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NCAA Softball – RMU Confirms Magnificent Seven For 2020 Colonial Recruiting Class

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By Jim Duzyk Moon Township, Pa. – Robert Morris University softball announced the signing of seven student-athletes to National Letters of Intent at the end of December as part of their 2020 recruiting class. Second-year head coach Jexx Varner commented, “We’re excited about the 2020 class. These young women replace a senior class that have been major contributors over the past few years, and we’re confident that they can step in and help this program from day one. As the future of this program continues to be molded, these student-athletes will play a major role in our future success.” Varner … Continue reading NCAA Softball – RMU Confirms Magnificent Seven For 2020 Colonial Recruiting Class

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NCAA Sports: RMU Rowing Names Five Fall Recruits

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By Larry Snyder Moon Township, Pa. – During seven days in November, from the 15th to the 21st, Robert Morris University women’s rowing officially signed a quintet of rowers to National Letters of Intent. The program, under the direction of head rowing coach Nelle Stahura along with assistant coaches Carol Schoenecker, Jacqueline Spiropoulos, and Christopher Garver, is pleased and proud to acknowledge their incoming recruits. RMU’s first announced signee of the Class of 2024 is Hannah Fowler from Westerville North High School, near Columbus, in Ohio. She rows with the Westerville Crew juniors team, a club sports program whose high … Continue reading NCAA Sports: RMU Rowing Names Five Fall Recruits

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Ice Hockey: Incoming RMU Women’s Hockey Freshman Invited To Canada Camp

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  By Matt Gajtka Moon Township, Pa. – Incoming Robert Morris University women’s hockey freshman goalie Raygan Kirk has been selected to participate in Hockey Canada’s upcoming national development camp. The Manitoba-born Kirk, 18, is the youngest of 45 players who will compete for the chance to represent Canada in a three-game series against the United States in Lake Placid, New York, from Aug. 14-17. The camp itself — dubbed the Summer Showcase — will take place Aug. 2-11 in Calgary, Alberta. “Ultimately, Summer Showcase is about bringing in the top under-18 and development-aged athletes, and to work with experienced … Continue reading Ice Hockey: Incoming RMU Women’s Hockey Freshman Invited To Canada Camp

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Ice Hockey: RMU Women’s Hockey Unveils 2019-2020 Schedule For Their 15th Season

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By Matt Gajtka Moon Township, Pa. – Robert Morris University, women’s hockey, pursues a fourth consecutive College Hockey America championship when its 15th Division I season begins in late September. The Colonials, who have followed up a 2017 CHA postseason title with back-to-back regular-season crowns, will take on a 20-game league schedule, including four matchups each against in-state rivals Penn State and Mercyhurst, plus defending league playoff winner Syracuse. Head coach Paul Colontino’s squad will also tangle with CHA foes RIT and Lindenwood four times apiece. RMU has gone 27-7-6 (.750 points percentage) in CHA competition over the past two … Continue reading Ice Hockey: RMU Women’s Hockey Unveils 2019-2020 Schedule For Their 15th Season

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WFA 2019 Playoffs: Pittsburgh Passion Postseason Run Ends In Overtime To Detroit Dark Angels

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By Larry Snyder Imperial, Pa. – With the swing of placekicker Sarah Monte’s leg in overtime, the Detroit Dark Angels (8-2-0) derailed the Pittsburgh Passion’s (7-3-0) chances Saturday, June 29, to bring another Women’s Football Alliance National Championship back to the City of Bridges, 34-33. Following NCAA overtime rules in the WFA, Detroit on their possession powered the ball from the 25-yard line to the three and turned to Wayne State University product Tatyhana Pauling to get into the end zone. The 5-foot-7 running back charged behind the left guard and got the six for the Black, Crimson, and White. … Continue reading WFA 2019 Playoffs: Pittsburgh Passion Postseason Run Ends In Overtime To Detroit Dark Angels

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WFA 2019 Playoffs: Pittsburgh Passion Face Detroit Dark Angels For National Conference Championship

