horizon) kicked off a five-game homestand against Youngstown State (9-5, 3-1) looking for their first Horizon League win of the season. The Colonials struggled tonight on both sides of the ball, dropping their second straight game losing...

RMU Track placed sixth in the preseason poll. Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Robert Morris placed sixth in Horizon League Track & Field Preseason Poll

Michael Deemer
December 10, 2021

The Horizon League announced their preseason poll for indoor track and field earlier today and Robert Morris was placed sixth with 75 total votes. Youngstown State is the overwhelming favorite in the conference, with 10 of the possible 11 first-place votes, with Milwaukee getting...

Kevin Plowcha breaks down teams 7-9 in his Horizon League women's basketball rankings.

Plowcha’s Poll: Horizon League Women’s Basketball teams 7-9

Kevin Plowcha
November 2, 2021

College basketball is getting closer and closer, which means another edition of Plowcha’s Poll. This time, I will be breaking down teams 9-7 of my Horizon League women’s basketball projected preseason predictions. Last week, I broke down the bottom three (12-10). These rankings...

Haleigh Finale scored the overtime winner in RMU's season-ending victory. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Haleigh Finale scores OT winner, gives RMU senior-day victory

Owen Krepps
October 27, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris women’s soccer (6-10-3, 2-6-2 Horizon) closed out their 2021 season Wednesday afternoon with a 1-0 overtime victory over the Youngstown State Penguins (2-11-5, 2-5-4). Haleigh Finale scored the game-winning goal in the first half of the overtime...

Ethan Morrison ranks 7-9 in the Horizon League. Oakland (left), Youngstown State (center), Purdue Fort Wayne (right)

Morrison’s rankings: Breaking down teams 7-9 in the Horizon League

Ethan Morrison
October 26, 2021

Editor's Note: The initial version of this article stated that the longest-tenured coach in the Horizon League, Greg Kampe, had only been at Oakland for 22 years. He has been at the school for 37 seasons. As the college basketball season inches closer and closer, Morrison's...

RMU celebrates a point against YSU.

Volleyball pushes Penguins to the limit, wins Homecoming game

Michael Deemer
October 9, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– RMU volleyball (9-9, 2-4 Horizon) was back at home against Youngstown State (4-13, 1-5) Friday night after dropping their match on the road against Northern Kentucky last week. The Colonials started strong. They took the first point and never gave the Penguins...

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...

Dana Vatakis allowed just one run in the second game as the Colonials split their series with YSU. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris splits series with Penguins

Ethan Morrison
April 24, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.— On Saturday afternoon, Robert Morris and Youngstown State battled it out to decide who would take the series after the Colonials and Penguins split games one and two of the series. Both teams would battle hard once again, splitting the overall series...

The Colonials celebrate Charlotte Grover's walk-off in game two of the doubleheader. Photo Credit: Ally Yovetich

Grover waddles off against the Penguins

Ethan Morrison
April 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- A crucial four-game series between Robert Morris (22-14, 17-11 Horizon) and Youngstown State (29-10, 22-5) started with a split with YSU winning game one and RMU taking game two. Two of the Horizon League's top teams battled throughout both games and earned...

Natalie Higgins takes a swing against UIC. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

On verge of a historic season, Natalie Higgins is prepared for the stretch run

Tyler Gallo
April 23, 2021

In the midst of Robert Morris softball's best season since 2015, Natalie Higgins is having perhaps the greatest offensive season in Robert Morris history. Not only is she also looking to become the only Colonial to reach 200 hits, 100 runs and 100 RBI in her career, but she is...