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Ian Kist

Ian Kist, Sports Assistant

Ian is a communication major with a focus in sport communication and a minor in sport management. He is the RMU Sentry Media Assistant Sports Manager. He is a part of RMU-TV as an anchor on Sports Talk in the 'Burgh, and a co-producer of Colonial Sports Center. He is also part of the RMU Radio Show "Friday's With Ian." He is even a part of Colonial Sports Network. Ian is also a sweater vest connoisseur.

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Liner to Left episode 4: The fall of RMU softball

Liner to Left episode 4: The fall of RMU softball

Delenn Poe, Ian Kist, and Lea Chocolas April 18, 2018

Delenn Lea and Ian talk about the games against LIU Brooklyn and Sacred Heart plus give their opinions on the rest of the season in terms of the tournament.

Liner to Left episode 3: Its game day!

Liner to Left episode 3: It’s game day!

Delenn Poe, Ian Kist, and Lea Chocolas April 12, 2018

 Delenn, Lea, and Ian discuss the game going on against St. Bonaventure and they also look back at how the colonials fared against Mount Saint Mary's

Liner to Left Episode 2: Penn State vs RMU

Liner to Left Episode 2: Penn State vs RMU

Delenn Poe, Ian Kist, and Lea Chocolas April 4, 2018

Delenn, Ian and Lea break down the doubleheader against Penn State and talk about the upcoming games.

Liner to Left Episode 1: The season so far

Liner to Left Episode 1: The season so far

Delenn Poe, Ian Kist, and Lea Chocolas March 21, 2018

Delenn Poe, Ian Kist and Lea Chocolas break down the season so far and look at the upcoming games.

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From England to America: Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu’s journey to Robert Morris

Ian Kist March 20, 2018

Center Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu is a freshman on the RMU women’s basketball team this season. Ozzy-Momodu is one of four international newcomers on this season’s team and one of seven total international players on the roster. However, she is the only...

Colonials season ends in Philadelphia after loss in WNIT

Colonials season ends in Philadelphia after loss in WNIT

Ian Kist March 17, 2018

The Colonials battled the Drexel Dragons in the opening round of the WNIT at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Both teams looked to extend their seasons and move on in the postseason. On paper, both teams looked to be identical as...

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Everything you need to know: RMU vs. Drexel

Ian Kist March 16, 2018

Robert Morris took to the court against the Drexel Dragons in the first round of the WNIT in Philadelphia, Pa. Here is everything you need to know as the Colonials kept their season alive and advanced in the tournament with a 57-44 victory. Why...

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Women’s basketball to play in NIT tournament

Ian Kist March 16, 2018

The RMU women's basketball fell to Saint Francis in the NEC Championship this past weekend. After the loss, the Colonials move to the NIT tournament and will take on Drexel in the first round. Tip off will take place at Drexel at 7 p.m. [View the...

After being tied 26-26 at the half, the Red Flash offense took hold in the fourth quarter and never looked back. Photo Credit: Morgan Torchia

RMU falls to Red Flash in NEC title game

Ian Kist March 11, 2018

In a battle for a trip to the NCAA Tournament, The Robert Morris Colonials and the Saint Francis Red Flash battled for the third time this season as all the marbles were all the line in the NEC Championship game. The Colonials traveled to DeGol Arena...

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Everything you need to know: NEC Championship game

Ian Kist March 11, 2018

The Colonials and the Red Flash clashed in the battle for NEC supremacy and a trip to the NCAA Tournament at DeGol Arena at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa. Led by Jessica Kovatch’s 29 points, the Red Flash downed the Colonials 66-56 to claim...

Will womens basketball score another NEC tournament title?

Will women’s basketball score another NEC tournament title?

Ian Kist March 10, 2018

RMU women's basketball will take on the Saint Francis Red Flash today in the NEC tournament championship. Tip off will be at 2 p.m. in Degol Arena. Check out all the action with LIVE updates below.   [View the story "Will women's basketball...

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NEC Championship preview: A game for the ages

Ian Kist March 10, 2018

Robert Morris (16-2 NEC, 25-6 overall) took down the Blackbirds of LIU Brooklyn in the NEC Semifinals, 74-44, and now have another date with the Saint Francis Red Flash (16-2 NEC, 23-9 overall) this Sunday to play for all the marbles. Tip-off is scheduled...

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Colonial Talk: A breakdown of the Colonials’ semifinal win over LIU Brooklyn

Ian Kist March 8, 2018

The women’s basketball team took down the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Thursday evening, 74 -44, punching their ticket the NEC Championship game this Sunday. This is a breakdown of how the Colonials earned their way to fight for their third straight NEC...

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Colonials look for another win in the NEC tournament semifinals

Ian Kist March 8, 2018

After a slick win against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, the RMU women's basketball team continue their fight towards the championship. The Colonials will face LIU Brooklyn at the North Athletic Complex and tip off will happen at 7 p.m.   [View...

