NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes
Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2020
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on August 21 to approve a waiver to grant an extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes. The extra year will go into effect regardless of whether fall sports are able to resume competition in the spring. Athletes will have the option to receive a ...
RMU football schedules Hawaii as non-conference opponent
Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
July 14, 2020
As sports continue to be up in the air for the fall season, the Robert Morris football team’s latest announcement may display a step in the right direction. The University of Hawaii tweeted on Monday that they have added RMU to their 2020 schedule. Robert Morris confirmed the news by r...
RMU officially joins Horizon League
Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020
Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school year. RMU President D...
Coach Clark, eight Colonials receive conference recognition
Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 27, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP — After a season in which the Robert Morris football team (7-5, 6-1 NEC) posted a winning record for the first time since 2010 and finished second in the NEC, head coach Bernard Clark Jr. and eight players received conference recognition. After winning more conference games this s...
RMU wins on senior weekend for the first time since 2015
Luke Yost, Contributor
November 23, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-5, 6-1 NEC) played host to the Sacred Heart Pioneers (7-5, 4-3 NEC) to close their 2019 campaign. Robert Morris defended “The Joe” by winning 16-14. Before the game, Robert Morris celebrated all the seniors. Head coach Bernard Clark shared his admir...
Weekend Roundup: 11/15-11/17
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 18, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another eventful has concluded for the Colonials. Here’s how it all went down: Men’s basketball (1-4) split their games this weekend, winning 85-65 over Howard (0-5) and falling 70-56 to Toledo (3-1). RMU had a balanced and impressive offensive display in the first game, with five ...
Clark and Gray talk big win over Duquesne, potential NEC title
Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 15, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP — After last week’s victory over Duquesne (6-3, 4-1 NEC) the Robert Morris football team (6-4, 5-0 NEC) now finds themselves in a position to capture their first NEC title since 2010. “(The win) was huge for the program,” said Robert Morris football head coach Bernard Clark....
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...
Weekend Round-up: 11/8-11/10
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 11, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Colonials had eight teams play in a busy weekend for RMU sports. Here’s how it all played out: Volleyball (24-3, 14-0 NEC) kept their foot on the gas pedal and swept their matches this weekend, with a 3-2 win against Central Connecticut State (13-13, 9-5 NEC) that saw them su...
Football wins big against Duquesne, now one win away from NEC championship
Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 9, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials football team (6-4, 5-0 NEC) defeated the Duquesne Dukes (6-3, 4-1 NEC) for the first time since 2012 in a battle for conference supremacy. It was a strong showing for RMU's defense, partly due to Duquesne being without their starting quarterback Daniel Parr, ...
