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PITTSBURGH -- The mens hockey team stands for the national anthem against Bowling Green on 10/12/18 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Preview: Men’s hockey looks to tame no. 12 Nittany Lions

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor October 25, 2019

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-- After splitting their series with the Army West Point Black Knights (3-1, 1-1 AHC), the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (3-3, 3-1 AHC) travels to Hockey Valley to take on the no. 12 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1). In last year’s...

Stack the Pads: Toughest part of the schedule

Stack the Pads: Toughest part of the schedule

Owen Krepps and Jonathan Hanna October 24, 2019

This week on the RMU D1 Women's Hockey Podcast, Jon Hanna and Owen Krepps review yet another tough weekend against a top-5 team. Emily Curlett is a CHA player of the week yet again, and RMU moves up in the rankings to no.8. Also, the guys preview the...

Stack the Pads: Womens hockey is ranked!

Stack the Pads: Women’s hockey is ranked!

Owen Krepps and Jonathan Hanna October 17, 2019

On this installment of Stack the Pads, Owen Krepps and John Hanna discuss the hard-fought series fought against no. 2 Minnesota as well as a preview of the upcoming matchup against no. 4 Clarkson. The guys also review how RMU is now ranked no. 10, and...

Kapelmaster’s great performance leads Colonials to shutout win over Bentley

Jonathan Hanna October 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- After a disappointing 0-2 start in their season-opening series against Michigan Tech (2-1, 0-1 WCHA), the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (1-2, 1-0 AHA) was back in action against the Bentley Falcons (0-1, 0-1 AHA). Justin Kapelmaster...

The Robert Morris mens hockey team discusses a play during a game against Niagara Nov. 2, 2018. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Kapelmaster’s great performance leads Colonials to shutout win over Bentley

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor October 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- After a disappointing 0-2 start in their season-opening series against Michigan Tech (2-1, 0-1 WCHA), the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (1-2, 1-0 AHA) was back in action against the Bentley Falcons (0-1, 0-1 AHA). Justin Kapelmaster made...

Colonials drop heartbreaker to no. 2 Minnesota in overtime

Jonathan Hanna October 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- After a week’s rest, the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (2-1) was back in action Friday afternoon as they took on the no. 2 Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-0). Despite a strong performance and taking the Gophers to overtime, the...

Photo credit: Dalton Link

Colonials drop heartbreaker to no. 2 Minnesota in overtime

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor October 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- After a week’s rest, the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (2-1) was back in action Friday afternoon as they took on the no. 2 Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-0). Despite a strong performance and taking the Gophers to overtime, the Colonials...

Stack the Pads: Womens hockey preview

Stack the Pads: Women’s hockey preview

Owen Krepps and Jonathan Hanna October 10, 2019

Owen Krepps and Jon Hanna are back for another season of Stack the Pads. In this episode, the guys review RMU Women's Hockey first series against Union as well as their exhibition game vs. Concordia. The guys also preview the entire 2019-20 roster line...

Preview: Colonials look to rebound at Tom Tontimonia Invitational.

Preview: Colonials look to rebound at Tom Tontimonia Invitational.

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor October 7, 2019

WESTLAKE, OH. -- After a week long break, the Robert Morris golf team is back in action at the Tom Tontimonia Invitational in Westlake, Ohio. Two weeks ago, the Colonials finished tenth out of 12 teams at the NKU Fall Collegiate Classic in Union, Kentucky. For...

Photo credit: David Auth

Colonials drop opening game to Michigan Tech in overtime

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor October 6, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a long summer, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (0-1) was back in action on Saturday as they hosted the WCHA’s Michigan Tech Huskies (1-0). The Colonials dropped their first game of the season by a score of 2-1 in overtime. Both...

Preview: Men’s hockey positioned to surprise in Atlantic Hockey

Jonathan Hanna October 3, 2019

After a strong finish to the 2018-19 season, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team is hoping for an Atlantic Hockey record seventh straight semi-finals appearance, and beyond. This year, the Colonials were projected to finish seventh in Atlantic Hockey,...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Preview: Men’s hockey positioned to surprise in Atlantic Hockey

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor October 3, 2019

After a strong finish to the 2018-19 season, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team is hoping for an Atlantic Hockey record seventh straight semi-finals appearance, and beyond. This year, the Colonials were projected to finish seventh in Atlantic Hockey,...

