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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

All content by Samuel Goldberg
Sheridan Reid carries the ball against Valparaiso.

Robert Morris falls to Valparaiso in home opener

Samuel Goldberg August 29, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP— After a solid victory over former conference opponent Mount St. Mary's, RMU women's soccer looked to keep the good times rolling against Valparaiso on Sunday. The Colonials (1-2) fought hard, but the Beacons (1-1-2) escaped with a win,...

RMU Volleyball huddles before their match against Northern Kentucky.

2021 Season Preview: Volleyball

Samuel Goldberg August 27, 2021

The Robert Morris volleyball team is back and looking to make an impact this season in the Horizon League after a rough 4-12 record in their first year. Players to Watch Emma Granger The Colonials are bringing back some familiar names like Emma Granger,...

Samuel Goldberg looks ahead at the womens soccer season. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

2021-22 Season Preview: Women’s Soccer

Samuel Goldberg August 19, 2021

After coming off of their pandemic season with a record of 1-8 and playing in the Southpointe Fieldhouse, Robert Morris looks primed and ready to bounce back for this upcoming season, finally returning to the North Athletic Complex for the first time...

Mens soccer added 14 players to its recruiting class. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo/Colonial Sports Network

RMU men’s soccer adds 14 players in 2021 recruitment class

Samuel Goldberg August 9, 2021

The Robert Morris men's soccer team has added 14 new members who will take the pitch at the Northern Athletic Complex (NAC) for the upcoming 2021 fall season as the team makes its return from Canonsburg. The Colonials will look to fill in the missing...

Womens soccer released its schedule. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Women’s soccer releases 2021 schedule

Samuel Goldberg July 15, 2021

The Robert Morris women's soccer team has released its full 19 game schedule today. Spending last season at the Southpointe Fieldhouse, the team will make its return to the North Athletic Complex for the 2021 season. RMU will play a friendly match against...

Mens soccer added 14 players to its recruiting class.

Men’s soccer releases their 2021 schedule

Samuel Goldberg July 15, 2021

The Robert Morris men's soccer team has released their 2021 fall schedule for the upcoming season. After spending their home slate last season at the Southpointe Fieldhouse in Canonsburg, the team will finally make its return to the NAC. https://twitter.com/RMUMSoccer/status/1415677392568438784?s=20 The...

Jen Kindret was named the head coach of Saint Anselm womens hockey while Mike Corbett landed the assistant coach job at Quinnipiac. Photo(s) Credit: Nathan Breisinger, Tyler Gallo

Two former RMU hockey coaches find new homes

Samuel Goldberg June 26, 2021

On May 26, the Robert Morris University Division I hockey programs were dropped which meant that players, coaches and staff have to find new homes for the upcoming season and beyond. Jen Kindret of the women’s hockey team and Mike Corbett from the...

After getting drafted by the team in September 2020, Ryan Smith has signed a two-year contract with the Rochester Knighthawks of the NLL. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Ryan Smith signs two-year deal with Rochester Knighthawks

Samuel Goldberg June 2, 2021

Ryan Smith was selected third overall in the 2020 National Lacrosse League draft by the Rochester Knighthawks in September, and today, the former men's lacrosse standout signed a rookie contract with Rochester, good for two years. https://twitter.com/RocKnighthawks/status/1400130072795885571?s=20 As...

Anthony Purge, a running back from Marist College, has committed to Robert Morris as a grad transfer. Photo Credit: Marist Athletics

Football gains commitment from Marist running back Anthony Purge

Samuel Goldberg May 6, 2021

Former Marist running back Anthony Purge has announced via his Twitter that he will be transferring to Robert Morris for his final season of eligibility, joining as a grad transfer. In a statement to Colonial Sports Network, Purge broke down his decision...

Football released its conference schedule this morning. Photo Credit: Christina Brunette

Robert Morris releases Big South conference slate

Samuel Goldberg April 21, 2021

The football team has completed its first season in Big South competition, posting an overall record of 0-3. RMU has already released its non-conference schedule, and this morning, the team released its Big South conference schedule for the upcoming season. The...

Football has announced its non-conference schedule for the fall. Photo Credit: David Auth

Robert Morris football announces 2021 non-conference schedule

Samuel Goldberg April 9, 2021

The Robert Morris football team has announced its non-conference schedule for the fall 2021 season. So far, they have scheduled three games to begin their campaign, in addition to their inaugural Big South fall conference play.The opponents they will...

The Colonials convene on the court for one of the final times during the 2021 season. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials split season finale against Northern Kentucky

Samuel Goldberg March 22, 2021

"It was great to see this group of kids grow over the course of the season, and I am not quite ready to move on to the next,” head coach Dale Starr said following volleyball's season finale. The Robert Morris volleyball team (4-11, 4-11 Horizon)...

Womens lacrosse extended their record to 2-0 after defeating Fresno State on Tuesday afternoon. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Mackenzie Gandy records new points record; RMU defeats Fresno State

Samuel Goldberg February 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials took on the Fresno State Bulldogs Tuesday in a non-conference matchup. This is the first time that these two teams have met. It looked like it was going to be a long day for the Colonials (2-0) as the Bulldogs...

Katie Noble was named to the Northeast Conference Volleyball Mount Rushmore team this week. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Katie Noble named to NEC Mount Rushmore

Samuel Goldberg November 25, 2020

On Wednesday afternoon, former Robert Morris volleyball player Katie Noble was awarded the honor of being named to the Mount Rushmore of volleyball for the Northeast Conference. The NEC is celebrating its 40th season as an NCAA Division I conference,...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials rally to snap two-game skid

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor February 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials (15-13, 11-4 NEC) took on the Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers (10-18, 6-9 NEC) in what turned into a highly competitive game. The Mount's Jalen Gibbs set the tempo by knocking down big shots to start the...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Toole loses his cool, and he should have

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor February 17, 2020

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own. MOON TOWNSHIP-- During the dying seconds of a tightly contested basketball game between the Robert Morris University Colonials (15-12, 11-3 NEC) and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights...

