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Reggie Bush Gets His 2005 Heisman Trophy Back

Reggie Bush Gets His 2005 Heisman Trophy Back

Samuel Goldberg April 25, 2024

Super Bowl-winning running back Reggie Bush was finally given back his Heisman Trophy after he relinquished it in 2010. The NCAA deemed that Bush received benefits of several thousand dollars and a vehicle in 2004, which at the time was not allowed, so...

Jackson Last Enters Transfer Portal

Jackson Last Enters Transfer Portal

Samuel Goldberg March 19, 2024

Robert Morris guard Jackson Last has entered his name into the transfer portal. Last is the fourth Colonial to enter their name in the transfer portal. This will be the second time that Last will be in the portal, as he was a JUCO transfer before coming...

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20-year-old found dead in Clairton

Samuel Goldberg March 9, 2024

A 20-year-old man was found shot to death in his home on Thursday in Clairton. A dispatch was sent out by Alleghany Police when they heard of the shooting that took place on Toman Avenue shortly after 11.30 a.m. After responders reported to the scene,...

OPINION: Spring Training Games Need to be Showed

OPINION: Spring Training Games Need to be Showed

Samuel Goldberg, Reporter March 5, 2024

Let's put this into perspective. Let's say you have two number one prospects for both respective teams playing in a spring training game and they will face each other. You would think that the game would be streamed right? Wrong! Last week, the Pittsburgh...

The Colonials are one loss away from tying a program record for most consecutive losses

Women’s Basketball Looks to Avoid Infamy in Horizon League Tournament

Samuel Goldberg March 5, 2024

The Robert Morris Colonials will travel to Detroit Mercy to take on the Titans in the first round of the Barbasol Horizon League tournament. The Colonials come into this game on a seventeen-game losing streak that ties a program record for most consecutive...

Bill Hillgrove Announces Retirement From Steelers

Bill Hillgrove Announces Retirement From Steelers

Samuel Goldberg February 29, 2024

Legendary broadcaster Bill Hillgrove is retiring from his role as the Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster. Hillgrove was in his role for thirty seasons and is finally calling it a career. He will still be calling University of Pittsburgh sports and is not...

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Social Media hearings taking place

Samuel Goldberg February 26, 2024

There is a possibility that social media could undergo some changes due to an ongoing case in the Supreme Court. The court is currently deliberating on what content is permissible on social media platforms. Specifically, the case concerns whether the...

RMU applies for grant of 10 million for Hockey Arena 28

RMU applies for grant of 10 million for Hockey Arena ’28

Samuel Goldberg February 26, 2024

The state of Pennsylvania announced that it will give over 500 million in money to projects that need funding. Robert Morris is seeking ten million dollars to build a state-of-the-art arena holding 2500 people. This arena will double the size of the...

Mens Lacrosse Home Opener Sees Comeback Fall Short in Overtime

Men’s Lacrosse Home Opener Sees Comeback Fall Short in Overtime

Samuel Goldberg February 24, 2024

Moon Township-- The Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team continued their 2024 campaign with their home opener for the season as the Colonials (1-2) welcomed a Canisius (2-2) team they had beaten the last three times leading up to this game. Unfortunately,...

#1 Boston College handles the Colonials at Joe Walton Stadium by a score of 23-2 Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Women’s Lacrosse Dominated at Home to #1 Boston College

Samuel Goldberg February 22, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Colonials' tough non-conference schedule continued as they welcomed the number one team in the nation, Boston College, to a regular season bout. The Colonials could not match the power of the Eagles as they would fall in this game...

What is Happening This Week at Bobby Mo

What is Happening This Week at Bobby Mo

Samuel Goldberg, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

There are a lot of activities happening this week on campus so let's not waste another second and get right into things. On Monday, February 19 at 5:00 PM, the Office of Residence Life is holding a "Decorate Your Own Water Bottle" event. The location...

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Beaver Grade Road To Be Closed For Road Work

Samuel Goldberg February 14, 2024

Beaver Grade Road will be closed for an extended period of time as Moon Township will look to move and repair the road as landslides have damaged the surrounding areas. So far, nearly five thousand tons of rocks have been brought to the site to stabilize...

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)

OPINION: It was time to move on from the Buscaglia era, what’s next?

Samuel Goldberg February 14, 2024

As a student who has been on campus for the past five years and has seen the ups and downs of the women's basketball team, as well as covered the team for the past five years; I say with the utmost respect that it was time to move on from Head Coach Charlie...