PITTSBURGH -- The mens hockey team stands for the national anthem against Bowling Green on 10/12/18 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Opposing players to watch for the 2019 men’s hockey season

Jonathan Hanna, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2019

After the release of the 2019-20 Robert Morris men's hockey team schedule, the intrigue of the potential NHLers that may come through the doors on Neville Island got to me. So, similar to last year, I went through and found the NHL prospects and bloodlines...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Colonials’ offense strikes hard in sweep of Union

Jonathan Hanna, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After winning their first game of the season against Union (0-2), the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (2-0) was back in action on Neville Island against the ECAC foe on Saturday afternoon. The Colonials were able to sweep the Dutchwomen...

Preview: Golf hopes to defend title at NKU Fall Collegiate Classic

Preview: Golf hopes to defend title at NKU Fall Collegiate Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna September 23, 2019

Union, KY.-- After a 13th place finish at last week's Crusader Collegiate, the Robert Morris golf team hopes for a repeat performance of last year's NKU Fall Collegiate Classic, where they finished in first place. For this tournament on Monday and...

RMU golf hopes to build on NEC Championship at Crusader Collegiate

Jonathan Hanna, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2019

CHESTERTON, In. -- After winning last year's NEC Championship, the Robert Morris golf team will get back into the swing of things on Monday as they head to Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana, for the Crusader Collegiate; hosted by the Valparaiso...

ZZ Top and Cheap Trick rock out at KeyBank Pavilion

ZZ Top and Cheap Trick rock out at KeyBank Pavilion

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor September 14, 2019

BURGETTSTOWN, PA - Despite being in their late 60s and early 70s, Chicago rockers Cheap Trick joined up with the bearded blues rockers from Houston, Texas; ZZ Top, on September 11 at the KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Although we were...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials to host Ontario Tech at Johnstown’s 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna September 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite not playing in the Three Rivers Classic this year, the Robert Morris men's hockey team will once again have a game at a neutral-site location. The Colonials will face off in an exhibition game against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Alex Tonge fires a slapshot against Niagara on November 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Atlantic Hockey to switch to 3-on-3 overtime/shootout

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna July 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- On Monday, July 22, Atlantic Hockey announced that for the 2019-20 season, a 3-on-3 overtime, then a shootout will be the way to decide regular season conference games. This method is also used by the Big 10, National Collegiate Hockey...

PITTSBURGH -- Daniel Mantenuto faces off against Penn State on Nov. 10, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Opinion: Colonials will not miss Three Rivers Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna July 3, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own.  PITTSBURGH -- After the release of the 2019-20 schedule for the Robert Morris men's hockey team, one major item seems to be missing; the Three Rivers Classic, which has been...

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna May 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After winning the NEC Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Robert Morris golf team had two members winning major awards for the conference. Junior Max Palmer took home the NEC Golfer of the Year, while head coach Jerry Stone...

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

Colonials name new Director of Athletics

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna May 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named a new director of athletics in Chris King, a graduate of the Robert Morris sport management program in 1994. King replaces Craig Coleman, who stepped down from his position in December of 2018. Before...

Golf wins first NEC Championship since 2015

Golf wins first NEC Championship since 2015

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 28, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-- For the first time since 2015, the Robert Morris golf team (+364) sits atop the NEC golf tables. The Colonials took home the trophy on Sunday after finishing first at the LPGA International with a 34-over par tournament. The Colonials...

Three hat-tricks give womens lacrosse win in last regular season matchup

Three hat-tricks give women’s lacrosse win in last regular season matchup

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- In their final regular season contest of the year, the Robert Morris women's lacrosse team (12-4, 5-2, NEC) held off NEC foe Central Connecticut State (2-14, 0-7 NEC) by a score of 18-5. With the win, the Colonials have now won their...

