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The news site of Robert Morris University

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RMU head coach Charlie Buscaglia high fives his teammates as the final seconds wind down in the NCAA tournament. March 27, 2019 Louisville Ky. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

[Photo] OPINION: It was time to move on from the Buscaglia era, what's next?

February 14, 2024

RMU head coach Charlie Buscaglia high fives his teammates as the final seconds wind down in the NCAA tournament. March 27, 2019 Louisville Ky. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Freshman guard Natalie Villaflor guards her opponent in the NCAA tournament. March 27, 2019 Louisville Ky. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

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Freshman guard Natalie Villaflor guards her opponent in the NCAA tournament. March 27, 2019 Louisville Ky. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Natalie Villaflor stands with the ball at the top of the arc in the NCAA tournament. March 27, 2019 Louisville Ky. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

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Natalie Villaflor stands with the ball at the top of the arc in the NCAA tournament. March 27, 2019 Louisville Ky. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

Natalie Villaflor sends over the pass during her career day in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Louisville, KY March 22, 2019. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

[Photo] Colonials fall to Cardinals in NCAA tournament

March 22, 2019

Natalie Villaflor sends over the pass during her career day in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Louisville, KY March 22, 2019. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

The RMU Womens Basketball team huddles up during the media timeout. Moon Twp, PA Jan. 28, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Colonials ready for the challenge of Louisville

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 22, 2019

LOUISVILLE -- "I think this game we're ready. We're prepared," said RMU senior guard Nia Adams. "We're doing all we can to just compete and go out there and just play the game like we know how to." For those that do not know, the Colonials come into...

The bench celebrates after a Nina Augustin three-pointer. Loretto, PA Feb. 18, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Youth not a concern for Colonials: ‘They’re basically not freshman anymore’

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- "Our freshman and sophomores play a lot of minutes. They're not really freshman. They know that and they know their abilities and what we can do as a team," said RMU women's basketball senior Nia Adams. She had just been asked about...

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

Louisville impressed by Robert Morris defense: ‘That’s what you want to play against’

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 21, 2019

LOUISVILLE -- The Robert Morris Colonials come into their sixth-ever NCAA tournament appearance with the 12th ranked scoring defense in the nation. The Colonials have stifled their opponents to just 54.6 points game including only allowing one conference...

Isabella Posset fires off a shot just before the end of the first quarter. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

The much anticipated arrival of Isabella Posset

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- "I want you to understand, Bella Posset commited to us as a sophomore. This was a long-time coming," said RMU women's basketball head coach Charlie Buscaglia as he sat upon the podium after his Colonials had just defeated the Saint Francis...

[Video] Coach Buscaglia: Preparation stays the same for Louisville

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The University of Louisville Cardinals have lost just three games all season. Two of those losses have come at the hands of the Notre Dame Irish, a team currently ranked third in the nation and is one of the three other one-seeds besides...

Esther Castedo hits clutch three late in the NEC championship game. March 17, 2019 Moon Township, PA (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Freshman Castedo proves to be unlikely postseason hero heading into NCAA tournament

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — It is those truly impactful moments in a game when everything seems to move in slow motion. In a basketball game, the ball leaves the hands of the shooter as it seems to spend an eternity in mid-air. For the Robert Morris Colonials,...

ESPN blunder doesn’t hinder Colonials excitement for NCAA tournament

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- ESPN made possibly the biggest mistake it could have before the NCAA Women's Basketball Selection show on Monday evening.  About three hours before the network's scheduled selection show broadcast. The so-called "Worldwide leader in...

Coach Buscaglia wins third straight COY award; Ezeigbo earns DPOY

Coach Buscaglia wins third straight COY award; Ezeigbo earns DPOY

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager March 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In three seasons as the head coach of Robert Morris women's basketball, Charlie Buscaglia is already one NEC regular season championship away from his father's, former Robert Morris women's basketball head coach Sal Buscaglia, total of...

Should Ezeigbo be NEC player of the year?

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager February 27, 2019

Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu, Nneka Ezeigbo and Shakema Dashiel talk as the alma-mater plays. Moon, PA Feb. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

[Photo] RMU Women’s Basketball vs LIU Brooklyn

February 26, 2019

Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu, Nneka Ezeigbo and Shakema Dashiel talk as the alma-mater plays. Moon, PA Feb. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Nneka Ezeigbo gets ready to go up for a rebound against LIU Brooklyn. Moon, PA Feb. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

[Photo] Nneka Ezeigbo leads women’s basketball past LIU Brooklyn

February 26, 2019

Nneka Ezeigbo gets ready to go up for a rebound against LIU Brooklyn. Moon, PA Feb. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Around the Rim: LIU Brooklyn

Around the Rim: LIU Brooklyn

Samuel Anthony, Luke Yost, and Michael Sciulli February 25, 2019

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

Since the announcement of budget cuts from the University, many students have demanded answers from their University administration.

Students: ‘Did I make the right choice to come to Robert Morris University?’

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Since the Town Hall on Jan. 29 in which RMU President Christopher B. Howard announced that the university needed to cut $4-5 million in payroll, there has been concern from the students at Robert Morris University as to the futures of...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Koby Thomas dunks against LIU Brooklyn on Febuary 21, 2019 (Mike Evans/RMU Sentry Media). This was the signature moment in the teams win.

