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Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball
Basketball team that represents Robert Morris University
Basketball team that represents Robert Morris University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| current | 2025–26 Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball team |
| name | Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball |
| logo | RMU Colonials logo.svg |
| logo_size | 200 |
| university | Robert Morris University |
| conference | Horizon League |
| location | Moon Township, Pennsylvania |
| coach | Andrew Toole |
| tenure | 16th |
| arena | UPMC Events Center |
| capacity | 4,000 |
| nickname | Colonials |
| h_body | 14234B |
| h_pattern_b | _thinsidesonwhite |
| h_shorts | 14234B |
| h_pattern_s | _thinsidesonwhite |
| a_body | 14234B |
| a_pattern_b | _thinwhitesides |
| a_shorts | 14234B |
| a_pattern_s | _thinwhitesides |
| NCAAtourneys | 1982, 1983, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2025 |
| conference_tournament | NEC: 1982, 1983, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2020 |
| Horizon: 2025 | |
| conference_season | NEC: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014 |
| Horizon: 2025 |
Horizon: 2025 Horizon: 2025 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 fifteenth season at RMU. Toole was hired when, after three years in charge and 73 wins, head coach Mike Rice Jr. left the program in 2010 to take the head coaching job at Rutgers.
Robert Morris has appeared nine times in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2025. The Colonials picked up their first ever tournament win in the Preliminary Round of the 1983 NCAA Tournament over Georgia Southern, and at the 2015 NCAA tournament, the Colonials beat North Florida in the First Four for their second win before losing to No. 1-seeded Duke (the eventual national champion) in the First Round.
Five years earlier, in the 2010 NCAA tournament, the 15-seed Colonials nearly upset 2-seed Villanova in the First Round before losing in overtime. The team is also known for its upset over No. 1-seeded (and 2012 national champion) Kentucky at the buzzer in the opening round of the 2013 National Invitation Tournament and another upset over traditional Big East powerhouse St. John's in the opening round of the 2014 NIT. However, in both cases, the Colonials lost in the second round. Top supporters of the RMU basketball program include Jeffrey Broadhurst, CEO of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group.
Postseason results
NCAA tournament results
The Colonials have appeared in the NCAA tournament nine times. Their record is 2–9. They have also qualified for the 2020 NCAA tournament, which was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NIT results
The Colonials have appeared in three National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their record is 2–3.
| 2014 | First Round |
|---|---|
| Second Round | St. John's |
| Belmont | W 89–78 |
| L 71–82 |
CIT results
The Colonials have appeared in two CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments (CIT). Their record is 3–2.
Home court
On January 30, 2017, Robert Morris announced plans to build a new basketball and volleyball facility named the UPMC Events Center on the school's campus. The basketball team's former home, the Charles L. Sewall Center was to be demolished to make room for the new arena. The 2017–18 Colonials played their home games at the PPG Paints Arena and at the Palumbo Center on the campus of Duquesne University. The 2018–19 Colonials played their home games at the North Athletic Complex on campus. The UPMC Events Center opened in May 2019.
References
References
- "With new arena on way, Robert Morris coach Andy Toole gets contract extension". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- "Robert Morris hires 29-year-old Andrew Toole as new coach - USATODAY.com".
- "Robert Morris defeats North Florida in First Four, draws Duke". SI.com.
- (2015-03-18). "Robert Morris holds off North Florida, earns date with Duke". Sporting News.
- "NCAA tournament: No. 1 seed Duke beats Robert Morris, 85-56, in NCAA opener". latimes.com.
- "Robert Morris vs. Villanova - Game Recap - March 18, 2010 - ESPN".
- "NCAA tournament: Robert Morris almost upsets Villanova". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- "Robert Morris stuns Kentucky in NIT, 59-57". USA TODAY.
- "Robert Morris vs. Kentucky - Game Recap - March 19, 2013 - ESPN".
- "St. John's suffers first-round NIT exit against Robert Morris". NY Daily News.
- "Red Storm loses in first round of NIT to Robert Morris". TimesLedger.
- "Corporate Partnerships: Eat n' Park".
- "Robert Morris Colonials Index {{!}} College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com".
- "2011-12 Robert Morris Colonials Schedule and Results {{!}} College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com".
- "Robert Morris to build new basketball, volleyball arena". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- (2017-01-20). "RMU partners with UPMC on new Events Center for basketball and volleyball". NEXTpittsburgh.
- "RMU To Play Four Home Games at A.J. Palumbo Center - Robert Morris University".
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