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Head coach Charlie Buscaglia talk to (left to right) Mackenzie Amalia, Phoenix Gedeon, Rebecca Dwomoh and Alejandra Mastral on the bench in the win vs IUPUI

Robert Morris Fights Off IUPUI at Home, Snap Five-Game Losing Streak

Kevin Plowcha
January 14, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris (8-9, 2-6 Horizon) returned to the UPMC Events Center Saturday afternoon looking to snap their five-game losing streak against the IUPUI Jaguars (8-8, 4-3). The Colonials would do so by a score of 69-63. For Robert Morris head coach Charlie Buscaglia,...

Alejandra Mastral attempts a layup in the 65-48 loss to Youngstown State Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Robert Morris suffers fifth loss in a row at Youngstown State

Malena Kaniuff
January 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO-- After a tough battle in the first half, Robert Morris fell short to Youngstown state 65-48. After falling to Detroit Mercy, the Robert Morris women’s basketball team (7-9, 1-6 Horizon League) traveled to the Beeghly Center to take on last year’s Horizon...

Rebbecca Dwomoh looks to inbound in the 52-41 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne Photo credit: Alec Miller

Shooting Woes Plague Robert Morris in First Home Loss Against Purdue Fort Wayne

Alec Miller
December 29, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris (7-5, 1-2 Horizon) welcomed Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (4-8, 2-1). The Colonials fell to Mastodons by a score of 52-41 in their first home loss of the season after shooting struggles were the breaking point in the contest. Robert Morris shot a...

Mackenzie Amalia was held on scoreless in the 72-42 loss to West Virginia

Second-Half Explosion Throttles West Virginia Past Robert Morris

Michael Deemer
December 8, 2022

MORGANTOWN, W.Va-- After splitting two Horizon League road games against Wright State and Northern Kentucky, the Robert Morris (6-3, 1-1 HORIZON) returned to their non-conference slate against the West Virginia Mountaineers, falling 72-42 Thursday evening. The Mountaineers dominated...

Simone Morris (35) guards Lydia Gattozzi in the 62-52 win over Canisius Photo credit: Alec Miller

Robert Morris Bounces Back Against Canisius After Handed First Loss

Alec Miller
November 26, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP – Robert Morris looked to bounce back after being handed their first loss of the season against Akron on Wednesday when they welcomed in Canisius (2-4) on Saturday to the UPMC Events Center and defeated the Golden Griffins by a final score of 62-52. Fouls piled...

Jazmyne DeShields and Janiera Scott in their new IUP uniforms Photo credit: Janiera Scott/Instagram

Robert Morris Guards Janeira Scott, Jazmyne DeShields Transfer to Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kevin Plowcha
November 20, 2022

On Wednesday evening, sophomore guards Janeira Scott and Jazmyne DeShields announced they would transfer to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) via their Instagram. DeShields appeared in 12 games for the Colonials in the 2021-22 season. In those 12 games, the Memphis, Tennessee...

Amalia comes from nearby Beaver Falls, Pa. and knew that RMU was her home almost immediately

Local Legacies: Mackenzie Amalia

Hope Beatty
November 16, 2022

Robert Morris women's basketball guard Mackenzie Amalia is just beginning her junior season with the Colonials, but her path here has not been easy. When visiting the Robert Morris University campus, both Amalia and her parents knew right away that RMU was the right place for...

The bench celebrates a three-point basket in the 87-48 Photo credit: Sydney Riker

Robert Morris Matches Best Start Since 1980-81 with Win Over Wheeling

Nathan Breisinger
November 14, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- An opportunity to start 4-0 for the first time since 1980-81 was on the table for the Robert Morris women’s basketball team Monday night. The Colonials cashed in with an emphatic 87-48 win over the Wheeling Cardinals. In back-to-back games, Robert Morris (4-0)...

Phoenix Gedeon had 18 points in the 95-39 victory over Waynesburg

Colonials Dominate From Start to Finish, Move to 3-0 After Win Over D-3 Waynesburg

Kevin Plowcha
November 12, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP — After a late run let the Robert Morris women's basketball team slip past George Mason, the Colonials were adamant about making sure that did not happen again, taking down Division III opponent Waynesburg by a score of 95-39. Despite a quick turnaround after...

Alejandra Mastral drives in for the game-winning layup in the 53-52 win over George Mason Photo credit: Michael Deemer

Late Run Propels Robert Morris Past George Mason in Final Seconds

Kevin Plowcha
November 10, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP — Lockdown defense was the key for Robert Morris in their season opener, as they held St Francis (PA) to just 36 points. They looked to repeat that effort Thursday night in a non-conference matchup against the George Mason Patriots and won by a score of 53-52. The...