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RMU Sentry Media announces the addition of our new business section

RMU Sentry Media announces the addition of our new business section

MOON TOWNSHIP -- This semester, RMU Sentry Media has officially implemented a section focused strictly on the business side of the organization, allowing new opportunities for both RMU students and RMU Sentry Media. With the expansion of the RMU Sentry...

RMU Sentry Media announces the addition of our new business section

RMU Sentry Media announces the addition of our new business section

MOON TOWNSHIP -- This semester, RMU Sentry Media has officially implemented a section focused strictly on the business side of the organization, allowing new opportunities for both RMU students and RMU Sentry Media. With the expansion of the RMU Sentry...

Introducing Colonial Sports Network

Introducing Colonial Sports Network

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Announcing the brand new Colonial Sports Network, your home for everything RMU sports and more! Colonial Sports Network is a one-of-a-kind, student-run converged sports media outlet for Robert Morris University. It adheres to the Journalism...

Shorkies Violet and Dash at 2019s Out of the Darkness Walk. Moon, PA. April 16, 2019. RMU Sentry Media/Garret Roberts. Photo credit: Garret Roberts

Therapy dogs offer RMU students adorable benefits to mental health

Michael Sciulli, Sports Copy Editor April 16, 2019
Read all about the RMU Counciling Center's therapy dogs!
A sign at the entrance of RoMos Cafe. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Michael Sciulli)

Behind the scenes look at feeding the RMU community

Michael Sciulli, Sports Copy Editor March 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - It is 5:30 p.m. on a Tuesday and the lines at Robert Morris University’s PNC Colonial Café overflow with students waiting to order their dinner. It is no small task to feed these individuals, with over 4,000 undergraduate students passing...

Marottes 30 save shutout leads mens hockey to win in game 1 against Holy Cross

Marotte’s 30 save shutout leads men’s hockey to win in game 1 against Holy Cross

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 9, 2019

PITTSBURGH- The Robert Morris University men’s hockey team (13-20-2, 11-15-2 AHA) was able to pick up the first of two victories needed to move forward in the Atlantic Hockey playoffs on Friday night with a 1-0 victory of the Holy Cross Crusaders (10-20-5,...

Around the Rim: LIU Brooklyn

Around the Rim: LIU Brooklyn

The team talks about the upcoming LIU Brooklyn game. Also, Luke sings horrible rendition of hips don't lie and Mike bets on himself.

Photo credit: Avin Patel

Men’s lacrosse slays Knights for first win of season

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two goals in the first five minutes of the third quarter took the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team (1-2) from trailing by one, to in the lead, a lead that the Colonials did not surrender. Robert Morris stormed back from...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Nadege Pluviose (left) and Nneka Eziebo (right) take a break during the game against Wagner on January 26, 2019 (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Weekend Preview: Women’s basketball hopes to continue NEC dominance against Bryant and Central Connecticut

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli February 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a pair of convincing Northeast Conference victories last week, the Robert Morris women’s basketball team (12-8. 9-0 NEC) is back in action with two more NEC match-ups in the near future. The first of these games will see the Colonials...

Around The Rim S2 Ep5

Around The Rim S2 Ep5

The boys talk about the possibility of an undefeated conference season. They preview the upcoming game against the Bryant Bulldogs.

Around the Rim S2 E3: The big game

Around the Rim S2 E3: The big game

The boys are joined by Michael Scuilli and Will Camilari to talk about the game against Sacred Heart. The guys make their picks and unanimously pick RMU to win.

Eric Israel skates against Niagara on Nov. 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

[Video] Israel: ‘We just have to play a full 60 minutes’

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli January 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Robert Morris University men’s hockey team (8-13-1, 7-8-1 AHA) will look to snap their four game losing streak this weekend when they travel to Buffalo, New York to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins (8-11-2, 5-9-1 AHA) . RMU is entering...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Men’s basketball hopes to tame Broncos

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli December 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University men’s basketball team (4-6) will be back in action Saturday afternoon when they travel to New Jersey to take on the Rider Broncos (2-3). The Colonials are entering the contest riding a three-game losing...

RMU athletic director and softball head coach Dr. Craig Coleman is leaving RMU Athletics on Dec. 7th.

Dr. Craig Coleman leaves behind a positive legacy as athletic director

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli November 21, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- There is a reason that the opening line of Craig Coleman’s bio on the Robert Morris Athletics website begins with “At the forefront of RMU’s golden age of intercollegiate athletics is Craig Coleman, M.D.” That reason is the mountain...

