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Robert Morris has reinstated the mens cross country program after it was cut in 2013. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

RMU Athletics announces revival of men’s cross country team

Adam Melluso
November 9, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Department of Athletics announced Friday the reinstatement of its men's cross country program for the upcoming 2021 Horizon League season. This marks not only the addition of a 17th sport to the Division I program, but also it's first fielding...

Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

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...

Bryan Delsite named new RMU track and cross country coach

Bryan Delsite named new RMU track and cross country coach

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Editor
June 18, 2020

After five seasons with Caitlin Cotter at the helm of the Robert Morris running teams, the Colonials are on a new track, as former Bucknell assistant Bryan Delsite was named the newest head coach on Wednesday. As a member of the Bisons coaching staff, Delsite was in charge of...

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...

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...

Humans of RMU – The Esports Coach

Garret Roberts and Garret Roberts
February 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- When you think of Robert Morris University's North Athletic Complex, there are plenty of ways for athletes to train. Treadmills and weights line the walls of the building and offer plenty of ways to get in shape. For those looking for more directed activities,...

Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Weekend Preview: 12/6-12/8

Zachary Somma and Zachary Somma
December 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This weekend in Colonials’ sports, the men’s and women’s hockey teams take on some conference rivals, the men’s basketball team travels to Florida, while women’s basketball plays their last home game before beginning a long road trip. Track and field...

Photo Credit: Orazio Barbarino O.Tography

Riverhounds eliminated in overtime at home for second consecutive season

Logan Carney
November 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A record 6,073 fans were in attendance on Saturday as the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC fell to the defending USL champions Louisville City FC 2-1 overtime in the Eastern Conference semifinals. It was the third meeting between the two opponents, with the Hounds winning...