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 win playoff opener; beat Niagara 4-2
For an experienced Robert Morris Colonials squad making a run towards their second consecutive Atlantic Hockey tournament title, it was a pair of freshman making their playoff debuts that helped push the Colonials past the Niagara Purple Eagles by a 4-2 margin at 84 Lumber Arena on Friday. The Colonials got the scoring started with a goal by Scott Jacklin, who was planted in the crease of Niagara goaltender Jackson Teichroeb and deflected home a Matt Cope shot at 8:17 of the first period. ... 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
Robert Morris ranked 20th after sweeping Holy Cross
After a big weekend on the road, the Robert Morris Colonials are back in the USCHO.com national poll. The Colonials are ranked 20th in Monday’s poll. The Colonials earned their ranking by sweeping the Holy Cross Crusaders in Worcester, Massachusetts over the weekend. On Friday night, senior captain and reigning Atlantic Hockey player of the week Cody Wydo scored a pair of second period goals to lead the Colonials to a 4-3 victory. Junior Zac Lynch assisted both of Wydo’s goals. Wydo is now ... Read More
RMU’s Rameses Owens earns national honor
The Robert Morris football team may have gotten off to an 0-2 start and freshman Rameses Owens may have only played in two career games. But that doesn’t mean Owens hasn’t opened up some eyes. The true freshman was named The Sports Network National Freshman of the Week and also claimed a pair of honors from the Northeast Conference as he was named NEC Offensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week by the league. Owens is the first RMU player ever to be named Sports Network Freshman ... Read More
Colonials lose a heartbreaker to North Dakota
Despite Rameses Owens 199 rushing yards, the Robert Morris Colonials (0-2) were unable to take advantage of multiple opportunities and were hurt by three turnovers, and three separate blocked kicks in a heartbreaking road loss at the University of North Dakota (1-1) by the final score of 16-13. The Colonials opened the scoring in Grand Forks with an impressive 14-play, 82-yard drive that was capped off by a 6-yard touchdown pass to Duane Mitchell from Luke Brumbaugh. However, in what would be ... Read More
Robert Morris tandem could open up some eyes in NEC
The Robert Morris Colonials will look to get head coach John Banaszak his first victory on Saturday when they travel to North Dakota. Both teams will be looking for their first wins on the young season. The Colonials were downed by a very good Eastern Kentucky team, while ND fell victim to FBS member San Jose State. It was good for the Colonials to get the first one out of the way as a lot of their players were able to get their feet wet. Fourteen of the Colonials 22 starters were ... Read More
Robert Morris begins Banaszak era with a home loss.
The Robert Morris Colonials looked to open the John Banaszak era on the right foot Thursday night at Joe Walton Stadium. Unfortunately, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels had different ideas as the Colonels dominated the game and handed the Colonials a lopsided 29-10 loss. In spite of committing five turnovers, the visiting Colonels dominated the game, paced by a running attack that amassed an astounding 407 yards rushing, including 143 from Dy'Shawn Mobley. Jared McClain and JJ Jude added 90 ... Read More
John Banaszak has young Robert Morris team ready for 2014 season
For the first time in their programs history, fans of Robert Morris Colonials football can look across the sidelines and not see Joe Walton. However while Walton, the only head coach in Robert Morris history, has retired, the program is in very good hands with John Banaszak as its new head coach. While Banaszak certainly has some big shoes to fill, he is certainly up for the challenge. “It’s a true honor,” said Banaszak. “I’m very proud to be the second coach in Robert Morris history and ... Read More
Luke Brumbaugh named Robert Morris starting QB
New Robert Morris head coach John Banaszak finally has his quarterback as he prepares for his first game as the Colonials head coach. That man is redshirt freshman Luke Brumbaugh. The Seton LaSalle product won the job after a long battle that cumulated with Thursday night’s scrimmage. “We went in with three quarterbacks we are very excited about,” said Banaszak. “All three compete very hard. When you have competition at every position that usually makes you a very good football ... Read More