The Robert Colonials beat the Niagara Purple Eagles 6-3 on Saturday night and swept their three-game Atlantic Hockey conference quarterfinal series two games to none. It was the final home game of the 2014-15 season for the Colonials, as they conference semifinals and finals will be played at a neutral site: Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. For the second consecutive night, Robert Morris got out to a lead, only to see the Purple Eagles claw their way back into the game Junior forward ... Read More
Colonials are prepared to take on Niagara
The Robert Morris Colonials men’s hockey team will be begin their Atlantic Hockey tournament run by hosting the Niagara Purple Eagles in three-game series that begins this Friday at 84 Lumber Arena. The second-round matchup will feature Robert Morris as the number one seed, playing longtime rival Niagara, who upset Holy Cross in the first round. “We just had the best practice of the season (Tuesday), and we feel like we can win,” head coach Derek Schooley said. “Last year we made it all the ... Read More
Pitt opens season with win vs. Niagara
Jamie Dixon's Pitt Panthers got the post Lamar Patterson era off to a good note as four Panthers players scored in double figures, led by a career-high 14 from Jamel Artis, as Pitt opened the 2014-15 season with a 78-45 victory over Niagara on Friday night at the Petersen Events Center. Josh Newkirk added 12 points for the Panthers, freshman Cameron Johnson added 11 and Chris Jones had 10 for Pitt, who has now won 18 consecutive openers. "We got off to a great start and that was good," ... Read More