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

Honoka Ikematsus 25-point performance on New Years Eve in 2017 stands as one of the best New Years performances in RMU basketball history. Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Best New Year’s performances of the last decade for Robert Morris basketball

Tyler Gallo
January 1, 2022

In Robert Morris basketball history, there have been very few games played on January 1st, with most past scheduled games coming on December 31st or January 2nd. However, the last two seasons in the Horizon League, both squads have taken the court on New Year's Day, and although...

Artemis Spanou was named to the NECs Mount Rushmore team. Photo Credit: Ahmad Aljuryyed/RMU Sentry Media

Artemis Spanou named to NEC Mount Rushmore

Colby Sherwin
July 14, 2021

Yesterday, former women's basketball player Artemis Spanou was named to the Northeast Conference's 40th anniversary Mount Rushmore team. Spanou was rewarded after her four incredible seasons as a Colonial. During Spanou's time with the Colonials, she led them to the NCAA tournament...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

The long journey of Robert Morris women’s basketball

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 15, 2017

The student section roared with excitement during the final game in the history of the Charles L. Sewall Center, as the ecstatic crowd came storming onto the court as the Robert Morris University women's basketball team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament by claiming...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

The great Greek debate: How does Stamolamprou compare to Spanou?

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 17, 2017

Anna Niki Stamolamprou is arguably one of the greatest Colonials to ever lay foot on the basketball court. Her recent 39-point performance against LIU Brooklyn on Jan. 9 tied the team record held by Artemis Spanou for the most poin ts scored in a single game. The product...

NCCA Tournament Preview: No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 16 Robert Morris

NCCA Tournament Preview: No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 16 Robert Morris

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
March 21, 2014

LOCATION: Toledo, Ohio TIME: 1:30 Tip-off OPPPONENT RECORD: 32-0, AP No. 2 TELEVISED: ESPN Congratulations to Robert Morris women’s basketball on winning the Northeast Conference Championship and earning a NCAA Tournament berth for the first time since 2008. Now,...

Spanou, Robert Morris earn trip to NEC title

Spanou, Robert Morris earn trip to NEC title

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
March 12, 2014

“As I said before, one of the goals that I haven’t achieved yet is taking a ring and leaving Robert Morris as a champion,” said senior Artemis Spanou prior to the start of the 2013-14 season. Almost five months later, Robert Morris defeated Bryant 72-67 in the Northeast...

The two Greece natives (Spanou & Stamolamprou) combined for 36 of the teams 65 points Sunday afternoon

Second half surge pushes Robert Morris over LIU in NEC Tournament

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
March 9, 2014

For Robert Morris, the first half of Sunday’s NEC quarterfinal matchup against LIU Brooklyn resembled everything they were trying to avoid heading into the conference postseason. A slow start, first-half jitters, and a few unlucky breaks caused the Colonials to catch a glimpse...

Colonial Chaos shoots big for Cystic Fibrosis

Colonial Chaos shoots big for Cystic Fibrosis

Vince Russo, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2014

The second annual Colonial Chaos was nothing short of what its name promises. Those who call themselves Colonials rallied together on the court throughout the day on Feb. 19 to raise a grand total of $8,516.83 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The chaos featured a day full...

Colonial Talk: Breaking down the NEC WBB tournament

Colonial Talk: Breaking down the NEC WBB tournament

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 18, 2014

With the start of the NEC Women’s Basketball Tournament quickly approaching, here’s a bracket preview with tentative matchups for postseason play. All matchups are based off the current conference standings, presuming nothing dramatically shifts in the last two weeks of the...

Anna Niki Stamolamprou led all scorers with 17 points against LIU Brooklyn

Robert Morris dominates LIU Brooklyn, wins ninth straight at Sewall

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
February 17, 2014

For the Robert Morris women’s basketball team as of late, there’s no place like home. Literally. The Colonials spent Monday evening dominating LIU Brooklyn at the Charles L. Sewall Center, pounding the Blackbirds 79-43 to improve to 12-2 in the NEC and extend their...