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Five Takeaways From Football’s Thrilling Victory Over Southeast Missouri

Nate Fanell November 4, 2023

Robert Morris football traveled to Cape Girardeau to take on conference-leading Southeast Missouri on Saturday.Robert Morris defeated Southeast Missouri, 21-20.Southeast Missouri was feeling good entering the matchup, as they were victorious in their...

The Colonials previously lost in a shootout to Mercyhurst in their Atlantic Hockey opener.

Men’s Hockey Hosts Holy Cross For Two Matchups To Begin Homestand

Nate Fanell October 20, 2023

The Robert Morris men’s hockey team returns to Clearview Arena to begin a five-game homestand. Robert Morris welcomes Holy Cross for two games on Friday and Saturday. Robert Morris has one of every outcome through their first three games, with a 1-1-1...

The Colonials previously split their matches at home in the Chick-fil-A Robinson Labor Day Classic

Volleyball Travels to Take Part in Mason Invite

Nate Fanell September 8, 2023

The Robert Morris volleyball team hits the road this weekend, traveling to Fairfax, Va., to participate in the Mason Invite. Robert Morris faces the host George Mason in their first matchup on Friday. Both teams will be looking to establish an early...

Ashleigh Wallin had 19 kills during the Blue Hen Invitational in Newark, Del. Photo credit: Colby Sherwin

Women’s Volleyball Team Returns Home To Host Labor Day Classic

Nate Fanell September 2, 2023

The Robert Morris volleyball team returns home to the UPMC Event Center on Saturday to host Canisius and Duquesne in the Chick-fil-A Robinson Labor Day Volleyball Classic for the second year. The Colonials opened their season with a trip to Delaware...

The junior defender ranks fourth on the team with 10 caused turnovers, eight of them came against conference opponents Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Kathleen Kelly Crowned MAC Defensive Player of the Year

Nate Fanell May 3, 2023

In a vote amongst the MAC head coaches, Robert Morris women's lacrosse Kathleen Kelly was crowned the MAC Defensive Player of the Year award. This season, Kelly was key to the Colonials' success, anchoring the team's defense. She is just one of six...

The Colonials split the doubleheader against Oakland, losing game one 3-0 and winning 4-3 in game two Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Robert Morris Splits Doubleheader with Conference Rival Oakland

Nate Fanell April 27, 2023

In a rematch of last year's conference championship, Robert Morris (21-20, 11-7 Horizon League) hosted Oakland (15-17, 11-6) on Thursday for a Horizon League heavyweight doubleheader in which the Golden Grizzlies won game one, 3-0, and the Colonials coming...

Bell had her season-high four ground balls, three caused turnovers and a goal in the win over Eastern Michigan Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Mackenzie Bell Collects First Career MAC Defensive Player of the Week Award

Nate Fanell April 25, 2023

Robert Morris women’s lacrosse midfielder Mackenzie Bell was awarded Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors Tuesday for outstanding performance against Eastern Michigan. The junior collected her season-high four ground balls,...

Michael Green III Commits to James Madison

Michael Green III Commits to James Madison

Nate Fanell April 20, 2023

Michael Green III announced he will be taking his talents to Harrisonburg, Virginia next season, playing for James Madison. The graduate senior spent two seasons with the Colonials and played a key role in their backcourt, averaging 28.8 minutes per...

Photo Credit: Samantha Dutch

Alpha Chi Rho, Zeta Tau Alpha Crowned AirBand Champions

Nate Fanell, Contributor April 15, 2023

Robert Morris University hosted its annual AirBand event on Friday inside the UPMC Events Center for the first time, after previously being held the rec center. AirBand is a lip sync and dance competition between four sororities and seven fraternities...

Johansen has spent five years in Moon Township, scoring his first career hat trick against Utah and Bellarmine Photo credit: Hope Beatty

How Canadian Will Johansen Found his Home at RMU

Nate Fanell April 13, 2023

After collecting his first career hat trick against Utah on Saturday and another one on Wednesday against Bellarmine, Will Johansen has been a key member for five years in the program. Johansen is from British Columbia, Canada. Although residing in a...

After spending the last four years of his career with the Friars, the Minnesota native will be joining the Colonials as a graduate senior. Photo credit: Providence Athletics

Robert Morris Men’s Hockey Strengthen Defense with Providence Transfer Luke Johnson

Nate Fanell April 2, 2023

The men’s hockey team continues to bolster their roster as Providence transfer Luke Johnson announced he will be transferring to Robert Morris. After spending the last four years of his career with the Friars, the Minnesota native will be joining the...

