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Three former womens hockey players have landed at Ohio State. Photo(s) Credit: Nathan Breisinger.

Trio of former women’s hockey players transfer to Ohio State

Owen Krepps
June 8, 2021

Nearly two weeks after the decision to cut RMU men’s and women’s hockey, we have our first major transfers as Raygan Kirk, Lexi Templeman, and Emily Curlett have all transferred to Ohio State University.Three of RMU’s strongest players from last season’s...

Sol Castro will represent Argentina at the FIBA Americup. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Sol Castro to represent Argentina at FIBA Women’s Americup

Tyler Gallo
June 8, 2021

With summer workouts underway, women's basketball sophomore forward Sol Castro will look to further burnish her already solid credentials at the FIBA Women's Americup, representing the Argentina Senior National team in the tournament. https://twitter.com/RMUWBasketball/status/1402265144495951887?s=20 The...

Men’s basketball will travel to Orlando to take on UCF in a non-conference matchup. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials to take on UCF in the Sunshine State

Ethan Morrison
June 7, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla.— With college basketball summer workouts underway, Robert Morris has its first scheduling news of the 2021-22 season. The D1 Docket announced this morning that Central Florida will host Robert Morris in a non-conference game on November 11. This will be the...

Youngstown Phantoms owner and CEO of Black Bear, Murry Gunty could help save RMU hockey.

Is there a chance RMU hockey could come back?

Owen Krepps
June 3, 2021

It has been over a week since Robert Morris University cut both the men’s and women’s hockey teams out of the blue. With 55 athletes rushing to the transfer portal to find new homes, many have felt let down and mistreated. On Tuesday evening, RMU president Dr. Chris Howard...

After getting drafted by the team in September 2020, Ryan Smith has signed a two-year contract with the Rochester Knighthawks of the NLL. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Ryan Smith signs two-year deal with Rochester Knighthawks

Samuel Goldberg
June 2, 2021

Ryan Smith was selected third overall in the 2020 National Lacrosse League draft by the Rochester Knighthawks in September, and today, the former men's lacrosse standout signed a rookie contract with Rochester, good for two years. https://twitter.com/RocKnighthawks/status/1400130072795885571?s=20 As...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter: 5/25/21 – 5/31/21

Michael Delehanty
June 2, 2021

5/26/21 - Suspicious Person - RMU Island Sports Center staff reported a suspicious male in the building. Officers arrived and spoke with two juveniles who had a previous incident with the male at their residence. They filled out Voluntary Statement Forms and were told to call...

The president finally broke his silence on the state of the hockey program. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

No vote was held in RMU’s decision to axe men’s and women’s hockey programs

Owen Krepps
June 1, 2021

"This is not an inexpensive enterprise," states RMU President Dr. Chris Howard on the University's decision to cut the men's and women's hockey programs. After almost a week of silence, Robert Morris University president Dr. Chris Howard and athletic director Chris King finally...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter: 05/18/21-05/24/21

Colby Sherwin
June 1, 2021

5/19/21 - Fire Alarm activated - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be steam from the shower. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset and the case was closed. 5/19/21...

RMU Athletics Year in Review

RMU Athletics Year in Review

Men's Basketball: 4-15 overall, 3-12 Horizon, 12th of 12 in conference standings, Horizon League Tournament First RoundAfter being picked to finish fourth in the Horizon League coaches preseason poll, the men's basketball team had a lot of confidence heading into their first...

Kevin Colbert stepped from his position on the RMU Board of Trustees due to the recent hockey news. Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert steps down from RMU Board of Trustees

Alexis Davis
May 31, 2021

UPDATE 4:49 P.M.: Per Tim Benz of Tribune-Review Sports, Kevin Colbert has stepped down, confirmed by Robert Morris PR. They responded with "We are certainly grateful for the time he served on the board and the substantial support he has given the university over the years." Last...