Sciullis Shock Picks: Wagner Seahawks

Sciulli’s Shock Picks: Wagner Seahawks

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli November 17, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Have no fear, the long-awaited return of Sciulli’s shock pick’s is here. It seems like I have not written one of these in ages, but we are back in the saddle. On the slate for this week is the final football game of the season which...

Photo credit: David Auth

Colonials drop first game of the weekend to Colgate

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli November 10, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- It was a chilly Friday night on Neville Island when the No. 10 ranked Colgate Raiders (7-4-0, 3-1-0 ECAC) came to town to take on the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team (6-5-1, 4-1-1 CHA). Despite trailing 4-0 heading into the...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Michael Louria heads up the ice against Niagara on  November 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media

Colonials fall to Niagara in game two

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli November 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH- On Saturday night the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (3-4-1, 2-3-1 AHC) looked to pick up the weekend sweep against the Niagara Purple Eagles (3-5, 3-3 AHC). Unfortunately for the Colonials, for the second weekend in a row, RMU squandered...

Sciullis Shock Picks: Central State Marauders

Sciulli’s Shock Picks: Central State Marauders

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 20, 2018

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen to this week's edition of Sciulli’s Shock Picks. I am going to start off by saying I formally apologize for dropping the ball last week. I am a terrible person who mismanaged my time. I was going to write it on my car...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Volleyball falls in battle with Blue Devils

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 19, 2018

Moon Township, Pa.- It was a cool Friday night in Moon Township when the Robert Morris University volleyball (8-15, 2-6 NEC) team squared off against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (9-10, 6-2 NEC). This was the second matchup between these...

Bobby Mo Football Show: Quick-fix for the defense

Sam, Michael and Luke discuss the team's 48-24 loss at Duquesne while looking at whether there are any immediate solutions to the team's defensive struggles. With their matchup against Division II Central State, is this a must win for the Colonials?

Colonial Sports Center | October 11, 2018

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 11, 2018

Watch Colonial Sports Center live from the RMU-TV Studios in Moon Township, PA at 9:30pm. Catch up on the past week of Colonials athletics and see what's ahead for RMU.

The Bobby Mo Football Show: Time for the defense to Duke it out

Sam Anthony, Michael Sciulli and Luke Yost discuss the Robert Morris football team's defensive struggles, the potential of Alijah Jackson and their upcoming match-up against the Duquesne Dukes.

[Video] Sciulli’s Shock Picks: Homecoming

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 6, 2018

Welcome back to this week’s edition of Sciulli’s shock picks, let’s not waste time reflecting upon my horrendous picks from two weeks ago and jump right into yet another masterpiece. This week, we have the Robert Morris University football team...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Quick hits: RMU beats Saint Francis Brooklyn

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 5, 2018

The Robert Morris University Colonials volleyball team (7-11, 1-3) defeated the Saint Francis Brooklyn Terriers (5-13, 1-4) 3-1 on Friday night. The Colonials were able to win the first two sets of the match before dropping the third to the Terriers....

Bobby Mo Football Show: Shootout in Smithfield

Bobby Mo Football Show: Shootout in Smithfield

Sam Anthony, Michael Sciulli, Sam Anthony, and Michael Sciulli September 26, 2018

Sam and Michael discuss the team's 49-46 shootout loss to the Bryant Bulldogs, the breakout game for Alijah Jackson, the continued defensive struggles and whether RMU can get their first conference win of the season on Homecoming against Central Connecticut...

Golf ball near green. Image Credit: Golfible

RMU finishes first at the Northern Kentucky Fall Collegiate Classic

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli September 24, 2018

BATAVIA, Ohio-- The Robert Morris University golf team is coming home from the Northern Kentucky Fall Collegiate Classic with two pieces of hardware. RMU emerged from the final round of the tournament with the best team score and freshman Chase Miller...

Sciullis Shock Picks: RMU vs. Bryant

Sciulli’s Shock Picks: RMU vs. Bryant

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli September 22, 2018

It is Saturday once again, and that means that the Robert Morris University football team (1-2) will be back in action. Last week, my predictions fared much better than the Colonials. My predictions about Ben Dinucci might not have been great, but I was...

Bobby Mo Football Show 9/17/18

Bobby Mo Football Show 9/17/18

Sam Anthony, Michael Sciulli, Sam Anthony, and Michael Sciulli September 19, 2018

Samuel Anthony and Michael Sciulli breakdown Robert Morris' 73-7 loss at the hands of the James Madison Dukes in what would go down as the worst loss in RMU Football History. Looking at both the good and the bad from facing one of the top FCS programs...

