Softball Team sweeps doubleheader against Mount St. Mary’s
Anthony DeSimone, Staff Writer
March 29, 2013
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The RMU softball team came into its doubleheader Friday afternoon against Mount St. Mary’s with a record of 12-9, and walked away with more than just two wins versus the Mountaineers. Robert Morris gained a big boost in morale. In the first game, the Colonials (14-9) pulled away early, jumping... Read more »
Artemis Spanou: Greek goddess of RMU basketball
Chris Mueller, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2013
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In ancient Greek mythology, gods and goddesses were immortal heroes that ruled over the land and developed the origins of the time period, acting as religious models to Greek and Roman civilization. One of the most famous goddesses was Artemis, who ancient Greek myths described as, “goddess of the... Read more »
Timko takes next step with RMU softball
Anthony DeSimone, Staff Writer
March 26, 2013
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After achieving the highest career softball batting average in Robert Morris history, Jaci Timko wanted a way to stay with the program, and found that as a graduate assistant coach. “After my last game as a Colonial, I just knew that was not going to be my last time on a softball field,” said... Read more »
Providence overpowers RMU, 77-68
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
March 26, 2013
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Robert Morris rocked the college basketball world by upsetting the Kentucky Wildcats in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament, and as a result, the Colonials were hoping to do the same against Providence Monday night. Unfortunately, the Friars had other plans. LaDontae Henton... Read more »
Jackson, RMU women’s basketball creating hope through hoops
Chris Mueller, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2013
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RMU freshman point guard Randi Jackson has had anything but a leisured past seven months. First, there is always adapting taking place with a freshman’s ordinary transition into college life. Uniquely for her, the transition included travelling across the country, calling Moon Township her new home... Read more »
Colonials pull off improbable upset over Kentucky in NIT
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
March 20, 2013
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Returning to his former stomping grounds, University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari spent Tuesday afternoon reminiscing about his time growing up in Moon Township. Calipari, who fondly flashed back to his days in the community in the hours leading up to his team’s first-round... Read more »
Scheduling conflict grants RMU first-round NIT home game
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
March 17, 2013
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The Robert Morris men’s basketball program should be traveling to Lexington, Kentucky’s historic Rupp Arena to battle the UK Wildcats in the first-round of the National Invitation Tournament. But as fate, or a scheduling conflict would have it, Moon Township native John Calipari will be returning... Read more »
Colonials dash past St. Francis, advance to semifinals
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
March 7, 2013
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Although Robert Morris guard Velton Jones has a knack for scoring, averaging nearly 11.3 points per game, it was his work dishing the rock to teammates that helped lift the Colonials over St. Francis Brooklyn in the opening round of the Northeast Conference tournament. Jones tallied eight assists,... Read more »
Female Student-Athlete of the Week; Kristen DiCiocco
Bailey Neale, Staff Writer
March 7, 2013
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This past weekend, the Robert Morris University women’s ice hockey team swept Lindenwood in the first round of the College Hockey America tournament, thanks, in large part, to Kristen DiCiocco's performance in the net. “There were some pretty crazy games. We knew it would be a battle, and... Read more »
Colonials sweep Lindenwood in first round of playoffs
Haley Sawyer, Staff Writer
March 2, 2013
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The CHA playoff season is off to a thrilling start for the Robert Morris Women’s Hockey team. The Lady Colonials managed to sweep first-round foe and number five seed Lindenwood this weekend, winning 2-1 on Friday and 2-0 the following day. As in most sports, College Hockey America playoffs... Read more »