Preview: Golf looks to win first NEC Championship since 2015

Preview: Golf looks to win first NEC Championship since 2015

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 26, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, FL.-- After a long, hard-fought season, the Robert Morris golf team (+330), after a week break, heads to sunny Florida to take part in the Northeast Conference Championships at the LPGA International. This trip will bookend the team's...

Womens basketball announces new assistant

Women’s basketball announces new assistant

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team announced the addition of a new assistant coach on Tuesday. Amani Franklin returns to the program after last being with the team during the 2017-18 season. During her time as an assistant coach,...

Riverhounds extend unbeaten streak, despite pouring rain

Riverhounds extend unbeaten streak, despite pouring rain

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- After a weather delay of an hour, the game between the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Saint Louis FC was able to get underway at Highmark Stadium. The game ended with a 0-0 draw. On the delayed start time, goalkeeper Ben Lundgaard said “it...

Mens lacrosse looks to continue hot streak against Bryant

Men’s lacrosse looks to continue hot streak against Bryant

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 20, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I.-- After winning their last four games, the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (5-7, 2-2 NEC) is back in action on Saturday as they travel to Rhode Island to take on the Bryant Bulldogs (3-9, 1-4 NEC). This will be the Colonials second...

Photo credit: Katey Ladika

Preview: Women’s lacrosse travels to Brooklyn, looking to continue dominance of Blackbirds

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 20, 2019

BROOKLYN, NY-- The Colonials women's lacrosse team (9-4, 2-2 NEC) is back in action on Saturday as they travel to Brooklyn to take on the Blackbirds (6-8, 3-1 NEC). In 12 career meetings between the two teams, the Colonials lead the series 11-1, including...

Preview: Track honors tradition at fifth straight JMU Invitational

Preview: Track honors tradition at fifth straight JMU Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 20, 2019

HARRISONBURG, Va.-- After a strong performance at last week's Mason Spring Invite, the Robert Morris track and field team is back in action as they travel to the JMU Invitational, hosted by the Dukes of James Madison. At last week's Mason Spring Invite,...

Golf finishes 11th in penultimate tournament of the year

Golf finishes 11th in penultimate tournament of the year

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 17, 2019

SPRINGBORO, Oh.-- In preparation for the NEC Championships, the Robert Morris golf team (+330) finished 11th out of 12 teams at the Wright State Invitational this past weekend with a score of +54. Winning the tournament were the Tigers of Wittenberg University,...

Golf preps for NEC Championships at Wright State Invitational

Golf preps for NEC Championships at Wright State Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 14, 2019

SPRINGBORO, Oh. -- After a strong sixth-place performance at the Towson Spring Invitational, the Robert Morris golf team (+276) is back in action at Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro, Ohio for the Wright State Invitational. In last week’s match,...

Preview: Track and Field looks to hurdle competition at Mason Spring Invitational

Preview: Track and Field looks to hurdle competition at Mason Spring Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 13, 2019

FAIRFAX, Va.-- At last week's Towson Invitational, the Robert Morris track and field team finished in third out of 19 teams with 74 points. The team will look to build upon that performance this Saturday at the Mason Spring Invitational, hosted by the...

Max Palmer continues strong year at Towson Spring Invitational

Max Palmer continues strong year at Towson Spring Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 8, 2019

TOWSON, Md.-- At the Towson Spring Invitational, the Robert Morris golf team (+276) swung their way to a +22 score for the tournament, which placed them in sixth out of all teams. On the second day of the tournament, the Colonials climbed three spots...

Track finishes third at Towson Invitational

Track finishes third at Towson Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 7, 2019

TOWSON, MD. -- After a week's break, the Robert Morris track and field team was back in action this weekend at the Towson Invitational, where they finished third out of 19 teams. Showing up strong for the Colonials in this one was the 4x400 relay made...

Photo credit: Mike Evans

Rowing heads to New Jersey for Cooper Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 7, 2019

CAMDEN, N.J.-- After a strong performance at the Occoquan Sprints last week, despite the elements, the Robert Morris rowing team is back in action as they take part in the Cooper Invitational, hosted by Bucknell University. RMU will be one of 13 teams...

