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The Colonials season ends in Rochester Hills, Mich., after falling to Oakland in penalties in the opening round of the Horizon League Tournament Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Season Ends to Oakland in Penalty Kicks

Finn Lyons
November 6, 2022

Coming off their 5-0 win over IUPUI, the Robert Morris Colonials (6-8-2, 4-3-2 Horizon) traveled to Rochester Hills, Mich., to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzles (5-9-4, 4-2-3) in the first round of the Horizon League playoffs. This was Robert Morris' second consecutive Horizon...

The team huddles before their game against IUPUI on November 2, 2022 Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Red Hot Heading into Horizon League Tournament

Aiden Dine
November 4, 2022

With their dominating 5-0 win over IUPUI on Wednesday, the Robert Morris men's soccer team has won three of their last four matches and is getting hot at just the right time, as they will face Oakland this weekend to open up their playoffs after finishing the season strong. Robert...

Renae Mohrbacher carries the ball through the defense in Robert Morris 2-0 win over La Roche on Tuesday. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Kassidy Fischer’s two assists lead Colonials past Division III La Roche

Kevin Plowcha
October 4, 2022

MCCANDLESS TWP. Pa — After finding their footing in recent Horizon League matchups, Robert Morris looked to keep their foot on the gas in a midweek non-conference matchup against La Roche. They did just that as they defeated the Redhawks by a final score of 2-0. Head coach...

The Colonials fall to the Golden Grizzlies in the Horizon League

Volleyball falls to Oakland late in the fourth set

Colby Sherwin
September 20, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris came into Horizon League to play a roll on the tail end of their non-conference schedule. But they ran into a road bump tonight as Oakland defeated the Colonials in four sets. Head coach Danny Doherty spoke on the team's effort after the game. “We...

The team huddles before their game against IUPUI on April 15, 2022 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris set to tango with Oakland in Horizon League Championship

Ethan Morrison, Assistant Sports Editor
May 14, 2022

Over the past three days, Robert Morris has pulled off an improbable feat in Youngstown, Ohio. After winning their past four games, the Horizon League Softball Tournament will now face Oakland for the Horizon League Championship. Quick Hits Oakland is seeking their first Horizon...

Mens basketball talks during their game against Lancaster Bible. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Horizon League wide open as conference play resumes

Ethan Morrison
December 30, 2021

At this point of the season, many teams in the college basketball landscape start to find their identity as many conferences either begin or resume conference play in late December. For many of the Horizon League schools, however, that can not be said, as a good bulk of teams...

Colonials suffer first cancellation due to Omicron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris game at Detroit Mercy called no-contest, Horizon League announces forfeiture policy

Ethan Morrison
December 29, 2021

Over the past week, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has made its rounds both in the collegiate and professional levels, causing cancellations of games and has leagues scrambling to make decisions about what to do about those canceled games. It was only a matter of time until...

Kevin Plowcha breaks down his teams that rank 4-6 in the Horizon League womens basketball slate. Northern Kentucky (left), Oakland (center) and Wright State (right)

Plowcha’s Poll: breaking down teams 4-6 in the Horizon League WBB landscape

Kevin Plowcha
November 8, 2021

We are so close to the return of college hoops… Plowcha’s Poll takes yet another dive into the Horizon League women's basketball landscape to make my predictions. This time, we look at teams 4-6. Last week, I broke down teams 7-9. These rankings will be based on players...

Ethan Morrison ranks 7-9 in the Horizon League. Oakland (left), Youngstown State (center), Purdue Fort Wayne (right)

Morrison’s rankings: Breaking down teams 7-9 in the Horizon League

Ethan Morrison
October 26, 2021

Editor's Note: The initial version of this article stated that the longest-tenured coach in the Horizon League, Greg Kampe, had only been at Oakland for 22 years. He has been at the school for 37 seasons. As the college basketball season inches closer and closer, Morrison's...

Sheridan Reid and Sydney Grodsinsky chase after the ball.

Homecoming sweep denied, women’s soccer shutout 3-0 against Oakland

Owen Krepps
October 10, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Women’s soccer (4-10-2, 0-6-2 Horizon) was unable to complete the Robert Morris homecoming sweep after football, men’s soccer, and volleyball were all victorious this weekend. The Colonials dropped their Sunday afternoon matchup against the Oakland Golden...