Future looks bright for RMU volleyball
Austin Bechtold, Contributor
November 29, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- This season, the Robert Morris University volleyball team reached accomplishments that defied all external expectations and produced one of the most successful seasons in program history. Despite a first-round exit in the NEC semifinals to Central Connecticut State (15-15, 10-6) wh...
Colonials’ comeback effort falls short against CCSU
Jordan Redinger, Contributor
November 22, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- It came down to the fifth set in this evening’s NEC women’s semifinal volleyball match between Robert Morris University (25-5, 15-1) and Central Connecticut State University (15-14, 10-6). The Colonials fell 15-12 in the final set. For the first time since 2008, the Colonials ho...
Weekend Preview: 11/22-11/24
Zachary Somma, Contributor
November 22, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite Thanksgiving break beginning this weekend, the Robert Morris sports teams are not slowing down. This weekend features volleyball’s run at the NEC Championships, the final game of the season for the football team, as well as action from both the men’s and women’s hockey and baske...
Granger, Starr win NEC player/coach of the year awards, three receive all-conference
Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 21, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris volleyball team (25-4, 15-1 NEC) received more recognition tonight as Emma Granger and Dale Starr were named the 2019 NEC Player and Coach of the Year, respectively. The team also had three players, including Granger, make the all-conference teams. Joining Granger on t...
Granger receives record seventh Molten/NEC Player of the Week honor
Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 19, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Emma Granger's season is officially one for the record books as the star middle blocker received her seventh Molten/NEC Player of the Week award, which officially puts her past Long Island University's Annika Foit (2012) and Cristina Pintilie (2002) for the most by a volleyball player in a si...
Weekend Preview: Nov. 15-17
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 15, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another busy weekend is in store for the Colonials as we start to make the transition from fall sports to winter. Women's cross country Women’s cross country will be participating in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals Friday afternoon. The Colonials look to make their mark on a larg...
Colonials make quick work of Terriers
Jonah Hoy, Contributor
November 9, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite the cold weather outside, the Robert Morris Colonials volleyball team (24-3, 14-0 NEC) continued their hot streak when they housed the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (12-14 8-6 NEC). RMU looked to keep their 13 match conference win streak intact. The Colonials did that even af...
Granger’s huge night leads to Colonials win and more
Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
November 8, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- On a cold November evening, the Robert Morris volleyball team (23-3, 13-0) hosted the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (12-13 8-5), looking not only to stay undefeated in Northeast Conference play but also win their first NEC Regular Season title since 2008. That is exactly what ...
Weekend Preview: 11/8-11/10
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 8, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- This weekend will be a big one for the Colonials, with high-profile opponents and potential playoff spots at stake. Rowing at Duquesne, 11/8 To kick off the weekend, the rowing team will be facing off at Duquesne on Friday. They will be closing out a successful fall season that saw them...
Colonials look to continue winning ways
Austin Bechtold, Contributor
October 17, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- The RMU volleyball team (16-3, 6-0 NEC) heads into the end of the week with two road games as the team nears the halfway point of their season. Robert Morris will face the Merrimack Warriors (1-12, 0-6 NEC) Thursday night at 6 p.m. and the Central Connecticut Blue Devils (7-10, 3-2 NEC) ...