Women’s Hockey Take Three Points Over Penn State, Clinch CHA Playoff Spot

Women’s Hockey Take Three Points Over Penn State, Clinch CHA Playoff Spot

Samuel Goldberg February 10, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris welcomed 14th-ranked Penn State to the Island for a CHA this weekend about with a lot of emotion and playoffs. If the Nittany Lions could come into Clearview Arena and defeat the Colonials once, they would clinch the...

The Colonials are returning 19 players from 2023, including three Horizon League All-Academic players. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Softball Picked Third in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Samuel Goldberg February 7, 2024

The Robert Morris softball team was selected third in the Horizon League preseason poll, the conference announced Wednesday. The Colonials were picked third after receiving 64 votes. This comes from a great season in 2023 for the Colonials that ended...

The mens basketball is midway through their season and Sam Goldberg breaks down the team in their midseason report card

Goldberg: Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Report Card

Samuel Goldberg February 1, 2024

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Opinions are of the writer's own and do not represent Colonial Sports Network as a whole. We are about midway through conference play for the RMU men's basketball squad, and they have had their ups and downs this season. The Colonials...

Veltri is 6-15-3 with a shutout this season and leads the NCAA in saves Photo credit: Finn Lyons

Chad Veltri Named to Hockey Commissioners Association Goaltender of the Year Watch

Samuel Goldberg January 22, 2024

With Colonials in the midst of their first season back after a two year absence, the Colonials have found some solid players to play for them this season. One player in particular has caught the eyes of voters as Chad Veltri has been put on Goaltender...

The Colonials lose in straight sets in their final games of the season Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Colonials Fall in Straight Sets to Youngstown State in Season Finale

Samuel Goldberg November 10, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO-- The Robert Morris volleyball team (7-23, 4-15 Horizon) traveled to Youngstown State (9-20, 4-14 Horizon) to take on the Penguins for the Colonials' final match of the season. The Colonials could not spoil the senior night for the Penguins...

Pittsburgh Penguins to Retire Jaromir Jagrs Number

Pittsburgh Penguins to Retire Jaromir Jagr’s Number

Samuel Goldberg November 10, 2023

Jaromir Jagr had an illustrious NHL career that lasted for twenty-eight years where he was with nine different teams over his incredible career. Jagr was able to adjust to the times of the game, making him one of the best to ever play hockey. His hockey...

Bobby Mo Football Show: Colonials Pull Off HUGE Upset over SEMO

Bobby Mo Football Show: Colonials Pull Off HUGE Upset over SEMO

Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg November 9, 2023

Hosts Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg are back to discuss RMU football's huge upset win over Southeast Missouri, 21-20. The guys break down the win and how satisfying it was to see things come together on both sides of the ball. Next up for RMU is a home...

Four Takeaways from the Exhibition Against Simon Fraser

Four Takeaways from the Exhibition Against Simon Fraser

Samuel Goldberg November 4, 2023

Robert Morris welcomed Canadian travel team Simon Fraser for an exhibition game at the Clearview Arena Saturday night. In a close contest throughout the match, the Colonials would end up slowing Simon Fraser's quick attack and winning 3-1. TRYING NEW...

Stack The Pads: Conference Play Underway

Stack The Pads: Conference Play Underway

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola November 1, 2023

Hosts Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola are back to discuss the most recent weekend of RMU men's and women's hockey as conference play is now underway for both teams. The guys then discuss their upcoming matchups. Both teams will be playing at home...

The Dig: Final Stretch

The Dig: Final Stretch

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg November 1, 2023

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg are back to discuss the two-game road trip in Wisconsin for the RMU volleyball team and preview the upcoming homestand. The team has just three regular season games left, starting Thursday (Nov 2) vs. IUPUI. https://open.spotify.com/episode/30ALI8Z5WQjKmEmEVdcija?si=5d9cd68491c54ad4

Stack The Pads: Holding Their Own vs. Tough Opponents

Stack The Pads: Holding Their Own vs. Tough Opponents

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola October 24, 2023

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola are back to discuss the recent play of the RMU men's and women's hockey teams. They both took on tough opponents last week (Holy Cross and #7 Clarkson) but held their own. The guys then highlight some positives from...

The Dig: Colonials Keep Fighting

The Dig: Colonials Keep Fighting

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg October 23, 2023

Robert Morris volleyball had three games over the last week. The team continues to play well and fight to stay in games as the season is nearing the final stretch. Hosts Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg are back to recap the action and the next few...

