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Robert Morris to take on James Madison on February 27

October 11, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Wednesday, Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Chris King announced during an interview on the Paul Zeise Show that the Colonials' football team will travel to Harrisonburg, Virginia on February 27 to take on the James Madison Dukes as part of their spring non-conference schedu...

NCAA Announces FCS Spring Season and Playoff Structure

The Colonials football team will resume on-field activities on September 21st.

By Ethan Morrison, Contributor

September 18, 2020

Yesterday, the NCAA released information about the 2021 FCS Spring football season after a meeting with the Divison I council. The Colonials can begin on-field practice on September 21st. Schools are allowed to participate in 12 hours of practice per week for a maximum of four hours a day. Two weeks...

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

By Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor

August 31, 2020

As the first day of classes officially kicks off the start of a new year for Robert Morris and a new era in the athletics, the Colonials were supposed to be preparing for their first-ever action in the Horizon League. Nonetheless, a global pandemic found a way to completely derail those plans for the...

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

By Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor

August 25, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on August 21 to approve a waiver to grant an extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes. The extra year will go into effect regardless of whether fall sports are able to resume competition in the spring. Athletes will have the option to receive a ...

RMU football schedules Hawaii as non-conference opponent

By Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor

July 14, 2020

As sports continue to be up in the air for the fall season, the Robert Morris football team’s latest announcement may display a step in the right direction. The University of Hawaii tweeted on Monday that they have added RMU to their 2020 schedule. Robert Morris confirmed the news by r...

RMU officially joins Horizon League

By Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor

June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school year. RMU President...

Coach Clark, eight Colonials receive conference recognition

New head coach Bernard Clark works with his team in preparation for his first season at the helm.

By Logan Carney, RMU Sentry Media Digital Content Director

November 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — After a season in which the Robert Morris football team (7-5, 6-1 NEC) posted a winning record for the first time since 2010 and finished second in the NEC, head coach Bernard Clark Jr. and eight players received conference recognition. After winning more conference games this s...

RMU wins on senior weekend for the first time since 2015

By Luke Yost, Contributor

November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-5, 6-1 NEC) played host to the Sacred Heart Pioneers (7-5, 4-3 NEC) to close their 2019 campaign. Robert Morris defended “The Joe” by winning 16-14. Before the game, Robert Morris celebrated all the seniors. Head coach Bernard Clark shared his admiration...

Weekend Roundup: 11/15-11/17

By Evan Basista, Contributor

November 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another successful weekend 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...

Weekend Roundup: 11/8-11/10

By 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 surv...

Football wins big against Duquesne, now one win away from NEC championship

By Logan Carney, RMU Sentry Media Digital Content Director

November 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials football team (6-4, 5-0 NEC) defeated the Duquesne Dukes (6-3, 4-1 NEC) in a battle for conference supremacy. It was a strong showing for RMU's defense, partly due to Duquesne being without their starting quarterback Daniel Parr, who left last week with an i...

Weekend Preview: 11/8-11/10

By Evan Basista, Contributor

November 8, 2019

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 win the...