Track looks ready to run at Towson Invitational

Track looks ready to run at Towson Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 6, 2019

TOWSON, Md-- After a strong showing in their first meet of the spring, the Robert Morris track and field team travels to Towson on Saturday to take part in the Towson Invitational. In last week’s West Virginia Open, four Colonials won silver medals;...

Golf looks to continue winning ways at Towson Spring Invitational

Golf looks to continue winning ways at Towson Spring Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 6, 2019

GRASONVILLE, Md.- After winning their last outing at the Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational, the Robert Morris men’s golf team (+254) is back in action this Saturday and Sunday as they travel to Prospect Bay C.C for the Towson Spring Invitational....

Golf takes home first at Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational

Golf takes home first at Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna April 2, 2019

HELLERTOWN, Pa. -- After a strong performance last week at the Gary Freeman Spring Invitational, the Robert Morris golf team (+254) followed it up with another strong performance, this time, winning the Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational at the...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Alex Tonge fires a slapshot against Niagara on November 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Alex Tonge signs ATO with Florida Everblades

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Robert Morris men's hockey player Alex Tonge will continue his hockey career after college as he has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL. The Everblades are located in the Fort Myers suburb of Estero...

Preview: Track and field looks to start the spring season strong in West Virginia

Preview: Track and field looks to start the spring season strong in West Virginia

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 23, 2019

MORGANTOWN, W.V. -- After a successful winter track season, in which the Robert Morris track and field team finished tied for fifth at the NEC Championships, the team looks to start their outdoor season at the West Virginia Open on the campus of West...

Photo credit: David Auth

Derek Schooley: ‘You can’t take a game to get started’ as men’s hockey readies for semi-final game against AIC

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a thrilling best-of-three game series against the Bentley Falcons, the Robert Morris hockey team was back on the ice at Colonials Arena for what could be their last time of the season.RMU Sentry Media was able to travel to Neville...

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Men’s basketball heads to second round of CIT after strong performances of McConnell and Williams

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On a warm spring evening in the North Athletic Complex in Moon Township, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (18-16) hosted the Cornell Big Red (15-16) in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Robert Morris came...

Josh Williams looks to pass against Louisville

Preview: Men’s basketball to host Cornell in first round of CollegeInsider.com Tournament

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team (16-15, 11-7 NEC) will host the Cornell Big Red (15-15, 7-7 IVY) in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). This will be the Colonials second time in the CIT. Last time was...

RMU Womens Basketball Head Coach Charlie Buscaglia looks on during the game. Loretto, PA Feb. 18, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

ESPN blunder reveals women’s basketball to visit no. 1 Louisville in first round of NCAA tournament

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a mishap at ESPN, the opening round brackets for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament were shown on ESPNU. The no. 16 Robert Morris women’s basketball team will visit the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky to take on...

Photo credit: Timothy Kelly

Preview: Women’s lacrosse travels to St. Bonaventure, looking to continue strong start

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a strong start to the year, the Robert Morris women’s lacrosse team (4-2) looks to continue their season as they travel to Olean, N.Y. to face the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (1-5) on Saturday.Recapping RMUIn the Colonials' last...

Photo credit: Sarah Gabany

Season preview: Hounds look to take a bite out of USL

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a season in which the Pittsburgh Riverhounds finished third in the USL Eastern Conference, the team looks to build on last season. In last season’s USL playoffs, the Hounds were tied with Bethlehem Steel 2-2 in the first round...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Matty McConnell sets up against Saint Francis Brooklyn on February 23, 2019 (Avin Patel/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball heads to CollegeInsider.com Tournament

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a hard-fought regular season and playoffs, the Robert Morris men's basketball team (16-15) has accepted an invite to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). This will be the second time the team has participated in the CIT, the...

Stack the Pads: Season recap

Stack the Pads: Season recap

On this episode of Stack the Pads, Jon Hanna and Owen Krepps recap the CHA playoffs, and preview next season.