The Bobby Mo Football Show: Mid-Season Report Card

The Bobby Mo Football Show: Mid-Season Report Card

Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg October 18, 2023

Hosts Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg return to the RMU Radio studios to discuss the Colonials' 43-24 loss to Bryant. The guys then look back at the first half of the season as a whole and give their grades for the "mid-season report card". https://open.spotify.com/episode/711s3SPG0gOGH5ds8MHyqJ?si=fb26ea4eaaac472d

The Dig: Five Set Thriller and a Busy Week Ahead

The Dig: Five Set Thriller and a Busy Week Ahead

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg October 17, 2023

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg are back to discuss the big win that RMU volleyball had over the weekend against Youngstown State. The team has a busy week coming up with three games in five days. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zoAi8hXnr8wsTxSnmWOOQ?si=7a509534bc6a40ca

Stack The Pads: Episode 2

Stack The Pads: Episode 2

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola October 17, 2023

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola are back to recap the recent weekend for both the men's and women's RMU hockey teams as they took on Mercyhurst and Princeton. Both teams return home this weekend looking to get back on the winning path. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mGLQkPW7uDdFMKenOjPTr?si=41fb4067b4944b71

Weekly Tunes to Listen to

Weekly Tunes to Listen to

Samuel Goldberg, Reporter October 17, 2023

Hey everyone! Welcome to the Weekly Tunes article. This article aims to spread new music for you guys to listen to. The music can range from pop to classical to rap, and so on. So here are my top five tunes to listen to this week. Number Five: We first...

The Colonials lost to both Oakland and Cleveland State earlier in the year Photo credit: Malena Kaniuff

Volleyball to Face Three Conference Opponents This Upcoming Week

Samuel Goldberg October 17, 2023

The Colonials will have a busy week as they will play three matches. With one road game and two home games, let's look at the week ahead for Robert Morris. After coming off of an impressive win in five sets to Youngstown State, the Colonials are already...

Stepanovich had an impressive 4.8 kills per set and 4.4 digs per set in the match against Youngstown State Photo credit: Malena Kaniuff

Natalie Stepanovich Named Horizon League Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg October 16, 2023

After a significant victory in five sets against Youngstown State last week, Natalie Stepanovich of RMU volleyball was named Horizon League Player of the Week. Robert Morris had an impressive comeback to win in five sets, and Stepanovich led the charge. https://twitter.com/HorizonLeague/status/1713993712970129871 In...

Curlett (pictured) along with Ealy were selected to the PWHLs New York team on Monday

#FormerColonialWatch: Curlett and Eady named to New York’s PWHL Training Camp Roster

Samuel Goldberg October 16, 2023

With the Professional Women's Hockey League set to start up soon, more former Colonials are getting the nod as two defensemen were invited to training camp rosters. Those Colonials are Emily Curlett and Megan Eady, heading to New York's team, who has...

Stepanovich leads the Colonials with 216 kills. Photo credit: Malena Kaniuff

Volleyball Faces Struggling Also-Struggling Youngstown in the Battle of I-76

Samuel Goldberg October 13, 2023

After returning from a tough road trip in Indiana, the Colonials will welcome the Youngstown State Penguins for a Horizon League clash. The Colonials come into this match on a six-game losing streak and will look to turn the tide against Youngstown State. The...

FC 24 Game Review

FC 24 Game Review

Samuel Goldberg October 13, 2023

With the agreement between FIFA and EA Sports ending, we are dawned on a new era of soccer by EA Sports. With the brand new title of "EA Sports FC 24" now out for all players to enjoy, this is my overall review of the game. Let's break down the new...

Breaking: South Tenth Street Bridge to close for Marathon

Samuel Goldberg October 12, 2023

On Wednesday, RMU Sentry Media received a phone call today from Allegheny County that the South Tenth Street Bridge will be Closed on Sunday, October 15, for the Pittsburgh Penguin 6.6k Run Walk Marathon from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Penguins were given...

Bobby Mo Football Show: Bulldogs Stomp Colonials, Rushing Blues Continue

Bobby Mo Football Show: Bulldogs Stomp Colonials, Rushing Blues Continue

Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg October 12, 2023

Hosts Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg discuss the RMU football team's (2-4, 0-1) 31-16 loss to Gardner-Webb in the Big South opener. The guys discuss some current inconsistencies with the team and what could be improved before they travel to Rhode Island...

Stack The Pads: Were Back!

Stack The Pads: We’re Back!

