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Jexx Varner celebrates a base hit against Cleveland State. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Inside the Dugout: Jexx Varner

Tyler Gallo
February 27, 2022

Robert Morris softball is off to its hottest start in program history, cruising through their Carolina invitationals with a 9-1 record, and head coach Jexx Varner has watched his team roll in the early portion of their season. After a season where the team finished with a 25-19...

Mens soccer lines up for the national anthem before their game against Milwaukee. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris men’s soccer announces 2022 spring schedule

Robert Bradley
February 26, 2022

The Robert Morris men's soccer team has announced its schedule for the spring 2022 season. The Colonials will begin the spring campaign with a double-header at home against the Alderson Broaddus Battlers and the California University (PA) Vulcans on March 19. Following the...

Tara Gologram and the track & field team are geared up for their outdoor season.

Track and Field announces 2022 outdoor schedule

Colby Sherwin
February 25, 2022

With the indoor track and field season coming to a close, the Robert Morris track and field team has released its outdoor schedule for 2022. To open up the year they will be heading to Raleigh, North Carolina to compete in the Raleigh Relays that meet March 25-26. That same...

Abbie Elliott looks to pass around Cat Kopchia in the second quarter. Photo Credit: Megan Frey

Robert Morris picks up first win of 2022 season against MAC foe Detroit Mercy

Cameron Macariola
February 23, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris women's lacrosse started their first of many MAC Wednesday matinee games. The Colonials (1-2, 1-0 MAC) hosted Detroit Mercy (0-2, 0-1) and picked up their first win of the season as they defeated the Titans 17-9. Coach Silva spoke on the team's...

Ashya Klopfenstein looks to make a pass against Oakland. Photo credit: Bailey Noel

Ashya Klopfenstein takes leap from JuCo to Mid-Major

Colby Sherwin
February 23, 2022

From Indiana to Montana to Moon Township, the road has been nothing but easy for women's basketball forward Ashya Klopfenstein. After a tough start to her Robert Morris career, of late, Klopfenstein has provided a strong presence in the paint for the Colonials in her first season...

Charlotte Grover gets set to throw to first base. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Charlotte Grover named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week

Ethan Morrison
February 22, 2022

Robert Morris is off to their best start in program history, posting a 9-1 overall record. The team keeps bringing in the hardware as, after a 5-0 weekend at the Winthrop Invitational, Charlotte Grover was named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week. Over the weekend, Grover...

Evan Hellmich (left) and Corson Kealey (right) were named ASUN Defensive Player of the Week and Player of the Week, respectively. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison & Nathan Breisinger

Kealey, Hellmich pick up ASUN weekly awards

Madi Kerrigan
February 22, 2022

The men's lacrosse team swept the ASUN weekly awards this week as Corson Kealey and Evan Hellmich were honored by the ASUN after their game at Stony Brook this past weekend. Kealey, a graduate senior, took the title of ASUN Player of the Week. After his 100% shooting average...

Jake Kupchella celebrates his touchdown against Kennesaw State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Big South and Ohio Valley Conference to merge for football

Michael Deemer
February 22, 2022

After much speculation of the future of Big South football, it was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Big South and Ohio Valley Conference that the two conferences will merge starting in the 2023 season. "It will provide the football member institutions a schedule of games against...

Dale Starr watches his team against Central Connecticut State. Photo credit: Michael Sciulli

Dale Starr named head coach of Western Illinois volleyball

Madi Kerrigan
February 21, 2022

MACOMB, Ill.– On Wednesday, it was announced that former Robert Morris head volleyball coach Dale Starr has officially accepted a head coaching position, replacing Ben Staupe at Western Illinois' program. After the announcement of no renewal of his contract after the 2021...

Dave Plungas stands on the sidelines during RMUs game against Howard. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

How Dave Plungas and Robert Morris find their talent

Michael Deemer
February 21, 2022

Robert Morris defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Dave Plungas has a more prominent role than just calling defensive plays on the sidelines. He also helps recruit the players on the field. Before arriving in Moon Township in 2018, Plungas started his recruiting career...