PITTSBURGH -- The mens hockey team stands for the national anthem against Bowling Green on 10/12/18 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Schooley: ‘We need to bring a harder work ethic’ as men’s hockey preps for Bentley

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 13, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a sweep of the Holy Cross Crusaders (10-21-5, 10-14-4 AHA)last weekend, the Colonials men’s hockey team (14-20-2, 11-15-2 AHA) preps for a best-of-three game series this weekend against the Bentley Falcons (16-13-5, 15-9-4 AHA) in...

Game of the Week: AHA playoffs

Game of the Week: AHA playoffs

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 13, 2019

On this edition of Game of the Week, Jon Hanna breaks down the men's hockey team first round victory over Holy Cross.

Photo credit: Sarah Gabany

John Kowalski among those named to inaugural Riverhounds Hall of Fame class

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 13, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After announcing plans earlier this year for a Pittsburgh Riverhounds Hall of Fame, the Riverhounds announced the inaugural class at a season ticket holder 20th anniversary kickoff event. The inductees are former players Justin Evans...

Golf ball near green. Image Credit: Golfible

Golf starts spring season strong at Gary Freeman Spring Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 11, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In their first tournament back from break, the Robert Morris golf team (+298) had a strong showing in the Gary Freeman Spring Invitational at the LPGA International. The team finished third with a +53 tournament. Winning the...

RMU club golfer Tanner Kutek looks forward to new role as NCCGA president

RMU club golfer Tanner Kutek looks forward to new role as NCCGA president

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Although the name of Tanner Kutek might not resonate with many in the Robert Morris University athletics scene, the junior from Uniontown, Pennsylvania plays a big role on the club golf team, and across the national club golf spectrum. Earlier...

Photo credit: David Auth

Road to Buffalo: 2019 Atlantic Hockey tournament preview

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a thrilling win against Mercyhurst (13-18-5,11-13-4 AHA) and some help, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (12-20-2, 11-15-2 AHA) clinched home-ice in the first round of the Atlantic Hockey Conference. The Colonials will have...

Golf ball near green. Image Credit: Golfible

Preview: Golf tees off spring season in Daytona Beach

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 7, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- After a long and cold winter, the Robert Morris University golf team (+245) looks to get back on the course at the LPGA International for the Gary Freeman Spring Invitational on March 7 and 8. Before the break, the Colonials...

Weekend Preview: Women’s hockey looks to pick Oranges in last series of year

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna March 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Before the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (13-13-6, 11-4-3 CHA) takes part in the CHA playoffs, they must first take on the Syracuse Orange (10-19-3, 10-6-2 CHA) in their final regular season games.Earlier this year up in the Salt...

Stack the Pads: Orange Season

Stack the Pads: Orange Season

Jonathan Hanna, Owen Krepps, Jonathan Hanna, and Owen Krepps February 28, 2019

In this week's installment of "Stack the Pads", Owen Krepps and Jon Hanna preview the women's hockey team as they look to face Syracuse in the last regular season series. They also make predictions for the CHA tournament in Buffalo, New York. Lastly,...

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris Colonials celebrate after a goal against Bowling Green (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Colonials ready for Mercyhurst and AHA playoffs

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a loss and a tie to rival RIT (15-13-4, 13-9-4 AHC) last weekend, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (10-20-2, 9-15-2 AHC) are prepping for their last series of the year; a home-and-home with the Mercyhurst Lakers (13-16-5, 11-11-4...

Stack the Pads: The return

Stack the Pads: The return

Jonathan Hanna, Owen Krepps, Jonathan Hanna, and Owen Krepps February 21, 2019

Jonathan Hanna and Owen Krepps restart Stack the Pads after a long hiatus, and recap last week's series against Lindenwood, and preview a crucial matchup this weekend against the rival Mercyhurst Lakers.

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Malik Petteway takes a foul shot as Matty McConnell watches on Feb. 7, 2019 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media). Both Malik Petteway and Matty McConnell are players to watch for this weekend.

Weekend Preview: Brooklyn comes for men’s basketball

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After losing five of their last six games, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (13-14, 8-6 NEC) looks to get back in the win column as they get set to host a pair of Brooklyn showdowns this weekend. The Colonials are set to battle...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s hockey readies for rival RIT

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After splitting their weekend series with Holy Cross (7-18-4, 7-13-3 AHA), and snapping a five-game losing streak on Friday, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (10-19-1, 9-14-1 AHA) was prepping for a weekend series in the Flower City...

