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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Women’s hockey ranked 10th in USCHO poll

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a solid showing against no. 2 Minnesota (6-0, 2-0 WCHA), the Robert Morris women's hockey team (2-2-0) finds themselves ranked 10th in the United States College Hockey Online (USCHO) poll. The Colonials battled hard against the Golden Gophers in their...

RMU picks up first conference win since 2016 in overtime thriller

RMU picks up first conference win since 2016 in overtime thriller

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
October 12, 2019

LORETTO, PA-- The Robert Morris football team (2-4, 1-0 NEC) hadn't defeated Saint Francis (3-3, 1-1 NEC) since the 2011 season. In addition to that, the Colonials hadn't won an NEC game since 2016. But streaks are meant to be broken, and thanks to a gritty performance on both...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials seek first conference win since 2016

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
October 12, 2019

Loretto, PA-- After closing out non-conference play with a 45-10 loss against a ranked Youngstown State team (4-1, 0-1 MVFC), the Robert Morris football team (1-4, 0-0 NEC) turns their attention towards Saint Francis University (3-2, 1-0 NEC) to begin conference play. The Colonials...

Wheres the News?- Episode 1

Where’s the News?- Episode 1

John Blinn, Nick Hedderick, and Garret Roberts
October 11, 2019

  On the official first episode of "Where's the News?," the editors discuss presidential copyright strikes, James Hetfield's return to rehab and the results of the ongoing investigation into Mac Miller's death. They also discuss some local stories, including Robert...

Preview: Football looks to freeze Youngstown States momentum

Preview: Football looks to freeze Youngstown State’s momentum

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
September 28, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, OH-- Following their first win of the season, the Robert Morris football team (1-3) looks to win back-to-back games for the first time since 2013 when they take on Youngstown State (3-0). The Penguins have not been kind to the Colonials in previous meetings, holding...

Review: blink-182s Nine

Review: blink-182’s “Nine”

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
September 23, 2019

When you mention pop-punk band blink-182, you are sure to get a big reaction from people. Sometimes, that reaction is a positive one due to the number of popular singles the band released in the early 2000s like "What's My Age Again" and "All The Small Things." Others respond...

Preview: Football looks to pick up first win of the season

Preview: Football looks to pick up first win of the season

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
September 21, 2019

LEXINGTON, Va. -- After an 0-3 start to the season, the Robert Morris football team hits the road for their first of four straight road games. The first team to welcome the Colonials are the Keydets of the Virginia Military Institute (2-1). Robert Morris got the better of VMI...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials look to ground Flyers

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
September 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a stunning loss to Kentucky State (1-0) last week, the Robert Morris football team (0-2) will look to make a statement against the Flyers of Dayton (1-0) on Saturday. In addition to these two teams meeting up once again, this will be the homecoming game...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Jon Williams (left) dabs up his older brother Josh Williams (right) against Mount Aloysius on November 11, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball releases jammed packed schedule

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
September 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- As 2019 began, the UPMC Events Center was still under construction and taking shape. Fast forward to today, and the arena has hosted numerous concerts and the dominant start to the volleyball team's season. Now, exactly two months before the men's basketball team...

Preview: Colonials look for a win in home opener

Preview: Colonials look for a win in home opener

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
September 7, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris football team (0-1) is looking to get their first win of the season on Saturday when they take on the Kentucky State Thorobreds (0-0). This matchup will serve as their home opener, a game that the Colonials have won two years in a row. Robert...