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Justin Winston weaves around Sam Claflin of Green Bay. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Justin Winston enters transfer portal

Michael Deemer
March 24, 2022

Justin Winston announced Thursday that he is entering the transfer portal. Winston was a transfer from St. Bonaventure entering this season, playing in 21 games, mostly coming off the bench. He was a deep threat coming off the bench, adding depth for big men in the post. The...

Ashya Klopfenstein attempts a shot against Oakland. Photo Credit: Bailey Noel

Ashya Klopfenstein enters transfer portal

Colby Sherwin
March 24, 2022

Robert Morris women's basketball has a new transfer leaving the program, as forward Ashya Klopfenstein will be leaving the program after one short year. Klopfenstein adjusted to the Horizon League as the season went along, becoming a dominant force in the paint late in the season...

Jerica Obee goes for a ground ball during the game against YSU. Photo Credit: Megan Frey

Robert Morris moves to .500 on season after win against MAC rival Youngstown State

Cameron Macariola
March 23, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO– Robert Morris (5-5, 4-0 MAC) team traveled to Youngstown to face the Penguins (5-5, 3-1) on a very windy day. Both teams came into the game undefeated in MAC play, but the Colonials remain top in the conference after defeating Youngstown State by a final...

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'...

Taylor Rhinehart jacks a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris swept by Akron in home-opener doubleheader

Kevin Plowcha
March 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (14-9, 3-0 Horizon) looked to extend their three-game winning streak as they took on the Akron Zips (6-18, 1-2 MAC) Tuesday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. GAME 1: Zips 7, Colonials 2 W: Lexie Petrof 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4K L: Madison DeVault...

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 the Colonials go 3-0 in...

James Leary rushes up the field against Duke. Photo credit: RMU Athletics

James Leary named ASUN Defensive Player of the Week

Madi Kerrigan
March 22, 2022

After his performance against Marquette this past Saturday, Robert Morris defender James Leary was honored as ASUN defensive player of the week. He picked up seven caused turnovers (CTO), four ground balls and a goal within four quarters of play at Joe Walton Stadium. His goal...

Madison Griffin (top) and Jenna Irwin (bottom) each picked up MAC weekly awards.

Robert Morris sweeps MAC Player of the Week honors

Michael Deemer
March 22, 2022

Following their two games against Central Michigan and UMBC, Robert Morris freshman Jenna Irwin and graduate Madison Griffin took home MAC Player of the Week honors. Irwin was awarded MAC Offensive Player of the Week while Griffin garnered the MAC Defensive Player of the Week. This...

Jordan Timmons takes the ice against Niagara in the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Jordan Timmons signs with the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads

Cole Brennan
March 21, 2022

BOISE, IDAHO– Former Robert Morris men’s hockey forward Jordan Timmons signed with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, it was announced this evening. Timmons transferred to Long Island University after the Colonials cut their ice hockey program in 2021. In 29 games this...

Kahliel Spear stands in front of the student section waiting for an inbound pass against Wright State. Photo credit: Justin Newton

OPINION: It’s time to work on drawing more people to the UPMC Events Center

Kevin Plowcha
March 21, 2022

It's no secret what the number-one goal of a venue is: getting people to fill the seats. Whether it's for a sports game, concert, or another event, the goal is still the same. For the UPMC Events Center, the goal is to get people to the arena to watch Robert Morris men's and...