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AJ Bramah and the rest of the Colonials will have another non-conference game this weekend, traveling down to Huntington, West Virginia to take on Marshall. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball adds game against Marshall

Nick Hedderick December 18, 2020

HUNTINGTON, W. Va.-- Much like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get when it comes to the ever-changing Robert Morris men's basketball schedule. The Colonials (1-0) have added a game against the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-1) that...

Football has released its schedule for the upcoming season. Photo Credit: David Auth

Full football schedule released

Nick Hedderick November 9, 2020

RMU football’s schedule has finally been released to the masses. The slate of games represents more of a sprint rather than a marathon; featuring just five games in total. Of those five games, four are against Big South competition. The Colonials...

Dante Treacy drives for a layup against Mount St. Mary's on February 21, 2020 Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball schedule announced

Nick Hedderick, Editor-In-Chief November 4, 2020

It has all built up to this moment. After a historic season ended due to a global pandemic, a move to the Horizon League, and a summer of uncertainty, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team finally knows their full schedule. The Horizon League released...

Top 5 Nickelback Guilty Pleasure Songs

Top 5 Nickelback Guilty Pleasure Songs

Nick Hedderick, Colonial Sports Network Editor in Chief September 20, 2020

So, am I going to get a confession from you that you like Nickelback, or are you content with being a liar? It is time to stop fooling ourselves and admit that the Canadian rock band was an instrumental (yeah, I meant to do that) part of our lives...

RMU Live | September 14, 2020

Nick Hedderick and John Blinn September 14, 2020

On this week's newscast, the top stories include pending charges against those who burned police vehicles in Pittsburgh, COVID-19 updates for RMU's campus and a socially distanced Halloween in Disney World. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on...

Men's lacrosse adds eight recruits to roster

Men’s lacrosse adds eight recruits to roster

Nick Hedderick, Editor-In-Chief August 28, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a 4-2 start to their 2020 campaign, the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team saw their season come to a premature end due to COVID-19. The cancellation may have prevented RMU from both a third consecutive NEC Tournament title and NCAA...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Nneka Ezeigbo signs with Spain’s Unicaja Malaga

Nick Hedderick, Editor In Chief July 10, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- For the past four years, it was impossible to attend an RMU women's basketball game without noticing the force that was Nneka Ezeigbo. From her dominance in the paint to her tenacity on the boards, Ezeigbo quickly became one of the most...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Nneka Ezeigbo signs with Spain’s Unicaja Malaga

Nick Hedderick, CSN Editor In Chief July 10, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- For the last four years, it was impossible to attend an RMU women's basketball game without noticing the force that was Nneka Ezeigbo. From her dominance in the paint to her tenacity on the boards, Ezeigbo quickly became one of the...

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Nick Hedderick)

How does RoMo’s choose its prices? RMU explains

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor February 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Students at Robert Morris University may have noticed that prices at campus eateries are considerably higher than those at local stores. Whether students are buying a snack, meal or stocking up on food for their own on-campus apartments,...

Photo Credit: David Auth

NEC reprimands Coach Toole and officials

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor February 17, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Saturday, the Robert Morris men's basketball team (15-12, 11-3 NEC) fell by just one point to Fairleigh Dickinson (8-16, 6-7 NEC), 72-71. During the final seconds of the game, Josh Williams was run over by FDU's Kaleb Bishop during...

Where's the News?- Episode 8

Where’s the News?- Episode 8

John Blinn, Garret Roberts, and Nick Hedderick January 28, 2020

The hosts of "Where's the News?" come together after the winter break to discuss their personal lives and projects their working on. After catching up, the group talks about impeachment, the newest Penn State scandal and the scheduling at the UPMC...

Isabella Posset claims NEC Player of the Week Crown

Isabella Posset claims NEC Player of the Week Crown

Nick Hedderick January 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Isabella Posset wasted no time making an impression on the Robert Morris women's basketball team (11-6, 6-0 NEC). The sophomore worked her way into the starting lineup by the ninth game of the season in 2018-2019, reaching the milestone...

Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Isabella Posset claims NEC Player of the Week Crown

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor January 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Isabella Posset wasted no time making an impression on the Robert Morris women's basketball team (11-6, 6-0 NEC). The sophomore worked her way into the starting lineup by the ninth game of the season in 2018-2019, reaching the milestone...

Men's basketball hangs on against Sacred Heart

Men’s basketball hangs on against Sacred Heart

Nick Hedderick January 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials (9-10, 5-1 NEC) wrapped up a four-game homestand with a win over the Sacred Heart Pioneers (10-9, 3-3 NEC). RMU pulled away late in the game to secure a, 67-55 win. Junior forward AJ Bramah had a historic night...

Ezeigbo and Colonials close out homestand with win

Ezeigbo and Colonials close out homestand with win

Nick Hedderick January 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It is important to make the most out of your home games, and the Robert Morris women's basketball team (11-6, 6-0 NEC) did just that on Monday. Backed by 24 points, a season-high, from Nneka Ezeigbo, the Colonials emphatically closed out...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

Ezeigbo and Colonials close out homestand with win

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor January 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It is important to make the most out of your home games, and the Robert Morris women's basketball team (11-6, 6-0 NEC) did just that on Monday. Backed by 24 points, a season-high, from Nneka Ezeigbo, the Colonials emphatically closed out...