Ezeigbo dominates in Colonials’ win

Samuel Goldberg February 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Undefeated in Northeast Conference play, the Robert Morris University Colonials (18-6,13-0 NEC) took on the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (8-15, 5-7 NEC). The Robert Morris media were calling it "Senior Saturday", and for good reason. Nneka...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Ezeigbo dominates in Colonials’ win

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor February 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Undefeated in Northeast Conference play, the Robert Morris University Colonials (18-6,13-0 NEC) took on the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights (8-15, 5-7 NEC). The Robert Morris media called it "Senior Saturday," and for good reason. Nneka...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Knights get a controversial win against Colonials

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor February 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Those that attended this afternoon's men's basketball game at the People's Court got to witness perhaps one of the best games this year in the Northeast Conference. Robert Morris University (15-12, 11-3 NEC) took to the court against...

Knights get a controversial win against Colonials

Samuel Goldberg February 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Those that attended this afternoon's men's basketball game at the People's Court got to witness perhaps one of the best games this year in the Northeast Conference. Robert Morris University (15-12, 11-3 NEC) took to the court against Fairleigh...

Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU gets scrappy in 64-54 win

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor January 31, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- "It ain't over till it's over." That was the theme for tonight's game as the Robert Morris University Colonials men's basketball team (11-11, 7-2 NEC) took on the Bryant University Bulldogs (11-10, 2-6 NEC). Before the game began, the...

Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU gets scrappy in 64-54 win

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor January 31, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- "It ain't over till it's over." That was the theme for tonight's game as the Robert Morris University Colonials men's basketball team (11-11, 7-2 NEC) took on the Bryant University Bulldogs (11-10, 2-6 NEC). Before the game began, the...

Penalty Kicks: Soccer NEC standings

Penalty Kicks: Soccer NEC standings

Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg October 25, 2019

In this episode, Samuel Goldberg and Zachary Somma talk about the Men's and Women's standings in the NEC, the future of the women's team, and made predictions for the playoffs.

Photo credit: Logan Carney

Preview: A tough match lies ahead for women’s soccer

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor October 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It will be bright weather on the pitch for an NEC clash between the RMU Colonials (4-8-1, 2-3-0 NEC) and the FDU Knights (6-5-3, 5-0-0 NEC). Saturday's game is shaping up to beauty to watch as the Knights will put their perfect NEC record...

RMU volleyball’s NEC run continues

Samuel Goldberg October 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris and Long Island rivalry has been a sight to behold and this game did not disappoint. In their last ten meetings, both teams have split the series 5-5. This game, however, was a statement game for both teams. This win...

RMU volleyballs NEC run continues

RMU volleyball’s NEC run continues

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor October 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris and Long Island rivalry has been a sight to behold and this game did not disappoint. In their last ten meetings, both teams have split the series 5-5. This game, however, was a statement game for both teams. This win...

Volleyball remains perfect in the NEC

Samuel Goldberg October 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Tonight marked the 41st meeting between the Robert Morris (15-3, 5-0 NEC) and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (1-18, 0-5 NEC) volleyball teams. RMU has had the advantage against the Knights as this win tonight marks their 11th straight win...

Volleyball remains perfect in the NEC

Volleyball remains perfect in the NEC

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor October 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Tonight marked the 41st meeting between the Robert Morris (15-3, 5-0 NEC) and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (1-18, 0-5 NEC) volleyball teams. RMU has had the advantage against the Knights as this win tonight marks their 11th straight win...

Penalty Kicks: Womens soccer strong in NEC

Penalty Kicks: Women’s soccer strong in NEC

Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg October 5, 2019

  In this week's episode of Penalty Kicks Samuel Goldberg and Zachary Somma go over both Men's and Women's soccer's hot starts in NEC play.

Penalty Kicks- Season 2 Pilot

Penalty Kicks- Season 2 Pilot

Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg September 21, 2019

In the first episode of season two of Penalty Kicks freshmen Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg recap and preview both women's and men's RMU Soccer.

Penalty Kicks: Season 2 pilot

Penalty Kicks: Season 2 pilot

Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg September 20, 2019

In the first episode of season two of Penalty Kicks freshmen Zachary Somma and Samuel Goldberg recap and preview both women's and men's RMU soccer.

Volleyball beats Duquesne for first time in over a decade

Volleyball beats Duquesne for first time in over a decade

Samuel Goldberg and Samuel Goldberg September 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials volleyball team is off to a tremendous start this year. They were 6-0 on the year as they headed into their matchup on Tuesday. Only 32 other teams have this type of achievement so far this year. However, their...

Kentucky State stuns Robert Morris

Kentucky State stuns Robert Morris

Samuel Goldberg and Samuel Goldberg September 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The 0-1 Colonials looked to bounce back from a loss to Buffalo in their second game of the season. Their opponent, Kentucky State, was playing their first game of the season. The crowd came in numbers, and it was a great atmosphere at...

Preview: Womens soccer hopes to build on momentum against Howard

Preview: Women’s soccer hopes to build on momentum against Howard

Samuel Goldberg and Samuel Goldberg September 6, 2019

Washington, D.C.-- The 1-2-1 Colonials look to bounce off of a huge 3-1 win against Canisius (1-2) as they roll into a matchup against the Bison of Howard University (1-1). Howard is coming off of a 2-0 loss against Longwood (1-2). Will the Colonials...