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Emma Granger gets set for a point during her final match as a Colonial. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

How Emma Granger became RMU Volleyball’s “One-Woman Wrecking Crew”

Michael Deemer
November 18, 2021

In her final volleyball match on Sunday, Emma Granger, the school leader in blocks and service aces, had a tearful senior recognition ceremony. "I don't think it has fully hit me yet that it's all done and that this chapter is closing," Granger told Colonial Sports Network following...

George Martin drops back for a pass against Monmouth. Photo credit: Jonathan Hanna

Three takeaways from Robert Morris’ loss at Monmouth

Jonathan Hanna
November 14, 2021

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.– In their penultimate game of the season, the Robert Morris Colonials were thrashed by the Monmouth Hawks 44-7. Road Woes Continue Although the Colonials have had a strong performance at Joe Walton Stadium this season, going 3-1 with their finale against...

Natalie Villaflor drives to the hoop against Akron. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

RMU women’s basketball topped by Akron in home opener

Michael Deemer
November 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– After dropping their first game of the year to St. Bonaventure, the RMU women's basketball team (0-1) looked to bounce back in their home opener against Akron. It was the first time the Colonials played in front of a home crowd since March 9, 2020. "It's a...

Juwon Farri carries the ball against Robert Morris in West Long Branch on Saturday.

Hawks Soar Over Colonials 44-7

Robert Bradley
November 13, 2021

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.– In the penultimate football game of the season, the Robert Morris Colonials (3-6, 2-4 Big South) were defeated by former NEC and current Big South rival the Monmouth Hawks (7-3, 6-0) by the score of 44-7. The Colonials started the game on defense and...

Oscar Tshiebwe singlehandedly overpowers Colonials

Tyler Gallo
November 13, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky.– Before the season, Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe, who transferred from West Virginia, said he would like to average 20 rebounds a game. He has proved his words right thus far throughout the young season, averaging exactly that number after pulling 20 after...

RMU volleyball lost to UIC.

Colonials lose heartbreaking five-set thriller to UIC; extend winless drought

Michael Deemer
November 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Danny Doherty's second game at the helm of the interim coach for RMU was optimistic. The Colonials (9-20, 2-15 Horizon) faced the UIC Flames (17-11, 13-3) in their penultimate game of the regular season. A 10-game losing streak going into Friday makes it the...

Rasheem Dunn is flanked by TyTy Washington Jr. during Fridays game. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Oscar Tshiebwe and Kentucky roll past Colonials in Toole-Calipari round three

Ethan Morrison
November 12, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky.– Robert Morris' (0-2) second stop on their three-game road swing was a matchup against no. 10 Kentucky (1-1) on Friday night at Rupp Arena as part of the Kentucky Classic MTE. Kentucky was just too much to handle for the Colonials in this one as they won easily...

Interim head coach Danny Doherty watched his team suffer their tenth consecutive loss. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU Volleyball suffers tenth consecutive loss against Milwaukee

Alexis Davis
November 11, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- RMU volleyball (9-19, 2-14 Horizon League) extended their losing streak to 10 games after dropping three sets to Milwaukee (21-8, 15-2) on Thursday evening at the UPMC Events Center. The two teams went back-and-forth scoring at the beginning of the first set,...