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Robert Morris men's basketball team stomped by St. Francis (Pa.) 
LORETTO — The much-anticipated Northeast Conference showdown between Robert Morris and St. Francis (Pa.), teams fighting for a No. 1 seed in the fast-approaching NEC Tournament, wound up being nothing more than a blowout victory. For the hot-shooting host Red Flash, that is. Isaiah Blackmon scored a career-high 30 points,...
NEC reprimands Robert Morris coach Andy Toole, fines 2 officials 
The Northeast Conference on Monday reprimanded Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole for criticizing officials following the Colonials’ 72-71 loss Saturday to Fairleigh Dickinson, saying some of Toole’s postgame comments were “unacceptable” and “in clear violation of our sportsmanship policy.” The league also reprimanded and imposed fines on two...
First Call: NFL player says Ben Roethlisberger tanked 2019, RMU coach explodes on refs
Monday’s “First Call” features an NFL player suggesting Ben Roethlisberger tanked last season. Robert Morris got robbed on the basketball court Saturday. And a major twist in the NFL CBA that could impact the Steelers. Hot Take Thomas Last year, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Thomas Davis led his team in...
Robert Morris' streak snapped in 1-point loss to Fairleigh Dickinson 
Andy Toole’s message was direct. It was strong. And it was meant to be heard by the Northeast Conference. Toole, Robert Morris’ pragmatic men’s basketball coach, didn’t mince words Saturday following a controversial, last-second call that potentially cost his Colonials a shot at a seventh consecutive victory and the retention...
AJ Bramah a bull in leading Robert Morris past Mt. Saint Mary's
EMMITSBURG, Md. — AJ Bramah came off the bench and scored a career-high 25 points on 11-of-18 shooting with seven rebounds, and Robert Morris beat Mount Saint Mary’s, 77-60, on Thursday night. The 6-foot-7 forward also distributed four assists and never turned over the ball. Robert Morris (15-11, 11-2 Northeast...
Robert Morris beats Sacred Heart, runs win streak to 5 games
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Charles Bain scored 16 points, AJ Bramah added 14 and Robert Morris held off Sacred Heart, 61-58, on Saturday to win its fifth straight. Sacred Heart closed to 60-58 on Aaron Clarke’s 3-pointer with 10 seconds left, but Jon Williams iced it with a free throw, and...
Williams' 13 points leads Robert Morris to 4th straight win
NEW YORK — Josh Williams posted 13 points as Robert Morris edged Wagner, 67-62, on Thursday night. AJ Bramah had 11 points for Robert Morris (13-11, 9-2 Northeast Conference), which earned its fourth straight win. Jon Williams added 11 points. Alex Morales had 15 points for the Seahawks (5-16, 2-8),...
Robert Morris men's basketball grinds out win vs. Central Conn. St.
It wasn’t the cakewalk Saturday that Robert Morris might have anticipated. Facing an opponent with an NCAA Net Ranking of 349 out of 353 Division I schools, Robert Morris survived its second meeting with Central Connecticut State for a 64-57 victory at UPMC Events Center, the Colonials’ third in a...
Robert Morris holds off Bryant to keep pace in NEC
Winning ugly doesn’t have to be bad. Robert Morris, in fact, is getting used to it. The Colonials came out on top for the seventh time in nine games since embarking on their Northeast Conference schedule with another not-so-pretty offensive performance Thursday night. Josh Williams scored 21 points and AJ...
AJ Bramah stays hot, powers Robert Morris past LIU-Brooklyn
NEW YORK — AJ Bramah had 18 points and 11 rebounds off the bench to lead Robert Morris to a 71-66 win over Long Island-Brooklyn on Saturday. Dante Treacy had 12 points for Robert Morris (10-11, 6-2 Northeast Conference). Charles Bain added 10 points. Josh Williams had six rebounds. Raiquan...
First Call: Video of Antonio Brown turning himself in; NFL draft tight end emerges
For Friday’s “First Call,” you can watch Antonio Brown turn himself in as he goes to jail. Maybe the Steelers should pay attention to a small conference tight end who is emerging at the Senior Bowl. Pitt and Duquesne hit the road in college hoops. Robert Morris has a big...
Robert Morris topples Sacred Heart behind A.J. Bramah's record-tying effort 
Maybe Andy Toole’s almost unquenchable desire for perfection is rooted in his Ivy League education. Or maybe it’s just as simple as wanting to prepare his Robert Morris team for tougher challenges than the one presented by Sacred Heart on Monday. In any case, Toole was happy to get the...
