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Owen Down attacks a Penn State player. Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Owen Down earns ASUN Defensive Player of the Week honors

Nathan Breisinger
April 26, 2022

The Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team is still reaping the benefits from their come-from-behind victory over Air Force this past Saturday, as Owen Down earned ASUN Defensive Player of the Week honors. During the 11-10 senior day victory, Down forced a career-high four caused...

Jamie Keller readies for a shot against Cincinnati. Photo credit: Michael Deemer

Jamie Keller wins back-to-back MAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Michael Deemer
April 12, 2022

What a fortnight it has been for Jamie Keller. The senior goalkeeper won her second straight MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after receiving her MAC championship rings on Saturday afternoon. Keller set a career-high of 14 saves on 20 shots in Saturday's matchup with...

Corson Kealey looks to make a move against a Bellarmine player. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris men’s lacrosse outlasts Bellarmine, moves to 2-0 in ASUN play

Cameron Macariola
April 9, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris men's lacrosse is getting settled into ASUN play. Coming off of a dominant first game of conference play, the Colonials (6-4, 2-0 ASUN) looked to continue their success against Bellarmine (3-10, 1-1). They succeeded in that goal, defeating the...

Kelley Flynn charges towards the net against Kent State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris women’s lacrosse rolls over Golden Flashes on special day

Cameron Macariola
April 9, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– On another cloudy, cold, windy day, Robert Morris women's lacrosse (7-6, 7-0 MAC) played host to Kent State (5-9, 2-5). A complete team effort pushed the Colonials to a 15-6 victory over the Golden Flashes. Coming off of what the team would describe as a rough...

Mens lacrosse celebrates a goal against Drexel. Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Midseason record undervalues Robert Morris men’s lacrosse’s potential

Nathan Breisinger
April 1, 2022

Coming into the 2022 season, there were a lot of question marks surrounding the Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team. Head coach Craig McDonald was left with several gaps in his offense entering his first year at the helm. With the most prolific men’s lacrosse player in program...

Madison Griffin controls the ball at Youngstown State. Photo credit: Megan Frey

Madison Griffin wins second consecutive MAC Defensive Player of the Week award

Samuel Goldberg
March 29, 2022

Robert Morris defender Madison Griffin has been named MAC Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week for her excellent play against Youngstown State and Cincinnati, it was announced this afternoon. Griffin had an impressive stat line in the 18-7 win against...

Jamie Keller readies for a shot against Cincinnati. Photo credit: Michael Deemer

Robert Morris falls to 0-6 in non-conference play after loss to Cincinnati

Cameron Macariola
March 27, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris women's lacrosse (5-6, 5-0 MAC), who came in off a win against MAC rival Youngstown State on Wednesday, hosted their final non-conference game as Cincinnati (6-6) also came to Moon for their non-conference finale. The Colonials could not carry...

Colton Lidstone rushes downfield against Drexel. Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Robert Morris slays Dragons, improves to .500 with ASUN play on horizon

Michael Deemer
March 26, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Fresh off a victory against Marquette, Robert Morris (4-4) looked to continue the winning ways to conclude their non-conference schedule against Drexel (4-4). RMU hasn't beaten the Dragons since 2009, losing two games in the past two years. Junior attackman...

James Leary rushes up the field against Duke. Photo credit: RMU Athletics

James Leary named ASUN Defensive Player of the Week

Madi Kerrigan
March 22, 2022

After his performance against Marquette this past Saturday, Robert Morris defender James Leary was honored as ASUN defensive player of the week. He picked up seven caused turnovers (CTO), four ground balls and a goal within four quarters of play at Joe Walton Stadium. His goal...

Madison Griffin (top) and Jenna Irwin (bottom) each picked up MAC weekly awards.

Robert Morris sweeps MAC Player of the Week honors

Michael Deemer
March 22, 2022

Following their two games against Central Michigan and UMBC, Robert Morris freshman Jenna Irwin and graduate Madison Griffin took home MAC Player of the Week honors. Irwin was awarded MAC Offensive Player of the Week while Griffin garnered the MAC Defensive Player of the Week. This...