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Top five RMU sports stories of 2018

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
January 1, 2019

As the end of the 2018 year comes around, it is time for RMU Sentry Media to reflect on the year that was, all the biggest moments and some of the most shocking defeats. But what 2018 did give us was some of the most thrilling and feel-good stories which will forever be etched...

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Men’s basketball reaches century mark in win over D-III Hood

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
December 29, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team (5-8) defeated the Hood Blazers (7-6 D-III) by the score of 108-51, the fourth highest point total in program history. The win ended a five-game losing streak for the Colonials and comes on the heels of an impressive...

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Maggie LaGue drafted by Connecticut Whale

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
December 20, 2018

PITTSBURGH — One of the leaders on the RMU women’s hockey team (8-10-4, 6-1-1 CHA) will be continuing her hockey career after graduation. Defender Maggie LaGue was drafted in the fifth round, and 22nd overall by the Connecticut Whale of the NWHL on Thursday. When asked about...

Weekend Round-up: 12/14/18 - 12/16/18

Weekend Round-up: 12/14/18 – 12/16/18

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
December 17, 2018

In case you didn’t follow what happened with RMU sports over the weekend, here is a quick round-up to bring you up to speed on the games that RMU Sentry Media couldn't get a reporter at. 12/15/18: Men’s Basketball: RMU - 50; Rider - 69 The RMU men’s basketball team (4-7)...

Moon wins nail biter at West Allegheny

Moon wins nail biter at West Allegheny

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
December 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Tigers traveled to West Allegheny to take on the Indians in both of the teams' first section game of the year. The game was a back and forth affair and the Tigers ended up on top with an impressive comeback win. The game started out with a heavy defensive...

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Men’s basketball falls to Siena in a streaky game

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
December 8, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University men's basketball team (4-6) fell to the Siena College Saints (4-6) by the score of 74-71. The Colonials came into this game after losing three of their last four, including their last two to the Canisius Golden Griffins (2-6) and...

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Quick Hits: Men’s basketball falls to Siena

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
December 8, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men's basketball team (4-6) fell to the Siena Saints (4-6) by the score of 74-71. It was their third loss in a row. Here are the quick hits from the game, for the full recap click here. Why it happened Siena continued a 15-0 run into the second...

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Preview: Men’s basketball returns home to face Siena

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
December 8, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, the Robert Morris Colonials men’s basketball team (4-5) hosts the Siena Saints (3-6) at 4:00 p.m. The Colonials lost against the Canisius Golden Griffins in Buffalo on Wednesday by a score of 68-62. Robert Morris is looking to snap a two-game...

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Preview: Men’s hockey hopes to climb conference standings against Holy Cross

Jack O'Brien and Jack O'Brien
December 7, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris Colonials currently stand at 6-7-1 overall on the year so far, 5-6-1 in conference play and are sixth in the AHC. Granted three teams are tied for second place with 15 points and RMU is tied with Mercyhurst and Canisius for third place at 11 points,...

Preview: Colonials look to get a running start on track season

Preview: Colonials look to get a running start on track season

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
December 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Oh.- The Robert Morris track and field team heads to the Watson and Tressel Training Site on the campus of Youngstown State University this weekend to take part in the Youngstown State Icebreaker track invitational. This will be the Colonials first meet of the year....