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola October 11, 2023

The RMU men's and women's hockey teams are officially back with many new faces, and so is Stack The Pads! Hosts Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola catch up on the season so far, including the huge home-opener for both teams last weekend. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e9RUXgWpncqhfDxfpaUuY?si=b3cda754932545d8

The Dig: Conference Woes

The Dig: Conference Woes

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg October 11, 2023

Hosts Cam Macariola and Samuel Goldberg return to discuss the volleyball team's most recent road trip to IUPUI and Purdue Fort Wayne. The guys then discuss their upcoming match against Youngstown State as the Colonials return home. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xwl90Q2dVWTRo5bglIa4k?si=cd810b16197642c5

The crowd was packed for the RMU mens hockey home opener. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

OPINION: RMU Hockey Fans, It Is Time to Continue Showing Up

Samuel Goldberg October 10, 2023

For the first time in over two years, Division I hockey was played at the RMU Island Sports Center, as both the men's and women's teams were in action. While opening night was was counted as a sellout for both games, the lack of attendance for the women's...

The womens team split their two-game series with Union, with a 5-2 loss in Game 1 and a 3-2 overtime win in Game 2

Women’s Hockey to Make Return to the Island

Samuel Goldberg October 7, 2023

The Robert Morris women's hockey team will finally return to the Island Sports Center for the first time in over two years as they will welcome Saint Anselm for a non-conference tilt. This will be the first time the women's hockey program will step on...

The Dig: Episode 3

The Dig: Episode 3

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg October 6, 2023

Cameron Macariola and Samuel Goldberg are back after a short hiatus to continue discussing all things RMU volleyball. The guys recap how Horizon League conference play has gone for the team so far and preview a couple of upcoming road conference matchups. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wNcVCrGedaLue1MzNGohU?si=7ca5139483b447f5

Bobby Mo Football Show: Week 6

Bobby Mo Football Show: Week 6

Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg October 5, 2023

Hosts Alec Miller and Samuel Goldberg are back to discuss the Colonials' week five 35-10 loss to the Howard Bison, focusing on the dormant running game. Next up for RMU (2-3) is a road trip to Gardner-Webb this Saturday where the Colonials fell 48-0...

Colonials have lost four matches in a row and fall to 4-12.

Volleyball Falls in Tough Matchup Against Green Bay

Samuel Goldberg September 30, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris ( 4-13, 1-5 Horizon League) had a quick turnaround as the Phoenix of Green Bay (6-10, 4-0 Horizon League) swooped in to match against the Colonials in a conference play matchup. While the Colonials fought hard in this one,...

The Colonials fall to 4-12 on the season. Photo credit: Malena Kaniuff

Panthers Fend Off Colonials

Samuel Goldberg September 29, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris (4-12, 1-4 Horizon League) welcomed tough matchup Milwaukee (11-6, 3-0 Horizon) to a Horizon League bout that ultimately went in the direction of the Panthers, as they would come out on top by a score of three sets to one. The...

The mens soccer team is looking to go back to their winning ways, dropping their last three games

Conference and Non-Conference Games Await Men’s Soccer This Week

Samuel Goldberg September 26, 2023

The Robert Morris men's soccer team will have two matches this week. They will continue their Horizon League action on Saturday and have a non-conference game against St. Bonaventure at the North Athletic Complex at 3 p.m. This will be the second to...

Malia Kearns scored two goals in the 5-1 win over Green Bay

Soccer Teams Face Tough Horizon League Opponents in Week Ahead

Samuel Goldberg September 20, 2023

With Horizon League action underway, both RMU soccer squads will look to continue great play heading into the weekend. Women's soccer started with a statement 5-1 victory over Green Bay in which four different Colonials scored with Malia Kearns having...

The Colonials dropped their conference opener against Wright State three sets to one.

Colonials Drop Horizon League Opener Against Wright State

Samuel Goldberg September 19, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris volleyball team (3-9, 0-1 Horizon) welcomed last season's Horizon League champions, Wright State (5-7, 1-0 Horizon), to the UPMC Events Center to open the season. The Colonials fought hard but fell to the champs by a...

Robert Morris will play the game for Director of Operations Matthew Sweet, diagnosed with cancer in March 2023.

Robert Morris to Host Penn State in a Charity Exhibition Game

Samuel Goldberg September 14, 2023

Robert Morris will participate in part of the Coaches vs. Cancer Foundation and will host Penn State at the UPMC Event Center on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Robert Morris will play the game for Director of Operations Matthew Sweet, diagnosed with cancer...

The Colonials all-time record against the Mastodons is 1-4-1, with their only win coming from the COVID season when they beat the Mastodons by a score of 4-2.