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By Larry Snyder Imperial, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Passion (7-2-0) face their Week Seven opponent the Detroit Dark Angels (7-2-0) Saturday, June 29, in the Women’s Football Alliance National Conference Championship at Joe P. DeMichela Stadium. This WFA Division II playoff contest takes the field at 7:00 p.m. These combatants met on the gridiron Saturday, May 25, in Lathrup Village, Michigan. The Black and Gold departed the Great Lakes State with a 35-16 victory. Head Coach Teresa Conn’s squad is 7-0 all-time against the Women of the Motor City. PASSION POWER POINTS Pittsburgh reaped a 20-0 advantage in the first … Continue reading WFA 2019 Playoffs: Pittsburgh Passion Face Detroit Dark Angels For National Conference Championship

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Ice Hockey: Mike O’Grady Is Chatham’s Women’s Ice Hockey New Head Coach

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Pittsburgh, Pa. – Chatham University announced on Monday, June 24, Mike O’Grady is the new head coach for their women’s hockey team. Cougars Athletic Director Leonard Trevino commented, “I am happy to announce that Michael O’Grady will be our new women’s hockey head coach. Coach O’Grady was most recently the head coach at Nichols College where he successfully upgraded the program to their best years. A diligent recruiter, Coach O’Grady was also an assistant coach at Maine and Mercyhurst University. I look forward to seeing our program develop and achieve the success that I believe it can.” O’Grady comes to … Continue reading Ice Hockey: Mike O’Grady Is Chatham’s Women’s Ice Hockey New Head Coach

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WPSL 2019: Steel City FC Downs Lehigh Valley Tempest 3-1 At Ellis School

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Pittsburgh, Pa. – Steel City FC (3-3-1) claimed their second consecutive victory Sunday, June 23, when they rallied in the second half with two goals to defeat the Lehigh Valley Tempest 3-1 at the Ellis School on Fifth Avenue. The victory was the last regular season home contest for the Women of Steel. The Tempest (2-3-1) took an early lead just 3:30 minutes into the matchup off a 35-yard blast from midfielder Alyssa Ryan. It was the team’s first score since putting up five goals on the road Saturday, June 8, against Hershey FC. Steel City came back and answered … Continue reading WPSL 2019: Steel City FC Downs Lehigh Valley Tempest 3-1 At Ellis School

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Ice Hockey: RMU Women’s Team Places A League-High 19 Student-Athletes On CHA All-Academic Team

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Moon Township, Pa. – The College Hockey America conference announced on Thursday, June 20, Robert Morris University women’s hockey program placed a league-high 19 student-athletes on the 2019 CHA All-Academic Team. Fourteen of the Team’s student-athletes were named 2018-19 CHA Student-Athlete of the Year, including four from RMU. Sophomores Emilie Harley and Lexi Templeman, who have maintained perfect 4.00 GPAs through four semesters, highlight the list for the Colonials as the duo earned their second consecutive CHA Student-Athlete of the Year nod. Harley, a biology major, played all 36 games for Robert Morris in 2018-19, supplying five goals and five … Continue reading Ice Hockey: RMU Women’s Team Places A League-High 19 Student-Athletes On CHA All-Academic Team

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WFA 2019 Playoffs: Pittsburgh Passion Win The Turnover Battle And Down The New York Wolves 41-6

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By Larry Snyder Imperial, Pa. – Excitement filled the bleachers on Saturday, June 15, as the Pittsburgh Passion wrapped up their Women’s Football Alliance D-2 playoff match with a 41-6 victory, after exploiting three New York Wolves’ turnovers, early in the game, to build a 20-0 advantage by the end of the first quarter. Defensive tackle Kaitlain Niedermeyer got things rolling for the Women of Steel with a fumble recovery when New York, on a second down and four, ran up the middle and surrendered the ball at the line of scrimmage. Five plays later second-year running back Arielle Smith … Continue reading WFA 2019 Playoffs: Pittsburgh Passion Win The Turnover Battle And Down The New York Wolves 41-6