Robert Morris category, Page 6

Judging by what happened to Milwaukee on Feb. 6, Robert Morris coach Andy Toole knew it would be a bad idea to overlook the Green Bay Phoenix. On the road in Milwaukee, Green Bay pulled off a stunning 1-point upset, dealing the Panthers a loss that could compromise their Horizon...

It’s almost time for March Madness. So get your field-of-96 bracket ready to go! OK. Maybe not this year. But start warming up to the idea of an expanded NCAA Tournament field for the men and the women. Because it certainly feels like momentum is building within NCAA basketball circles...

CLEVELAND — Deante Johnson tipped in an offensive rebound with two seconds left to give Cleveland State a 57-55 win over Robert Morris on Friday night. Drew Lowder drove the lane as the clock wound down, but his shot caromed off and the initial putback attempt carried long, but Johnson...

If Robert Morris coach Andy Toole and his players were feeling frustrated following Thursday’s loss to Northern Kentucky — and, judging by Toole’s postgame remarks, there was disappointment aplenty — the aftermath of Saturday’s 82-67 loss to Wright State must have left a similar, if not worse, taste in the...

Andy Toole’s reaction said it all. With 4 minutes, 12 seconds to play in Thursday evening’s game between Robert Morris and Northern Kentucky, an errant pass by Enoch Cheeks made its way on the fly directly into the grasp of Robert Morris’ 13th-year coach, who was standing courtside and proceeded...

Kahliel Spear averaged 27.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in a pair of home victories last week, and the Robert Morris fifth-year forward was rewarded for his effort Monday. Spear was named the Horizon League Player of the Week after helping the Colonials to their third straight win. He also averaged...

For Robert Morris, reaching the .500 mark in the Horizon League men’s basketball standings this late in the season could be a reason to celebrate. Just don’t tell coach Andy Toole. “When you’re worried about making the right play for the team, you’re not worried about stats,” Toole said Sunday...

Evgeni Malkin has taken part in thousands of faceoffs during his decorated career with the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Friday night, he stood at center ice with a different role in the faceoff circle. Malkin took part in the ceremonial puck drop as Robert Morris’ men’s club hockey team hosted Mercyhurst...

The marquee moments have been few since the Robert Morris men’s basketball team joined the Horizon League three years ago. The Colonials are a combined 13-34 since ending their long union with the Northeast Conference, where they won nine tournament championships, the last in 2019, their final year in the...

Former Robert Morris forward Brady Ferguson has been named to the inaugural class of the Atlantic Hockey Hall of Honor. Ferguson, who played at Robert Morris from 2014-18, is the Colonials’ all-time leading scorer with 167 points (66 goals, 101 assists). He was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award as...

Wednesday’s “First Call” has some intriguing news concerning a potential Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent target. An ex-Steelers linebacker is coming back to Pittsburgh. The Pitt basketball team is set for an evenly matched ACC clash. And a former Robert Morris hockey player gets quite a conference honor. Keeping an eye out...

BJ Freeman had 26 points in Milwaukee’s 77-69 win over Robert Morris on Thursday night. Freeman added seven rebounds for the Panthers (13-6, 7-2 Horizon League). Markeith Browning II scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Kentrell Pullian shot 4 for 8, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc...

MOON TOWNSHIP — Kahliel Spear had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead Robert Morris to a 77-70 victory over IUPUI on Monday night. Enoch Cheeks and Josh Corbin added 16 points apiece for the Colonials (8-9, 3-3 Horizon League). Corbin made 4 of 9 shots from 3-point range. Cheeks’...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Dwayne Cohill had 23 points in Youngstown State’s 78-56 win over Robert Morris on Thursday night. Enoch Cheeks finished with 16 points for the Colonials (7-9, 2-3 Horizon League), and Stephaun Walker added 11 points. Kahliel Spear finished with eight points, eight rebounds and five assists. The...

Tristan Enaruna scored 18 points as Cleveland State beat Robert Morris, 63-54, on Saturday. Enaruna added five rebounds and three steals for the Vikings (8-7, 3-1 Horizon League). Deshon Parker scored 14 points, going 6 of 10 and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. Drew Lowder recorded 11...

Enoch Cheeks scored 24 points as Robert Morris beat Purdue Fort Wayne, 75-70, on Thursday night. Cheeks added five rebounds, six assists and four steals for the Colonials (7-7, 2-1 Horizon League), who have won three straight games. Kahliel Spear scored 10 points and added six rebounds and three blocks....

Robert Morris met its longest-running rival in men’s basketball Wednesday at UPMC Events Center, and the Colonials for most of the night had their hands full with St. Francis (Pa.). But, after sleep-walking through the first half and falling behind early in the second, Robert Morris finally came together and...

Friday’s “First Call” has a health update on an important target for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense to watch on Sunday in Carolina. We also get the latest on the Ravens’ quarterback situation in advance of their big AFC North showdown in Cleveland. We preview weekend action for both the Duquesne...

Wednesday’s “First Call” features a familiar face potentially rejoining the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Alex Ovechkin hits a major milestone. And Duquesne’s basketball team wants to find its early season form. Plus, Robert Morris University formalizes another step toward its re-entry to the college hockey world. Help up front The Steelers...

The 30th season of Robert Morris NCAA Division I football in 2023 also will be the first of the joint alliance of the Big South and Ohio Valley conferences. The 10 combined teams, six from the OVC and four from the Big South, will play a six-game league schedule. Robert...