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Mens lacrosse has added Syracuse to their schedule. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Men’s lacrosse announces addition to 2021 schedule

Alexis Davis
April 26, 2021

The Robert Morris men's lacrosse team announced on Twitter Monday afternoon that they would be adding a game to their 2020-21 schedule. They will face Syracuse for the first time in program history on Friday, May 7 at the Carrier Dome. The game is scheduled for a 4:00 p.m. start. The...

Ryan Smith has had one heck of a career at Robert Morris. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

The Legacy of Ryan Smith

Owen Krepps
April 19, 2021

Entering high school, Ryan Smith was 4’10”, not very athletic, and could eat 40 wings in one sitting. Flash forward a few years, and that same Smith is the all-time leader in points for Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse. He has also been drafted into the National...

Ryan Smith was drafted third overall by the Rochester Knighthawks.

#FormerColonialWatch: A pair of Colonials drafted in the NLL Draft

Tyler Gallo, Copy Editor
September 18, 2020

PHILADELPHIA-- On Thursday night, the National Lacrosse League's (NLL) entry draft took place, and a pair of Colonials were selected in the first round. Ryan Smith was selected third overall by the Rochester Knighthawks, and Brad McCulley was drafted ninth overall by the Buffalo...

Photo Credit: Avin Patel

Jimmy Perkins to return to men’s lacrosse for his seventh season

Tyler Gallo, Copy Editor
August 31, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Monday afternoon, the men's lacrosse team announced via Twitter that 2018 alumnus and former attackman Jimmy Perkins is set to return to the university for his seventh year of eligibility. https://twitter.com/RMUMLacrosse/status/1300474680776650753?s=20 Perkins,...

Mens lacrosse adds eight recruits to roster

Men’s lacrosse adds eight recruits to roster

Nick Hedderick, Editor-In-Chief
August 28, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a 4-2 start to their 2020 campaign, the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team saw their season come to a premature end due to COVID-19. The cancellation may have prevented RMU from both a third consecutive NEC Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance,...

Weekend Round-Up: 2/28-3/1/2020

Weekend Round-Up: 2/28-3/1/2020

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor
March 2, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- For Robert Morris sports, it was a weekend with many triumphs, but also a few tribulations. One Colonial sports team clinched the number one seed in their conference, whereas another team fell several spots in the standings to finish the regular season. Men’s...

Tyson Gibson goes first overall in NLL Entry Draft, one of three former Colonials drafted

Tyson Gibson goes first overall in NLL Entry Draft, one of three former Colonials drafted

Zachary Somma, Contributor
September 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Tyson Gibson has been drafted first overall by the New York Riptide in the 2019 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Gibson was named the 2019 NEC Player of the Year and has been named to the All-NEC First Team three times. Gibson...

Mens lacrosse falls in NCAA tournament against University of Virginia

Men’s lacrosse falls in NCAA tournament against University of Virginia

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
May 11, 2019

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- The RMU men’s lacrosse team (9-8, 4-2 NEC) ended their up-and-down 2019 season after they were dealt a 19-10 loss against the University of Virginia (14-3, 3-1 ACC), effectively eliminating the Robert Morris Colonials from the NCAA Tournament. In...

Mens lacrosse beats Hobart to earn a spot in the NEC Tournament

Men’s lacrosse beats Hobart to earn a spot in the NEC Tournament

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
April 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It was a super Saturday for the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (7-7, 4-2 NEC) as they defeated Hobart (10-4, 4-2 NEC) to clinch a spot in the NEC Tournament. The overtime thriller saw the Colonials take down their conference foe in overtime by a score of 16-15....

Weekend Round-Up: 4/19/19 - 4/21/19

Weekend Round-Up: 4/19/19 – 4/21/19

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
April 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- As the end of the 2018-19 school year approaches, the spring sports teams are starting to make a push for NEC tournament. Here is this week’s round-up to update you on what has happened in Robert Morris sports. 4/20/19: Men’s Lacrosse: Robert Morris...