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Dana Vatakis allowed just one run in the second game as the Colonials split their series with YSU. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris splits series with Penguins

Ethan Morrison April 24, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.— On Saturday afternoon, Robert Morris and Youngstown State battled it out to decide who would take the series after the Colonials and Penguins split games one and two of the series. Both teams would battle hard once again, splitting...

The Colonials celebrate Charlotte Grovers walk-off in game two of the doubleheader. Photo Credit: Ally Yovetich

Grover waddles off against the Penguins

Ethan Morrison April 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- A crucial four-game series between Robert Morris (22-14, 17-11 Horizon) and Youngstown State (29-10, 22-5) started with a split with YSU winning game one and RMU taking game two. Two of the Horizon League's top teams battled throughout...

Michael Green III has committed to Robert Morris. Photo Credit: Bryant Athletics

Former Bryant guard Michael Green III commits to Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison April 20, 2021

Robert Morris men's basketball continues to pick up players off of the transfer portal as former Bryant Bulldog guard Michael Green III announced that he will be committing to Robert Morris. https://twitter.com/swaggymg3/status/1384539700346695682 In...

Olisa Ngonadi has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Olisa Ngonadi enters transfer portal

Ethan Morrison April 20, 2021

Yet another player has entered the transfer portal for the Robert Morris men's basketball team as sophomore forward Olisa Ngonadi has entered the portal after spending his first two seasons of his collegiate career with the Colonials, per VerbalCommits. https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/status/1384522517738672133?s=20 The...

Devyn Charles has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Devyn Charles enters transfer portal

Ethan Morrison April 14, 2021

A few hours after wide receiver Garret Houser announced his plans to transfer, fellow teammate Devyn Charles, a senior linebacker, announced yesterday that he would enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. In a brief seven-game career with...

Rasheem Dunn has grad-transferred to Robert Morris.

Robert Morris Lands Rasheem Dunn from St. John’s

Ethan Morrison April 12, 2021

It is indeed the year of the transfer portal. Usually, we are discussing how Andy Toole has been dealing with the transfer epidemic, but this year, the NCAA as a whole has been dealing with a transfer epidemic.With that being said, earlier this afternoon...

Robert Morris football has backed out of their game against Monmouth this weekend, putting an end to their spring season. Photo Credit: David Auth

Robert Morris-Monmouth game canceled

Ethan Morrison April 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Early Monday morning, the Big South Conference announced that the Monmouth vs. Robert Morris football game on April 17, has been canceled due to the lack of student-athlete availability within the Colonials program.Asbury Park Press sports...

Madison Riggle rounds the bases following her home run in the second game. It stood as the game-winning run against UIC. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Madison Riggle’s solo shot helps Colonials earn split against UIC

Ethan Morrison April 9, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Softball looked to remain hot against UIC this afternoon in a doubleheader with RMU taking nine of their last eleven games and UIC winning seven in a row.The Colonials (17-11, 12-8 Horizon) and the Flames (17-13, 14-6) battled hard...

Freshman forward Pat Suemnick has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Pat Suemnick enters transfer portal

Ethan Morrison April 5, 2021

Yet another player on Robert Morris men's basketball roster has entered the transfer portal. According to Mike Vukovcan of Pittsburgh Sports Now, freshman forward Pat Suemnick has entered the transfer portal after just one season at RMU.Suemnick was effective...

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.

Kristyna Mala touches home plate following her first career homerun on Saturday. Photo Credit: Colby Sherwin

Kristyna Mala hits first career home run as Colonials sweep Saturday doubleheader

Ethan Morrison March 27, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After splitting the day-one doubleheader against Oakland, Robert Morris looked to pick up right where they left off late yesterday afternoon after an Erika Bell home run lifted the Colonials past the Golden Grizzlies in a come-from-behind...

Jon Williams has been selected to participate in the State Farm Three-Point Challenge in Indianapolis. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Jon Williams selected for State Farm 3-Point Championship

Ethan Morrison March 26, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS-- Thursday afternoon it was announced that men’s basketball guard Jon Williams was selected to participate in the 32nd annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championship on Thursday, April 1, at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse....

