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Taylor Rhinehart jacks a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris swept by Akron in home-opener doubleheader

Kevin Plowcha
March 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (14-9, 3-0 Horizon) looked to extend their three-game winning streak as they took on the Akron Zips (6-18, 1-2 MAC) Tuesday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. GAME 1: Zips 7, Colonials 2 W: Lexie Petrof 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4K L: Madison DeVault...

Taylor Rhinehart steps up to the plate against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Taylor Rhinehart named Horizon League Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Robert Morris softball graduate student Taylor Rhinehart was selected as Horizon League Player of the Week. Rhinehart earned the honor after batting a whopping .615 with five extra-base hits and drove in four runs this week. She helped the Colonials go 3-0 in...

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...

Jordan Timmons takes the ice against Niagara in the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Jordan Timmons signs with the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads

Cole Brennan
March 21, 2022

BOISE, IDAHO– Former Robert Morris men’s hockey forward Jordan Timmons signed with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, it was announced this evening. Timmons transferred to Long Island University after the Colonials cut their ice hockey program in 2021. In 29 games this...

Kahliel Spear stands in front of the student section waiting for an inbound pass against Wright State. Photo credit: Justin Newton

OPINION: It’s time to work on drawing more people to the UPMC Events Center

Kevin Plowcha
March 21, 2022

It's no secret what the number-one goal of a venue is: getting people to fill the seats. Whether it's for a sports game, concert, or another event, the goal is still the same. For the UPMC Events Center, the goal is to get people to the arena to watch Robert Morris men's and...

James Leary is lifted up by his teammate after his goal late in the third quarter on Saturday. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris men’s lacrosse secures win over Marquette

Cameron Macariola
March 19, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– It was another windy day at Joe Walton Stadium as Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (3-4) took on Marquette (2-5) Saturday afternoon. The Colonials came off a tough loss versus High Point but bounced back into the win column after defeating the Golden Eagles...

Isabella Posset carries the ball against Wagner. Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Where are they now?: Robert Morris women’s basketball’s 2020-21 transfers

Tyler Gallo
March 17, 2022

During and after a 4-13 season affected by COVID, Robert Morris women's basketball saw its fair share of departures from the roster, with most coming after the season was concluded. Six different players left the team, whether it was out of necessity to continue their collegiate...

Maggie Diebold and two RMU players fight for a ball in Wednesdays game. Photo credit: Bailey Noel

RMU women’s lacrosse defeats Central Michigan in nail-biter

Cameron Macariola
March 16, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– RMU women's lacrosse looked to remain undefeated all-time in MAC play as the Colonials (4-4, 3-0 MAC) faced Central Michigan (4-4, 2-1). It was a beautiful day at Joe Walton for women's lacrosse as RMU won a nail-biter 17-16 against the Chippewas. This game...

Kam Farris drives to the hoop against Wright State. Photo Credit: Justin Newton

Kam Farris enters transfer portal

Ethan Morrison
March 16, 2022

For the second time in as many days, Robert Morris has another transfer. Per George Michalowski and Pittsburgh Sports Now, sophomore guard Kam Farris has entered the transfer portal. In his sophomore season, Farris averaged a career-high in points with the Colonials putting...