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Weekend Round-up: 3/22/19 - 3/24/19

Weekend Round-up: 3/22/19 – 3/24/19

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
March 25, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- As Robert Morris has reached the end of winter playoff season, spring sports season has arrived. Here’s what happened for teams on the road this past weekend. 3/22/19 Softball: Robert Morris - 3; Albany - 8 In the first game on day one of the UMBC Retriever...

Despite falling in WPIAL title game, Moon comes home with state title

Despite falling in WPIAL title game, Moon comes home with state title

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
March 23, 2019

HERSHEY, Pa. — Going into the fourth quarter, Archbishop Wood was up seven and had all the momentum from their previous quarter of offensive dominance. Moon found themselves in the unfamiliar territory of being behind. Moon had led the whole game until midway through the third...

Preview: Track and field looks to start the spring season strong in West Virginia

Preview: Track and field looks to start the spring season strong in West Virginia

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 23, 2019

MORGANTOWN, W.V. -- After a successful winter track season, in which the Robert Morris track and field team finished tied for fifth at the NEC Championships, the team looks to start their outdoor season at the West Virginia Open on the campus of West Virginia University. In...

Moon gets their revenge in state playoffs

Moon gets their revenge in state playoffs

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
March 20, 2019

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The New Castle High School gym was rumbling the entire game. The gym was packed with fans ready to see two of the top five teams in the state battle it out in the state playoff semifinals. This game meant a lot for the Tigers after losing in the WPIAL championship...

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Season preview: Hounds look to take a bite out of USL

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a season in which the Pittsburgh Riverhounds finished third in the USL Eastern Conference, the team looks to build on last season. In last season’s USL playoffs, the Hounds were tied with Bethlehem Steel 2-2 in the first round but lost 9-8 on penalty...

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John Kowalski among those named to inaugural Riverhounds Hall of Fame class

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 13, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After announcing plans earlier this year for a Pittsburgh Riverhounds Hall of Fame, the Riverhounds announced the inaugural class at a season ticket holder 20th anniversary kickoff event. The inductees are former players Justin Evans and David Flavius, founder...

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Golf starts spring season strong at Gary Freeman Spring Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 11, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In their first tournament back from break, the Robert Morris golf team (+298) had a strong showing in the Gary Freeman Spring Invitational at the LPGA International. The team finished third with a +53 tournament. Winning the tournament were the Augusta...

RMU club golfer Tanner Kutek looks forward to new role as NCCGA president

RMU club golfer Tanner Kutek looks forward to new role as NCCGA president

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Although the name of Tanner Kutek might not resonate with many in the Robert Morris University athletics scene, the junior from Uniontown, Pennsylvania plays a big role on the club golf team, and across the national club golf spectrum. Earlier this year, Kutek...

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Preview: Golf tees off spring season in Daytona Beach

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 7, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- After a long and cold winter, the Robert Morris University golf team (+245) looks to get back on the course at the LPGA International for the Gary Freeman Spring Invitational on March 7 and 8. Before the break, the Colonials wrapped up the fall stretch...

Moon falls to Mars after late three-pointer in WPIAL Championship

Moon falls to Mars after late three-pointer in WPIAL Championship

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
March 2, 2019

OAKLAND, Pa. — After halftime, the Mars student section rumbled with the "I believe that we will win" chant. At the time Mars was down 14 and winning felt like an improbable outcome. Mars would later come back and make things interesting in the closing minutes of the game. The...