Football had some revisions to their schedule. Photo Credit: David Auth

Big South Conference revises RMU football schedule

Ethan Morrison March 17, 2021

Yesterday afternoon, the Big South Conference announced revisions to the 2021 spring football schedule, which includes games that affected the Robert Morris schedule.RMU recently had their home opener on March 13 against Monmouth canceled due to COVID-19...

Cameron Wilbon has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Cameron Wilbon enters transfer portal

Ethan Morrison March 10, 2021

Earlier this morning, Jake Lieberman announced that junior guard Cameron Wilbon has entered the transfer portal.Wilbon averaged 5.5 points-per-game and 3.4 rebounds-per-game this season. Overall in his career, the Indiana native averaged just below four...

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.

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.

Kahliel Spear finishes off a dunk against Oakland on Friday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Spear’s big night leads Colonials past Golden Grizzlies in double-overtime

Ethan Morrison February 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP Pa.-- While the major news of the evening was that star forward AJ Bramah entered into the transfer portal on Friday, there was still a game to be played as Robert Morris (3-11, 3-9 Horizon) opened their final home series of the season against...

Jon Williams is embraced by AJ Bramah as they celebrate one of his two buzzer-beaters on the night. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials fall in OT after Jon Williams buzzer-beater three in regulation

Ethan Morrison February 6, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- It was a back and forth battle between Robert Morris (3-10, 2-8 Horizon) and Youngstown State (9-10, 5-10) throughout the game Friday night at the UPMC Events Center. It was a rollercoaster of a game for the Colonials which saw two...

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.

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.

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:...

Kam Farris evades Marques Warrick of Northern Kentucky in RMUs loss on Saturday. Farris dropped 11 points. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials swept at hands of Northern Kentucky

Ethan Morrison January 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Robert Morris (3-7, 2-5 Horizon) looked to split the series against Northern Kentucky (7-8, 5-5) on Saturday evening, but after a strong first half, the Colonials faltered in the second and overtime periods dropping the game 79-74. Head...

AJ Bramah fends off Bryson Langdon of Northern Kentucky. Bramah dropped 27 points in the 81-76 loss. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Men’s basketball drops third straight, falling to Northern Kentucky at home

Ethan Morrison January 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Robert Morris (3-6, 2-4 Horizon) and Northern Kentucky (6-8, 4-5) faced off at the UPMC Events Center Friday night. The Colonials tried to end their two-game skid but were unable to get the job done falling to the Norse by a score...

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.

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. 

Mens basketball has had a season clouded in doubt after a wave of cancellations and reschedules. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

COVID-19 struggles continue to keep Colonials off the court

Ethan Morrison January 7, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- This truly has been a season like no other for Robert Morris, as with the cancellation of the series against IUPUI, this will now be the third game this week that has been canceled due to the positive test in the program that was...

Mens basketball has seen their Saturday night contest with Milwaukee cancelled due to a positive COVID-19 test within the program. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Men’s basketball Saturday night game against Milwaukee canceled

Ethan Morrison January 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Earlier today, the Horizon League and Robert Morris athletics announced that Saturday’s men’s basketball game against Milwaukee has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test in the Robert Morris program. It looked like the game...

Sol Castro picked up 14 points but RMU fell to IUPUI 74-53 in a matinee on Sunday. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Jaguars sprint past Colonials as Robert Morris drops sixth consecutive game

Ethan Morrison January 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women’s basketball team (0-6, 0-6 Horizon) was looking to rebound and finally get in the win column in the Saturday matinee when they squared off against IUPUI (8-1, 6-0). But, unfortunately for the Colonials, they...

AJ Bramah picked up 20 points as the Colonials knocked off Milwaukee in the first of their two-game set. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Bramah dominant again as Robert Morris starts new year with win

Ethan Morrison January 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- After splitting the series against Purdue Fort Wayne (2-3, 1-4 Horizon), Robert Morris (3-3, 2-1 Horizon) looked to rebound from their performance last Sunday against the Mastodons. The Colonials did just that as they were able to...

Falcons soar against Colonials

Falcons soar against Colonials

Ethan Morrison, Contributor December 19, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, PA - Even though the Colonials were unable to open up Horizon League conference play against Cleveland State, there was basketball being played in Hoop Township Friday night. Bowling Green (5-2, 1-0 MAC) came to town and defeated Robert...