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NEC semifinals preview: Colonials vs. LIU Brooklyn

Ian Kist March 8, 2018

Robert Morris who defeated Central Connecticut State in the quarterfinals of the NEC Tournament will take on the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds as they defeated Saint Francis Brooklyn in their quarterfinal matchup. The Colonials and Blackbirds will tip-off...

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Colonial Talk: A breakdown of RMU’s quarterfinal win

Ian Kist March 7, 2018

The No. 2 seeded Colonials battled the No. 7 seeded Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in the quarterfinals of the NEC Tournament Wednesday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. Here is a breakdown of how the Colonials punched their way to the...

Charlie Buscaglia has earned back-to-back NEC Coach of the Year honors.

Coach Buscaglia and three Colonials earn NEC honors

Ian Kist March 7, 2018

As the women’s basketball team gears up for NEC Tournament, they will be doing so with some newly received honors. It was announced earlier Wednesday that head coach Charlie Buscaglia is the Brenda Reilly  NEC Coach of the year. This is the second...

Robert Morris womens basketball suffered their first conference loss to Saint Francis when they visited the Red Flash in Loretto on Saturday Photo credit: Gregory Sutton

Women’s basketball starts its journey to an eighth NEC tournament title

Ian Kist March 7, 2018

The RMU women's basketball team starts NEC playoffs today against Central Connecticut State. Tip off for the quarterfinals game is at 4:30 in the North Athletic Complex. LIVE updates will be happening right HERE.   [View the story "Women's...

Colonials in tiebreaker game with the Falcons in playoffs

Colonials in tiebreaker game with the Falcons in playoffs

Ian Kist March 3, 2018

The Colonials and Falcons have one win a piece in this first round of playoffs and are forced into a third game. Both teams look to clinch a win tonight where puck drops at 7:05 p.m. LIVE updates will happen right HERE.   [View the story "RMU...

Around the Rim Episode 5: PLAYOFFS!?!?

Around the Rim Episode 5: PLAYOFFS!?!?

Sam Anthony and Ian Kist March 2, 2018

Sam, Will and Ian discuss this weekend's games, what RMU has to do to win in the NEC Tournament and get into who they think will earn their NEC postseason awards. Download the episode HERE. 

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Colonials upset Mountaineers in NEC Quarterfinals

Ian Kist February 28, 2018

Number seven-seeded Robert Morris Colonials battled the number two-seeded Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers for the second time in a week in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in the NEC Quarterfinals Wednesday evening as the Northeast Conference Tournament tipped off. The...

Kirsten Welsh is more than a typical defenseman

Kirsten Welsh is more than a typical defenseman

Ian Kist February 27, 2018

Before looking at her position, one may think she is a forward or center for the RMU women's hockey team but actually, she is a defenseman. Junior Kirsten Welsh is listed as a defenseman for the Colonials but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t find...

Around the Rim Episode 4: Megan Smith is one tough SOB

Around the Rim Episode 4: Megan Smith is one tough SOB

Sam Anthony, Gregory Sutton, and Ian Kist February 24, 2018

Sam, Greg, Ian and Will discuss the recent struggles of the team and the expectations for the upcoming conference tournament. Do the Ladies of RMU have what it takes to bring home the hardware?

Brittany Howard is a finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.

Brittany Howard named finalist for Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award

Ian Kist February 22, 2018

RMU women’s hockey star forward Brittany Howard keeps tallying up the accolades as it was announced today that Howard is a top-ten finalist for the 2018 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award by USA Hockey. The award recognizes the best player in the nation...

Around the Rim Episode 3: To Kovatch or not to Kovatch

Around the Rim Episode 3: To Kovatch or not to Kovatch

Sam Anthony, Ian Kist, and Greg Sutton February 2, 2018

Sam, Will, Ian and Greg discuss the battle for NEC supremacy as the Colonials head to Loretto to take on the Red Flash Saturday. Ian and Sam debate over whether the focus should be to shut down their star guard Jessica Kovatch or force her to win it...

Puck in the net, bears on the ice

Puck in the net, bears on the ice

Ian Kist February 1, 2018

Every season, the RMU women’s hockey team hosts a Skate for the Cure weekend series. This season, the event was held this past Friday and Saturday during the Colonials Series against conference foe Penn State. The Colonials began a Teddy Bear Toss...

Forward Megan Smith is averaging 10.5 points per game this season for the Colonials.

RMU women’s basketball cracks Mid-Major Top 25 poll

Ian Kist January 30, 2018

The Robert Morris women’s basketball team (9-0 NEC 16-4 overall), made the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll this week with a No. 24 ranking. After defeating the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Monday evening, 66-47 on home turf at...

