It certainly has been a remarkable season for the RMU women's basketball team. First, they helped their coach, Sal Buscaglia, secure his 600th career coaching victory. Then, just this past weekend, they not only reached the 20-win mark for the fifth time in the last six years, but they also wrapped up their third NEC regular season championship in the past four seasons.
Two games separated the (14-1) Colonials and the (12-3) Quinnipiac Bobcats who ranked #1 and #2 in the NEC. The stage was set for celebration at the Sewall Center Saturday evening, as the men's basketball team looked to clinch the NEC regular season title for the third straight year, on senior night no less.
There are moments that define you, that make you the person that you are, memories to share and reminisce about for the rest of your life. For Brianne McLaughlin, that moment comes in the form of a hockey game, one that she probably won't even play in. For someone who, less than a year ago, was simply a college student at little known Robert Morris University, which doesn't even register as a blip on the world's hockey radar, McLaughlin has come about as far as anyone can, with just one game standing between her and her dreams of Olympic gold.
USA Hockey as announced the nominees for the 2010 Patty Kazmaier award, given annually to recognize the top Division I women's ice hockey player in the NCAA that exudes achievements in athletics, academics and community service, and two of the names should be familiar to Colonial fans.
If you are a student at Robert Morris, you received the email. If you don't check your email, you heard about it. If you are living under a rock in the gravel lot, get out! The hype is real! If you attended the men's basketball games last week, you already understand what the excitement is all about.
The dimly-lit rink echoes the voices of Bon Jovi and Journey as crude boundaries are placed on the old wooden floor. An arcade sits off to the side, dusty and grey, seemingly untouched in years. The back room houses a few pool tables, their green velvet tops now worn and weary from years of abuse.
This past weekend, the Robert Morris University men's and women's track and field teams closed out the 2009-10 indoor season competing in the Northeast Conference Championships. The men finished with 45 points for an eight-place finish, while the women accumulated 44.
In a preview of what could likely be a first round matchup for the Colonials in the upcoming CHA tournament, the Robert Morris Men's Hockey team traveled to Alabama to take on the Chargers of Alabama-Huntsville. Saturday night, the Colonials opened the game with a ton of offensive momentum and began the scoring only 12 minutes into the first period when freshman Stefan Salituro put the puck past the Chargers netminder off a pass from sophomore Trevor Lewis.
For the second time this season, freshman Stefan Salituro of the Robert Morris University men's hockey team has been named the CHA's Rookie of the Week for his outstanding play. Over the weekend, the first year forward recorded the second multi-point series of his career.
The Colonials opened the 2010 season in Happy Valley against #24 ranked Penn State. Much like last year, the Colonials took care of business and started the season off with a win. Goalie Sal Barcia came up big in net facing the onslaught of 75 Nittany Lions shots.
The Robert Morris University Colonials opened up the 2010 season with a 14-4 loss to the Navy Midshipmen last week. Navy scored the first five goals of the contest and never looked back as they cruised to the commanding victory. Sophomore Colleen O'Donnell led the Colonials with a pair of goals and senior Alana Beck and junior Ashley Trombetta each added one score in the contest.
An article detailing the identity of the student who portrays Romo, the university's mascot, ran during the last issue of the newspaper. The intent of the article was to shed the light on the man behind the mask, offering a glimpse into what it's like to be the most recognizable face at RMU, yet have nobody know your name.
The first game of the regional tournament saw the top-ranked Colonials square off Saint Vincent College, who had won the previous meeting earlier this season. The Colonials got off to a quick start as the forward Will Rose scored a 1:45 into the game, assisted by Jason Hosko.
On Feb. 20, the Robert Morris University women's ice hockey walked away with an exciting win over Niagara as the end of the regular season began to peak its way over the horizon. But before the CHA playoffs begin after next weekend's series with Wayne State, the girls can prepare themselves by taking a look back at their season and how they've gotten to this point.
