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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Preview: Golf hopes to defend title at NKU Fall Collegiate Classic

Preview: Golf hopes to defend title at NKU Fall Collegiate Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
September 23, 2019

Union, KY.-- After a 13th place finish at last week's Crusader Collegiate, the Robert Morris golf team hopes for a repeat performance of last year's NKU Fall Collegiate Classic, where they finished in first place. For this tournament on Monday and Tuesday, the Colonials will...

RMU golf hopes to build on NEC Championship at Crusader Collegiate

Jonathan Hanna, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2019

CHESTERTON, In. -- After winning last year's NEC Championship, the Robert Morris golf team will get back into the swing of things on Monday as they head to Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana, for the Crusader Collegiate; hosted by the Valparaiso Crusaders. The...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials to host Ontario Tech at Johnstown’s 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
September 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite not playing in the Three Rivers Classic this year, the Robert Morris men's hockey team will once again have a game at a neutral-site location. The Colonials will face off in an exhibition game against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks at the historic 1st Summit...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Alex Tonge fires a slapshot against Niagara on November 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Atlantic Hockey to switch to 3-on-3 overtime/shootout

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
July 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- On Monday, July 22, Atlantic Hockey announced that for the 2019-20 season, a 3-on-3 overtime, then a shootout will be the way to decide regular season conference games. This method is also used by the Big 10, National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and the...

PITTSBURGH -- Daniel Mantenuto faces off against Penn State on Nov. 10, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Opinion: Colonials will not miss Three Rivers Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
July 3, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own.  PITTSBURGH -- After the release of the 2019-20 schedule for the Robert Morris men's hockey team, one major item seems to be missing; the Three Rivers Classic, which has been held every year since 2012....

Francis Marotte readies to make save against Mercyhurst

Francis Marotte to transfer to Clarkson

Jon Hanna and Jon Hanna
May 20, 2019

UPDATE: May 20 - 8:30 p.m. RMU Sentry Media has confirmed the Pittsburgh Hockey Digest report that Justin Kapelmaster has been added by Robert Morris on a graduate transfer. Last year for Ferris State, Kapelmaster started 12 games, finishing with a .903 save percentage and a...

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
May 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After winning the NEC Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Robert Morris golf team had two members winning major awards for the conference. Junior Max Palmer took home the NEC Golfer of the Year, while head coach Jerry Stone won NEC Coach of the Year....

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

Colonials name new Director of Athletics

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
May 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named a new director of athletics in Chris King, a graduate of the Robert Morris sport management program in 1994. King replaces Craig Coleman, who stepped down from his position in December of 2018. Before coming to Robert Morris,...

Golf wins first NEC Championship since 2015

Golf wins first NEC Championship since 2015

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
April 28, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-- For the first time since 2015, the Robert Morris golf team (+364) sits atop the NEC golf tables. The Colonials took home the trophy on Sunday after finishing first at the LPGA International with a 34-over par tournament. The Colonials first place finish...

Three hat-tricks give womens lacrosse win in last regular season matchup

Three hat-tricks give women’s lacrosse win in last regular season matchup

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
April 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- In their final regular season contest of the year, the Robert Morris women's lacrosse team (12-4, 5-2, NEC) held off NEC foe Central Connecticut State (2-14, 0-7 NEC) by a score of 18-5. With the win, the Colonials have now won their past five games heading...