Around the Rim Episode 2: Fly Suits and Sad Seahawks

Around the Rim Episode 2: Fly Suits and Sad Seahawks

Sam Anthony and Ian Kist January 28, 2018

Sam, Ian and Will discuss this past weekend's games, Anna-Niki Stamolamprou's newest stop in her post RMU career, Greg and Avin discuss coach B's suit choice and their favorite player while the guys look ahead to the big time matchup against Saint Francis(PA)...

Colonials pioneer their way to victory over Sacred Heart

Colonials pioneer their way to victory over Sacred Heart

Ian Kist January 27, 2018

The Colonials improved to 7-2 in the Northeast Conference and 13-9 overall after their 64-56 triumph of the Sacred Heart Pioneers (2-7 NEC, 7-13 overall) Friday evening at PPG Paints Arena. The win was RMU’s second over the Pioneers in eight days. Unlike...

Around the Rim episode 1: Dang, Theyre really good

Around the Rim episode 1: Dang, They’re really good

Sam Anthony and Ian Kist January 25, 2018

Sam, Ian and Will discuss RMU's thrilling buzzer beater victory over Saint Francis in a battle for NEC Supremacy and what this means for the rest of the season. Special guest and Jocelynne Jones expert Morgan Torchia comes in to give her take on the "groovy"...

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Pittsburgh Penguins partner with RMU

Ian Kist January 23, 2018

Robert Morris University announced a partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins in which RMU will become the official higher education partner of the Penguins. Before the Penguins game tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena, Robert...

RMU football hires new offensive and defensive coordinators

RMU football hires new offensive and defensive coordinators

Ian Kist January 9, 2018

Robert Morris football head coach Bernard Clark announced the hiring of his new offensive and defensive coordinators Tuesday afternoon, according to a team official. Clark made the decision to hire Gabe Luvara as offensive coordinator and Dave Plungas...

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Who is new RMU head coach Bernard Clark?

Ian Kist December 19, 2017

Bernard Clark will be the third head coach of the Robert Morris University football program, recently being hired to take over the program after the resignation of John Banaszak. However, one may ask, who is Bernard Clark? Clark played collegiate...

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RMU football coaching candidate: UCLA’s Hank Fraley

Ian Kist November 24, 2017

More of a wild card option for Dr. Craig Coleman in his search for a new head coach for the RMU football program, but one that should be considered, is RMU alumnus Hank Fraley. Fraley finished up his collegiate playing career during the 2000 season...

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RMU football coaching candidate: Defensive Coordinator Scott Farison

Ian Kist November 22, 2017

One name that comes to mind when thinking about who could take over the Robert Morris football program, and an option that athletic director Dr. Craig Coleman won’t have to go far to get, is current defensive coordinator Scott Farison. Farison has been...

RMU mens basketball tips off season at Ohio State

RMU men’s basketball tips off season at Ohio State

Ian Kist, Assistant Sports Manager November 9, 2017

The Robert Morris University men's basketball team kicks off the 2017-2018 season slate in Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, Nov. 10. Follow RMU Sentry Media online or on social media for live updates during the game. Or...

Robert Morris head coach Derek Schooley. RMU mens hockey vs. Air Force at PPG Paints Arena. Photo by Jason Cohn from USCHO.com

Derek Schooley extended through 2022-23 season

Ian Kist, Assistant Sports Manager August 22, 2017

Robert Morris University head men’s hockey coach Derek Schooley has signed a three-year contract extension that will go through the 2022-2023 season. The school announced the extension Tuesday in a news release. The upcoming season will be Schooley’s...

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Colonials pound non-conference foe Canisius

Ian Kist April 18, 2017

The Robert Morris Colonials and the Golden Griffins of Canisius took to the field for the second time this season in non-conference play, Monday at the North Athletic Complex. Canisius previously defeated Robert Morris, 5-2 back on Feb. 11, in the Colonials...

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Colonials split home opener with LIU Brooklyn

Ian Kist April 11, 2017

The Robert Morris Colonials and the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds went to battle at the North Athletic Complex on a sun-filled Sunday afternoon. The Colonials came in looking to stay undefeated in Northeast Conference play in their first game at home. RMU improved...

The Colonials fell one game short of making the NCAA Tournament losing to the Falcons in the conference tournament finals.

Men’s hockey roundup: AHC tournament final

Ian Kist March 19, 2017

Air Force 2 (22-12-4), RMU 1 (26-9-5): Not only did Air Force snap RMU’s six-game winning streak Saturday night, but it also ended the Colonials' season in the Atlantic Hockey Conference championship game. The Falcons scored the game’s first...

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Colonials season ends in South Bend

Ian Kist March 17, 2017

The Robert Morris Colonials saw their season come to an end falling 79-49 to the number one seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Robert Morris and Notre Dame took to the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on the Irish's home court. Notre Dame jumped...