Merrimack sinks Robert Morris' 4-game winning streak
Robert Morris coach Andy Toole couldn’t be happier for Joe Gallo, one of his former assistants with the Colonials, who is in his fourth year at Northeast Conference-newcomer Merrimack. Toole just wasn’t thrilled with Robert Morris’ performance against Gallo’s Warriors on Saturday at UPMC Events Center, despite their longstanding relationship....
Robert Morris men dominate Wagner for 4th win in row
The Northeast Conference preseason basketball poll tabbed Robert Morris fifth among the league’s 11 men’s teams. The Colonials are beginning to look like one of the best in the NEC as the schedule unfolds into the second half of the season. Josh Williams scored 21 points, and Robert Morris bulled...
Ligonier Valley's Garver, Southmoreland's Miller sign with RMU softball
Robert Morris University recently announced the signing of seven students to softball scholarships. Among the group are two student-athletes from Westmoreland County. Ligonier Valley senior pitcher Jane Garver and Southmoreland senior infielder Faith Miller signed letters of intent for the 2020-21 season. Garver is a three-year starter for the Rams...
Robert Morris men's basketball cruises past St. Francis Brooklyn 
Andy Toole has been at Robert Morris long enough to remember when people didn’t return his phone calls. That was when he was an assistant under Mike Rice, and the program was just starting to carve out a niche in the world of college basketball. Now, as he wades through...
Robert Morris hockey to host Penn State at PPG Paints Arena
The Robert Morris men’s hockey team will host Penn State at 7 p.m. Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. This will mark the 10th consecutive season Robert Morris has played in the facility and the fifth matchup over that span with Penn State, currently ranked No. 6. Penn State (15-6) is...
Robert Morris beats Merrimack, improves to 2-0 in Northeast Conference
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Josh Williams hit 5 of 7 3-pointers and scored 17 points, and Robert Morris defeated Merrimack, 69-58, on Saturday. AJ Bramah added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Colonials (6-9, 2-0 Northeast Conference), who had five players score in double figures. Jalen Hawkins chipped in...
Big 1st half propels Robert Morris to win in conference opener 
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Josh Williams had 20 points as Robert Morris topped Central Connecticut, 89-78, on Thursday night. Williams hit 4 of 6 3-pointers. Both teams were playing their first Northeast Conference game of the season. Jon Williams had 17 points and six assists for Robert Morris (5-9). AJ...
Diong, Tillman lead UNLV men over Robert Morris 
LAS VEGAS — Cheikh Mbacke Diong and Donnie Tillman scored 17 points apiece as UNLV defeated Robert Morris, 81-69, on Saturday. Marvin Coleman added 16 points for the Runnin’ Rebels. Tillman also had seven rebounds. Vitaliy Shibel had 13 points for UNLV (5-8). Josh Williams had 17 points and five...
Josh Williams leads Robert Morris past Central Michigan
Josh Williams is a graduate of Akron (Ohio) St. Vincent-St. Mary, the same high school that produced LeBron James. Williams played Tuesday night like he wanted to impress the NBA superstar, scoring 24 points and leading Robert Morris to a marquee victory at UPMC Events Center, an 83-79 decision against...
Myreon Jones leads Penn State over Wake Forest with career night
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Myreon Jones scored a career-high 22 points to lead Penn State over Wake Forest, 76-54, in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Wednesday night. Lamar Stevens added 14 points, and Izaiah Brockington had 13 for the Nittany Lions (7-1), who never trailed and led by as many...
Robert Morris men's basketball loses road game to Youngstown State
Jalen Hawkins led Robert Morris with 17 points, and Sayveon McEwen chipped in 13, but it wasn’t enough as the men’s basketball team lost to Youngstown State, 81-70, on Wednesday at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Hawkins, coming off the bench, also led the team with a career-high seven rebounds....
Robert Morris drops to 2-7 with loss at Cleveland State
CLEVELAND — Algevon Eichelberger had a career-high 21 points as Cleveland State beat Robert Morris, 70-59, on Saturday night. Tre Gomillion had 15 points for Cleveland State (4-4). Craig Beaudion added 14 points. Franklyn Penn Jr. had eight rebounds for the Vikings. Josh Williams had 17 points and six rebounds...
Buzz around esports squad at Robert Morris University brings energy drink deal
College-level esports finally may be getting a little respect. They haven’t signed any deals to replace college football on Saturday afternoon TV. And it’s not exactly Gatorade, but the Robert Morris University esports team has a new corporate partnership deal with Mountain Dew AMP Game Fuel, an energy drink especially...


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