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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'...

Dale Starr watches his team against Central Connecticut State. Photo credit: Michael Sciulli

Dale Starr named head coach of Western Illinois volleyball

Madi Kerrigan
February 21, 2022

MACOMB, Ill.– On Wednesday, it was announced that former Robert Morris head volleyball coach Dale Starr has officially accepted a head coaching position, replacing Ben Staupe at Western Illinois' program. After the announcement of no renewal of his contract after the 2021...

Danny Doherty looks on against Duquesne in the Chick-Fil-A Robinson Classic. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Danny Doherty named Robert Morris volleyball head coach

Michael Deemer
December 31, 2021

Following the departure of longtime head volleyball coach Dale Starr, associate head coach Danny Doherty took his place for the final four games of the lackluster 2021 campaign. On Friday, Robert Morris University Athletics named Doherty the next head coach of the RMU Volleyball...

Chris King announced that Dale Starrs contract will not be renewed for next season. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Dale Starr will not return as volleyball coach for 2022 season

Jonathan Hanna
November 4, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– With a disappointing 2021 season coming to a close, Robert Morris Vice President and Athletic Director Chris King announced on Thursday that head volleyball coach Dale Starr will not have his contract renewed or extended following the close of the season. After...

Dale Starr meets with his team.

Colonials swept by red-hot Raiders; drops fourth in a row

Michael Deemer
October 19, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (9-13, 2-8 Horizon League) had a rough road trip last week, dropping to Milwaukee, Green Bay, and UIC in straight sets in all three matches. However, on the other end, coming into Tuesday, Wright State (15-6, 7-2) is the hottest team in the conference...

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...

Alyson Londot (5 kills, 1 block) and the Colonials swept IUPUI.

Volleyball ends losing skid, sweeps IUPUI

Michael Deemer
October 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– It's been a Horizon League season to forget so far for the Colonials (8-8. 1-3 Horizon), with only one set victory to show in their previous three conference affairs. Dale Starr's team looked to get back on track as they faced the IUPUI Jaguars (2-14, 0-5) on...

Head coach Dale Starr puts his head down in disgust after the Colonials blew a late lead in their third set.

Colonials swept by Oakland in second Horizon League matchup

Kevin Plowcha
September 25, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris volleyball (7-7, 0-2 Horizon) took on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (8-5, 2-0 Horizon) in their second Horizon League matchup in as many days. After losing in straight sets to Cleveland State, the Colonials looked to get back on track. However, they...

The team celebrates their big win over Duquesne.

Granger’s big day leads Colonials over Dukes

Colby Sherwin
September 4, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– After dropping their first two matches in the Chick-Fil-A Robinson Labor Day Classic against Liberty and Idaho, the Colonials were looking to pick up one win to end the weekend against local rival Duquesne who was 1-1 heading into today's matchup. In perhaps...

RMU Volleyball comes together after a point for Idaho.

Vandals outlast Colonials in four-set marathon

Michael Deemer
September 4, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– After competing in game one of the Chick-Fil-A Labor Day Classic against Liberty (2-0), Robert Morris was in for a quick turnaround a few hours later against Idaho for game two. In a game that saw competitive action and multiple extra-point sets, the Colonials...