Womens Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round

Women’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round

Ian Kist, Contributor March 17, 2017

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Colonials and Irish set for St. Patrick’s Day battle

Ian Kist March 15, 2017

Robert Morris (22-10) is set to battle the number one ranked team in the Lexington Bracket, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (30-3) in South Bend, Ind. this Friday, March 17, 2017, in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Women’s Tournament. The NEC...

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Championship trophy stays in Moon

Ian Kist March 12, 2017

Robert Morris punched its ticket Sunday to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year and the third time in the past four seasons, sending the Bryant Bulldogs to the doghouse with a 65-52 win. Not only did the Colonials win the conference tournament...

Wisconsin shut down the Colonials offense in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s hockey roundup: NCAA first round

Ian Kist March 12, 2017

Wisconsin 7 (32-2-4), RMU 0 (24-5-6): RMU's season came to an end Saturday afternoon when it fell to the hands of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Robert Morris failed to find the back of the net, as the Badgers goaltender,...

RMU split their two games Saturday defeating Umass Lowell and then dropping to Chattanooga.

RMU softball roundups: Holy City Showdown

Ian Kist March 11, 2017

Game One:RMU 7 (4-13), Umass Lowell 2 (3-6): The Colonials started their weekend off well, taking down Umass Lowell in their first game in the Holy City Showdown in Charleston, S.C. Saturday morning. RMU jumped out to an early first inning 4-0 lead after...

Robert Morris out-hit the Chanticleers but fall on the road.

Softball roundup: RMU vs. Coastal Carolina

Ian Kist March 10, 2017

Coastal Carolina 6 (19-3), RMU 2 (3-13): RMU's non-conference play continued when it took on Coastal Carolina Thursday afternoon. The Colonials out-hit the Chanticleers 7-6 but could only muster two runs in the game. Coastal Carolina held a 6-0 lead before...

RMU battled until the very end but couldnt find the winning run against the Seahawks.

Softball roundup: RMU vs. UNC Wilmington

Ian Kist March 9, 2017

UNC Wilmington 3 (10-4-1), RMU 2 (3-12): The Colonials battled UNC Wilmington in Wilmington, N.C. Wednesday evening. RMU tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the fourth inning when freshman infielder Natalie Higgins hit a home run to left field. The score...

Golf Round-up: Lonnie Barton Invitational

Ian Kist March 7, 2017

Robert Morris finished in fourth place in the two-day Lonnie Barton Invitational in Daytona Beach, Fla. Monday and Tuesday. RMU shot 311 on Monday and 313 on Tuesday falling four strokes short of Sacred Heart who finished third. Longwood University...

RMU squeaked out a two-goal win over High Point on the road.

Men’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. High Point

Ian Kist March 5, 2017

RMU 9 (4-1), High Point 7 (2-4): The Colonials took down High Point Sunday afternoon in High Point, N.C. improving to 4-1 on the season. Tied 1-1 at 7:46 of the opening quarter, RMU went on a four-goal run until 12:58 of the second quarter taking a 5-1...

Womens hockey roundup: CHA Championship

Women’s hockey roundup: CHA Championship

Ian Kist March 5, 2017

RMU 2 (24-4-6, 15-3-2), Syracuse 0 (16-13-5, 14-4-2): Robert Morris claimed the CHA Championship and punched its ticket the NCAA tournament Saturday with a shutout victory over the Syracuse Orange. RMU's senior goaltender Jessica Dodds didn't let anything...

Mens basketball roundup: NEC semifinals

Men’s basketball roundup: NEC semifinals

Ian Kist March 4, 2017

Mount St. Mary's 75 (18-15), RMU 66 (14-19): The Colonials' season came to an end Saturday afternoon, as Mount St. Mary's squeaked out a nine-point victory in a close game throughout. After grabbing a 45-44 lead at 13:37 of the second half, The Mount...

RMU used a third-period goal to power past Lindenwood.

Women’s hockey roundup: CHA semifinals

Ian Kist March 3, 2017

RMU 2 (23-4-6, CHA 15-3-2), Lindenwood 1 (6-25-2, CHA 3-16-1): Robert Morris advanced to the Conference Hockey America tournament championship game after its 2-1 victory over Lindenwood in the semifinals in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday. Redshirt junior forward...

Matty McConnell recorded 20 points Wednesday evening helping the Colonials move on to the NEC Tournament Semifinals.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. LIU Brooklyn

Ian Kist March 2, 2017

RMU 69 (14-18, 10-9), LIU Brooklyn 68 (20-12): The Colonials traveled to Brooklyn, N.Y. for the first round of the NEC tournament against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds. The Colonials got off to a quick start, building a 17-13 lead about halfway through...

