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RMU Women’s Volleyball

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Volleyball Roundup: RMU vs. Fairleigh Dickinson

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
October 29, 2017

RMU 3 (13-13, NEC 7-4), Fairleigh Dickinson 0 (5-20, 1-9): In tonight’s matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson, Robert Morris made quick work of the match with a quick three-set victory. RMU started off quickly in the first set with a 25-7 set victory, giving them the momentum...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Colonials battle the Terriers in a four-set win

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
October 22, 2017

In the opening set of the match against the Saint Francis Brooklyn Terriers (7-17, NEC 1-8), a slow start was unheard of. Both teams started out with a momentum that was not to be stopped. And the drama was in no shortage. Early in the first set, Coach Dale Starr was awarded...

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Colonials break losing streak with four-set win over LIU Brooklyn

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
October 20, 2017

In their matchup against the Blackbirds of LIU Brooklyn (12-9, NEC 5-3), the Robert Morris Colonials (10-13, NEC 4-4) were finally able to end their losing streak with a victory. Two weeks ago, RMU made the long drive up to Brooklyn and did not have the same outcome as they...

Emma Granger and her teammates celebrate another point during their 3-set sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

RMU wins fourth straight in sweep of Knights

Cody Lally and Cody Lally
September 30, 2017

The Colonials volleyball team battled back in the third set to earn a victory over the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights. Strong play from freshman Emma Granger and junior Taylor Lord powered RMU to the victory. Both teams traded points in the first set. Robert Morris...

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RMU sweeps SHU in first game at new recreation center

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
September 29, 2017

The Colonials (7-9) took down conference foe the Pioneers of Sacred Heart University (7-7) in the first game in the new recreational center at RMU. In the past the Colonials have struggled to triumph over the Pioneers, making the matchup even more alluring. The first set started...

Carneys Corner: The enigma of RMU womens volleyball

Carney’s Corner: The enigma of RMU women’s volleyball

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
September 28, 2017

Reality is, it’s unfair to expect the players of Robert Morris volleyball to do great things, but it’s also unfair to completely write them off this season. It’s important to note that eight of the Colonials' thirteen players this season are true freshmen. This is the...

Colonials upset Scarlet Knights in Sewalls final farewell

Colonials upset Scarlet Knights in Sewall’s final farewell

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
September 16, 2017

This afternoon, the Robert Morris Colonials volleyball team played their final game of not only the Robert Morris Invitational, but their final game in the Charles L. Sewall Center. They walked away with a victory. Robert Morris started out slowly at first, but as each set...

Colonials battle with the Quakers, lose in fifth set

Colonials battle with the Quakers, lose in fifth set

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
September 15, 2017

Tonight’s matchup between the Robert Morris Colonials and the University of Pennsylvania Quakers was nothing short of a battle. The Colonials went five grueling sets with the Quakers (3-4) tonight, both teams having some incredible triumphs over the other. Unfortunately,...

Robert Morris battled until the very end but ultimately fell 3-2 against Middle Tennessee State University Photo credit: Tori Flick & David Auth

Colonials rally falls short to MTSU

Cody Lally and Cody Lally
September 15, 2017

In the first game of the RMU Invitational tournament, the Robert Morris women's volleyball team fought back from a 2-0 deficit, but couldn't complete the comeback, falling 3 sets to 2. Middle Tennessee (4-8) came out weak in the first set, giving RMU a 5-0 early lead. The...

Emma Granger is digging into this volleyball season as the freshman already leads the RMU Volleyball squad in kills this season. Photo credit: Tori Flick

RMU volleyball’s new leading lady: Emma Granger

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
September 14, 2017

This year, the Robert Morris Colonials women’s volleyball team welcomed eight new freshmen. Among them is 6-foot-4-inches-tall Emma Granger. Granger is a middle blocker from Dalton, Ohio, whose high school resume turned out to be quite impressive. In her high school career...