Colonial Sports Center: RMU women’s soccer vs Howard highlights

Robert Morris University women's soccer fell to Howard University by the score of 3-1. Here is a quick recap from the Colonial Sports Center team.

Colonial Sports Center: RMU volleyball vs Youngstown State highlights

Robert Morris University Volleyball won their match against Youngstown State by 3-1. Check out the highlight from the Colonial Sports Center crew right here.

Photo credit: David Auth

Everything you need to know: RMU vs Akron

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli September 14, 2018

It was an absolutely beautiful day for soccer at the North Athletic Complex on Friday afternoon.  Underneath crystal clear skies the Robert Morris University Colonials women’s soccer team (2-6) squared off against the Akron Zips (2-4-1).  It would...

Sciulli’s Shock Picks: RMU vs James Madison

Sciulli’s Shock Picks: RMU vs James Madison

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli September 13, 2018

With another week in the books, it is once again time for Robert Morris University football (1-1). Due to the impending Hurricane Florence, this week's game was moved to Thursday night. This means that RMU had a short week of preparation after the Colonials...

The Bobby Mo football show episode 1: Culture shock and awe

The Bobby Mo football show episode 1: Culture shock and awe

 After their dramatic 22-19 victory over Division II Virginia State, Sam, Mike and Greg discuss the significance of the Colonials' performance. The guys also talk about the brief Caleb Lewis performance, the expectations for the rest of the season...

Photo credit: David Auth

Colonial Talk: Breaking down RMU vs Virginia State

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli September 10, 2018

The Robert Morris University Colonials (1-1) picked up their first win of the 2018 campaign with a 22-19 victory over the Virginia State Trojans (0-2). This victory was sealed when the Colonials’ Frank Antuono blocked a game-tying field goal as time...

Photo credit: David Auth

McIvor signs in Sweden

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli August 27, 2018

Former Robert Morris men’s soccer player, Keane McIvor, has signed with a professional contract with Gottne IF in the Swedish Division 2 Nörra Gotaland. In his time with the Colonials, McIvor was an integral part of the RMU offense. McIvor amassed...

Three RMU womens hockey players selected in CWHL Draft

Three RMU women’s hockey players selected in CWHL Draft

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli August 27, 2018

Last night three former Robert Morris University Women’s hockey players were selected in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League draft. The players selected were right winger Brittany Howard, goaltender Elijah Milne-Price, and defenseman Natalie Fraser....

RMU Weekend Round-up 8/24/18-8/26/18

RMU Weekend Round-up 8/24/18-8/26/18

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli August 27, 2018

Here is a quick round-up of all the games that RMU Sentry Media couldn't get a reporter to. Aug. 24, 2018 RMU men’s soccer (0-1-0) 0 vs Canisius (1-0-0) 3 This game marked the start of the season for the Colonials, but unfortunately, they did not...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Colonials’ Smigiera receives mini camp invites

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli April 30, 2018

Former Robert Morris University football player Andy Smigiera has received rookie mini camp invites from the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks. The former Colonial safety will participate in both camps. Smigiera’s 2017 campaign saw him record...

Last years Airband winner, Kappa Delta Rho, performing a routine based on Spongebob.

VIDEO: Check out all 2018 Airband performances

Fraternity Airband winner: Kappa Delta Rho Sorority Airband winner: Delta Phi Epsilon Alpha Chi Rho Alpha Phi Delta Delta Zeta Gamma Sigma Sigma Phi Delta Theta Phi Mu Delta Phi Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha  

The Toole Shed Episode 8: Tournaments and Transfers

The Toole Shed Episode 8: Tournaments and Transfers

On what is likely the final episode of RMU sport's flagship basketball podcast of the school year, the guys are joined by writer Mike Scuilli as they send the show off with their thoughts on the NCAA Tournament and two RMU players transferring out.​...

Pluviose partakes in RMUs international pipeline of players

Pluviose partakes in RMU’s international pipeline of players

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 27, 2018
Nadege Pluviose is one of many international players on the Robert Morris women's basketball team. Her story about her arrival with the Colonials is as unique as the team itself.
Off the Pipe Episode 7: heartbreak season

Off the Pipe Episode 7: heartbreak season

Matt Mike and Greg discuss the conclusion of the Robert Men's Hockey Season and some of the upsides.

