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Iglesias announces second show at the UPMC Events Center. (Credit: UPMC Events Center/Twitter)

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias announces second show at UPMC Events Center

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 6, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP - One of the most successful comedians in America just added another show at the UPMC Events center as on Thursday, due to high demand Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias added his second show at the arena. Both show dates are scheduled for March 10, and March 11. This...

Esther Castedo drives to the hoop. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Colonials crumble after hot start

Michael Deemer
December 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Green Bay (4-3, 2-1 Horizon) was one of the few teams the Colonials women's basketball team never played in the Horizon League, or in general, and tonight, in their first matchup, the Phoenix dominated the Colonials 63-44. Robert Morris (3-4, 1-2) started on...

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...

The hockey team listens to the RMU band play the alma mater after their game.

OPINION: The RMU Island Sports Center doesn’t need any upgrades

Owen Krepps
September 17, 2021

As a student who lives off-campus at RMU, I drive to my classes every day. One thing that has been relevant in my commute recently has been the formation of a single lane outside of the UMPC Events Center. For the past week or so, there has been a cherry-picker on the side of...

Photo Credit: UPMC Events Center

Playboi Carti to perform at UPMC Events Center on Dec. 5

Tyler Gallo
September 1, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Playboi Carti announced his dates for his North American "Narcissist" tour on Wednesday. Among the places he will be performing is the UPMC Events Center on Dec. 5. Pittsburgh will be the 35th stop of 47 locations on his tour and will take place after he performs...

Three numbers sit alone on the RMU Ring of Honor in the UPMC Events Center. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Beyond the Numbers: Basketball’s Ring of Honor

Nathan Breisinger
January 22, 2021

Upon entering the once-bustling chambers of the UPMC Events Center last season, spectators may have laid their eyes on three numbers that have forever been engraved in Robert Morris basketball history. Outlined in red, the numbers, 10, 13, and 15 sit alone atop the home court...

Mens basketball will start the season at home on Saturday when they take on the Point Park Pioneers for the first time since 1978. Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU to take on Point Park University Saturday in rescheduled game

Ethan Morrison
December 4, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, PA-- After the men's basketball program was shut down due to coronavirus concerns on November 19, the Robert Morris Athletic Department announced changes to the schedule including the postponement of the season opener against Point Park, as well as the cancellation...

Photo credit: Nathan Galderisi

UPMC Events Center opening rescheduled for 2021, capacity modified after rise in COVID-19 cases

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2020

UPDATE: The original version of this article reported that the capacity for the UPMC Events Center would be 400 people. The actual calculation, according to the new state guidelines, would be 200 people for the maximum capacity. After fact checking this with the university, the...

Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

Bechtold’s Breakdowns: Potential challenges facing Robert Morris entering Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2020

Well… here we are. Today was supposed to be the first game back for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team against the Point Park Pioneers since RMU captured their final NEC Championship trophy to welcome in a new era at the UPMC Events Center. It may just be a sign of...

 Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU Athletics delays start of men’s basketball, reveals new winter sports guidelines

Austin Bechtold
November 19, 2020

The Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been forced to shuffle their non-conference schedule as a result of positive COVID-19 tests among team personnel. Tests were conducted on the program’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff members. The Colonials were scheduled...