Women’s Soccer Put Unbeaten Streak on the Line Starting Conference Play

Samuel Goldberg September 14, 2023

Robert Morris women's soccer will start Horizon League play tonight at 7 p.m., opening play against Purdue Fort Wayne. The Colonials are off to their best start in program history by having a record of 6-0-2. The Colonials will travel to Purdue Fort...

The Dangers of Sex Trafficking

The Dangers of Sex Trafficking

Samuel Goldberg September 11, 2023

Hello RMU campus. This piece is solely from my recollection of Thursday night. Viewer discretion is advised. Sex trafficking can happen anytime and anywhere and I had an incident last week on Thursday night. To clarify, I am a male.   After...

Renae Mohracher scored three goals this past week, including scoring two late goals in the draw against St. Bonaventure

Renae Mohrbacher Named Offensive Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg September 5, 2023

The Horizon League announced that sophomore Renae Mohrbacher has won the conference's Offensive Player of the Week honors. https://twitter.com/RMUWSoccer/status/1699108954520097178 This is the third time in as many weeks a Colonial has been named for...

Nduka leads the conference with five goals this season, including three in the last two games. Photo credit: Justin Berl/RMU Athletics

Nduka Named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg August 28, 2023

After an incredible week of play, it does not surprise that Lidia Nduka was named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week. She scored three goals over the last two games for Robert Morris. It is the the second week in a row a Colonial has been featured...

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Hogwarts Legacy Game Review

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor May 10, 2023

We are about three months in on the release of Hogwarts Legacy and I must say that the game has seen its controversy, however, it is quite the masterpiece. I fully excepted the game to be a story mode based on the story of Harry Potter, but the brand-new...

Goldberg: A Mistake That Turned Into the Greatest Decision of My Life.

Goldberg: A Mistake That Turned Into the Greatest Decision of My Life.

Samuel Goldberg May 10, 2023

* Editor's Note: This piece is part of the 2023 Senior Sendoff series. You can read the whole series by clicking here. Some say things happen for a reason. I am one of those people. When looking for a school to go to, I had it set in stone that I...

Will Johansen (33) and Kean Moon (44) each had a goal for the Colonials in the 12-4 loss in the ASUN semifinals against Air Force

Colonials Fall Short in ASUN Semifinals to Air Force

Samuel Goldberg May 5, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials took on Air Force in the semifinals of the ASUN championship. The Colonial's efforts fell short as they fell to Air Force by a score of 12-4. The Colonials could not get anything going offensively as the turnovers...

The Colonials celebrate a goal as Robert Morris defeats Jacksonville 9-8 in the ASUN quarterfinals.

Robert Morris Defeats Jacksonville in Revenge Game in ASUN Quarterfinals

Samuel Goldberg May 2, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP, PA — Robert Morris hosted the Atlantic Sun tournament, but were regarded as the away team as they enter the tournament as the sixth seed. The Colonials looked to avenge a regular season loss against No. 3 Jacksonville in the quarterfinals...

Clark earns his second Player of the Week award this season Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Taggart Clark Wins ASUN Player of the Week Award

Samuel Goldberg April 25, 2023

Taggart Clark has been named ASUN Player of the Week after he got an impressive seven points in the 18-12 win against Lindenwood. It is his second time he has won the conference's player of the week award. Clark scored four goals and assisting on three...

The team celebrates a goal in the 19-7 win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles

Colonials’ Complete Game Dominates Eastern Michigan

Samuel Goldberg April 19, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-8, 5-1 MAC) welcomed the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-12, 0-5 MAC) for a conference matchup in which Robert Morris routed Eastern by a score of 19-7. There were a lot firsts for the Colonials in terms of first...

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MLB The Show 23 Game Review

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor April 19, 2023

As we begin a new baseball season, there comes a new game every year to match it. We now have seen MLB The Show '23 for about a week or so now. The most popular modes are back such as diamond dynasty and road to the show. The game so far plays really...

DeVault pitched a six innings, allowing just five hits and struck out seven Mastodon batters Photo credit: Cam Wickline

DeVault’s Dominant Pitching Leads Robert Morris to Series Victory over Purdue Fort Wayne

Samuel Goldberg April 15, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris (18-18, 8-5 Horizon) had the rubber match of a three-game series against the Mastodons of Purdue Fort Wayne (16-21, 8-6 Horizon) in which the Colonials took the rubber match to win the series by a score of 7-2. The Colonials...

