The Colonials also defeated St. John’s, 89-78, in the first round of the 2014 NIT. In the first year in the new facility in 2019-20, both the Robert Morris volleyball and women’s basketball programs claimed Northeast Conference (NEC) regular-season championships, while the men’s and women’s basketball programs each won NEC Tournament championships to earn automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. Welcome to the Robert Morris University - Springfield Women's Basketball scholarship and program details page. Langhurst, Dennis The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Robert Morris joins new NCAA Division 1 athletics conference. In 2013, Robert Morris was at the center of the college basketball world when it defeated defending national champion Kentucky, 59-57, in front of 3,444 fans at the Charles L. Sewall Center in the first round of the 2013 NIT. “We are excited for the opportunity to become members of the Horizon League,” Robert Morris Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King ’94 said. Men’s basketball has earned nine automatic bids, while women’s basketball has claimed seven. III Geneva 102-62 Josh Williams had 21 points as Robert Morris routed Division III Geneva 102-62 on Wednesday night. The Colonials also defeated St. John’s, 89-78, in the first round of the 2014 NIT. “We are going to a tough conference from top to bottom, and this is an exciting move for Robert Morris. 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108-1189 Division: I (Active) Conference: Horizon League. 1 seed Robert Morris defeated No. Palumbo Center - Robert Morris University", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Morris_Colonials_men%27s_basketball&oldid=971005585, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 August 2020, at 16:57. For more information, visit HorizonLeague.com. “We are excited about this next chapter, creating new rivalries and continuing the forward momentum of RMU athletics. You can customize your WPXI News App to receive Sports alerts. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB teams on CBSSports.com. Ngonadi, Pat Having seen the growth of this University and our athletic department from within and from the outside has been inspiring. A total of 14 of RMU’s intercollegiate athletic programs have earned at least one tournament championship, with men’s basketball leading the way with nine. For the second time in Robert Morris coach Andrew Toole's tenure, the Colonials are going dancing. 1-seeded (and 2012 national champion) Kentucky at the buzzer in the opening round of the 2013 National Invitation Tournament[9][10] and another upset over traditional Big East powerhouse St. John's in the opening round of the 2014 NIT. 11/21/2019 Associated Press 6001 University Blvd., Moon Township, PA 15108 [17] The 2018–19 Colonials played their home games at the North Athletic Complex on campus. Wilbon, Olisa I personally know a lot of the Horizon League coaches, so it’s going to be fun to get the chance to compete against the programs on a regular basis. The Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States.The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League.The Colonials current head coach is Andrew Toole who is in his eighth season at RMU. In program history, Robert Morris has had 11 student-athletes named an Academic All-American according to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). “We are excited for the excellent competition that awaits in the Horizon League and for the opportunities it presents for the university.”. In 2013, Robert Morris was at the center of the college basketball world when it defeated defending national champion Kentucky, 59-57, in front of 3,444 fans at the Charles L. Sewall Center in the first round of the 2013 NIT. On the women’s side, Green Bay punched their ticket to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Sweet 16 in 2011. This is a new era for RMU softball and we welcome the challenge. View Full Bio, Kam With student-athletes on 16 teams, including the region’s only men’s and women’s D-I hockey teams, the Colonials have a true championship pedigree. Beginning July 1, 2020, the Horizon League will have 12 members, including Cleveland State University (Cleveland, Ohio), the University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, Mich.), the University of Illinois at Chicago (Chicago, Ill.), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Indianapolis, Ind. Their record is 3–2.[14]. Also, a special thanks to our athletic director, Chris King, for all the hard work in leading this move with his tireless effort.”, Bill Denniston, Head Coach (Men’s Soccer) No. Now we see the hard work pay off and I know this move will energize our campus and alumni base.”