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Alejandra Mastral drives in for the game-winning layup in the 53-52 win over George Mason Photo credit: Michael Deemer

Late Run Propels Robert Morris Past George Mason in Final Seconds

Kevin Plowcha
November 10, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP — Lockdown defense was the key for Robert Morris in their season opener, as they held St Francis (PA) to just 36 points. They looked to repeat that effort Thursday night in a non-conference matchup against the George Mason Patriots and won by a score of 53-52. The...

The huddles before their game against Appalachian State Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Despite Recent Scores, Colonials are Turning the Corner

Kevin Plowcha
October 29, 2022

Robert Morris football has lost its last four games by an average of 35.5 points. They are 0-8 following a 42-3 loss to FBS opponent Appalachian State. The offense woes have continued, averaging just over nine points per game. However, the Colonials seem to be turning the corner....

Malia Kearns attempts to dribble around a Mountaineer defender in their 1-1 draw on Thursday

Colonials play hard to a draw against Mount St. Mary’s

Kevin Plowcha
August 25, 2022

Robert Morris (2-0-1) took on Mount St. Mary's (0-0-2) at the North Athletic Complex on Thursday afternoon. This was the third game of a four-game homestand to open the season. But after 90 minutes of play, the game ended in a draw. The Colonials had two golden opportunities...

Ken Mease speaking in the 1970s as Athletic Director at Robert Morris Photo credit: Kert Mease/Twitter

Former RMU AD Ken Mease Passes Away at Age 80

Kevin Plowcha
August 23, 2022

On Tuesday it was announced that former Robert Morris Athletic Director Ken Mease passed away. Mease was a decorated and multi-talented sportscaster who had over five decades of experience, spanning from the early ‘60s to his eventual retirement in 2010. His career started...

Boyle snaps a shot against Syracuse in a game against Syracuse on February 27, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Michaela Boyle Signs Professional Contract with Buffalo Beauts

Kevin Plowcha
July 13, 2022

Former Robert Morris women's ice hockey forward Michaela Boyle has signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Beauts out of Amherst, New York. Boyle began her collegiate career at Clarkson University, where she was part of the 2017-18 NCAA championship team. Boyle transferred...

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...

Dana Vatakis readies for a pitch at Pitt. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Dana Vatakis earns her second Horizon League Pitcher of the Week award

Kevin Plowcha
April 19, 2022

Senior Dana Vatakis earned her second Horizon League Pitcher of the Week honor on Tuesday after her performances over the weekend against IUPUI. Vatakis got the start in game one, her 11th of the season, and pitched six solid innings. She allowed just one run on three hits while...

Chuck Jones during his time at Central Michigan. Photo credit: CMU Athletics

Chuck Jones transfers to Robert Morris

Kevin Plowcha
April 11, 2022

Recently, Robert Morris added another transfer to their ranks, as Kentucky State linebacker Chuck Jones has committed to RMU, per his Twitter account. https://twitter.com/chuckjones21_/status/1509694049367822337?s=20&t=awTLAgOVDDzS9uEOOwA0bA Jones spent three seasons with...

Bryants Tom Kennedy looks to weave around Robert Morris Gerald Ferguson at Joe Walton Stadium. Photo credit: David Auth

OPINION: Bring on Bryant

Kevin Plowcha
April 6, 2022

With the copious amount of conference realignment in college football in the coming years, it was almost inevitable that the Big South would be affected, and they were. The conference lost a whopping four members during the 2021-22 off-season: Hampton, Monmouth, Kennesaw State,...