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Alyson Londot readies for a serve against Green Bay. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Alyson Londot joins Western Illinois volleyball staff

Tyler Gallo
March 23, 2022

MACOMB, Ill.– Former Robert Morris head coach Dale Starr recently was named head coach of Western Illinois. This morning, he added a familiar face to his staff as former outside hitter Alyson Londot has been named an assistant. Londot, who was an integral part of the Colonials'...

Volleyball meets with assistant (now head) coach Danny Doherty during a timeout against Duquesne. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Danny Doherty ushers in new era of Robert Morris volleyball

Ethan Morrison
January 25, 2022

At the end of the 2021 season, Robert Morris said goodbye to some generational talent in the program as Nikolette Zanolli, Alyson Londot and Emma Granger, who will all graduate at the end of this academic year. The team also has a new coach at the helm but it is a familiar face...

RMU volleyball celebrates a point on senior day. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Phoenix clip RMU Volleyball on senior day

Michael Deemer
November 14, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– It was an emotional Senior Day at the UPMC Events Center this afternoon as six seniors on RMU volleyball suited up for the final time as a Colonial. The day started off strong for the Colonials, starting the first set with a 5-1 lead, but the Phoenix poured...

RMU celebrates a point against YSU.

Volleyball pushes Penguins to the limit, wins Homecoming game

Michael Deemer
October 9, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– RMU volleyball (9-9, 2-4 Horizon) was back at home against Youngstown State (4-13, 1-5) Friday night after dropping their match on the road against Northern Kentucky last week. The Colonials started strong. They took the first point and never gave the Penguins...

The Colonials converge after a point in the Chick-Fil-A Robinson Classic opener.

Flames stifle Colonials in Chick-Fil-A Robinson Classic opener

Tyler Gallo
September 3, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Fresh off of a sweep at the FDU Invitational and returning for some home cooking, Robert Morris volleyball was back in action for an early-morning tilt with Liberty in Game 1 of the Chick-Fil-A Robinson Classic. Liberty (1-0), making their season debut, showed...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials looking to play NEC spoilers this weekend

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
October 18, 2018

The Robert Morris Colonials volleyball team (8-14, 2-5 NEC) is set to face off in two Northeast Conference matches this weekend. They will play the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils (8-10, 5-2 NEC) on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and the Bryant University Bulldogs (15-9,...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

Colonials lose lead, fall to CCSU

Cody Lally and Cody Lally
November 12, 2017

The Colonials held a 2 sets to 1 lead heading into the fourth set, but couldn't pick up another set win to win the match. Adjustments to RMU's blocking game by Central Connecticut State powered the Blue Devils to victory on Saturday night at the North Athletic Complex. Central...

Colonials edge out Red Flash to boost postseason odds

Colonials edge out Red Flash to boost postseason odds

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
November 4, 2017

In a five-set thriller with the game on the line, the Robert Morris Colonials snuck past the Saint Francis Red Flash 3-2. The opening set told a tale of what everyone in attendance thought was going to be an early night. Everyone, except for maybe Saint Francis University. The...

Emma Granger and her teammates celebrate another point during their 3-set sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

RMU wins fourth straight in sweep of Knights

Cody Lally and Cody Lally
September 30, 2017

The Colonials volleyball team battled back in the third set to earn a victory over the Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights. Strong play from freshman Emma Granger and junior Taylor Lord powered RMU to the victory. Both teams traded points in the first set. Robert Morris...

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RMU sweeps SHU in first game at new recreation center

Shayla Morris and Shayla Morris
September 29, 2017

The Colonials (7-9) took down conference foe the Pioneers of Sacred Heart University (7-7) in the first game in the new recreational center at RMU. In the past the Colonials have struggled to triumph over the Pioneers, making the matchup even more alluring. The first set started...