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Women’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. Yale

Ian Kist February 26, 2017

Yale 15 (2-1), RMU 4 (3-2): Robert Morris was held to four goals Sunday in its loss to the Yale Bulldogs. Yale quickly took a 3-0 lead to open the game before RMU's Katie Breeze found the back of the net. The Bulldogs went on to score four more goals...

Softball roundup: Charlotte Green and White Invitational day three

Softball roundup: Charlotte Green and White Invitational day three

Ian Kist February 26, 2017

RMU 11 (3-11), Fairfield 10 (0-5): The Colonials took down Fairfield for the second time of the weekend in a high scoring affair on the final day of the tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Colonials were down 10-8 heading into the final frame,...

Men’s hockey roundup: RMU vs Niagara

Ian Kist February 26, 2017

RMU 6 (18-11-4, AHC 14-10-3), Niagara 2 (3-27-3, AHC 3-22-2): RMU took down the Purple Eagles of Niagara Saturday night, kicking off its final weekend series of the regular season. RMU held a 2-1 lead at the first intermission after goals by juniors Timmy...

Women’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Lindenwood

Ian Kist February 26, 2017

RMU 3 (22-4-6, CHA 15-3-2), Lindenwood 0 (3-16-1): Robert Morris wrapped up the season shutting out the Lindenwood Lions on Saturday afternoon. Senior netminder Jessica Dodds earned the win in her final regular season game with a 35-save performance....

Softball roundups: Charlotte Green and White Invitational day two

Ian Kist February 26, 2017

Game One:La Salle 7 (3-0), RMU 5 (2-10): The Colonials scored 4 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning but came up short in their first game Saturday against La Salle. The seventh inning attempted comeback for RMU featured an Abrielle MCartney home...

Softball roundups: Charlotte Green and White Invitational day one

Ian Kist February 25, 2017

Feb. 24, 2017 Game One: RMU 3 (2-8), Fairfield 1 (0-1): The Colonials opened their weekend play in the Charlotte Green and White Invitational in Charlotte, North Carolina on a high note, taking down Fairfield Friday morning. RMU tied the game at...

Women’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Lindenwood

Ian Kist February 25, 2017

Feb. 24, 2017 RMU 2 (21-4-6, CHA 14-3-2), Lindenwood 1 (5-23-2, CHA 3-15-1): Friday evening in Wentzville, Missouri, the Colonials defeated the Lindenwood Lions on a Kirsten Welsh goal with under four minutes to play in the contest. Freshman Jaycee...

The Colonials stumbled at Bryant as they eyed their tenth straight victory.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Bryant

Ian Kist February 20, 2017

Feb 20. 2017 Bryant 62 (13-13, NEC 8-7), RMU 59 (17-9, NEC 12-3): The Colonials nine game winning streak came to an end against the Bryant Bulldogs in Smithfield, Rhode Island Monday evening. RMU jumped out to a 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter...

RMU fell to the hands of the Spartans Sunday in their final game of the weekend in the Sunshine State.

Softball roundup: Madeira Beach Spring Invitational day three

Ian Kist February 19, 2017

Feb. 19 2017 Michigan State 13 (7-2), RMU 2 (1-8): Robert Morris completed their play in the Madeira Beach Spring Invitational in Madeira Beach, Florida Sunday. However, it was not the outcome RMU was looking for dropping their third straight game....

RMU got back to their winning ways tripping up the Blue Devils.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Central Connecticut State

Ian Kist February 19, 2017

Feb. 18, 2017 RMU 74 (11-18, NEC 7-9), Central Connecticut State 64 (5-22, NEC 3-13): Robert Morris took down the CCSU Blue Devils Saturday afternoon in New Britain Connecticut at Detrick Gymnasium. After a back-and-forth start to the first half, RMU...

RMU kept rolling Saturday winning their ninth straight game.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Central Connecticut State

Ian Kist February 19, 2017

Feb. 18, 2017 RMU 62 (17-9, NEC 12-3), Central Connecticut State 39 (9-17, NEC 8-7): RMU improved to 12-3 in NEC play Saturday after defeating conference foe CCSU on the road. The Colonials jumped out to a quick 11-0 lead within the first four minutes...

Robert Morris used a game of runs to take down Manhattan on the road.

Men’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. Manhattan

Ian Kist February 19, 2017

Feb. 18, 2017 RMU 18 (2-1), Manhattan 8 (1-2): The Colonials earned their second win of the young season Saturday as they took down Manhattan in Riverdale, New York at Gaelic Park. RMU used two 5-goal runs to power them to victory. Junior Adrian Torok-Orban...

Robert Morris couldnt build off of their win Friday losing back-to-back games Saturday.

Softball roundups: Madeira Beach Spring Invitational day two

Ian Kist February 19, 2017

Feb 18. 2017 Game Two: Central Michigan 4 (2-6), RMU 3 (1-6): RMU battled Central Michigan Saturday afternoon in their second day of the Madeira Beach Spring Invitational in the Sunshine State. Two RBI fly outs by Olivia Lorusso and Briana Bunner...

