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CSN gives some of their favorite players to watch on campus. Image Credit: Danica Teodoro

OPINION: Colonial Sports Network gives their favorite players to watch at RMU during the 2020-21 season

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Opinions are of the writer and not of Colonial Sports Network as a whole. This is the writers' favorite players to WATCH, not who they think is the best.* Colonial Sports Network has had the privilege of getting to cover Division I Robert...

Garrett Houser has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Football wide receiver Garrett Houser enters transfer portal

Austin Bechtold April 14, 2021

After the early conclusion of the 2021 spring football season due to limited student-athlete availability within the program, Robert Morris officially enters the offseason. One effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the cancellation of games, has been...

Toole Shed: Andy Toole

Toole Shed: Andy Toole

Nick Hedderick, Ethan Morrison, and Austin Bechtold sit down with head coach Andy Toole to discuss his career prior to becoming head coach at Robert Morris and the team's first season in the Horizon League.

AJ Bramah has transferred to Arizona State

AJ Bramah transfers to Arizona State

Austin Bechtold March 26, 2021

The Bull has found a new ring for his final season of eligibility heading into the 2021-22 regular season as things are heating up in the desert. Former star Robert Morris men’s basketball forward AJ Bramah has officially announced his decision...

Megan Callahan announced this morning that she was grad-transferring to Youngstown State, remaining in the Horizon League. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Megan Callahan stays in Horizon League, transfers to Youngstown State

Austin Bechtold March 23, 2021

After announcing her decision to grad-transfer from the Robert Morris women’s basketball program on March 10, Megan Callahan has found a new home and a familiar one to her former team.Callahan announced on Twitter that she is transferring to Youngstown...

The Dig: Season Recap

The Dig: Season Recap

Austin Bechtold and Tyler Gallo March 22, 2021

On this episode of The Dig, Austin Bechtold and Tyler Gallo recap the spring 2021 volleyball season for Robert Morris and give their takes on the program's strong conclusion to the year.

Maria Alfano won Horizon League Volleyball Player of the Week. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Maria Alfano named RMU’s first-ever recipient of Horizon League Player of the Week honors

Austin Bechtold March 18, 2021

After winning their first-ever series in Horizon League play against IUPUI (0-10, 0-10) on Monday and Tuesday, one of Robert Morris’s (3-11, 3-11) most accomplished members of the program has earned another first of its kind award.On Thursday afternoon,...

Volleyball celebrates a point during their match sweep of IUPUI. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Volleyball completes three-game sweep of IUPUI on senior night

Austin Bechtold March 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After taking down the winless IUPUI Jaguars in four sets on Monday, Robert Morris swept up any mess from yesterday’s first set loss, winning the next two sets and picking up right where they left off on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory...

Dahomée Forgues has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Dahomée Forgues becomes sixth Colonial transfer since beginning of 2020-21 season

Austin Bechtold March 15, 2021

The transfer portal after the 2020-21 season of college basketball will be more congested than a downtown traffic jam heading into the national championship during rush hour, as another member was added to the list late Sunday night. Dahomée Forgues...

RMU President Dr. Chris Howard awarded to National Football Foundation Board of Directors

Austin Bechtold March 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP- As the RMU 2020 football season resumes this spring, RMU President Christopher Howard is continuing his efforts in expanding the impact of football on college campuses. On Thursday, Howard has was awarded a position on the Board of Directors...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts Pizza with the President in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

RMU President Dr. Chris Howard awarded to National Football Foundation Board of Directors

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP- As the RMU 2020 football season resumes this spring, RMU President Christopher Howard is continuing his efforts in expanding the impact of football on college campuses. On Thursday, Howard has was awarded a position on the Board of Directors...

Megan Callahan will grad-transfer out of the womens basketball program. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Megan Callahan to grad-transfer from women’s basketball program

Austin Bechtold March 11, 2021

After Trinity Papamandjaris entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, Robert Morris women’s basketball is suffering an additional departure only 15 days after losing in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament to Northern Kentucky. Redshirt-junior...

Newly Graduated People Wearing Black Academy Gowns Throwing Hats Up in the Air. Photo Credit: (Pexels)

Robert Morris announces plans for in-person commencement ceremonies for Class of 2021 and 2020

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After the initial outbreak of COVID-19 postponed the 2020 commencement ceremony for graduating seniors last May, Robert Morris University has now announced plans to honor the Class of 2021 on campus grounds. Robert Morris is planning...