The softball team split the doubleheader on Saturday afternoon, losing 3-1 in the first game 3-1 and winning the second game 4-2 Photo credit: Cole Brennan

Robert Morris Bounces Back After Game One Loss to Split Double Header with Purdue Fort Wayne

Samuel Goldberg April 14, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP— On what was a beautiful day at the North Athletic Complex, the Robert Morris softball team (17-18, 7-5 Horizon League) played a doubleheader against Purdue Fort-Wayne (16-21, 8-5) on Friday afternoon. The Colonials would lose game one...

Hastings provides RMU mens basketball with some forward depth. Credit: Western Michigan Athletics

RMU Lands Athletic Forward Markeese Hastings in Transfer Portal

Samuel Goldberg April 13, 2023

The Robert Morris Colonials land their first transfer of the off season. After seeing five players leave, they add Markeese Hastings, a talented forward from Western Michigan University. Hastings, a redshirt junior, will have two years of eligibility...

Frascone appeared in three games during the season and seven minutes total Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Nathan Frascone Enters his Name into Transfer Portal

Samuel Goldberg April 13, 2023

Another player added their name to the transfer portal as Nathan Frascone is the latest Robert Morris player to add his name to the portal. The athletic 6-foot-6 winger did not see the floor a whole lot in his freshmen season. He only appeared in three...

Gedeon led the team in scoring and rebounding in 2022-23, scoring 13 points a game and 8.3 points a game Photo credit: Ellie Whittington

Phoenix Gedeon Enters Transfer Portal

Samuel Goldberg April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, sophomore forward Phoenix Gedeon entered her name into the transfer portal with two years of eligibility left. Gedeon is coming off her best season in a Colonials uniform as she nearly averaged a double-double with 13 points per game and...

On Thursday and Friday, the Massey Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation andRockwell Fellows program partnered to host pop up shops in the Nicholson Center.

Photo Credit: Grace Santavicca

Students Show Off Products at Pop Up Shops

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor March 31, 2023

Over the course of the next two days, Robert Morris is hosting several small business pop up shops in the Nicholson Center. The pop up shops are featuring students and alumni of Robert Morris who want to feature their small businesses and products. The...

Quick Sticks: Nearing the Midway Point

Quick Sticks: Nearing the Midway Point

Nathan Breisinger, Cam Macariola, Sam Goldberg, and Evan Basista sit down and talk about the latest on Robert Morris Lacrosse. They broke down their recent matchups against UC Davis and Cleveland State, and look ahead at their matchups against Detroit...

King at the Class of 2023 Hall of Fame Brunch Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Director of Athletics Chris King named NACDA Athletic Director of the Year

Samuel Goldberg March 27, 2023

On Monday, Robert Morris Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King was named NACDA Athletic Director of the Year. King has been the head of the athletic department for Robert Morris since 2019. In his time here at Robert Morris, we have seen...

Veltri during the 2021 Atlantic Hockey Playoffs against RMU

Robert Morris Lands Former Niagara Goaltender Chad Veltri

Samuel Goldberg March 27, 2023

With just under 200 days till Robert Morris hockey returns to the ice for their first action in over two years, the transfer portal is going to be a big spot for the Colonials to bring in pieces for this upcoming season. In doing so, they land a talented...

The womens basketball team lost in the first round of the tournament to Milwaukee

The Horizon League Tournament Needs to Stay at a Single Venue

Samuel Goldberg March 23, 2023

Editor’s Note*: The opinions shared in this article do not reflect Colonial Sports Network as a whole. You may read the conflicting argument here With the conference tournaments in college basketball concluding, there is an age-old question going...

Cheeks averaged 15.4 points per game this season, leading the team. Photo credit: Ellie Whittington

Robert Morris Guard Enoch Cheeks Enters Transfer Portal

Samuel Goldberg March 17, 2023

In a shocking turn of events, Robert Morris guard Enoch Cheeks entered his name into the transfer portal. This is quite a surprising move coming from the star player as he was excepted to be one of the leaders of this squad next season. Cheeks came...

The North Athletic Complex from center field.

OPINION: It Is Time to Upgrade the Softball Field

Samuel Goldberg March 17, 2023

As Robert Morris opens up their home slate this weekend, the Colonials enter this season coming off their best season in the Horizon League making it all the way to the conference championship game against Oakland. But there is one glaring issue within...

Mayers played 22 games this season averaging five points and 3.6 rebounds a game. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris Forward Matt Mayers Enters Transfer Portal

Samuel Goldberg March 15, 2023

Robert Morris forward Matt Mayers is the second member of the men's basketball team to enter the transfer portal as he entered his name on Tuesday. Mayers was the sixth man off the bench to start the season, saw his role decrease as Horizon League...