Track and field ties for fifth at NEC Championship

Track and field ties for fifth at NEC Championship

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 19, 2019

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.,— On Friday and Saturday, the Robert Morris track and field team scored 63 points, tying the Central Connecticut State University Blue for 5th in the NEC. The Mountaineers of Mount St. Mary’s won the NEC with 138 points. Finishing...

Photo credit: Sarah Gabany

Hounds draw against Duquesne in preseason play

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH — At Highmark Stadium, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC hosted Duquesne University for a preseason match-up with the final score being a 0-0 draw for the two clubs. For what it’s worth, the Hounds are now 2-0-1 on the preseason. Assistant...

Colonials ready to run at NEC Indoor Track Championships

Colonials ready to run at NEC Indoor Track Championships

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 15, 2019

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Robert Morris track and field team is heading to Staten Island for the NEC Indoor Track Championships. Last week, the Colonials took a limited team to the SPIRE Division I Classic in Geneva, Ohio. At last weekend’s SPIRE...

PITTSBURGH -- The Riverhounds Development Academy signees pose in Highmark Stadium (Sarah Gabany/RMU Sentry Media). The academy saw 26 players sign to colleges this year. Photo credit: Sarah Gabany

26 players from Riverhounds Development Academy sign national letters of intent

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 13, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Riverhounds Development Academy, or RDA, was set up in 2007, in association with Everton F.C. of the English Premier League. Currently, the RDA has over 1,300 players from ages 3 to 18, and on Tuesday, February 12, the RDA announced...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s hockey gets ready for Crusaders after week break

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 13, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After losing their last five, and 11 of their last 13, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (9-18-1, 8-13-1 AHC) is prepping at Colonials Arena for a weekend tilt against the Holy Cross Crusaders (7-17-4, 7-12-3 AHC) after a week off. Of...

Preview: Colonials track and field ready to run at the Spire Division I Indoor Classic

Preview: Colonials track and field ready to run at the Spire Division I Indoor Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 9, 2019

GENEVA, Oh. -- After competing for two days at the YSU Mid-Major Championship last weekend, the Robert Morris track and field team heads to the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio for the Spire Division I Indoor Classic. At last week’s YSU Mid-Major...

PITTSBURGH -- Riverhounds manager Bob Lilley speaks at the 20th anniversary press conference (Jon Hanna/RMU Sentry Media).

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC unveils 20th anniversary logo, announces Hall of Fame at preseason press conference

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- At Highmark Stadium on Friday, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announced their plans for their 20th year of soccer in the Steel City. Plans included a new alternate logo and for the team to establish a Hall of Fame. Kevin Johnston, general...

Photo credit: David Auth

Season Preview: Men’s lacrosse looks to run away in NEC

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a near upset of No. 1 ranked Maryland in last year’s NCAA tournament, the Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team looks to get back in action this season. Here is a quick preview on all of the NEC teams this season. The contenders 1)...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Matty McConnell pounces on a loose ball against Sacred Heart (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media).

‘It’s surreal’ – Matty McConnell on 1000 career points as a Colonial

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 7, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On a chilly January 31 at the North Athletic Complex, against the Saint Francis Red Flash, Matty McConnell of the RMU men’s basketball team did something only 24 others have done before: Score 1000 points as a Colonial. McConnell...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s hockey loses first game ever at home against Sacred Heart

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH — On a cold and wintery day on Neville Island, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (9-17-1, 8-12-1 AHA) dropped a 6-2 decision to the Sacred Heart Pioneers (9-13-3, 8-9-2 AHA).The Colonials had never lost to Sacred Heart at home before...

