Future looks bright for RMU volleyball
Austin Bechtold, Contributor
November 29, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- This season, the Robert Morris University volleyball team reached accomplishments that defied all external expectations and produced one of the most successful seasons in program history. Despite a first-round exit in the NEC semifinals to Central Connecticut State (15-15, 10-6) wh...
NEC Women’s Volleyball Championship moved to UPMC Events Center
Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Last week, it was announced that the NEC Volleyball Championship was going to take place at the North Athletic Complex due to a scheduling conflict at the UPMC Events Center. Earlier today, however, it was announced that the tournament would be moved to the UPMC Events Center. This ann...
Granger receives record seventh Molten/NEC Player of the Week honor
Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 19, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Emma Granger's season is officially one for the record books as the star middle blocker received her seventh Molten/NEC Player of the Week award, which officially puts her past Long Island University's Annika Foit (2012) and Cristina Pintilie (2002) for the most by a volleyball player in a si...
Weekend Roundup: 11/15-11/17
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 18, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another eventful has concluded for the Colonials. Here’s how it all went down: Men’s basketball (1-4) split their games this weekend, winning 85-65 over Howard (0-5) and falling 70-56 to Toledo (3-1). RMU had a balanced and impressive offensive display in the first game, with five ...
Volleyball adds three recruits for 2020
Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 17, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP — This past week, the Robert Morris volleyball program signed three recruits to their class of 2020 in Emma Brown, Annie Monaco and Abby Ryan. "This 2020 class is exciting for us to add to an already tremendous team," said head coach Dale Starr in the press release from RMU Athletics. "...
Weekend Preview: Nov. 15-17
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 15, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another busy weekend is in store for the Colonials as we start to make the transition from fall sports to winter. Women's cross country Women’s cross country will be participating in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals Friday afternoon. The Colonials look to make their mark on a larg...
Weekend Round-up: 11/8-11/10
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 11, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Colonials had eight teams play in a busy weekend for RMU sports. Here’s how it all played out: Volleyball (24-3, 14-0 NEC) kept their foot on the gas pedal and swept their matches this weekend, with a 3-2 win against Central Connecticut State (13-13, 9-5 NEC) that saw them su...
Granger’s huge night leads to Colonials win and more
Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
November 8, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- On a cold November evening, the Robert Morris volleyball team (23-3, 13-0) hosted the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (12-13 8-5), looking not only to stay undefeated in Northeast Conference play but also win their first NEC Regular Season title since 2008. That is exactly what ...
Weekend Preview: 11/8-11/10
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 8, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- This weekend will be a big one for the Colonials, with high-profile opponents and potential playoff spots at stake. Rowing at Duquesne, 11/8 To kick off the weekend, the rowing team will be facing off at Duquesne on Friday. They will be closing out a successful fall season that saw them...
Preview: Volleyball continues riding a wave of momentum into weekend matchups
Josh Selzer, Contributor
November 1, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris volleyball team (20-3, 10-0 NEC) looks to continue their storybook season when they host the second and third-ranked teams in the NEC this weekend. The first matchup puts them up against the Bryant Bulldogs (14-13, 9-2 NEC) this Friday. The second matchup will come agains...