Liner to Left: 3/28/23

Liner to Left: 3/28/23

Cam Wickline, Nate Fanell, and Zack Jones March 28, 2023

Cam Wickline, Nate Fanell, and Zack Jones return on the CSN flagship softball podcast, Liner to Left, to discuss all the happenings of RMU softball, including their recent five-game road stretch against Akron and Green Bay. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Jx2Pw6wsysNQOvrGeLiQN?si=d96b7a1decfc4c38

Liner to Left: 3/21/23

Liner to Left: 3/21/23

Cam Wickline, Zack Jones, and Nate Fanell March 21, 2023

Cam Wickline, Zack Jones, and Nate Fanell are back in the studio talking about last week's weather-shortened Horizon League opener. Struggles and successes are on the docket after the team went 1-1. All that and more with the guys on Liner to Left. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3K53gFoSwHQO1aDewhZ27P?si=efbea7c9888e4f48

Dana Vatakis got the win in the 7-0 victory in game 1

Robert Morris Splits Conference Opening Double Header with Detroit Mercy

Nate Fanell March 16, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP- Robert Morris (9-11, 1-1 HORIZON) and Detroit Mercy (2-15, 1-1 HORIZON) split the Colonials’ home opener and opening matchup of conference play for both teams, with the Colonials winning the first game, 7-0, and Detroit Mercy capturing...

Liner to Left: 3/14/23

Liner to Left: 3/14/23

Cam Wickline, Zack Jones, and Nate Fanell March 14, 2023

Cam Wickline, Zack Jones, and Nate Fanell are back in the studio talking about the Colonials' softball team's recent and future games. From the Crimson Classic and the Tennessee Tech Tournament to the Detroit Mercy games, the guys cover it all. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d4YOmosPtcJhECzEts5ZA?si=b6254b04fede4607

Randall and Clark sweep both Conference Player of the Week honors announced Tuesday

Randall, Clark Sweep ASUN Player of the Week Honors

Nate Fanell February 28, 2023

Bring out the brooms! The Atlantic Sun Conference announced its Players of the Week on Tuesday. Robert Morris swept the honors as Nate Randall brought home the conference's Defensive Player of the Week award for the second time in his career. Also earning...

Liner To Left: Low Country Classic Recap

Liner To Left: Low Country Classic Recap

Cam Wickline, Nate Fanell, and Zack Jones February 28, 2023

Cam Wickline, Nate Fanell, and Zack Jones are back in the studio for the second episode of RMU's softball podcast for the 2023 season. The guys recap a busy weekend for the Colonials as they attended the Low Country Classic. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qcuboofHvAYItetGb62sO?si=2a2e815a77404deb

The Colonials defaeted the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 15-6 in their home opener Tuesday

Robert Morris Dominates St. Bonaventure in Home Opener

Nate Fanell February 21, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP- Robert Morris (2-0, 0-0 ASUN) handled St. Bonaventure (0-3, 0-0 A-10) by a final of 15-6 in the Colonials’ first home matchup of the season. The game appeared to be a highly contested one early on, as both teams traded goals twice. However,...

Jackson Last had 10 points and 9 rebounds in the 71-56 win over Green Bay

Robert Morris Catches Fire in Second Half: Defeats Green Bay to Begin Final Home Stand

Nate Fanell February 16, 2023

Robert Morris (12-15, 7-9 Horizon) defeated Green Bay (3-24, 2-14) by a score of 71-56 to open their final homestand of the season. The Colonials led the Phoenix 17-10 at the 11:12 mark in the first half. However, Green Bay would go on 12-5 run to tie...

Liner To Left: 2/14/23

Liner To Left: 2/14/23

Cam Wickline, Zack Jones, and Nate Fanell February 14, 2023

Cam Wickline, Nate Fanell, and Zack Jones are in the studio for the first episode of RMU radio's flagship softball podcast, Liner to Left. The guys give a recap of the first four games, how the team fared last season, their expectations of the upcoming...

Kahliel Spear had 11 points in the 57-55 loss to Cleveland State Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Vikings’ Last Second Tip-In Dashes Hopes of Resilient Robert Morris

Nate Fanell February 10, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO— Robert Morris (14-11, 9-5 Horizon) traveled to the Wolstein Center to take on Cleveland State (11-14, 6-8). The Colonials suffered a heartbreaking defeat, 57-55, on Friday night. Robert Morris started off the game cold. Shooting 5-19...