RMU fell to the hands of the Spartans Sunday in their final game of the weekend in the Sunshine State.

Softball roundups: Madeira Beach Spring Invitational day one

Ian Kist February 18, 2017

Feb. 17, 2016 Game One: UMass 2 (1-0), RMU 0 (0-5): The Colonials were shutout in their first game in Madeira Beach, Florida at the Madeira Beach Spring Invitational against UMass. Seniors Jordan Gurganus, Stacey Capp and freshman Briana Bunner...

The Colonials three goals in the first period wasnt enough as RMU fell at the hands of the Lakers on the road.

Men’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Mercyhurst

Ian Kist February 17, 2017

Feb. 17, 2017 Mercyhurst 7 (12-15-4, AHC 11-10-4), RMU 4 (16-11-4, AHC 12-10-3): RMU dropped its fifth straight Friday night game as the Mercyhurst Lakers handed the Colonials a three score defeat in Erie, Pennsylvania at the Mercyhurst Ice Center....

Aaron Tates double-double performance wasnt enough as the Colonials fell short at Bryant.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Bryant

Ian Kist February 17, 2017

Feb. 16, 2017 Bryant 81 (10-18, NEC 7-8), RMU 73 (10-18, NEC 6-9): The Colonials took on the Bryant Bulldogs Thursday evening in Smithfield, Rhode Island at the Chace Athletic Center. However, it was not the outcome RMU was looking for. The Colonials...

Robert Morris couldnt build off of their win Friday losing back-to-back games Saturday.

Softball roundups: Cleveland State Dome Tournament day two

Ian Kist February 12, 2017

Feb. 12, 2017 Game One: Niagara 7 (3-1), RMU 5 (0-3): Robert Morris dropped their third straight game and their second straight contest against the Niagara Purple Eagles at the Cleveland State Dome Tournament. The Colonials scored the game's first...

The Colonials fell to the hands of the Cardinals Sunday on the road.

Women’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. Louisville

Ian Kist February 12, 2017

Feb. 12, 2017 Louisville 9 (3-0), RMU 4 (0-2): The Colonials were unable to capture their first win of the season when they battled Louisville Sunday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky. Tied 1-1 after Annie Sachs found the back of the net for RMU, Louisville...

RMU fell to the hands of the Spartans Sunday in their final game of the weekend in the Sunshine State.

Softball roundups: Cleveland State Dome Tournament day one

Ian Kist February 12, 2017

Feb. 11, 2017 Game One: Canisius 5 (2-0), RMU 2 (1-0): Robert Morris began their 2017 campaign against Canisius in the Cleveland State Dome Tournament Saturday. However, it wasn't the start to the season the Colonials were looking for. RMU took...

The Colonials soared past the Blackbirds on the road with much help coming from Stamolamprous 28 points.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. LIU Brooklyn

Ian Kist February 6, 2017

Feb. 6, 2017 RMU 64 (14-9, NEC 9-3), LIU Brooklyn 54 (4-19, NEC 3-9): The Colonials took down conference opponent the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Monday evening in Brooklyn, New York at the Steinberg Center. The Blackbirds led the entire first quarter...

Isaiah Still finished with a double-double Saturday helping the Colonials send the Terriers to the doghouse.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. St. Francis Brooklyn

Ian Kist February 5, 2017

Feb. 4, 2017 RMU 78 (9-16, NEC 5-7), St. Francis Brooklyn 54 (4-21, NEC 2-10): Robert Morris extended their winning streak to two games Saturday after their double-digit triumph over the Terriers at the Pope P.E Center, their largest win of the season....

Nneka Ezeigbos 18 points and 10 rebounds powered the Colonials past the Terriers.

Woman’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. St. Francis Brooklyn

Ian Kist February 5, 2017

Feb. 4, 2017 RMU 61 (13-9, NEC 8-3), St. Francis Brooklyn 54 (6-16, NEC 4-7): The Colonials improved to 8-3 in NEC play Saturday afternoon at the Pope P.E. Center when they took down the Terriers of St. Francis Brooklyn. RMU grabbed their first lead...

RMU began the season with a 15-11 setback at Penn State Saturday.

Men’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. Penn State

Ian Kist February 5, 2017

Feb. 4, 2017 Penn State 15 (1-0), RMU 11 (0-1): The Colonials kicked off their season in University Park, Pennsylvania but it wasn't the outcome RMU was looking for as the Nittany Lions denied them of the win. Penn State opened the game with a 3-goal...

The Colonials fell to the hands of the Cardinals Sunday on the road.