Thomas, Colonials dunk on Blackbirds

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Koby Thomas, playing his first home game in front of the Colonials faithful in nearly three months, found himself alone on the breakaway. It was a moment that many at Robert Morris (14-14, 9-6 NEC) had waited all season to see. The human...

Jade Johnson provides formidable challenge as Colonials close in on top seed in NEC Tournament

[Video] Jade Johnson provides formidable challenge as Colonials close in on top seed in NEC Tournament

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager February 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The University of Connecticut held Saint Francis' Jessica Kovatch, the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Northeast Conference, to just nine points in the first round of the 2018 NCAA tournament. When Kovatch faced Robert...

LORETTO, Pa. -- Natalie Villaflor dribbles against Saint Francis (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media). Villaflor had seven points and seven rebounds in the 66-60 win.

[Photo] Women’s basketball outlasts Saint Francis

February 19, 2019

LORETTO, Pa. -- Natalie Villaflor dribbles against Saint Francis (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media). Villaflor had seven points and seven rebounds in the 66-60 win.

Ikematsu has gone up against some of the best in the nation including Saint Francis Jessica Kovatch. Photo Credit: Samuel Anthony

OPINION: A season defining match-up is in store for RMU women’s basketball

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager February 18, 2019

Editor's Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer's own. LORETTO, Pa. -- An 11-game winning streak typically does not lead to questions of future successes. But the end of Robert Morris women's basketball's (14-9, 11-1 NEC) 11-game run...

Around the Rim: RMUs Kryptonite

Around the Rim: RMU’s Kryptonite

Luke Yost, Samuel Anthony, and Nick Hedderick February 11, 2019

Are the Blue Devils RMU's krypotnite? Nick Hedderick makes his long awaited return from injury. Luke and Sam make a friendly wager on the possibility of an undefeated season.

Nadege Pluviose gets boxed out by her defender. Moon Twp, PA Jan. 28, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

[Video] NEC-Unbeaten Colonials “Want to get better everyday”

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager January 31, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — A combination of hustle plays, gritty steals, fearlessness and several more heart-filled categories are the defining factors of the Robert Morris women's basketball squad, the lone undefeated team in the Northeast Conference. 55.9...

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.

Natalie Marcuzzi shows her displeasure with officials as she skates to the penalty box. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Natalie Marcuzzi shows her displeasure with officials as she skates to the penalty box. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Sarah Quaranta skates around during a stop in play against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Sarah Quaranta skates around during a stop in play against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Natalie Marcuzzi looks on after a penalty against Robert Morris. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Natalie Marcuzzi looks on after a penalty against Robert Morris. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Amber Rennie looks on as the RIT Tigers clear the puck on the power play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Amber Rennie looks on as the RIT Tigers clear the puck on the power play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Both teams gather around the #EndtheStigma banner before the start of the Mental Health Awareness game. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Both teams gather around the #EndtheStigma banner before the start of the Mental Health Awareness game. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Both teams gather around the #EndtheStigma banner before the start of the Mental Health Awareness game. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Both teams gather around the #EndtheStigma banner before the start of the Mental Health Awareness game. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Both teams gather around the #EndtheStigma banner before the start of the Mental Health Awareness game. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Both teams gather around the #EndtheStigma banner before the start of the Mental Health Awareness game. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Emily Curlett celebrates after her game-tying goal.  Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Emily Curlett celebrates after her game-tying goal. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Amber Rennie yelling to her teammates in the middle of play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Amber Rennie yelling to her teammates in the middle of play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Amber Rennie yells at her teammates during play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Amber Rennie yells at her teammates during play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Natalie Marcuzzi gets ready for the faceoff against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Natalie Marcuzzi gets ready for the faceoff against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Sarah Lecavalier skates towards the blue line during the stoppage of play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Sarah Lecavalier skates towards the blue line during the stoppage of play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Amber Rennie looks on before the start of play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Amber Rennie looks on before the start of play. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Jaycee Gebhard skates back in the defensive zone during an offensive opportunity for RIT.

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Jaycee Gebhard skates back in the defensive zone during an offensive opportunity for RIT.

Maggie Lague, Courtney Kollman, Anjelica Diffendal, Emily Diffendal, Sarah Lecavalier(Left to Right) wait as the referees review a call. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Maggie Lague, Courtney Kollman, Anjelica Diffendal, Emily Diffendal, Sarah Lecavalier(Left to Right) wait as the referees review a call. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Lexi Templeman stretches out on the ice, fighting for the puck. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Lexi Templeman stretches out on the ice, fighting for the puck. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Lexi Templeman skates to get open for the pass. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Lexi Templeman skates to get open for the pass. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Lexi Templeman skates with the puck against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Lexi Templeman skates with the puck against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Emily Curlett fires a shot from the point. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Emily Curlett fires a shot from the point. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Lexi Templeman rushes off the ice during a line change against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Lexi Templeman rushes off the ice during a line change against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Sarah Quaranta celebrates her goal against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Sarah Quaranta celebrates her goal against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Emily Harley gets ready for the faceoff against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Emily Harley gets ready for the faceoff against RIT. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Sarah Quaranta tries to poke the puck loose as an RIT player skates with the puck. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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Sarah Quaranta tries to poke the puck loose as an RIT player skates with the puck. Neville Island, PA Friday Jan. 25, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

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