Star volleyball middle-blocker Emma Granger will return for another season of eligibility. Photo Credit: David Auth

Emma Granger set to return for additional year of eligibility next season

Austin Bechtold February 24, 2021

The 2021 rescheduled spring season has been a tough one for Robert Morris volleyball transferring from the NEC to the Horizon League and a quicker style of offense, but the Colonials (0-8, 0-8 Horizon) could be prone for a rebound 2021-22 season thanks...

Alyssa Hudak attempts a spike. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials battle, but fall short once again to Wright State

Austin Bechtold February 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Looking to record their first victory of the season after dropping their first seven to begin Horizon League play, the Robert Morris volleyball team put up a strong fight against the Wright State Raiders, but were still swept on Tuesday.RMU...

Around the Rim: Capturing the Fort

Around the Rim: Capturing the Fort

Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison February 20, 2021

Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison recap RMU's last few weeks against Youngstown State and Oakland while also preview this weekend's matchup against 0-20 Purdue Fort Wayne.

Kahliel Spear fends off Jalen Moore of Oakland. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Toole Shed Exclusive: Kahliel Spear

Austin Bechtold, Tyler Gallo, Nick Hedderick and Ethan Morrison interview Bucknell transfer Kahliel Spear on this episode of the Toole Shed to discuss transferring and his success at Robert Morris.

Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear

Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear

Austin Bechtold and Tyler Gallo February 19, 2021

Austin Bechtold, Ethan Morrison, Tyler Gallo, and Nick Hedderick sat down with men's basketball forward Kahliel Spear to discuss his first season at Robert Morris after transferring from Bucknell.

Kahliel Spear fends off Jalen Moore of Oakland. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Kahliel Spear taking charge of new opportunity at Robert Morris

Tyler Gallo and Austin Bechtold February 19, 2021

Kahliel Spear has had a whirlwind 2020-21 college basketball season. After entering his name into the transfer portal from Bucknell last season, he joined Robert Morris in May and requested a transfer waiver in hopes of it being approved. Months of waiting...

The Toole Shed: AJ Bramah

The Toole Shed: AJ Bramah

Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison February 16, 2021

On this special edition of The Toole Shed, Austin Bechtold, Ethan Morrison, and Nick Hedderick sit down with former RMU star forward AJ Bramah to discuss his career with the Colonials and his decision to transfer out of the program for his final season...

AJ Bramah spoke about his time at RMU this week with CSN. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

AJ Bramah speaks out on his time at Robert Morris

Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison February 16, 2021

“I feel like it was best that I just went my separate way.” After over a year and a half as a member of the Robert Morris men’s basketball team, AJ Bramah entered the transfer portal Friday afternoon only hours before the team was set to host Oakland...

CSN Interviews: AJ Bramah

Austin Bechtold, Ethan Morrison, and Nick Hedderick February 16, 2021

Austin Bechtold, Ethan Morrison and Nick Hedderick talk to AJ Bramah regarding his decision to transfer from the men's basketball program.

The Toole Shed: Final Stretch

The Toole Shed: Final Stretch

Austin Bechtold, Nick Hedderick, and Tyler Gallo February 14, 2021

Austin, Nick, Ethan, and Tyler discuss AJ Bramah transfer news, recap their series against Oakland, and preview the final regular season series against Detroit Mercy.

Mens basketball star forward AJ Bramah reportedly entered the transfer portal on Friday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

AJ Bramah enters transfer portal

Austin Bechtold February 12, 2021

UPDATE (2/12/21 5:26 p.m.) - AJ Bramah tweets that he has officially entered the transfer portal, stating, "Dear Colonial Nation, I want to start off by saying I truly appreciate Coach Toole and the coaching staff for giving me an opportunity here at...

Football was picked to finish fourth in the Big South preseason coaches poll. Photo Credit: David Auth

Football placed to finish tied for fourth in Big South preseason poll

Austin Bechtold February 11, 2021

After three consecutive 2-9 seasons dating back to 2016, the Robert Morris football team finished the 2019 season on a high note and will look to continue their newfound momentum into a brand new conference for the 2020-21 spring season.The Colonials...