Women’s lacrosse roundup: RMU vs. Bucknell

Ian Kist February 5, 2017

Feb. 4, 2017 Bucknell 11 (1-0), RMU 10 (0-1): Robert Morris began their 2017 campaign Saturday in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania as they battled Bucknell at Graham Field. RMU found themselves down 10-2 at halftime but used a 7-goal run between the the 18:39...

RMU used big scoring performances from Isaiah Still, Kavon Stewart, and Dachon Burke to improve in the NEC standings Thursday evening.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. LIU Brooklyn

Ian Kist February 3, 2017

Feb. 2, 2017 RMU 67 (8-16, NEC 4-7), LIU Brooklyn 63 (14-10, NEC 7-4): Robert Morris snapped a three game losing streak when they took down the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds in Brookyln, New York at the Steinberg Center. After holding a 32-30 lead at the...

Mikalah Mulrains double-double performance helped the Colonials take down the Red Flash to split their season match-up with Saint Francis

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Saint Francis

Ian Kist January 31, 2017

January 30, 2017 RMU 70 (12-9, NEC 7-3), Saint Francis 68 (11-10, NEC 8-2): The Colonials gained ground in the NEC standings after they took down the Saint Francis Red Flash Monday evening on the road in Loretto, Pennsylvania. The Colonials were down...

Robert Morris answered back from Fridays loss with a six goal performance to earn their fifteenth win of the season.

Men’s hockey weekend roundups: RMU vs. Holy Cross

Ian Kist January 29, 2017

Jan. 28, 2017 Game One: Holy Cross 4 (10-9-6, AHC 7-6-6),  RMU 14-8-3, AHC 10-7-2): The Colonials opened a two-game road series at Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday evening and it wasn’t the way RMU wanted to start the weekend series...

RMU split their two-game battle in Syracuse as the Orange got the better of the Colonials Saturday handing them their second conference loss.

Women’s hockey weekend roundups: RMU vs. Syracuse

Ian Kist January 29, 2017

Game One: Jan. 27, 2017 RMU 3 (17-2-6, CHA 10-1-2), Syracuse 1 (9-11-5, CHA 8-3-2): Robert Morris improved in the CHA standings Friday evening after their two-goal victory over the Syracuse Orange in Syracuse, New York. After a scoreless first period,...

The Colonials fought until the end but fell short in overtime on the road at Saint Francis.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Saint Francis

Ian Kist January 29, 2017

Jan. 28, 2016 Saint Francis 89 (9-12, NEC 6-4), RMU 83 (7-16, NEC 3-7) (OT): Robert Morris dropped their third straight game Saturday in Loretto, Pennsylvania when they took on the Saint Francis Red Flash. The Colonials held a 33-32 lead at halftime...

Anna Niki Stamolamprous 15 point performance helped the Colonials earn their 11th win of season as they took down The Mount.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Mount St. Mary’s

Ian Kist January 28, 2017

January 28, 2017 RMU 50 (11-9, NEC 6-3), Mount St. Mary's 44 (5-15, NEC 3-6): Robert Morris traveled to Emmitsburg, Maryland Saturday afternoon for a battle against The Mount. The Colonials held the lead for the entire first half and went into halftime...

Goaltender Jessica Dodds play this weekend against Mercyhurst helped her team capture a win and a tie.

Woman’s hockey weekend roundups: RMU vs. Mercyhurst

Ian Kist January 21, 2017

Game One: January 20, 2017 RMU 2 (16-2-5, CHA 9-1-1), Mercyhurst 1 (8-16-1, CHA 4-7-0) (OT): The Colonials traveled to Erie, Pennsylvania Friday to begin a two-game weekend series against the Lakers of Mercyhurst. After two scoreless periods of...

Mikalah Mulrains 18 point performance helped her team zip past the Wagner Seahawks while on the road.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Wagner

Ian Kist January 14, 2017

January 14, 2017 RMU 82 (8-8, NEC 3-2), Wagner 63, (1-15, NEC 0-5): RMU traveled to Wagner Saturday for a NEC contest against Wagner in Staten Island, New York. The Colonials held the Seahawks to only 6 first quarter points and jumped out to an early...

Matty McConnells 12 point 10 rebound double-double was not enough as Robert Morris fell to Wagner on the road.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Wagner

Ian Kist January 14, 2017

January 14, 2017 Wagner 53 (7-9, NEC 3-3), RMU 50 (6-13, NEC 2-4): The Colonials traveled to Staten Island, New York Saturday for a conference matchup against the Seahawks of Wagner. Neither team was able to find much separation from each other in...

Clive Allens two crucial free-throws in the closing seconds Wednesday helped the Colonials take down non-conference foe Buffalo.

Men’s basketball roundup vs. Buffalo

Ian Kist December 22, 2016

December 21, 2016 RMU 74 (4-9), Buffalo 71 (5-7): Robert Morris completed the non-conference portion of their schedule Wednesday evening at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when they battled the Bulls of Buffalo. Both teams couldn't find...

