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The 7-1 rematch against Green Bay will advance the Colonials to face #2 Cleveland State

Robert Morris steamroll past Green Bay to advance in Horizon League Tournament

Hope Beatty, Copy Editor
May 12, 2022

The Colonials glided by Green Bay as they coasted to a 7-1 victory Wednesday afternoon in an elimination game in the Horizon League Tournament. The first inning was reasonably quiet for both teams, but the Colonials woke up the bats in the bottom of the second inning, putting...

The Colonials advances to the next round and will play tomorrow at 5:30 pm

Colonials live to fight another day; defeat Youngstown State 4-2

Michael Deemer, Sports Editor
May 11, 2022

After falling to Green Bay earlier this afternoon, the Colonials faced Youngstown State after the Penguins lost to Northern Kentucky 1-0. Taylor Rhinehart got the start for the Colonials in the circle as Elle Buffenbarger was the starter for YSU. The game became a pitcher's...

The Colonials have their backs against the wall after a one-run loss to Green Bay Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris falls to Green Bay in opening round of Horizon League Tournament

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 11, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -- Robert Morris kicked off Horizon League Tournament action Wednesday afternoon on Green Bay. The Phoenix won the first-round battle by a 3-1 thanks to a three-run fifth inning which propelled them past the Colonials for the third time this season. The Colonials’...

Robert Morris kicks off Horizon League Tournament against Green Bay

Robert Morris kicks off Horizon League Tournament against Green Bay

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 11, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -- Robert Morris is set to begin postseason play on the campus of Youngstown State Wednesday afternoon when they take on Green Bay at noon. These two squads met back at the end of April in Moon Township when the Phoenix took both games of the doubleheader by...

The RMU Softball team stands for the National Anthem in their game against Pitt on March 30, 2022 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Four Colonials Receive Horizon League Postseason Honors

Hope Beatty, Copy Editor
May 10, 2022

On Tuesday, four Robert Morris softball team members were awarded honors in the Horizon League. The players who received awards were: senior Erika Bell, graduate Taylor Rhinehart, redshirt freshman Meadow Sacadura, and freshman Alaina Koutsogiani. Bell, Rhinehart, and Sacadura...

Meadow Sacadura readies for a pitch against Green Bay. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Phoenix’s first-inning runs are kryptonite for Robert Morris; snap win streak

Michael Deemer
April 25, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– The red-hot Robert Morris softball team (25-13, 15-5 Horizon) was back in action at the North Athletic Complex, as they won their past seven in a row. On Monday, the top-seeded Colonials began their series against Green Bay (23-21, 11-7) with a doubleheader. Game...

Meadow Sacadura high fives Bailee Bertani in game one of the doubleheader. Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Mastodons’ offense goes extinct against Robert Morris

Aiden Dine
April 23, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– After an 11-6 victory Friday afternoon, Robert Morris (25-13, 14-3 Horizon) played a doubleheader against Purdue Fort Wayne (7-33, 6-13) to finish off their three-game series Saturday. Game 1: Colonials 7, Mastodons 1 WP: Rachael Rhinehart, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB 4...

Erika Bell swats a triple against Purdue Fort Wayne. Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Colonials take first of three-game series against Mastodons

Kevin Plowcha
April 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris softball looked to extend their winning streak to five games on Friday afternoon as they took on Purdue Fort Wayne (7-32, 6-12) in the first of a three-game home series. They did just that as the Colonials (23-13, 12-3) won by a score of 11-6. Dana...

Dana Vatakis readies for a pitch at Pitt. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Dana Vatakis earns her second Horizon League Pitcher of the Week award

Kevin Plowcha
April 19, 2022

Senior Dana Vatakis earned her second Horizon League Pitcher of the Week honor on Tuesday after her performances over the weekend against IUPUI. Vatakis got the start in game one, her 11th of the season, and pitched six solid innings. She allowed just one run on three hits while...

Alaina Koutsogiani races home on a sacrifice fly against IUPUI. Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Meet Alaina Koutsogiani, one of the best base-stealers in the country

Tyler Gallo
April 18, 2022

In Robert Morris softball's latest game against IUPUI, freshman infielder Alaina Koutsogiani reached on an error in the first inning, stole second base, and took third on a grounder, scoring on a sacrifice fly for the team's only run of the game. It's nothing new for the Peters...