The Dig: A New Era Begins on the Horizon

The Dig: A New Era Begins on the Horizon

Austin Bechtold and Tyler Gallo February 1, 2021

On today's show, Austin Bechtold and Tyler Gallo recap RMU's debut in the Horizon League and how the team performed without star middle blockers Emma Granger and Maria Alfano.

The Toole Shed: Six game losing streak

The Toole Shed: Six game losing streak

On today's episode of The Toole Shed, Austin Bechtold, Nick Hedderick, Tyler Gallo, Ethan Morrison are joined by Chris Cappella of Chronicling The Colonials to discuss RMU's tough six game losing streak and losses to Wright State in Dayton.

Sol Castro recorded a double-double, but the Colonials fell to YSU on Saturday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials fall to YSU, snapping three-game winning streak

Austin Bechtold January 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After an impressive 61-46 victory, Robert Morris fell short in the second half after taking an 11 point lead into halftime, falling to Youngstown State 71-64.RMU (3-9, 3-9 Horizon) looked focused from the opening tip, continuing the momentum...

Esther Castedo racked up 11 points in the series-opening victory over Youngstown State. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials pull away in second half to take down Youngstown State

Austin Bechtold January 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After sweeping the Wright State Raiders in the program’s most successful Horizon League weekend of their young career, Robert Morris women’s basketball continued their success on Friday, taking down Youngstown State.RMU (3-8,...

Around the Rim: Horizon League Victories

Around the Rim: Horizon League Victories

Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison January 29, 2021

On this week's episode, Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison discuss the Colonials first ever victories in Horizon League play against Wright State and preview the upcoming series against the Youngstown State Penguins.

Sol Castro was named Horizon League Freshman of the Week. Photo Credit: Nick Hedderick

Sol Castro named Horizon League Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week

Austin Bechtold January 25, 2021

Robert Morris women’s basketball (2-8, 2-8 Horizon) recorded their first two wins of the season over the weekend and first-ever victories in Horizon League play, due in large part to the program’s rising freshman star.Sol Castro has been recognized...

Toole Shed: Whats going wrong for the basketball team?

Toole Shed: What’s going wrong for the basketball team?

Welcome to the the 'The Toole shed,' our new Robert Morris basketball and hockey podcast. Every Sunday, Tyler Gallo, Austin Bechtold, Ethan Morrison and myself will catch you up on the latest in the world of Colonial athletics. On this week's show:...

Nina Augustin guards Destyne Jackson of Wright State on Saturday afternoon. Augustin dropped 12 points in the victory. Photo Credit: Nick Hedderick

Colonials sweep two-game series at home vs. Wright State

Austin Bechtold January 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- After being swept on the road last week at the hands of Wright State, Robert Morris women’s basketball (2-8, 2-8 Horizon) returned the favor with a 68-65 sweep-clinching victory of their own Saturday afternoon over the Raiders...

The Dig: Into the Horizon League

The Dig: Into the Horizon League

Austin Bechtold and Tyler Gallo January 21, 2021

The first episode of the season finds Austin Bechtold and Tyler Gallo recapping the 2019 volleyball season in preparation for the 2021 spring season as RMU transitions into the Horizon League.

Around the Rim: Wright State Rematch

Around the Rim: Wright State Rematch

Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison January 21, 2021

On the first Around the Rim of the season, Austin Bechtold and Ethan Morrison discuss women's basketball's 2020-21 season to date and preview the rematch against Wright State.

Volleyball was ranked ninth in the Horizon Leagues preseason poll. Photo Credit: Colonial Sports Network

Volleyball picked to finish ninth in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Austin Bechtold January 21, 2021

After winning the 2019 Northeast Conference regular-season title with a 25-5 overall record including an astonishing 15-1 in conference play, the Robert Morris volleyball team has been picked to finish ninth in the 2021 Horizon League Preseason Coaches...

The Toole Shed: UIC series

The Toole Shed: UIC series

Austin, Nick, Ethan. and Tyler discuss their key takeaways from the men's basketball series against UIC and preview their upcoming series with UIC. 

RMU volleyball will be back in action next week. Photo Credit: Colonial Sports Network

Volleyball announces 2021 spring schedule

Austin Bechtold January 19, 2021

After 430 days since losing their last NEC game in program history at home to Central Connecticut State in five sets, the Robert Morris volleyball team will return to the court on Monday, January 25 against Oakland.The Colonials announced their 2021 spring...

