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Natalie Higgins takes a swing against UIC. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

On verge of a historic season, Natalie Higgins is prepared for the stretch run

Tyler Gallo
April 23, 2021

In the midst of Robert Morris softball's best season since 2015, Natalie Higgins is having perhaps the greatest offensive season in Robert Morris history. Not only is she also looking to become the only Colonial to reach 200 hits, 100 runs and 100 RBI in her career, but she is...

Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

Bechtold’s Breakdowns: Potential challenges facing Robert Morris entering Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2020

Well… here we are. Today was supposed to be the first game back for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team against the Point Park Pioneers since RMU captured their final NEC Championship trophy to welcome in a new era at the UPMC Events Center. It may just be a sign of...

Andy Toole signs extension through 2025-26 season

Andy Toole signs extension through 2025-26 season

Austin Bechtold, Contributor
July 24, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP- In a time full of uncertainty and unpredictability brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, one thing is certain for the Colonials men’s basketball program moving forward. Head coach Andy Toole has agreed to a multi-year extension that will keep him under contract...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school...

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Golf wins two major NEC awards

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
May 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After winning the NEC Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Robert Morris golf team had two members winning major awards for the conference. Junior Max Palmer took home the NEC Golfer of the Year, while head coach Jerry Stone won NEC Coach of the Year....

Nadege Pluviose gets boxed out by her defender. Moon Twp, PA Jan. 28, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

NEC-Unbeaten Colonials “Want to get better everyday”

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
January 31, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — A combination of hustle plays, gritty steals, fearlessness and several more heart-filled categories are the defining factors of the Robert Morris women's basketball squad, the lone undefeated team in the Northeast Conference. 55.9 points per game is the average...

Photo credit: David Auth

Turnovers plague Colonials in senior day blow out

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 17, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP— In a matchup that seemed the be the perfect recipe for a Colonials win, the result was quite the opposite as the ineffective Robert Morris Colonials (2-9, 0-6 NEC) were crushed by the Wagner Seahawks (3-8, 3-3 NEC) 41-7. The Seahawks struck first after receiving...

The Colonials cheerleaders carry the RMU letters out onto the field before the start of the teams first home game of 2018. September, 17, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Robert Morris athletics announces 2018 RMU Hall of Fame class

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
October 12, 2018

The Robert Morris athletics department has announced the 2018 Hall of Fame Class. New members came from men’s and women’s basketball, track & field, men’s hockey, volleyball and men’s soccer. For men’s basketball, the inductee is Velton Jones, who played for...

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Kelley named to All-NEC First Team

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 3, 2017

Announced last night by the Northeast Conference, RMU women's soccer forward Kristina Kelley was named to the All-NEC first team as one of the best forwards in the conference this season. Kelley finished the season with nine goals, seven assists and 25 points which placed...