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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The RMU Womens Basketball team huddles up during the media timeout. Moon Twp, PA Jan. 28, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Colonials ready for the challenge of Louisville

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 22, 2019

LOUISVILLE -- "I think this game we're ready. We're prepared," said RMU senior guard Nia Adams. "We're doing all we can to just compete and go out there and just play the game like we know how to." For those that do not know, the Colonials come into the KFC Yum! Center on...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Louisville impressed by Robert Morris defense: ‘That’s what you want to play against’

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 21, 2019

LOUISVILLE -- The Robert Morris Colonials come into their sixth-ever NCAA tournament appearance with the 12th ranked scoring defense in the nation. The Colonials have stifled their opponents to just 54.6 points game including only allowing one conference opponent to surpass the...

Coach Buscaglia: Preparation stays the same for Louisville

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The University of Louisville Cardinals have lost just three games all season. Two of those losses have come at the hands of the Notre Dame Irish, a team currently ranked third in the nation and is one of the three other one-seeds besides UL. The last time the...

Esther Castedo hits clutch three late in the NEC championship game. March 17, 2019 Moon Township, PA (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Freshman Castedo proves to be unlikely postseason hero heading into NCAA tournament

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — It is those truly impactful moments in a game when everything seems to move in slow motion. In a basketball game, the ball leaves the hands of the shooter as it seems to spend an eternity in mid-air. For the Robert Morris Colonials, the shot came out of the...

ESPN blunder doesn’t hinder Colonials excitement for NCAA tournament

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- ESPN made possibly the biggest mistake it could have before the NCAA Women's Basketball Selection show on Monday evening.  About three hours before the network's scheduled selection show broadcast. The so-called "Worldwide leader in sports" accidentally posted...

Conference Champions: Women’s basketball defeats Saint Francis to win NEC Tournament

Conference Champions: Women’s basketball defeats Saint Francis to win NEC Tournament

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
March 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In the last women’s basketball game of the Sewall Center in 2016, Robert Morris defended their home and won the Northeast Conference Championship. Today, in the last women’s basketball game at the North Athletic Complex, history repeated itself. The Robert...

RMU womens basketball head coach Charlie Buscaglia looks on during a game against Youngstown State. Moon Township, PA (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

Taking a look at Coach Charlie Buscaglia’s top five wins en route to becoming fastest to 50 victories

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
December 20, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP — In an early Tuesday morning match up against Delaware State, Irekpitan Ozzy-Momodu of the Robert Morris women's basketball team knocked in a basket as time was winding down to give the Colonials the 64-63 victory. The win by itself was thrilling but the fact...

Photo credit: Morgan Torchia

The long journey of Robert Morris women’s basketball

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 15, 2017

The student section roared with excitement during the final game in the history of the Charles L. Sewall Center, as the ecstatic crowd came storming onto the court as the Robert Morris University women's basketball team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament by claiming...

Photo credit: Michael Evans

Colonials and Irish set for St. Patrick’s Day battle

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
March 15, 2017

Robert Morris (22-10) is set to battle the number one ranked team in the Lexington Bracket, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (30-3) in South Bend, Ind. this Friday, March 17, 2017, in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Women’s Tournament. The NEC champions, the Colonials...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

OPINION: Momentum leading women’s basketball to another NEC title

David Szymanski and David Szymanski
February 17, 2017

The UConn Women’s Basketball Team won their 100th straight game on Monday night. The 70th win came against Robert Morris University during the first round of the NCAA Tournament last season. While, unfortunately, on the wrong side of UConn’s streak, the Colonials are now...