Womens Track and Field/Cross Country gained two recruits this season, while mens also gained two. Photo Credit: Jordan Redinger

RMU cross country and track & field announces four signees

Austin Bechtold January 15, 2021

The Robert Morris cross country and track & field programs announced a group of signees over the past few days.RMU has added Christian Maxwell, Brayden Boyd, Maya Poziviak, and Alexandria Pearson into the programs. Maxwell, Boyd, and Poziviak sign...

Natalie Villaflor and the Colonials will try to knock off the Raiders on the road this weekend. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Colonials look for first win at Wright State

Austin Bechtold January 15, 2021

DAYTON, OHIO- Robert Morris women’s basketball (0-6, 0-6) has struggled to find its footing in the program’s first season in the Horizon League but will look to turn things around this weekend against Wright State (7-3, 7-1) on Friday and...

Matty Evans was named assistant coach of mens soccer. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Matty Evans named assistant coach for men’s soccer

Austin Bechtold January 15, 2021

Robert Morris men’s soccer head coach Jason O’Keefe announced Thursday morning the addition of Matty Evans as an assistant coach to his new staff. O’Keefe was named coach of the Colonials on November 23 after Bill Denniston retired on September...

Andy Toole was named one of 40 Rising Head Coaches in Division I on Sunday. Photo Credit: David Auth

Toole named one of Division I’s 40 Rising Head Coaches

Austin Bechtold January 10, 2021

Robert Morris men’s basketball had their season put on hold once again due to COVID-19 protocols this weekend, but the time off did not leave the program completely out of the news cycle.Head coach Andy Toole was named one of 40 Rising Head Coaches...

Photo credit- Nathan Galderisi

Horizon League announces no fans for rest of men’s and women’s basketball seasons

Austin Bechtold January 9, 2021

On Friday afternoon, the Horizon League announced the decision to prohibit fans from both men’s and women’s basketball games throughout the remainder of the regular season. https://twitter.com/HorizonLeague/status/1347619078983151617 The decision...

Nina Augustin and the Colonials will be in search of a split of the IUPUI series later today. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball looks for first Horizon League win in second matchup vs. IUPUI

Austin Bechtold January 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- 2020 was not all too kind to the Robert Morris women’s basketball team with the COVID-19 pandemic ending any chance of a final NEC Tournament crown, and an 0-4 record to begin Horizon League competition. The first day of 2021 also...

Mens basketball will host Bowling Green on Friday, marking their first action since December 5. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU basketball announces changes to weekend slate, will take on Bowling Green Friday night

Austin Bechtold December 17, 2020

The theme of the 2020-21 season for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been consistent in a world full of chaos, and that consistency comes in having to adapt to constant changes to the program’s schedule.The Horizon League announced...

Mens basketball was apparently set to travel to Binghamton to play on Saturday, but that game has since been canceled. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball’s mystery game versus Binghamton canceled

Austin Bechtold December 10, 2020

VESTRAL, N.Y.-- More confusion is coming out of the Robert Morris men’s basketball program (1-0) after Binghamton University announced the cancellation of their upcoming game against the Colonials early Thursday morning. The game was scheduled to be...

Juice WRLDs legacy one year after his death

Juice WRLD’s legacy one year after his death

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- 2020 has been a long calendar year for people all across the globe, feeling like a compilation of three to four years all rolled into one. A reminder of what the world was like before COVID-19 filled social media on Tuesday as Juice...

Womens basketball will have to wait for their first Horizon League matchup. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball Horizon League debut postponed; RMU Athletics announces new attendance update

Austin Bechtold November 30, 2020

Good things come to those who wait... and Robert Morris women's basketball hopes that this assessment lives up to its name. The team announced Monday night the cancellation of RMU's first-ever Horizon League series against Cleveland State previously...

Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear and Schedule Changes

Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear and Schedule Changes

Nick Hedderick, Tyler Gallo, and Austin Bechtold November 29, 2020

Austin, Nick and Tyler discuss the waiver of Kahliel Spear being denied and scheduling changes for the men's basketball team. They also give brief analysis on the team's opening games.  

Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

Bechtold’s Breakdowns: Potential challenges facing Robert Morris entering Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2020

Well… here we are. Today was supposed to be the first game back for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team against the Point Park Pioneers since RMU captured their final NEC Championship trophy to welcome in a new era at the UPMC Events Center. It...

 Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU Athletics delays start of men’s basketball, reveals new winter sports guidelines

Austin Bechtold November 19, 2020

The Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been forced to shuffle their non-conference schedule as a result of positive COVID-19 tests among team personnel. Tests were conducted on the program’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff members. The...

Photo credit: David Auth

RMU Athletics delays start of men’s basketball, reveals new winter sports guidelines

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been forced to shuffle their non-conference schedule as a result of positive COVID-19 tests among team personnel. Tests were conducted on the program’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff...

Womens basketball gained four new recruits on National Signing Day. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball adds four recruits to program

Austin Bechtold November 18, 2020

Robert Morris women’s basketball added four new players to the program on Tuesday as a part of National Signing Day. Coach Charlie Buscaglia gained National Letters of Intent from three guards and one center to factor into the Colonials' new era in...

Volleyball added five new recruits for next season on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Colonial Sports Network

Volleyball adds five new recruits on National Signing Day

Austin Bechtold November 12, 2020

The Robert Morris volleyball team announced a flurry of new recruits on Wednesday, celebrating National Signing Day by inking five players in their first year recruiting as a Horizon League affiliate, looking to carry their success from the Northeast...

RMU was ranked fourth in the Horizon Leagues preseason poll coming off an NEC Championship victory. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Horizon League announces 2020-21 men’s basketball preseason poll

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Editor November 5, 2020

The Horizon League officially announced their 2020-21 men’s basketball preseason poll Thursday afternoon, and the Colonials are already viewed in a positive light by their new conference. Despite never playing a game in the newly joined league, Robert...

Big Brother All Stars Finale Takeaways

Big Brother All Stars Finale Takeaways

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2020

  After a few days to digest the Big Brother All-Stars season finale, and the whole season in general, a few takeaways about the quality of the season come to mind. Big Brother 22 ended with the best episode of the season, seeing BB16 veteran...

SCJ Election Night Coverage – Day 2

Michael Delehanty, Austin Bechtold, and Jonathan Hanna November 4, 2020

SCJ and RMU-TV presents an update of the 2020 Presidential Election, following up on our late night coverage with the early morning and afternoon news on the election. MORE STUDENT WORK: RMU SENTRY MEDIA: https://www.rmusentrymedia.com/ COLONIAL...

The Atlantic Hockey Association has announced it will resume play in mid-November. Photo Credit: David Auth

AHA announces return-to-play plan beginning weekend of November 13-14

Austin Bechtold October 15, 2020

The Atlantic Hockey Association announced today on their Twitter page that the 2020-21 season will begin the weekend of November 13-14, signaling a return to action for the Colonials men’s hockey team.https://twitter.com/Atlantic_Hockey/status/1316741153354584064The...

Big Brother: All-Stars houseguests fall victim to “Janelleousy”

Big Brother: All-Stars houseguests fall victim to “Janelleousy”

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor September 4, 2020

After 14 seasons, multiple different twists, Twitter reporting on every live feed update, two celebrity seasons, an online-only spin-off, the highly acclaimed Big Brother is back! The fans wanted it, and they got it. Big Brother: All-Stars, or BB22,...

Men’s soccer coach Bill Denniston retires after 23 seasons

Men’s soccer coach Bill Denniston retires after 23 seasons

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2020

This week kicks off the beginning of the school year for RMU students, but today it marks the end of an era for Robert Morris men’s soccer. Longtime coach Bill Denniston has announced his retirement from the program after leading the Colonials for...

Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

Bechtold’s Breakdowns: What does moving fall sports to spring mean for RMU?

Austin Bechtold August 31, 2020

As the first day of classes officially kicks off the start of a new year for Robert Morris and a new era in the athletics, the Colonials were supposed to be preparing for their first-ever action in the Horizon League. Nonetheless, a global pandemic found...

RMU womens basketball head coach Charlie Buscaglia updates himself with the scoreboard against Saint Francis. Loretto, PA Feb. 18, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

RMU basketball could potentially return as soon as November 25

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor August 28, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP--The effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has postponed all Robert Morris fall sports to the start of spring, delaying RMU’s debut in the Horizon League to further down the 2020-21 athletic calendar. The attention has now turned...