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

Everything you need to know: Atlantic Hockey Championship

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 17, 2018

RMU fell behind early and could never quite come back in a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Air Force Falcons in the Atlantic Hockey Championship game. Here's everything you need to know. Why it happened: The Air Force Falcons came out of the gates...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

Louria sparks the Colonials OT victory as RMU advances to AHC title game

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 16, 2018

It was a cold Friday evening in Rochester, New York, where the Robert Morris men’s hockey team took on the Mercyhurst Lakers in the AHC semifinal. This game was an absolute thriller as the third period saw the two teams combine for five goals. The most...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

Everything you need to know: AHC semifinals

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 16, 2018

It wasn't easy, but the RMU Colonials pulled out the 5-4 victory in OT to advance to the AHC Championship thanks to the game winner by Michael Louria. Here's everything you need to know. Why it happened: The Colonials were led by senior Brady Ferguson,...

Photo credit: Gregory Sutton

Men’s hockey claims series victory over Falcons; moves on to quarterfinals

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 4, 2018

Last night, the Bentley Falcons entered the game on the brink of elimination from the AHC tournament. However, they were able to fight off the Colonials Saturday night and force a game three. The 4-3 victory for the Falcons gives them the momentum heading...

Photo credit: Katey Ladika

Falcons get revenge on RMU; even series at one

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 4, 2018
The Bentley Falcons defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 4-3 in order to tie the series at 1 game-a-piece in the first round of the AHC tournament.
Off the Pipe Episode 5: Playoff Time

Off the Pipe Episode 5: Playoff Time

In this episode Michael and Greg discuss the Colonials past weekend against Air Force, and what RMU will need to do to beat Bentley this upcoming weekend.  

Photo credit: Katey Ladika

Brady Ferguson is key to RMU’s playoff success

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli March 1, 2018

There is little doubt that Brady Ferguson is one of the best players in all of college hockey. The senior from Carrollton, Texas, has been nominated for the Hobey Baker award for the past two seasons and finished fifth in the NCAA in points as a junior....

Off the Pipe episode 4: The closing colonial playoff chances

Off the Pipe episode 4: The closing colonial playoff chances

Mike, Greg and Matt discuss why this weekend's games are so important against Air Force and discuss the playoff situation for the Colonials.

Off the Pipe Episode 3: AHC Standings Breakdown

Off the Pipe Episode 3: AHC Standings Breakdown

Mike and Greg break down AHC Standings and RMU men's hockey's past weekend against RIT and loom to the final two series of the season.

Photo credit: Katey Ladika

Tigers thrash Colonials’ comeback

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli February 10, 2018
The RMU men's hockey team fell to the RIT Tigers Friday night 4-3.
Off the Pipe Episode 2: Previewing the Mens Post Season

Off the Pipe Episode 2: Previewing the Men’s Post Season

Greg Matt and Mike delve into the statistics and necessities for Robert Morris Men's Hockey to make it into the Post Season.

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

A tale of two halves as Colonials winning streak ends

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli February 3, 2018
RMU traveled to Saint Francis to take on the Red Flash in a battle for the top spot in the NEC.
Off The Pipe Episode 1: Getting to know the RMU mens hockey team

Off The Pipe Episode 1: Getting to know the RMU men’s hockey team

Greg Sutton and Michael Sciulli discuss the Robert Morris Men's hockey team and highlights from the season.

Photo credit: David Auth

Penn State pounces on Robert Morris

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli December 9, 2017
The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Robert Morris Colonials by a score of 5-2.
Colonials sail past Lakers

Colonials sail past Lakers

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli December 3, 2017
The Robert Morris Colonials women's hockey team was able to pick up a bounce-back win Saturday night after they edged out the Mercyhurst Lakers 2-1.
Photo credit: Megan Shandel

Colonial Talk: Breaking down RMU’s battle with Holy Cross

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli November 5, 2017
The Robert Morris men's hockey team defeated Holy Cross 3-0 Saturday night. It is time to breakdown the Colonials first shutout of the season.
Photo credit: Megan Shandel

Black Knights best Colonials

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 22, 2017
The Army Black Knights defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 3-1 on Saturday night. This loss dropped the Colonials' record to 2-3 (2-3AHC).
Photo credit: Megan Shandel

Colonials joust Black Knights in home opener

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 21, 2017
The men's hockey team improves their record to 2-2 following a 4-2 win in the team's home opener.
Mens hockey roundup: RMU vs. Canisius

Men’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Canisius

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 15, 2017
The Robert Morris Colonials picked up their first victory of the season with a 4-3 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins
In a year in which the Colonials have retained most of their core, the expectations start high right out of the gate.

RMU men’s hockey preview: Picking up where they left off

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli October 5, 2017
After a crushing defeat in the conference finals last season, the Colonials have retained the core of their team and are back and ready to improve upon last season.