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Jones, Colonials rout Saint Francis, 60-48

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 7, 2013

Four days after Velton Jones sunk a floating jump shot to lift the Robert Morris men’s basketball team to victory over Long Island, another Jones propelled the Colonials to victory, only this time, it was his counterpart, Lucky. RMU forward Lucky Jones shot 3-3 from the...

Male Student Athlete of the Week: Lucky Jones

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
January 28, 2013

This week’s male student athlete of the week is Lucky Jones who was chosen for his excellent performances as the RMU's men's basketball team extended its winning streak to six games by knocking off both Sacred Heart and Quinnipiac. Jones was part of a solid team effort to...

Female Student Athlete of the Week: Bethany Ledford

Bailey Neale and Bailey Neale
January 28, 2013

Last weekend, sophomore Bethany Ledford led the Robert Morris Colonials indoor track team as they competed at the Gene Edmonds Cup at Purdue University. Ledford tied an indoor school record by reaching a height of 3.55 meters. “It was great. There was awesome competition...

Colonials knock off Mount St. Mary’s, 76-68, extend winning streak to six games

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 27, 2013

Throughout the duration of the 2012-13 season, streaks have defined the Robert Morris University men’s basketball program. Whether it was their three game Northeast Conference skid in late December or their current unbeaten streak, the wins and losses have come in bunches for...

Update from Chris Kushneriuk

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 26, 2013

On Monday, January 21, Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey head coach, Derek Schooley, tweeted a much-anticipated update on former captain, Chris Kushneriuk. “Very excited for ‪@StoneColdKush who received good news today. Hopefully this is the news that starts...

Delaney nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
January 21, 2013

Robert Morris University women’s hockey senior assistant captain Cobina Delaney is an official finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award, one of college hockey’s most prestigious awards. In a world where media tends to focus on the less-than-admirable antics of athletes,...

Despite shortened bench, Colonials manage to sneak past Sacred Heart

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 18, 2013

Although the Robert Morris men’s basketball team was without its two leading scorers in Thursday night’s contest against the Sacred Heart Pioneers, the Colonials still managed to narrowly escape with a 66-62 victory. Being without senior captain Velton Jones and guard...

ESPN Radio broadcasts “The Andy Toole Show” weekly

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 15, 2013

As the Robert Morris University men’s basketball team enters Northeast Conference, fans now have the opportunity to gain insight about upcoming contests from RMU head coach Andy Toole. “The Andy Toole Show,” which spotlights the RMU skipper assessing his club’s performance...

Colonials win 4-3, split weekend series with UConn

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
January 13, 2013

After dropping their Friday contest against the UConn Huskies, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team defeated the Huskies, 4-3. For the second time in as many games, the Colonials found themselves down early in the game when Billy Latta scored a 5-on-3 goal...

Toole, Colonials feel woes after third straight loss

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 6, 2013

After relinquishing 84 points Thursday against Bryant and then surrendering 77 to Central Connecticut State two days later, the Robert Morris men’s basketball program is in the midst of a defensive breakdown, and as a result, head coach Andy Toole believes that his team has...