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Erika Bell rounds the bases after hitting a go-ahead solo homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Colonials a 7-6 lead over Cleveland State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Ding Dong: Erika Bell’s go-ahead home run pushes Robert Morris past Cleveland State

Ethan Morrison
April 3, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP— After dropping both games of the doubleheader yesterday, Robert Morris looked to salvage the final game against Cleveland State on Sunday. They did just that, coming back from down four runs midway through the game to win the final game of the series 7-6. Despite...

Julia Ehrman slides into third base against Cleveland State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Slow starts, errors by Robert Morris lead to doubleheader sweep by Vikings

Michael Deemer
April 2, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Fresh off an unscheduled trip to Oakland to take on Pitt on Tuesday, ending in a 7-2 loss, Robert Morris was back at the North Athletic Complex to face the Vikings of Cleveland State in a doubleheader Saturday. GAME 1: Vikings 8, Colonials 6 F/8 W: Holzopfel...

Anna Resnik scores on Taylor Rhinehart’s double in the first inning at Pitt. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Offense sputters as Robert Morris falls to cross-town adversary Pitt

Kevin Plowcha
March 30, 2022

PITTSBURGH— Robert Morris (16-10, 5-0 Horizon) took on Pitt (12-14, 1-7 ACC) Wednesday night at Vartabedian Field. The game was originally scheduled to take place at RMU's North Athletic Complex but was moved due to weather conditions earlier in the week. The Colonials were...

Dana Vatakis gets ready to deliver a pitch against Detroit Mercy. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Dana Vatakis named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 29, 2022

Robert Morris senior pitcher Dana Vatakis has been named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week after helping the Colonials improve to 5-0 in Horizon League play. She notched a complete game against the UIC Flames this past weekend, going the distance for the third time this year....

Liner to Left: No Rain

Liner to Left: No Rain

Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin
March 29, 2022

On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler and Colby discuss the team's road swing over the past month, their hot start to Horizon League play and the emergence of a few players on their roster.

Taylor Rhinehart jacks a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris swept by Akron in home-opener doubleheader

Kevin Plowcha
March 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (14-9, 3-0 Horizon) looked to extend their three-game winning streak as they took on the Akron Zips (6-18, 1-2 MAC) Tuesday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. GAME 1: Zips 7, Colonials 2 W: Lexie Petrof 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4K L: Madison DeVault...

Taylor Rhinehart steps up to the plate against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Taylor Rhinehart named Horizon League Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Robert Morris softball graduate student Taylor Rhinehart was selected as Horizon League Player of the Week. Rhinehart earned the honor after batting a whopping .615 with five extra-base hits and drove in four runs this week. She helped the Colonials go 3-0 in...

RMU Softball huddles before their game against UIC. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris softball’s first Horizon League series postponed

Aiden Dine
March 14, 2022

Robert Morris softball's three-game series against the Green Bay Phoenix scheduled for March 15-16 has been postponed due to the field conditions at the RMU's North Athletic Complex. https://twitter.com/RMUSoftball/status/1503430769821245446?s=20&t=UaGQOzl8heyt9HhklQdjPg The...

Liner to Left: In Bloom

Liner to Left: In Bloom

Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin
March 3, 2022

On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler and Colby discuss RMU softball's trip out west, the players who are shining so far, and the team's outlook for conference play.