Preview: Track and field heads back up to Youngstown for YSU National Mid-Major Invitational

Preview: Track and field heads back up to Youngstown for YSU National Mid-Major Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Oh.-- Once again, the Robert Morris track and field team heads back to the Watson and Tressel Training Site on the campus of Youngstown State University. This weekend, the Colonials are competing in the YSU National Mid-Major Invitational,...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Men’s hockey looks to get back on track against Sacred Heart

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna February 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After losing their last three, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (9-16-1, 8-11-1 AHA) looks to get back in the win column as they face the Sacred Heart Pioneers (8-13-3, 7-9-2 AHA) this weekend.Earlier this year, the series between...

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Men’s hockey preps for Sacred Heart

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 31, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After losing their last three games, and seven of their last nine, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (9-16-1, 8-11-1 AHA) is looking to get back on track as they face Sacred Heart (8-13-3, 7-9-2 AHA) this weekend. RMU Sentry Media...

Game of the Week: Womens basketball vs. Wagner

Game of the Week: Women’s basketball vs. Wagner

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 28, 2019

On this week's episode of the RMU Game of the Week podcast, Jonathan Hanna breaks down women's basketball's latest victory over Wagner.

Preview: Track and field ready to run in the VMI Keydet Invitational

Preview: Track and field ready to run in the VMI Keydet Invitational

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 26, 2019

LEXINGTON, Va. -- On Friday, Jan. 18, the Colonials track and field team was at Youngstown State University for the Youngstown College Invitational. This Saturday, the team will run at the Corps Physical Training Facility on the campus of the Virginia...

Nneka Ezeigbo is announced as a starter for the game against La Salle on November 11, 2018 (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media). Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Weekend Preview: Women’s basketball looks to stay perfect in NEC play

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- This weekend, the Robert Morris women’s basketball team (9-8, 6-0 NEC) looks to stay undefeated in Northeast Conference play as they host Wagner (5-12, 3-3 NEC) on Saturday and Sacred Heart (10-7, 6-0 NEC) on Monday. Recapping RMU Over...

Game of the Week: Womens basketball vs Bryant

Game of the Week: Women’s basketball vs Bryant

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 22, 2019

Jonathan Hanna breaks down women's basketball's record setting win against Bryant on this installment of Game of the Week.

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Police make arrest in downtown shooting

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police have arrested a suspect wanted for a shooting earlier this month. Roy Johnson, 23, was arrested overnight Jan. 17 and charged with aggravated assault, attempted homicide and reckless endangerment of another...

Preview: Mens hockey travels to the Nickel City to take on Canisius

Preview: Men’s hockey travels to the Nickel City to take on Canisius

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 18, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Robert Morris Colonials men’s hockey team (8-13-1, 7-8-1 AHA) travels to the HarborCenter in downtown Buffalo, New York this weekend to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins (8-11-2, 5-9-1 AHA). Last year, the Colonials and Griffins...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Gov. Wolf declares state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Harper

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor January 18, 2019

HARRISBURG — With the potential for an intense winter storm this weekend, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency. This weekend, snow could fall at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour, and Gov. Wolf said his top concern is safety. “Our...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris mens basketball head coach Andy Toole mans the sideline against Siena. Dec. 8, 2018 (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

[Video] ‘It’s obviously very humbling’ Coach Toole speaks about his record-breaking win

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In a 52-49 win over St. Francis Brooklyn (10-7, 2-2 NEC) on Thursday, Jan. 10, head coach Andrew Toole of the RMU men’s basketball team (8-9, 3-1 NEC) did something no other Robert Morris coach has done: reach 158 career wins. With...

Sexual assault on campus

RMU recipient of Gov. Wolf’s ‘It’s On Us’ campaign to combat sexual assault

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor January 18, 2019

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced nearly $1 million would be used to help fight sexual assault at 38 college and university campuses including, for the first time, Robert Morris University. Governor Wolf established the 'It’s On Us...

[Video] Coach Toole speaks after breaking the all-time wins record

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 18, 2019

Head Coach Andy Toole of the Robert Morris men's basketball game talks to Jon Hanna of RMU Sentry Media about breaking the school's all-time wins record.

Preview: Track and field heads back to Youngstown

Preview: Track and field heads back to Youngstown

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 18, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Oh. -- After a break for the holidays, the Robert Morris track and field team travels back to Watson and Tressel Training Site on the campus of Youngstown State University for the Youngstown State Invitational. The meet will start Friday,...