Spear has a 3.91 grade point average and selected to his second COSIDA All-Academic Team Photo credit: Ellie Whittington

Kahliel Spear Makes COSIDA Academic All-American First Team

Samuel Goldberg March 15, 2023

Robert Morris graduate forward Kahliel Spear becomes the seventh player all time to be selected for two COSIDA Academic All-American teams in program history as he was selected to the First Team on Monday. The Colony, Texas native finished with a grade...

Jefferies dribbles the ball up the court in the game against Pitt Greensburg on November 9, 2022 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris Guard Tristian Jeffries Enters Transfer Portal

Samuel Goldberg March 13, 2023

With the transfer portal opening up today, Robert Morris guard Tristian Jeffries becomes the first Colonial player to enter his name into the transfer portal. Jeffries came into the program last season as a freshman and gradually earned playing time...

Spear and Green played their final games in a Colonial uniform after losing to Cleveland State in overtime Photo credit: Colby Sherwin

Spear and Green Say Final Goodbye After Loss at Cleveland State

Samuel Goldberg March 3, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO - The Robert Morris Colonials (16-17, 10-11 Horizon) were on the road at Cleveland State (21-12, 15-6 Horizon) in the quarterfinals of the Barbasol Horizon League Tournament. The Colonial efforts were significant, but time ran out on their...

The team celebrates a point in the 3-1 loss to Youngstown State Photo credit: Sydney Riker

Colonials Effort Fall Short to Youngstown State in First Game of Homestand

Samuel Goldberg November 4, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP- The Robert Morris Colonials (9-19, 2-14 Horizon) welcomed the Youngstown State Penguins (14-13, 8-8 ) to a conference matchup that had the Penguins on the cusp of the last playoff spot. The Colonials were trying to put a dig into the Penguins'...

Alejandra Mastral was a key player off the bench last season. Photo Credit:  Ethan Morrison

Young Robert Morris Core Looking to Replicate Last Season’s Success

Samuel Goldberg November 2, 2022

A young core will be on display for the Robert Morris women's basketball team entering the 2022-23 season as the Colonials look to build off of last season's success. Let's take a look at some of the newcomers and returners for the squad. FRESHMEN Fatim...

The team celebrates a point in their loss to Cleveland State Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Colonials Fall Short in Four Sets Against Cleveland State

Samuel Goldberg September 27, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-9, 0-4 Horizon) welcomed Cleveland State (5-10, 2-2) to a Horizon league battle that Robert Morris is looking for their first win in Horizon League play. But they couldn't figure out the Vikings Tuesday...

ETSU’s first-half explosion dominates Colonials 45-3

ETSU’s first-half explosion dominates Colonials 45-3

Samuel Goldberg September 24, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris (0-3) welcomed East Tennessee State University (2-2) to Joe Walton Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Colonials struggled once again on the offensive side of the ball and fell to the Buccaneers by a final score of 45-3 Jake...

Alaina Koutsogiani slides in to score the only run of the game on Sunday. Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Robert Morris captures series sweep over IUPUI on Easter Sunday

Samuel Goldberg April 17, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (21-13, 10-3 Horizon) finally got to play the third game of this three-game series against IUPUI (9-28, 7-9), taking on the Jaguars in an Easter Sunday matinee. The Colonials got the offense going early as Alaina Koutsogiani...

Catcher Meadow Sacadura makes a play at the plate against IUPUI. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Colonials sweep IUPUI in twinbill action

Samuel Goldberg April 15, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– After the Colonials experienced rain in the area and had several games washed out due to the weather, Robert Morris Colonials softball had the skies clear long enough for a doubleheader on Saturday. The Colonials (19-13, 10-3 Horizon)...

Dana Vatakis gets ready to deliver a pitch against Detroit Mercy. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Dana Vatakis named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week

Samuel Goldberg March 29, 2022

Robert Morris senior pitcher Dana Vatakis has been named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week after helping the Colonials improve to 5-0 in Horizon League play. She notched a complete game against the UIC Flames this past weekend, going the distance...

Madison Griffin controls the ball at Youngstown State. Photo credit: Megan Frey

Madison Griffin wins second consecutive MAC Defensive Player of the Week award

Samuel Goldberg March 29, 2022

Robert Morris defender Madison Griffin has been named MAC Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week for her excellent play against Youngstown State and Cincinnati, it was announced this afternoon. Griffin had an impressive stat line...