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor August 25, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on August 21 to approve a waiver to grant an extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes. The extra year will go into effect regardless of whether fall sports are able to resume competition in the spring....

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor August 25, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on August 21 to approve a waiver to grant an extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes. The extra year will go into effect regardless of whether fall sports are able to resume competition in the...

Andy Toole signs extension through 2025-26 season

Andy Toole signs extension through 2025-26 season

Austin Bechtold, Contributor July 24, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP- In a time full of uncertainty and unpredictability brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, one thing is certain for the Colonials men’s basketball program moving forward. Head coach Andy Toole has agreed to a multi-year extension that...

Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU football schedules Hawaii as non-conference opponent

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor July 14, 2020

As sports continue to be up in the air for the fall season, the Robert Morris football team’s latest announcement may display a step in the right direction. The University of Hawaii tweeted on Monday that they have added RMU to their 2020 schedule.  Robert...

Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU football schedules Hawaii as non-conference opponent

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor July 14, 2020

As sports continue to be up in the air for the fall season, the Robert Morris football team’s latest announcement may display a step in the right direction. The University of Hawaii tweeted on Monday that they have added RMU to their 2020 schedule.  Robert...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21...

Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

Bechtold’s Breakdowns: Big things on the Horizon for RMU?

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor June 4, 2020

Editor's Note: All opinions on Colonial Sports Network are the writer's own Due to Covid-19, a lot of changes are expected to take place in the world of collegiate sports. On top of the changes taking place this upcoming year, Robert Morris sports might...

Opinion: Big things on the Horizon for RMU?

Austin Bechtold June 4, 2020

Editor's Note: All opinions on Colonial Sports Network are the writer's ownFor the first time since the Robert Morris men's basketball team won the NEC Tournament in March, there is some encouraging sports news about the Colonials.Robert Morris has surfaced...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball faces toughest test of the season in Emmitsburg

Austin Bechtold, Contributor March 2, 2020

EMMITSBURG, MD-- The Robert Morris women’s basketball team (20-7, 15-1 NEC) will face their toughest game of the season on Monday night against the team directly below them in the standings. The Mount St. Mary Mountaineers (19-9, 14-2 NEC) hosts the...

RMU student Taylor Hall finds passion and inspiration in photography

RMU student Taylor Hall finds passion and inspiration in photography

Austin Bechtold, Contributor February 18, 2020

Editors Note: The original version of this story incorrectly stated that Hall came to the university on a basketball scholarship based on the reporters interview. After being alerted to the error through social media, Sentry Media talked to RMU Athletics...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials ride momentum into Mount St. Mary’s

Austin Bechtold, Contributor February 13, 2020

Emmitsburg, MD-- The Robert Morris University men’s basketball team (14-11, 10-2 NEC) will face another tough road test on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in Maryland, as they face Mount St. Mary’s (10-14, 6-5 NEC) to try and stay at the top of the NEC...

Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Weekend Preview: 2/7-2/9

Austin Bechtold, Contributor February 7, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Austin Bechtold is here to preview all things RMU sports for this weekend!  

After another dominant home victory, women’s basketball hosts Bryant

Austin Bechtold February 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP- After another dominating performance against an NEC opponent, the Robert Morris University women’s basketball team (14-6, 9-0 NEC) will host Bryant University (5-14, 3-5 NEC) Monday night inside the UPMC Events Center at 7:00 p.m....

Photo Credit: Garret Roberts

Weekend Preview: 1/31-2/2

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold January 31, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- As the calendar turns from January to February this upcoming weekend, the final stretch of regular-season games for Robert Morris University winter sports is about to begin. Basketball, ice hockey, and women’s track and field will all...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials return home to face Bryant

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold January 30, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the NEC basketball schedule nearing the halfway point, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (10-11, 6-2 NEC) finds themselves in the hunt for the crown of the NEC’s best team and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament....

Weekend Recap: 1/24-1/26

Weekend Recap: 1/24-1/26

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold January 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The January calendar is winding down, but Robert Morris University's sports teams are heating up. Another week at RMU has provided another good weekend of sports performances by almost every team and especially by one specific student-athlete....

