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The team huddles before their game against IUPUI on April 15, 2022 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris set to tango with Oakland in Horizon League Championship

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 14, 2022

Over the past three days, Robert Morris has pulled off an improbable feat in Youngstown, Ohio. After winning their past four games, the Horizon League Softball Tournament will now face Oakland for the Horizon League Championship. Quick Hits Oakland is seeking their first Horizon...

The team gathers around the mound during a game against Cleveland State on April 3, 2022

Colonials’ two-hit performance was enough to advance to Horizon League Championship

Michael Deemer, Sports Editor
May 14, 2022

They just keep winning. The Colonials will not go down without a fight as they win their fourth in a row to play for a Horizon League Championship after a 2-1 win against Northern Kentucky Friday afternoon. Red-hot Taylor Rhinehart was in the circle for the Colonials and Madisyn...

The 7-1 rematch against Green Bay will advance the Colonials to face #2 Cleveland State

Robert Morris steamroll past Green Bay to advance in Horizon League Tournament

Hope Beatty, Copy Editor
May 12, 2022

The Colonials glided by Green Bay as they coasted to a 7-1 victory Wednesday afternoon in an elimination game in the Horizon League Tournament. The first inning was reasonably quiet for both teams, but the Colonials woke up the bats in the bottom of the second inning, putting...

The Colonials advances to the next round and will play tomorrow at 5:30 pm

Colonials live to fight another day; defeat Youngstown State 4-2

Michael Deemer, Sports Editor
May 11, 2022

After falling to Green Bay earlier this afternoon, the Colonials faced Youngstown State after the Penguins lost to Northern Kentucky 1-0. Taylor Rhinehart got the start for the Colonials in the circle as Elle Buffenbarger was the starter for YSU. The game became a pitcher's...

The Colonials have their backs against the wall after a one-run loss to Green Bay Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris falls to Green Bay in opening round of Horizon League Tournament

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 11, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -- Robert Morris kicked off Horizon League Tournament action Wednesday afternoon on Green Bay. The Phoenix won the first-round battle by a 3-1 thanks to a three-run fifth inning which propelled them past the Colonials for the third time this season. The Colonials’...

The RMU Softball team stands for the National Anthem in their game against Pitt on March 30, 2022 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Four Colonials Receive Horizon League Postseason Honors

Hope Beatty, Copy Editor
May 10, 2022

On Tuesday, four Robert Morris softball team members were awarded honors in the Horizon League. The players who received awards were: senior Erika Bell, graduate Taylor Rhinehart, redshirt freshman Meadow Sacadura, and freshman Alaina Koutsogiani. Bell, Rhinehart, and Sacadura...

Erika Bell swats a triple against Purdue Fort Wayne. Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Colonials take first of three-game series against Mastodons

Kevin Plowcha
April 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris softball looked to extend their winning streak to five games on Friday afternoon as they took on Purdue Fort Wayne (7-32, 6-12) in the first of a three-game home series. They did just that as the Colonials (23-13, 12-3) won by a score of 11-6. Dana...

Erika Bell rounds the bases after hitting a go-ahead solo homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Colonials a 7-6 lead over Cleveland State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Ding Dong: Erika Bell’s go-ahead home run pushes Robert Morris past Cleveland State

Ethan Morrison
April 3, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP— After dropping both games of the doubleheader yesterday, Robert Morris looked to salvage the final game against Cleveland State on Sunday. They did just that, coming back from down four runs midway through the game to win the final game of the series 7-6. Despite...

RMU softball meets before their game against Youngstown State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

2022 Season Preview: Softball

Colby Sherwin
February 11, 2022

After a surprising run to the #HLSB tournament in 2020, Robert Morris softball is looking to continue success in this small window. GAMES TO WATCH They will hit the road for the North Carolina A&T round-robin to play Howard and NC A&T to start the campaign. The week...

Robert Morris softball will take on Youngstown State in the #HLSB Tournament. Photo(s) Credit: Ethan Morrison

Softball to take on Youngstown State in #HLSB Tournament

Tyler Gallo
May 9, 2021

The stage is finally set for the Horizon League Softball Tournament. In their first year in the league, Robert Morris softball has claimed the no. 4 seed. They have earned a date with the regular-season champion and tournament host Youngstown State Penguins. Robert Morris, aided...