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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Photo Credit:  UPMC Events Center

Conan Gray Tour Coming to UPMC Events Center

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
June 22, 2022

Conan Gray is bringing his "Superache" tour to the UPMC Events Center on Sept. 22. The tour is set to begin Sept. 16 in Louisville, Kentucky and will run through Nov. 15 in Brisbane, Australia. Robert Morris University is offering an exclusive presale through Ticketmaster...

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...

Josh Williams celebrates a basket against Pitt. Photo credit: David Auth

OPINION: It’s time for the Pittsburgh basketball teams to play each other again

Tyler Gallo
March 14, 2022

We all know the reasoning behind why we have not seen the Pittsburgh college basketball teams play each other in a while. Duquesne is tired of losing to Robert Morris; Duquesne does not want the city game to be played at the Pete every year, and especially with a new arena....

The Avonworth basketball team celebrates their semifinal victory at the Events Center. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

OPINION: Robert Morris should make it a tradition to host WPIAL events

Nathan Breisinger
March 2, 2022

When the UPMC Events Center was in its preliminary stages, Robert Morris prioritized it as a space to house its men’s and women’s basketball teams and volleyball and draw in different outside events. Since the building's opening in 2019, Robert Morris basketball has taken...

Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

UPMC Events Center to host three WPIAL Semifinal games

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
February 24, 2022

On Thursday morning, the WPIAL announced that three WPIAL semi-final games would be played at the UPMC Events Center this Saturday. The WPIAL boys 4A matchup will kick off the afternoon slate as in Class 4A Quaker Valley will take on Lincoln Park at noon. Following that...

Joel Gray discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Joel Gray discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
February 16, 2022

On Friday, Feb. 18, the UPMC Events Center is hosting the 45th annual Sports Management Summit which features professionals around the Pittsburgh region and gives students the opportunity to connect network with those professionals. RMU Sentry Media had the chance to sit down...

Whiskey Myers is heading to the UPMC Events Center on May 1. Photo Credit: (UPMC Events Center Twitter)

Whiskey Myers to perform at UPMC Events Center in May

Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2022

The UPMC Events Center has added yet another concert to the docket this year, as country music band Whiskey Myers is making a stop in Moon Township on May 1. The show is part of the “Is a coming” tour which begins in Silver Spring Md. on Feb. 16. With one huge stop along...

Cheer Live (Credit: COURTESY FACULTY PRODUCTIONS)

Cheer Live tour makes stop at the UPMC Events Center

Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2022

The popular Netflix show “Cheer” is going on tour for the first time. One of their stops will be in the UPMC Events Center on July 12.   Tickets for the tour will be to the general public at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4 on Ticketmaster but for the presale that will be on...

Credit: UPMC Events Center (Twitter)

Lil Durk to perform at the UPMC Events Center in April

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 12, 2022

Hip-Hop artist Lil Durk will be performing at the UPMC Events Center on April 26, 2022 as part of his "7220 tour" which is scheduled to begin on April 8, the artist announced Wednesday afternoon. This is the first tour for Durk since performing with Lil Baby back in August...

CSN Wrap Up: Cleveland State snatches a 78-77 victory from Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison and Nathan Breisinger
January 8, 2022

Ethan Morrison recaps all the sights and sounds following Robert Morris' 78-77 loss to top-ranked Cleveland State last night in the latest CSN Wrap Up.