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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...

Liner to Left: In Bloom

Liner to Left: In Bloom

Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin
March 3, 2022

On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler and Colby discuss RMU softball's trip out west, the players who are shining so far, and the team's outlook for conference play.

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...

Liner to Left: Jexx Varner

Liner to Left: Jexx Varner

Tyler Gallo
February 24, 2022

Tyler Gallo is joined by RMU Softball head coach Jexx Varner to discuss softball's best start in program history and their upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest.  

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...

RMU Athletics

POLL: RMU Athletics Performance of the Week: February 7

February 15, 2022

Five RMU Athletics teams were in action during the week. We want you to decide who had the best performance on the schedule!

RMU softball meets before their game against Youngstown State. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

2022 Season Preview: Softball

Colby Sherwin
February 11, 2022

After a surprising run to the #HLSB tournament in 2020, Robert Morris softball is looking to continue success in this small window. GAMES TO WATCH They will hit the road for the North Carolina A&T round-robin to play Howard and NC A&T to start the campaign. The week...

Softball gathers before their game against Youngstown State. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Colonials voted fourth in Horizon League preseason softball poll

Michael Deemer
February 10, 2022

With the softball season set to commence soon, on Thursday, the Horizon League announced the 2022 softball preseason poll for this season and the Colonials were placed fourth. Led by fourth-year head coach Jexx Varner, the Colonials return seven starters from their 25-19 2021...

Robert Morris spring sports are about to get underway.

POLL: Which Robert Morris spring sport will have the best season?

February 7, 2022

With Robert Morris spring sports getting underway this week, which team of the three will have the best season when it is all said and done? Vote below!