Chris Shaw brought on as new women's soccer coach

Chris Shaw brought on as new women’s soccer coach

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor December 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- In early November, it was announced that long-time women's soccer coach, John Kowalski, would not have his contract renewed after it expired later this year. It was also reported that RMU would begin looking for Kowalski's replacement...

Photo credit: Logan Carney

Chris Shaw brought on as new women’s soccer coach

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor December 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- In early November, it was announced that long-time women's soccer coach, John Kowalski, would not have his contract renewed after it expired later this year. It was also reported that RMU would begin looking for Kowalski's replacement...

DJ Russell entering transfer portal

DJ Russell entering transfer portal

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor December 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's basketball team (2-8) is no stranger to players transferring out of the program. Notable players such as Koby Thomas and Chris Coalmon, for example, transferred over the summer. Now, DJ Russell has entered the NCAA...

DJ Russell holds the ball against Pitt.

DJ Russell entering transfer portal

Nick Hedderick December 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's basketball team (2-8) is no stranger to players transferring out of the program. Notable players such as Koby Thomas and Chris Coalmon, for example, transferred over the summer. Now, DJ Russell has entered the NCAA...

Where's the News?- Episode 4

Where’s the News?- Episode 4

John Blinn, Nick Hedderick, and Garret Roberts November 13, 2019

On this episode of Where's the News?, the hosts discuss the controversial choices made by the American Music Awards. After that, they discuss the even more controversial rumor of the Steelers' potential trade for Le'veon Bell. The group also talks...

Photo credit: David Auth

Kowalski out as women’s soccer coach

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor November 7, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- As announced in a press release earlier this week, John Kowalski will not be returning as the women's soccer coach next season. Director of Athletics, Chris King, announced that Kowalski, who has spent 19 years as the head coach of...

Where's the News?- Episode 2

Where’s the News?- Episode 2

John Blinn, Nick Hedderick, and Garret Roberts October 24, 2019

On this episode of "Where's the News?," Garret talks about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2020. After that, Nick talks about a mix of Pittsburgh and RMU sports. John Blinn finishes the show talking about the international conflict with...

Preview: Football looks to ground Seahawks

Nick Hedderick October 19, 2019

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Following their first win over the Saint Francis Red Flash (3-3, 1-1 NEC) since 2011, the Robert Morris football team (2-4, 1-0 NEC) looks to win consecutive conference games for the first time since 2013 on Saturday. Standing in...

Preview: Football looks to ground Seahawks

Preview: Football looks to ground Seahawks

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor October 19, 2019

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Following their first win over the Saint Francis Red Flash (3-3, 1-1 NEC) since 2011, the Robert Morris football team (2-4, 1-0 NEC) looks to win consecutive conference games for the first time since 2013 on Saturday. Standing in...

Women’s hockey ranked 10th in USCHO poll

Nick Hedderick October 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a solid showing against no. 2 Minnesota (6-0, 2-0 WCHA), the Robert Morris women's hockey team (2-2-0) finds themselves ranked 10th in the United States College Hockey Online (USCHO) poll.The Colonials battled hard against the Golden...

Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s hockey ranked 10th in USCHO poll

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor October 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a solid showing against no. 2 Minnesota (6-0, 2-0 WCHA), the Robert Morris women's hockey team (2-2-0) finds themselves ranked 10th in the United States College Hockey Online (USCHO) poll. The Colonials battled hard against the...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials seek first conference win since 2016

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor October 12, 2019

Loretto, PA-- After closing out non-conference play with a 45-10 loss against a ranked Youngstown State team (4-1, 0-1 MVFC), the Robert Morris football team (1-4, 0-0 NEC) turns their attention towards Saint Francis University (3-2, 1-0 NEC) to begin...

Review: blink-182's "Nine"

Review: blink-182’s “Nine”

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor September 23, 2019

When you mention pop-punk band blink-182, you are sure to get a big reaction from people. Sometimes, that reaction is a positive one due to the number of popular singles the band released in the early 2000s like "What's My Age Again" and "All The Small...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials look to ground Flyers

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick September 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a stunning loss to Kentucky State (1-0) last week, the Robert Morris football team (0-2) will look to make a statement against the Flyers of Dayton (1-0) on Saturday. In addition to these two teams meeting up once again, this will...

Chris Coalmon entering transfer portal

Chris Coalmon entering transfer portal

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick April 20, 2019

Chris Coalmon will be entering the transfer portal as first reported by Pittsburgh Sports Now. MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's basketball team will be losing another player this offseason. Chris Coalmon will be entering the NCAA transfer portal...

Preview: Saint Francis comes to RMU

Preview: Saint Francis comes to RMU

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick October 26, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris football team (2-5, 0-3) will enter their game this weekend coming off a victory for the first time in more than a month. The Colonials' four-game losing streak was ended last week after they knocked off the Central...