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The team huddles after a point in the 3-0 loss to Northern Kentucky Photo credit: Colby Sherwin

Robert Morris falls to Northern Kentucky in Emotional Senior Day Match

Evan Basista
November 12, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP – Robert Morris concluded their season with a 3-0 loss on Senior Day to the Northern Kentucky Norse on Saturday afternoon at the UPMC Events Center. Robert Morris (9-20, 2-15 Horizon) was met by a red-hot Northern Kentucky squad (16-12, 14-3) who had won eleven...

Abby Ryan (foreground) led the team in kills with 12 in the 3-0 loss to Wright State Photo credit: Malena Kaniuff

Robert Morris Taken Down by Wright State in Penultimate Game of the Season

Casey Erlewein
November 11, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris (9-20, 2-15 Horizon) hosted as massive underdogs against the Horizon League top dogs themselves, the Wright State Raiders (25-3, 17-0). The Colonials came out with fire in their eyes as they looked to topple the top team. The fire was not hot enough...

The team celebrates a point in the 3-1 loss to Youngstown State Photo credit: Sydney Riker

Colonials Effort Fall Short to Youngstown State in First Game of Homestand

Samuel Goldberg
November 4, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP- The Robert Morris Colonials (9-19, 2-14 Horizon) welcomed the Youngstown State Penguins (14-13, 8-8 ) to a conference matchup that had the Penguins on the cusp of the last playoff spot. The Colonials were trying to put a dig into the Penguins' playoff hopes but...

Emma Browns passionate personality on display against Oakland earlier this season. Photo Credit: Sydney Riker

Passionate Emma Brown; How the Junior Found Her Home in Moon

Cameron Macariola
October 28, 2022

While it has been a down season for Robert Morris volleyball, junior middle blocker Emma Brown has been a major voice for the Colonials. "I am very passionate about this sport, I am very passionate about my teammates and I genuinely want the best for them," Brown said. No matter...

The team celebrates a point in the three-set loss to Green Bay

Phoenix Rise Past Colonials in Three Sets

Colby Sherwin
October 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris volleyball team has not won a set in five straight games and hasn't won a match in seven consecutive games. The Colonials were swept in three sets again Saturday afternoon after losing to the Green Bay Phoenix. "I think we got a lot better...

Annie Monaco, Abby Ryan and Allena Carmody are set before a serve

Colonials Outlast the Mastodons for Their First Win in Horizon League Play

Cam Wickline
September 30, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– The Robert Morris University Colonials (8-9, 1-4) defeated the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (5-10,1-3) by a score of 3-2. The Colonials entered the night winless in Horizon League play, but tonight appeared to be the night to get their first victory against a...

The team celebrates a point in their loss to Cleveland State Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Colonials Fall Short in Four Sets Against Cleveland State

Samuel Goldberg
September 27, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-9, 0-4 Horizon) welcomed Cleveland State (5-10, 2-2) to a Horizon league battle that Robert Morris is looking for their first win in Horizon League play. But they couldn't figure out the Vikings Tuesday evening as they fell 3-1. The...

The Colonials fall to the Golden Grizzlies in the Horizon League

Volleyball falls to Oakland late in the fourth set

Colby Sherwin
September 20, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris came into Horizon League to play a roll on the tail end of their non-conference schedule. But they ran into a road bump tonight as Oakland defeated the Colonials in four sets. Head coach Danny Doherty spoke on the team's effort after the game. “We...

Junior Annie Monaco spikes the ball over the net in the first of two games for the Colonials Friday afternoon.

William & Mary hold off late Robert Morris comeback attempt

Colby Sherwin
September 2, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After dropping two of their first three matches to begin the year. Robert Morris (1-3) was looking to bounce back as they begin the Chick-fil-A Robinson Labor Day Classic. They opened their first home match of the year against the William and Mary Tribe (1-3)...

Carmody ready to serve in the game against Green Bay on November 14, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Local Legacies: Allena Carmody

Hope Beatty
August 9, 2022

For some college athletes, balancing schoolwork and athletics is a huge struggle. Still, for Robert Morris volleyball player Allena Carmody, family support on the court and in the classroom is not far away. The Sewickley native began her volleyball career in seventh grade when...