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Francis Marotte readies to make save against Mercyhurst

Francis Marotte to transfer to Clarkson

Jon Hanna and Jon Hanna
May 20, 2019

UPDATE: May 20 - 8:30 p.m. RMU Sentry Media has confirmed the Pittsburgh Hockey Digest report that Justin Kapelmaster has been added by Robert Morris on a graduate transfer. Last year for Ferris State, Kapelmaster started 12 games, finishing with a .903 save percentage and a...

Mens lacrosse falls in NCAA tournament against University of Virginia

Men’s lacrosse falls in NCAA tournament against University of Virginia

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
May 11, 2019

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- The RMU men’s lacrosse team (9-8, 4-2 NEC) ended their up-and-down 2019 season after they were dealt a 19-10 loss against the University of Virginia (14-3, 3-1 ACC), effectively eliminating the Robert Morris Colonials from the NCAA Tournament. In...

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....

The Robert Morris womens hockey meets during a break against RPI Nov. 12, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Director of hockey operations Cavanagh leaves RMU women’s hockey team

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
May 7, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After two seasons of overseeing the Robert Morris women's hockey program, director of hockey operations Liam Cavanagh has announced that he is leaving the team. Cavanagh revealed his departure via Twitter early Monday morning. In his tweet, Cavanagh thanked...

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

Colonials name new Director of Athletics

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
May 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named a new director of athletics in Chris King, a graduate of the Robert Morris sport management program in 1994. King replaces Craig Coleman, who stepped down from his position in December of 2018. Before coming to Robert Morris,...

Weekend Round-up: 4/26/19 - 4/28/19

Weekend Round-up: 4/26/19 – 4/28/19

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
April 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- For the final time of the 2018-19 school year, here is the weekend round-up as Robert Morris spring sports end their regular seasons. 4/27/19: Track and Field: Red Flash Open The RMU track and field team participated in the Red Flash Open on Saturday....

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...

Softball splits series with Mount St. Marys

Softball splits series with Mount St. Mary’s

Tyler Gallo and Tyler Gallo
April 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- On a chilly afternoon, the Robert Morris softball team (14-37, 5-7 NEC) took on the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (25-26, 9-7 NEC) hoping to put an end to a seven-game losing skid. They split the doubleheader, losing 9-1 in five innings in game one, and winning...

Three hat-tricks give womens lacrosse win in last regular season matchup

Three hat-tricks give women’s lacrosse win in last regular season matchup

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
April 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- In their final regular season contest of the year, the Robert Morris women's lacrosse team (12-4, 5-2, NEC) held off NEC foe Central Connecticut State (2-14, 0-7 NEC) by a score of 18-5. With the win, the Colonials have now won their past five games heading...

The Colonials hope to finish their last few conference games on a high note

The Colonials hope to finish their last few conference games on a high note

Delenn Poe and Delenn Poe
April 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris softball team (13-34, 4-6 NEC) plays one of their last home games before the NEC Tournament against the Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers (24-25, 8-6 NEC) on Sunday, April 28th at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Colonials last took on the LIU Brooklyn...