. “We are excited for the excellent competition that awaits in the Horizon League and for the opportunities it presents for the university," RMU president Dr. Chris Howard said. A two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District 2 honoree, Brown carries a perfect 4.00 cumulative grade point average as a biology major. RMU offers fully online courses as well as a traditional residential college experience at its campus on 230 scenic acres 17 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Founded June 16, 1979, as the Midwestern City Conference with six charter members, the Horizon League celebrated its 41st season of operation in 2019-20. The conference sponsors competition in 19 sports, including nine for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor and outdoor track & field and tennis) and 10 for women (basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, indoor and outdoor track & field, tennis and volleyball). Brian McNutt, Leon Wilson, Michael Swoboda. Morris College 100 West College Street Sumter, South Carolina 29150, USA (803) 934-3200 Fax (803) 773-3687 Links ... Women's Basketball: Charlie Buscaglia: I: Horizon League: Women's Cross Country: Bryan Delsite: I: In recognition of your financial support, you receive access to exclusive benefits including access to athletic VIP seating, hospitality, and more. I ice hockey. “We have been proud members of the Northeast Conference for many years, and we are extremely thankful for the leadership that has been provided by the NEC board of directors and Commissioner Noreen Morris,” Howard said. Robert Morris, which has been a member of the Northeast Conference since upgrading to Division I in 1981, is likely moving into the Horizon League … In men’s soccer, the League has accumulated eight victories in the NCAA Tournament, including an Elite Eight appearance by UIC in 2007. ), Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, Ky.), Oakland University (Rochester, Mich.), Purdue University Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, Ind. The Horizon League has made a splash on the national stage in multiple sports, including two appearances in the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game. Toole, Mike You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Fedor, Jimmy Headquartered in Indianapolis, the League and its members strive to be highly competitive athletically while committing to the total development of its student-athletes and creating a lasting impact on campus and in the community. Williams, Terrell Farris, Jon There are great things ahead for Robert Morris athletics.”, Jerry Stone, Head Coach (Men’s Golf) Get the latest news and information for the Quinnipiac Bobcats. [11][12] However, in both cases, the Colonials lost in the second round. We love that we get to play new teams and create new rivalries, so being in the Horizon League is very exciting. 1-seeded Duke (the eventual national champion) in the First Round. In addition to earning automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament four times (2009, 2010, 2015, 2020), the Colonials have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on three occasions (2008, 2013, 2014) and have played twice in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (2012, 2019). “It’s an exciting time for Robert Morris athletics. © 2020 Robert Morris University Athletics, Leroy M. 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Iuzzolino, Vince We are thankful to Horizon League Commissioner Jonathan LeCrone and all the university presidents for their support. [13], The Colonials have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). [6] Five years earlier, in the 2010 NCAA Tournament, the 15th-seed Colonials nearly upset No. They have qualified for the 2020 NCAA Tournament. The brand new home for the Colonials is now open on campus. From its fertile beginning as a men’s basketball junior college powerhouse to one of the most multi-faceted athletic programs in the Pittsburgh region, over the last 44 years Robert Morris has claimed 51 conference regular-season championships and 52 league tournament titles. The Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States.The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League.The Colonials current head coach is Andrew Toole who is in his eighth season at RMU. There is no additional information to display: Brown’s exploits in the classroom are part of an RMU athletic department that established a new record for average GPA during the 2019-20 academic year, as the 16 intercollegiate programs combined for a 3.476 GPA. Public/Private: Private. Williams leads Robert Morris past Div. Johnson, Dave 2 seed St. … Robert Morris University buzzing in anticipation of matchup with Kentucky . The RMU men’s basketball program qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 1982, 1983, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2020, while women’s basketball has qualified for the NCAA Tournament seven times (2007, 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020) in the last 14 years. “RMU has valued our relationship with the NEC over the years, and the NEC has provided a platform for growth of our athletics programs. ), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, Wisc. “The Colonials align with the Horizon League’s mission, vision and core values. The Horizon League, based in Indianapolis, will have 12 member schools by July 1: Cleveland State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Northern Kentucky University, Oakland University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, RMU, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Wright State University and Youngstown State University. For softball, we have regular experience with Cleveland State and Youngstown State, but as a whole we’re looking forward to new rivalries, new colleagues, new student-athletes and new experiences. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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