Photo Credit: David Auth

Weekend Preview: 1/24-26

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold January 24, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another exciting weekend of Robert Morris University sports is set to begin with winnable matchups ahead. Colonial sports look to build off of and improve on last week’s performances, filled with mixed results, and set the stage for...

Photo credit: David Auth

Weekend Roundup 1/17-1/19

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold January 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another weekend of RMU sports has come to a close, and the Colonials found themselves looking at mixed results. Both basketball and ice hockey teams saw action, as well as the women’s track and field team, who participated in their first...

Photo credit: Luke Yost

Weekend Preview 1/17-1/19

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold January 17, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- School is back in session on the campus of RMU, but the winter sports calendar continues on as usual. As the 2020 calendar year begins along with a new decade, the opportunity awaits for Robert Morris sports teams to take advantage of...

Men’s basketball travels to Youngstown State

Austin Bechtold December 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team (2-7) looks to bounce back Wednesday night after a tough loss on the road at Cleveland State (4-4) on Saturday afternoon. RMU travels to Youngstown State (4-4) in the hopes of bouncing back...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball travels to Youngstown State

Austin Bechtold, Contributor December 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team (2-7) looks to bounce back Wednesday night after a tough loss on the road at Cleveland State (4-4) on Saturday afternoon. RMU travels to Youngstown State (4-4) in the hopes of bouncing back against...

Future looks bright for RMU volleyball

Future looks bright for RMU volleyball

Austin Bechtold, Contributor November 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This season, the Robert Morris University volleyball team reached accomplishments that defied all external expectations and produced one of the most successful seasons in program history. Despite a first-round exit in the NEC semifinals...

Future looks bright for RMU volleyball

Future looks bright for RMU volleyball

Austin Bechtold November 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This season, the Robert Morris University volleyball team reached accomplishments that defied all external expectations and produced one of the most successful seasons in program history. Despite a first-round exit in the NEC semifinals...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back at home vs. Geneva

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold November 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a hard-fought loss on the road over the weekend at Big East's Marquette (3-1) the RMU men’s basketball team (1-6) returns home Wednesday night. They play host to Geneva (2-3) at the UPMC Events Center before the Thanksgiving holiday...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s hockey signs four recruits

Austin Bechtold, Contributor November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This week, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team announced the signings of four recruits in the class of 2020. The team announced that David Larfrance, Noah West, Gavin Gulash and Kyler Head will all be joining the Colonials next season. Lafrance...

Men’s hockey signs four recruits

Austin Bechtold November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- This week, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team announced the signings of four recruits in the class of 2020. The team announced that David Larfrance, Noah West, Gavin Gulash and Kyler Head will all be joining the Colonials next season.Lafrance...

The Dig: NEC Tournament approaching

The Dig: NEC Tournament approaching

Austin Bechtold and Josh Sezler November 21, 2019

On today's show, Josh and Austin discuss the regular season concluding for the Colonial's volleyball team and preview the upcoming NEC Tournament here at RMU.

The Dig: NEC regular season champs

The Dig: NEC regular season champs

Austin Bechtold, Josh Selzer November 14, 2019

On the fourth show of The Dig, Austin and Josh to discuss the Colonial's last two regular-season matchups before the NEC tournament and recap a thrilling five-set victory over Central Connecticut.

The Dig: NEC Regular Season Champions

The Dig: NEC Regular Season Champions

Austin Bechtold and Josh Sezler November 14, 2019

The fourth show brings Austin and Josh to discuss the Colonials last two regular-season matchups before the NEC tournament and recap a thrilling five-set victory over Central Connecticut.

MOON TOWNSHIP — The RMU men’s basketball team celebrates after a made three-pointer against Sacred Heart (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media).

Preview: RMU hosts Pitt for inaugural basketball game at UPMC Events Center

Austin Bechtold and Austin Bechtold November 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team (0-2) opens play at the new UPMC Events Center this Tuesday night. The team hosts the Pitt Panthers (1-1) for the first game in their new home. Both teams are coming off tough losses and look to...

The Dig: Home cooking

The Dig: Home cooking

Austin Bechtold, Josh Sezler November 7, 2019

On this installment, Austin and Josh discuss the team's key victories over Bryant and Sacred Heart and preview RMU's upcoming matchups vs. Central Connecticut and St. Francis Brooklyn.