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Austin Bechtold, Contributor

Austin Bechtold is a junior Sports Communications major and a contributor for Colonial Sports Network. He also has a double minor in Business and Sports Management. Austin is from the pride of Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh and got his start with Baldwin's student newspaper, The Purbalite. He is the host of the Pittsburgh sports radio show, Baldwin in the Burgh.

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CSN gives some of their favorite players to watch on campus. Image Credit: Danica Teodoro

OPINION: Colonial Sports Network gives their favorite players to watch at RMU during the 2020-21 season

May 6, 2021
Garrett Houser has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Football wide receiver Garrett Houser enters transfer portal

April 14, 2021
Toole Shed: Andy Toole

Toole Shed: Andy Toole

April 3, 2021
AJ Bramah has transferred to Arizona State

AJ Bramah transfers to Arizona State

March 26, 2021
Megan Callahan announced this morning that she was grad-transferring to Youngstown State, remaining in the Horizon League. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Megan Callahan stays in Horizon League, transfers to Youngstown State

March 23, 2021
The Dig: Season Recap

The Dig: Season Recap

March 22, 2021
Maria Alfano won Horizon League Volleyball Player of the Week. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Maria Alfano named RMU’s first-ever recipient of Horizon League Player of the Week honors

March 18, 2021
Volleyball celebrates a point during their match sweep of IUPUI. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Volleyball completes three-game sweep of IUPUI on senior night

March 16, 2021
Dahomée Forgues has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Dahomée Forgues becomes sixth Colonial transfer since beginning of 2020-21 season

March 15, 2021

RMU President Dr. Chris Howard awarded to National Football Foundation Board of Directors

March 12, 2021
Megan Callahan will grad-transfer out of the womens basketball program. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Megan Callahan to grad-transfer from women’s basketball program

March 11, 2021
Star volleyball middle-blocker Emma Granger will return for another season of eligibility. Photo Credit: David Auth

Emma Granger set to return for additional year of eligibility next season

February 24, 2021
Alyssa Hudak attempts a spike. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials battle, but fall short once again to Wright State

February 23, 2021
Around the Rim: Capturing the Fort

Around the Rim: Capturing the Fort

February 20, 2021
Kahliel Spear fends off Jalen Moore of Oakland. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Toole Shed Exclusive: Kahliel Spear

February 19, 2021
Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear

Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear

February 19, 2021
Kahliel Spear fends off Jalen Moore of Oakland. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Kahliel Spear taking charge of new opportunity at Robert Morris

February 19, 2021
The Toole Shed: AJ Bramah

The Toole Shed: AJ Bramah

February 16, 2021
AJ Bramah spoke about his time at RMU this week with CSN. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

AJ Bramah speaks out on his time at Robert Morris

February 16, 2021

CSN Interviews: AJ Bramah

February 16, 2021
The Toole Shed: Final Stretch

The Toole Shed: Final Stretch

February 14, 2021
Mens basketball star forward AJ Bramah reportedly entered the transfer portal on Friday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

AJ Bramah enters transfer portal

February 12, 2021
Football was picked to finish fourth in the Big South preseason coaches poll. Photo Credit: David Auth

Football placed to finish tied for fourth in Big South preseason poll

February 11, 2021
The Dig: A New Era Begins on the Horizon

The Dig: A New Era Begins on the Horizon

February 1, 2021
The Toole Shed: Six game losing streak

The Toole Shed: Six game losing streak

January 31, 2021
Sol Castro recorded a double-double, but the Colonials fell to YSU on Saturday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials fall to YSU, snapping three-game winning streak

January 30, 2021
Esther Castedo racked up 11 points in the series-opening victory over Youngstown State. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials pull away in second half to take down Youngstown State

January 30, 2021
Around the Rim: Horizon League Victories

Around the Rim: Horizon League Victories

January 29, 2021
Sol Castro was named Horizon League Freshman of the Week. Photo Credit: Nick Hedderick

Sol Castro named Horizon League Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week

January 25, 2021
Toole Shed: Whats going wrong for the basketball team?

Toole Shed: What’s going wrong for the basketball team?

January 25, 2021
Nina Augustin guards Destyne Jackson of Wright State on Saturday afternoon. Augustin dropped 12 points in the victory. Photo Credit: Nick Hedderick

Colonials sweep two-game series at home vs. Wright State

January 23, 2021
The Dig: Into the Horizon League

The Dig: Into the Horizon League

January 21, 2021
Around the Rim: Wright State Rematch

Around the Rim: Wright State Rematch

January 21, 2021
Volleyball was ranked ninth in the Horizon Leagues preseason poll. Photo Credit: Colonial Sports Network

Volleyball picked to finish ninth in Horizon League Preseason Poll

January 21, 2021
The Toole Shed: UIC series

The Toole Shed: UIC series

January 19, 2021
RMU volleyball will be back in action next week. Photo Credit: Colonial Sports Network

Volleyball announces 2021 spring schedule

January 19, 2021
Womens Track and Field/Cross Country gained two recruits this season, while mens also gained two. Photo Credit: Jordan Redinger

