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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU Womens Basketball Head Coach Charlie Buscaglia looks on during the game. Loretto, PA Feb. 18, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

ESPN blunder reveals women’s basketball to visit no. 1 Louisville in first round of NCAA tournament

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a mishap at ESPN, the opening round brackets for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament were shown on ESPNU. The no. 16 Robert Morris women’s basketball team will visit the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky to take on no. 1 seeded Louisville in...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Matty McConnell sets up against Saint Francis Brooklyn on February 23, 2019 (Avin Patel/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball heads to CollegeInsider.com Tournament

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a hard-fought regular season and playoffs, the Robert Morris men's basketball team (16-15) has accepted an invite to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). This will be the second time the team has participated in the CIT, the other being in 2012, where...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Preview: Women’s basketball to face Mount Saint Mary’s in second round of NEC playoffs

Delenn Poe and Delenn Poe
March 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials women’s basketball team (20-10) is hosting another playoff game against the Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers (15-15) on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Athletic Complex. The Colonials are coming off a standout win against...

Photo credit: David Auth

Road to Buffalo: 2019 Atlantic Hockey tournament preview

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a thrilling win against Mercyhurst (13-18-5,11-13-4 AHA) and some help, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (12-20-2, 11-15-2 AHA) clinched home-ice in the first round of the Atlantic Hockey Conference. The Colonials will have to win a best-of-three game...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Josh Williams drives to the hoop against Saint Francis Brooklyn on March 6, 2019 (Tim Kelly/RMU Sentry Media). Josh Williams had a game-high 21 points on the night.

Men’s basketball ties third largest comeback in program history to win in overtime

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
March 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In the first ever playoff game in the history of the North Athletic Complex, the Robert Morris Colonials (17-15, 11-7 NEC) defeated the Terriers of Saint Francis Brooklyn (17-15, 9-9 NEC) in overtime by the score of 69-65. The Colonials came back after being...

RMU split their two games Saturday defeating Umass Lowell and then dropping to Chattanooga.

Preview: Softball has tough test in Long Beach

Delenn Poe and Delenn Poe
March 6, 2019

LONG BEACH, Ca. — The Robert Morris Colonials’ softball team (3-10) heads to the Louisville Slugger Invitational in Long Beach, California. The team will play one game on March 6, two games on March 7, two games on March 8, and they will play their last game on the March...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A pair of Colonials chase the ball while being followed by their opponents (Tim Kelly/RMU Sentry Media).

Preview: Women’s lacrosse looks to stay undefeated against Liberty

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
February 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris women's lacrosse team (2-0) hosts the Liberty University Flames (3-1) on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. The Colonials are coming of a 11-10 overtime victory over the Canisuis Golden Griffins (0-2) while Liberty is coming off a 10-6 win over Elon (2-2). Undefeated...

President Howard talks to News Manager Delaney Hassell.

RMU President Christopher Howard named to multiple NCAA committees

John Blinn and Gage Goulding
February 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University's President Christopher Howard was recently named to the NCAA Committee on Sports Wagering. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the ad hoc committee on sports wagering," said President Howard in response receiving the title. President...

The Robert Morris mens hockey team discusses a play during a game against Niagara Nov. 2, 2018. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

OPINION: Frank Serratore unloads about AHA overtime rules and he’s right

Jack O'Brien and Jack O'Brien
January 17, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own. MOON TOWNSHIP -- Over the weekend Air Force (11-8-3, 9-5-2 AHA) took on Army (8-11-3, 7-6-3 AHA) in one of the best rivalries in the AHA, but what fans saw was nothing short of underwhelming. Both nights...

OPINION: Im sorry, RMU womens basketball

OPINION: I’m sorry, RMU women’s basketball

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
January 16, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own. MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two weeks ago, I wrote an article discussing the RMU women's basketball team's slow start to the season. I used phrases such as "Lack of consistency" and "Struggling offense." I even...