Nneka Ezeigbos 18 points and 10 rebounds powered the Colonials past the Terriers.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Morgan State

Ian Kist December 19, 2016

December 18, 2016 RMU 58 (5-60), Morgan State 44 (2-7): The Colonials eanred their fifth win of the season Sunday afternoon after they defeated Morgan State on the road in Baltimore, Maryland. RMU found themsleves down 11-7 after the first quarter...

Francis Marotte readies to make save against Mercyhurst

Men’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Mercyhurst

Ian Kist December 19, 2016

December 18, 2016 RMU 2 (9-6-3, AHC 7-5-2), Mercyhurst 2 (7-9-1, AHC 7-6-1): Robert Morris and Mercyhurst skatted to a 2-2 tie Sunday night in Erie, Pennsylvania as they wrapped up their home-and-home weekend series. After a scoreless first period...

The Colonials rebounded from the night before to take down Bentley and savage a game of the weekend series.

Men’s hockey roundups: RMU vs. Bentley

Ian Kist December 11, 2016

December 10, 2016 RMU 4 (9-5-2, AHC 7-4-1), Bentley 1 (4-8-4, AHC 3-6-3): The Colonials wrapped up their weekend series against conference foe Bentley Saturday afternoon in Watertown, Massachusetts. Robert Morris scored the game's first goal in the...

Robert Morris fought until the very end but dropped game one of the weekend against Bentley.

Men’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Bentley

Ian Kist December 10, 2016

December 9, 2016 Bentley 4 (4-7-4, AHC 3-5-3), RMU 3 (8-5-2, AHC 6-4-1): The Colonials made their way to Watertown, Massachusetts Friday evening for the start of a two-game weekend series against Bentley. However for Robert Morris, their weekend didn't...

Anna Niki Stamolamprous 16 point performance against Iowa Friday wasnt enough as the Colonials fell on the road.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Iowa

Ian Kist December 10, 2016

December 9, 2016. Iowa 81 (8-3), RMU 60 (4-6): The Colonials traveled to Iowa City, Iowa Friday night for a contest against Big Ten opponent the Iowa Hawkeyes. Both teams couldn't find much separation from each other as RMU and Iowa exchanged multiple...

The Colonials used six goals Sunday to tame the Nittany Lions and improve to 7-0-1 in the CHA Standings.

Women’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. Penn State

Ian Kist December 4, 2016

December 3, 2016 RMU 6 (12-1-5, CHA 7-0-1), Penn State 5 (5-10-13, CHA 4-3-1): Robert Morris completed the two-game weekend sweep of Penn State Sunday in University Park, Pennsylvania. The Colonials scored the game's first three goals when freshman...

RMU defeated Penn State to remain undefeated so far this season against CHA opponents.

Women’s hockey roundup: RMu vs. Penn State

Ian Kist December 3, 2016

December 3, 2o016 RMU 4 (11-1-5, CHA 6-0-1), Penn State 2 (5-9-3, CHA 4-2-1): The Colonials remained undefeated in conference play Saturday as they defeated the Nittany Lions of Penn State 4-2. Penn State scored the game's first goal in the second...

RMU dropped their second straight game as they to fell Lehigh Saturday on the road.

Men’s Basketball roundup: RMU vs. Lehigh

Ian Kist December 3, 2016

December 3, 2016 Lehigh 64 (3-4), RMU 58 (2-7): Robert Morris headed to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a battle against Lehigh Saturday afternoon. The Colonials led going into halftime 32-27 and held that lead until the 16:27 mark of the second half when...

RMU dropped their fourth straight game after a narrow loss to Delaware on the road.

Women’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Deleware

Ian Kist December 2, 2016

December 1, 2016 Delaware 67 (5-2), RMU 65 (3-5): The Colonials and the Blue Hens of Delaware battled to a nail-biting finish in Newark, Delaware Thursday evening as Robert Morris witnessed their lead for most of the contest disappear in the final minutes...

RMUs late game surge lifted them to their tenth victory of the season.

Women’s hockey roundup: RMU vs. St. Cloud State

Ian Kist November 26, 2016

November 26, 2016 RMU 5 (10-1-5, CHA 5-0-1), St. Cloud State 3 (5-10-1, WCHA 4-7-1): The Colonials completed their play in the Windjammer Classic Saturday afternoon in Burlington, Vermont as they completed a third period comeback to earn their tenth...

Isaiah Still helped RMU capture their second straight win of the season after contributing 16 points.

Men’s basketball roundup: RMU vs. Towson

Ian Kist November 26, 2016

November 26, 2016 RMU 67 (2-5), Towson 66 (3-3): Robert Morris earned their second straight win Saturday when they took on Towson in their last game in the Barclays Classic in Towson, Maryland. Towson held a 29-20 lead with a little over two minutes...

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