The NCAA DI Council granted a waiver to allow all DI transfer student-athletes in all sports to compete immediately this year, allowing mens basketball forward Kahliel Spear to play. Photo Credit: Bucknell University Athletics

NCAA Division I Council grants immediate eligibility for all DI athletes, Kahliel Spear cleared to play

Ethan Morrison December 17, 2020

On Wednesday night, the NCAA Division I Council approved that all transfers will be immediately eligible for the 2020-21 college basketball season. This comes just weeks after Kahliel Spear, an RMU transfer from Bucknell, got his waiver denied and was...

Andy Toole and the rest of the Colonials will have to wait to play their next game after their game against West Virginia tonight was canceled due to COVID violations. Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball’s matchup against West Virginia University cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Ethan Morrison December 9, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, PA-- Men’s basketball (1-0) was scheduled to play the West Virginia Mountaineers (4-1) Wednesday night in Morgantown, West Virginia, but the game was canceled due to a break in COVID-19 protocols within the Robert Morris program late...

AJ Bramah dropped 18 points as the Colonials defeated Point Park 75-57 in their season debut. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Men’s basketball wins season opener vs. Point Park 75-57

Ethan Morrison December 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After eight months and an additional two weeks of waiting due to coronavirus concerns the Robert Morris men's basketball team (1-0) was able to step out onto the court at the UPMC Events Center for the first time since the Northeast Conference...

Mens basketball will start the season at home on Saturday when they take on the Point Park Pioneers for the first time since 1978. Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU to take on Point Park University Saturday in rescheduled game

Ethan Morrison December 4, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, PA-- After the men's basketball program was shut down due to coronavirus concerns on November 19, the Robert Morris Athletic Department announced changes to the schedule including the postponement of the season opener against Point Park,...

Kahliel Spear, who transferred to Robert Morris from Bucknell for this season, will have to sit out the entire 2020-21 season due to the NCAA denying his transfer waiver request. Photo Credit: Bucknell Athletics

Kahliel Spear’s transfer waiver denied, will sit out the 2020-21 basketball season

Ethan Morrison November 26, 2020

Late Wednesday night, it was announced that junior forward Kahliel Spear was denied the eligibility waiver he requested earlier in the year. Spear, a transfer from Bucknell, joined the program back in May. Some college basketball analysts such as Jon...

Jason OKeefe was named the mens soccer head coach. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Jason O’Keefe named men’s soccer head coach

Ethan Morrison, Contributor November 23, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP- On Monday morning, Robert Morris Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King announced that Jason O'Keefe has been named the next head coach of the men's soccer program. O'Keefe will be the successor to longtime head coach Bill...

The Colonials ready for a faceoff against Alabama-Huntsville on November 21, 2020
Photo credit- Nathan Breisinger

Randy Hernandez nets first collegiate goal to lead Colonials to the series sweep against the Chargers

Ethan Morrison November 23, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP- After a five-goal rout in the third period in Saturday night's game against Alabama-Huntsville (0-2). The Robert Morris men's hockey team (2-0) looked to ride that momentum into the Sunday afternoon's matinee game to secure the series sweep. In...

Deivydas Kuzavas (30) attempts to block an AJ Bramah shot in the Northeast Conference championship, the last time RMU faced Saint Francis. Photo Credit: David Auth

Robert Morris and Saint Francis to continue season series past 2020-21

Ethan Morrison November 22, 2020

After Robert Morris moved to the Horizon League in July of this year, many wondered when the next time the team would face a former conference foe. It didn't take long as the Colonials will be squaring off against former NEC opponent Saint Francis University...

Hank Fraley was named to the NEC Mount Rushmore. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Former offensive lineman Hank Fraley named to NEC Mount Rushmore

Ethan Morrison November 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Former Robert Morris offensive lineman Hank Fraley (1996-99) was selected to be on the Northeast Conference Mount Rushmore Football Team. The team was announced by the conference on Thursday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RMUFootball/status/1329556307116838912 The...