RMU cross country and track & field announces four signees

January 15, 2021
Natalie Villaflor and the Colonials will try to knock off the Raiders on the road this weekend. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Colonials look for first win at Wright State

January 15, 2021
Matty Evans was named assistant coach of mens soccer. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Matty Evans named assistant coach for men’s soccer

January 15, 2021
Andy Toole was named one of 40 Rising Head Coaches in Division I on Sunday. Photo Credit: David Auth

Toole named one of Division I’s 40 Rising Head Coaches

January 10, 2021
Photo credit- Nathan Galderisi

Horizon League announces no fans for rest of men’s and women’s basketball seasons

January 9, 2021
Nina Augustin and the Colonials will be in search of a split of the IUPUI series later today. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball looks for first Horizon League win in second matchup vs. IUPUI

January 2, 2021
Mens basketball will host Bowling Green on Friday, marking their first action since December 5. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU basketball announces changes to weekend slate, will take on Bowling Green Friday night

December 17, 2020
Mens basketball was apparently set to travel to Binghamton to play on Saturday, but that game has since been canceled. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball’s mystery game versus Binghamton canceled

December 10, 2020
Womens basketball will have to wait for their first Horizon League matchup. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball Horizon League debut postponed; RMU Athletics announces new attendance update

November 30, 2020
Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear and Schedule Changes

Toole Shed: Kahliel Spear and Schedule Changes

November 29, 2020
Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

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

November 25, 2020
Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

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

November 19, 2020
Womens basketball gained four new recruits on National Signing Day. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball adds four recruits to program

November 18, 2020
Volleyball added five new recruits for next season on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Colonial Sports Network

Volleyball adds five new recruits on National Signing Day

November 12, 2020
RMU was ranked fourth in the Horizon Leagues preseason poll coming off an NEC Championship victory. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Horizon League announces 2020-21 men’s basketball preseason poll

November 5, 2020
The Atlantic Hockey Association has announced it will resume play in mid-November. Photo Credit: David Auth

AHA announces return-to-play plan beginning weekend of November 13-14

October 15, 2020
Men’s soccer coach Bill Denniston retires after 23 seasons

Men’s soccer coach Bill Denniston retires after 23 seasons

September 1, 2020
Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

Bechtold’s Breakdowns: What does moving fall sports to spring mean for RMU?

August 31, 2020
RMU womens basketball head coach Charlie Buscaglia updates himself with the scoreboard against Saint Francis. Loretto, PA Feb. 18, 2019. (RMU Sentry Media/Samuel Anthony)

RMU basketball could potentially return as soon as November 25

August 28, 2020
NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

August 25, 2020
Andy Toole signs extension through 2025-26 season

Andy Toole signs extension through 2025-26 season

July 24, 2020
Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU football schedules Hawaii as non-conference opponent

July 14, 2020
Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

RMU officially joins Horizon League

June 15, 2020
Photo Credit: Erik Schmidt

Bechtold’s Breakdowns: Big things on the Horizon for RMU?

June 4, 2020
Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball faces toughest test of the season in Emmitsburg

March 2, 2020
Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials ride momentum into Mount St. Mary’s

February 13, 2020
Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Weekend Preview: 2/7-2/9

February 7, 2020
Photo Credit: Garret Roberts

Weekend Preview: 1/31-2/2

January 31, 2020
Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials return home to face Bryant

January 30, 2020
Weekend Recap: 1/24-1/26

Weekend Recap: 1/24-1/26

January 27, 2020
Weekend Preview: 1/24-26

Weekend Preview: 1/24-26

January 24, 2020
Weekend Roundup 1/17-1/19

Weekend Roundup 1/17-1/19

January 20, 2020
Weekend Preview 1/17-1/19

Weekend Preview 1/17-1/19

January 17, 2020

Men’s basketball travels to Youngstown State

December 4, 2019
Future looks bright for RMU volleyball

Future looks bright for RMU volleyball

November 29, 2019

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back at home vs. Geneva

November 27, 2019

Men’s hockey signs four recruits

November 23, 2019
The Dig: NEC Tournament approaching

The Dig: NEC Tournament approaching

November 21, 2019
The Dig: NEC Regular Season Champions

The Dig: NEC Regular Season Champions

November 14, 2019

Preview: RMU hosts Pitt for inaugural basketball game at UPMC Events Center

November 12, 2019
The Dig: Home cooking

The Dig: Home cooking

November 7, 2019
The Dig: Halloween show

The Dig: Halloween show

October 31, 2019

Preview: Colonials look for third straight NEC victory

October 26, 2019
The Dig: Top of the NEC

The Dig: Top of the NEC

October 24, 2019

Colonials look to continue winning ways

October 17, 2019

Preview: Volleyball looks to continue dominance vs Fairleigh Dickinson and Long Island

October 11, 2019

Preview: Colonials face Bryant in second NEC game

October 4, 2019
Preview: Volleyball heads to Maryland for Hensons Hawk Invitational

Preview: Volleyball heads to Maryland for Henson’s Hawk Invitational

September 13, 2019
Taylor Lord(right) and Erika Wilt(left) anticipate the next point during their 3-set sweep of the FDU Knights.

Preview: Volleyball hosts Sheraton Invitational

August 30, 2019
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