Taylor Rhinehart steps up to the plate against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Taylor Rhinehart named Horizon League Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg March 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Robert Morris softball graduate student Taylor Rhinehart was selected as Horizon League Player of the Week. Rhinehart earned the honor after batting a whopping .615 with five extra-base hits and drove in four runs this week. She helped...

Womens soccer convenes before their game against Valparaiso. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Women’s soccer releases spring schedule

Samuel Goldberg March 15, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic slowly being pushed aside, fall sports teams are bringing back spring schedules to prepare for their 2022-23 season, and women's soccer released theirs recently after men's soccer did as well. Their four-game slate features...

Colonial Classics

Colonial Classics: 1982 Men’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Team

Colby Sherwin and Samuel Goldberg February 3, 2022

Colonial Classics is a new podcast on the site discussing historic RMU teams and athletes throughout Robert Morris; 40+ years playing at the DI level. In this week's episode, Colby Sherwin and Samuel Goldberg discuss the 1981-82 men's basketball team,...

Mens lacrosse is geared up for their first season in the new ASUN conference. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

2021 Season Preview: Men’s Lacrosse

Samuel Goldberg January 28, 2022

After a pandemic season for Robert Morris where they played as independents, the men's lacrosse team will look to advance to NCAA Tournament for the first time as a member of the ASUN Conference. The Colonials will have a new head coach at the helm....

Brandon Stone toes the free throw line at Cleveland State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Brandon Stone is embracing new opportunity at Robert Morris

Samuel Goldberg January 28, 2022

Brandon Stone has had an interesting basketball career that dates back to high school when Stone developed a relationship with Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole. Toole and Stone's relationship is a close one but had a detour before Stone became a Colonial. Stone...

The Toole Shed: Brandon Stone

Tyler Gallo, Ethan Morrison, and Samuel Goldberg January 21, 2022

Brandon Stone sits down with CSN reporter Samuel Goldberg to discuss the team's season thus far. Also, Ethan and Tyler discuss the end to the team's Horizon League losing streak and what's up next as the Colonials hit the road for a brief two-game road...

Scott Schneider signals for his team against Purdue Fort Wayne. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Assistant coach Scott Schneider and the Colonials are stepping up in a big way

Samuel Goldberg January 2, 2022

It's not easy stepping in as head coach in the middle of a season, and Robert Morris women's basketball associate head coach Scott Schneider knows that. Charlie Buscaglia, the Colonials' sixth-year head coach, went on an unexpected medical leave which...

Gal Ben Dayan sets up for the opening kickoff against West Virginia. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Gal Ben Dayan transfers to UAB

Samuel Goldberg December 21, 2021

Israel native and Robert Morris striker Gal Ben Dayan has officially transferred to UAB to continue his college soccer career. In his time at Robert Morris, Ben Dayan put up three goals, giving himself a total of six points on the year. Two of his...

Assistant coach/Defensive coordinator Dave Plungas meets with the defense against Kennesaw State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris Football lands nine players in early signing period

Samuel Goldberg December 18, 2021

The early signing period has come and gone and with that, the Robert Morris football program added nine players to its roster. With that being said, let's take a look at who the Colonials have signed. Donavan Wilson, LB - Nease High School, St. Augustine,...

Noe Bijou high-fives Lorenzo Guagneli against Milwaukee. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Noe Bijou named to Horizon League All-Freshman Team

Samuel Goldberg November 6, 2021

On Friday, the Horizon League announced its yearly postseason awards and men's soccer freshman Noe Bijou was named to the All-Freshman Team for this season. This comes just after goalkeeper Grant Glorioso was named Horizon League Defensive Player of...

Grant Glorioso was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week.

Grant Glorioso wins Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg November 5, 2021

Robert Morris men's soccer barely snuck into the playoffs this year, but a strong performance from goaltender Grant Glorioso helped the Colonials earn a playoff spot. This week, Glorioso was awarded Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week after his...

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Colonial Theatre returns to the stage in “Xanadu”

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor October 27, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- It has been over a year since RMU Colonial Theatre has put on a traditional performance. Opening on Oct. 21, Colonial Theatre brought the musical, Xanadu, to life. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira,...

Womens soccer celebrates a goal against Valparaiso.

Women’s soccer looks to win fourth in a row for the first time since 2016

Samuel Goldberg September 14, 2021

Women's soccer has been a pleasant surprise on campus to start the year. In their non-conference games thus far, the Colonials have won three games in a row defeating Canisius, Delaware State, and Hampton. RMU looks to win its fourth-straight game for...