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Women's hockey roundup: CHA Championship

Women’s hockey roundup: CHA Championship

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 5, 2017

RMU 2 (24-4-6, 15-3-2), Syracuse 0 (16-13-5, 14-4-2): Robert Morris claimed the CHA Championship and punched its ticket the NCAA tournament Saturday with a shutout victory over the Syracuse Orange. RMU's senior goaltender Jessica Dodds didn't let anything get behind her, as she...

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RMU women’s lacrosse downs Detroit Mercy 9-7 late in the second half

Noah O’Brien and Noah O’Brien
March 4, 2017

On a cold and windy afternoon at Joe Walton Stadium, the Colonials garnered a 9-7 win over Detriot-Mercy. Stout defensive play and Robert Morris' Freshman goalkeeper Katelyn Miller, who was credited with ten saves on the day, dominated the start of the game. "She is just..knocking...

Men's basketball roundup: NEC semifinals

Men’s basketball roundup: NEC semifinals

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 4, 2017

Mount St. Mary's 75 (18-15), RMU 66 (14-19): The Colonials' season came to an end Saturday afternoon, as Mount St. Mary's squeaked out a nine-point victory in a close game throughout. After grabbing a 45-44 lead at 13:37 of the second half, The Mount held on to the lead until...

OPINION: The evolution of the men’s basketball team

OPINION: The evolution of the men’s basketball team

David Szymanski and David Szymanski
March 4, 2017

“Everything was a struggle. Offensively. Defensively. You could feel it. We created too many difficulties for ourselves.” Those were the words of head coach Andy Toole after the loss to Oakland University on Dec.10th. “A great basketball game. I’m proud of our team...

RMU used a third-period goal to power past Lindenwood.

Women’s hockey roundup: CHA semifinals

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 4, 2017

RMU 2 (23-4-6, CHA 15-3-2), Lindenwood 1 (6-25-2, CHA 3-16-1): Robert Morris advanced to the Conference Hockey America tournament championship game after its 2-1 victory over Lindenwood in the semifinals in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday. Redshirt junior forward Brittany Howard broke...

Men’s golf hopes confidence, hard work will produce results

Tyler Fisher and Tyler Fisher
March 2, 2017

As the spring season comes into full swing, the Robert Morris men’s golf team looks to compete for a postseason championship in 2017. In the Northeast Conference preseason coaches poll, Robert Morris was voted third, receiving one first place vote. It sits behind Bryant...

Matty McConnell recorded 20 points Wednesday evening helping the Colonials move on to the NEC Tournament Semifinals.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. LIU Brooklyn

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 2, 2017

RMU 69 (14-18, 10-9), LIU Brooklyn 68 (20-12): The Colonials traveled to Brooklyn, N.Y. for the first round of the NEC tournament against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds. The Colonials got off to a quick start, building a 17-13 lead about halfway through the first half -- sophomore...

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Men’s basketball conference tournament preview: Road to the NEC title

This season for the men’s basketball team has been a rocky one, to say the least. The 2016-17 campaign started the worst way it could with the Colonials dropping their first five contests (Penn, DePaul, Bucknell, Richmond, Kansas State). By the end of non-conference play,...

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Colonials claim NEC title

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 27, 2017

The Robert Morris University Colonials secured their first conference championship since the 2013-14 season in their 62-48 victory of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Monday night. Robert Morris started this game off in a way which has become a trend this season, fast and...

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Colonials win first ever collegiate hockey game at Heinz Field

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 27, 2017

In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Penguins Stadium Series matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Robert Morris Colonials took to the ice at Heinz Field and downed the Purple Hawks of Niagara 5-1 to claim the 4th seed in the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs. For a team which...