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RMU Women’s Basketball

Isabella Posset fires off a shot just before the end of the first quarter. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Colonials stay undefeated in NEC

Zachary Somma, Contributor
January 18, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (10-6, 5-0 NEC) kept their record in 2020 clean with a 72-50 victory over the Merrimack Warriors (10-7, 3-3 NEC). It was a full 40-minute effort from Robert Morris University as the Colonials jumped to an early lead and did not...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Weekend Preview: 12/14/19-12/16/19,Colonials on easy schedule

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
December 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the end of the fall semester wrapping up, the Robert Morris athletics programs have a light schedule for this weekend, with only two match-ups on the docket for the Colonials. Men’s Hockey vs. Army - Saturday, Dec. 15 @ 5:05 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16...

Nina Augustin holds the ball on the court against the La Salle Explorers.

Rough first half leads to Delaware victory of RMU

Zachary Somma, Contributor
December 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team (4-4) failed to sweep their three-game home-stand after losing to the Delaware Blue Hens (3-5) 73-62. This was the Colonials’ final home game for over a month, as they begin a five-game road trip next week. The troubles...

Natalie Villaflor sends over the pass during her career day in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Louisville, KY March 22, 2019. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Women’s basketball rides huge 1st half to win over Xavier

Zachary Somma, Contributor
December 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (4-3) led all but 21 seconds during their 71-57 win over the Xavier Musketeers (1-5) on Sunday. It was a dominant first-half performance from the Colonials, as they held the Musketeers to just 17 points while putting up 42 of their...

Isabella Posset fires off a shot just before the end of the first quarter. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

RMU tames the Mountain Cats

Luke Yost, Contributor
November 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris University Colonials (3-3) cruised by the Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cats (6-2, 2-0 PSAC) by a score of 63-30. The early story for the visiting Mountain Cats was empty possessions. Whether it was their ice-cold shooting, 0-8 from the field, or...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Preview: Colonials look to stuff Pitt-Johnstown

Zachary Somma, Contributor
November 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU women's basketball team (2-3) returns to the UPMC Events Center on Wednesday to begin a three-game homestand that begins with a matchup against the Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cats (6-1, 2-0 PSAC). Recapping RMU The Colonials are looking to snap a two-game...

Colonials lose tight game against Columbia

Colonials lose tight game against Columbia

Jordan Redinger, Contributor
November 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team (2-2) suffered a loss against Columbia (2-3) on Sunday, losing 61-59. Although the score was tight throughout the entire game, several fouls by the Colonials hurt them in the long run. Coach Charlie Buscaglia...

Ezeigbo leads Colonials against Youngstown State

Ezeigbo leads Colonials against Youngstown State

Zachary Somma, Contributor
November 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris (2-1) won their first game at the new UPMC Events Center with a convincing win over Youngstown State (1-2), 58-43. Senior Nneka Ezeigbo posted her second straight double-double as she led the Colonials in points (17), rebounds (12), and blocks (2). The...

The RMU Women's Basketball team huddles up during the media timeout. Moon Twp, PA Jan. 28, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Colonials begin the quest for another trip to the NCAA Tournament

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
November 5, 2019

FORT WORTH, TX.-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team heads to the Lone Star State on Tuesday to take on the Horned Frogs of TCU. Last season, the Colonials were able to defeat Saint Francis 65-54 in the NEC Championship game before losing to no. 1 Louisville in the first...

Pluviose partakes in RMU's international pipeline of players

Pluviose partakes in RMU’s international pipeline of players

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli
March 27, 2018
Nadege Pluviose is one of many international players on the Robert Morris women's basketball team. Her story about her arrival with the Colonials is as unique as the team itself.