By Paul Schofield
Robert Morris will formally announce at a news conference at noon Friday a new three-year contract extension for men’s basketball coach Andy Toole. The deal …
Kentucky gets rematch with Robert Morris By Tribune-Review
Robert Morris will get another chance to see if it can upset college basketball powerhouse Kentucky, this time at legendary Rupp Arena. The Colonials, who stunned Kentucky in the first round of the NIT in March, will play the Wildcats on Nov. 17 as part of a nonconference schedule that …
Former Robert Morris guard transferring to Wake Forest By The Associated Press
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest is bringing in post-graduate transfer Coron Williams. Coach Jeff Bzdelik on Wednesday announced the addition of the shooting guard from …
RMU probe reveals 2 incidents with former coach Rice By Jerry Dipaola
A Robert Morris University investigation revealed two accusations against former men’s basketball coach Mike Rice during his three-year tenure, but the allegations failed to rise …
Yough’s Sleith doesn’t skip a beat at Robert Morris By Paul Schofield
Nicole Sleith dominated the WPIAL while pitching Yough High School to its first softball championship in 2011. She’s doing the same at Robert Morris University. …
RMU’s Toole won’t be headed to Siena By Paul Schofield
Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole won’t be headed to Siena College. According to the Albany Times Union, Siena hired Loyola (Md.) coach Jimmy Patsos on Tuesday. Patsos, Toole and Virginia Commonwealth assistant coach Mike Rhoades were reported as finalists for the position to replace Mitch Buonaguro, who was …
Rutgers AD reviewing Rice’s job in wake of video By Staff and Wire Reports
NEWARK, N.J. — Rutgers said it would reconsider its decision to retain basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and …
RMU coach Toole rumored to be candidate at Siena By Paul Schofield
Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole reportedly was set to interview for the vacancy at Siena. “I can see why schools would be interested in Andy. He’s an excellent coach,” said Dr. Craig Coleman, Robert Morris’ athletic director. “I know how good he is, and if someone offers him …
RMU gets Lucky vs. Providence By Paul Schofield
Robert Morris is returning to the site of arguably its most heartbreaking postseason loss. The Colonials, fresh off their 59-57 upset victory against defending national …
Robert Morris revels in attention after Kentucky upset By Bob Cohn
Andy Toole got little sleep. “None, basically,” the Robert Morris basketball coach said Wednesday. And it wasn’t just the tension and excitement of a nationally …
Starkey: Oh, what a night in Pittsburgh sports By Joe Starkey
This was a first. In 15 years of covering Penguins games from the press box, I’d never seen a group of reporters gather to watch …
