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Bechtold’s Breakdowns: What does moving fall sports to spring mean for RMU?

Austin Bechtold
August 31, 2020

As the first day of classes officially kicks off the start of a new year for Robert Morris and a new era in the athletics, the Colonials were supposed to be preparing for their first-ever action in the Horizon League. Nonetheless, a global pandemic found a way to completely derail...

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on August 21 to approve a waiver to grant an extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes. The extra year will go into effect regardless of whether fall sports are able to resume competition in the spring. Athletes will have...

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on August 21 to approve a waiver to grant an extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes. The extra year will go into effect regardless of whether fall sports are able to resume competition in the spring. Athletes will have...

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RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school...

Preview: Colonials look to rebound at Tom Tontimonia Invitational.

Preview: Colonials look to rebound at Tom Tontimonia Invitational.

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
October 7, 2019

WESTLAKE, OH. -- After a week long break, the Robert Morris golf team is back in action at the Tom Tontimonia Invitational in Westlake, Ohio. Two weeks ago, the Colonials finished tenth out of 12 teams at the NKU Fall Collegiate Classic in Union, Kentucky. For the tournament...

Preview: Golf hopes to defend title at NKU Fall Collegiate Classic

Preview: Golf hopes to defend title at NKU Fall Collegiate Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
September 23, 2019

Union, KY.-- After a 13th place finish at last week's Crusader Collegiate, the Robert Morris golf team hopes for a repeat performance of last year's NKU Fall Collegiate Classic, where they finished in first place. For this tournament on Monday and Tuesday, the Colonials will...

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
May 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After winning the NEC Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Robert Morris golf team had two members winning major awards for the conference. Junior Max Palmer took home the NEC Golfer of the Year, while head coach Jerry Stone won NEC Coach of the Year....

Golf wins first NEC Championship since 2015

Golf wins first NEC Championship since 2015

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
April 28, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-- For the first time since 2015, the Robert Morris golf team (+364) sits atop the NEC golf tables. The Colonials took home the trophy on Sunday after finishing first at the LPGA International with a 34-over par tournament. The Colonials first place finish...

Preview: Golf looks to win first NEC Championship since 2015

Preview: Golf looks to win first NEC Championship since 2015

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
April 26, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, FL.-- After a long, hard-fought season, the Robert Morris golf team (+330), after a week break, heads to sunny Florida to take part in the Northeast Conference Championships at the LPGA International. This trip will bookend the team's spring season with trips...