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Pittsburgh Police searching for shooting suspect

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor January 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is seeking the public's help in identifying a person who is wanted for questioning relating a downtown shooting in early January. On Jan. 7, police responded to calls of a male gunshot victim on the 900-block...

Game of the Week: Winter break

Game of the Week: Winter break

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 14, 2019

Jonathan Hanna breaks down his picks for the top three games of the week over the long winter break for the Colonials.

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Preview: Colonials look to get back into win column against Bentley

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH- After finishing fourth in the Three Rivers Classic, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (8-11-1, 7-6-1) looks to get back in the win column. They will face off at home against the Bentley Falcons (5-11-2, 4-7-1) in an American Hockey...

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Preview: Colonials hockey hosts seventh annual Three Rivers Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna January 4, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- This weekend, the Robert Morris Colonials (8-9-1, 7-6-1 AHA) will host the seventh annual Three Rivers Classic. Unlike previous years, however, some games will be held outside the PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh. Recapping RMU Before...

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Preview: Men’s hockey looks to sting Yellow Jackets

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 29, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Ma. -- After a three-week holiday vacation, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (7-8-1, 6-5-1 AHC) restarts their season this weekend as they visit the AIC Yellow Jackets (7-7-1, 7-4-1 AHC). The first game is Saturday, December 29 at...

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Maggie LaGue drafted by Connecticut Whale

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 20, 2018

PITTSBURGH — One of the leaders on the RMU women’s hockey team (8-10-4, 6-1-1 CHA) will be continuing her hockey career after graduation. Defender Maggie LaGue was drafted in the fifth round, and 22nd overall by the Connecticut Whale of the NWHL on...

Game of the Week: Mens basketball vs. Siena

Game of the Week: Men’s basketball vs. Siena

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 11, 2018

Jon Hanna talks about the men's basketball team, and their recent heartbreaking loss to Siena on this week's edition of the RMU Game of the Week podcast.

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Preview: Men’s basketball returns home to face Siena

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 8, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, the Robert Morris Colonials men’s basketball team (4-5) hosts the Siena Saints (3-6) at 4:00 p.m. The Colonials lost against the Canisius Golden Griffins in Buffalo on Wednesday by a score of 68-62. Robert Morris is looking...

The Robert Morris Mens hockey team stands in unison at the blue line during the playing of the National Anthem at Colonials Arena.

Colonials hold on to defeat Crusaders

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 8, 2018

PITTSBURGH- The Robert Morris Colonials men’s hockey team (7-7-1, 6-4-1) started their AHC series against the Holy Cross Crusaders (1-11-2, 1-7-1) on the right foot, earning a 2-0 win on Friday night. Early in the game, the Colonials would put heavy...

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Quick Hits: Men’s hockey has a shutout against Holy Cross

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 7, 2018

PITTSBURGH- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-7-1, 6-4-1 AHC) beat the Holy Cross Crusaders (1-11-2, 1-7-1 AHC) by the score of 2-0 on Friday. Here are the quick hits on the game. Why it happened: Luke Lynch scored his fourth of the year after a no-look...

Preview: Colonials look to get a running start on track season

Preview: Colonials look to get a running start on track season

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Oh.- The Robert Morris track and field team heads to the Watson and Tressel Training Site on the campus of Youngstown State University this weekend to take part in the Youngstown State Icebreaker track invitational. This will be the Colonials...

Off the Pipes: Moving up the standings

Off the Pipes: Moving up the standings

Jack, John and Tyler break down the Sacred heart games and elaborate on what RMU needs to get done against Holy Cross to climb back up the AHC standings.

Stack the Pads: Quick update

Stack the Pads: Quick update

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 4, 2018

In a quick episode on the women's hockey podcast, Jon Hanna talks about the Teddy Bear Toss and recaps the season thus far.

Game of the Week: Womens hockey vs Penn State

Game of the Week: Women’s hockey vs Penn State

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna December 4, 2018

  In this episode of Game of the Week, Jonathan Hanna breaks down women's hockey, and their latest game against Penn State University.