RMU Live | November 16, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison November 16, 2020

Watch as RMU-TV Students update you on local, national, and world news. Broadcast Live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon Township PA.

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison November 9, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the first announcement of Joe Biden's victory on RMU-TV, as well as updates on Hurricane Eta. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon...

Credit: Luke Yost

Opinion: Top 5 matchups for men’s basketball

Ethan Morrison, Contributor November 6, 2020
Editor’s Note: All opinions on Colonial Sports Network are the writer’s own.
Andy Toole & the Colonials will head to Morgantown for the first time in ten years on December 9. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s Basketball to Take on West Virginia as Part of Non-Conference Schedule

Ethan Morrison November 1, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W. Va.-- The countdown to RMU men's basketball has officially begun as the college basketball season is less than a month away. There are still a lot of questions leading up to this season, but earlier this week we got a look into the Colonials'...

RMU Live | October 26, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 26, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to quarantine, ballot extensions in Pennsylvania, as well as campus updates about Halloween festivities. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on...

Mens basketball practices are officially underway. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Men’s basketball practice officially gets underway

Ethan Morrison, Contributor October 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the college basketball season quickly approaching and official practices underway over the past week, Colonial Sports Network attended Wednesday's full team practice and was able to talk to senior forward AJ Bramah, junior guard Dante...

RMU Live | October 19, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 19, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the plans for the Spring semester on RMU's campus, a mail carrier raid and political cookies. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in...

Yannis Mendy will return to France to continue his basketball career. Photo Credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Yannis Mendy Returns to France, signs with Avignon-Le Pontet

Ethan Morrison, Contributor October 17, 2020

Just months after senior forward Yannis Mendy graduated from Robert Morris University, it was announced early Friday morning that he has signed with Union Sportive Avignon-Le Pontet, a member of the French Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1) league. Mendy...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

NCAA Division I Council announces extra year of eligibility for winter sport athletes

Ethan Morrison October 15, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS-- This afternoon, the NCAA Division I council voted in favor of extending eligibility for winter sport student-athletes, according to an official statement on Twitter.All winter sport student-athletes who compete during the 2020-21 season...

RMU Live | October 12, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 12, 2020

On this weeks newscast, topics include an increase in republican voter registration, details on RMU's Wellness Week, information on the Campus Clear app and the return of Steelers fans to Heinz field. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus...

Photo credit: David Auth

Robert Morris to take on James Madison on February 27

Ethan Morrison, Contributor October 11, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Wednesday, Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Chris King announced during an interview on the Paul Zeise Show that the Colonials' football team will travel to Harrisonburg, Virginia on February 27 to take on the James Madison...

RMU Live | October 5, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison October 5, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include a train derailment, COVID-19 updates for the Pittsburgh area, meteor sightings over the Steel City and changes to Trick or Treat during the pandemic. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus...

RMU Live | September 28, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin September 28, 2020

In this week's newscast, the top stories include the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, the grand jury's decision on the Breyonna Taylor case and the RMU flu shot clinic. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris...

The Colonials football team will resume on-field activities on September 21st.

NCAA Announces FCS Spring Season and Playoff Structure

Ethan Morrison, Contributor September 18, 2020

Yesterday, the NCAA released information about the 2021 FCS Spring football season after a meeting with the Divison I council. The Colonials can begin on-field practice on September 21st. Schools are allowed to participate in 12 hours of practice per...

Robert Morris basketball last played in Marchs NEC championship game and will finally return to play nearly eight months later in November.
Photo credit- Thomas Ognibene

NCAA Announces Start Date of the 2020-2021 College Basketball Season

Ethan Morrison, Contributor September 17, 2020

The state of college basketball for months has been a blurry picture, but yesterday the picture became more clear as the NCAA announced November 25 as the official start date of the 2020-2021 season after a meeting with the Divison 1 Council. https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1306343846972923904?s=20 Robert...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Former men’s baskeball guard Jalen Hawkins commits to Norfolk State University

Ethan Morrison, Contributor August 27, 2020

Former Robert Morris men's basketball guard Jalen Hawkins entered the transfer portal almost one month ago, and yesterday, he announced via Instagram that he will be committing to Norfolk State University. Hawkins spent his sophomore season with the...