Robert Morris Colonials men's lacrosse
| Robert Morris Colonials | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 (varsity) |
| University | Robert Morris |
| Head coach | Craig McDonald (since 2021 season) |
| Stadium | Joe Walton Stadium (capacity: 3,000) |
| Location | Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Conference | ASUN Conference |
| Nickname | Colonials |
| Colors | Blue, white, and red[1] |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| (3) 2018, 2019, 2022 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| (3) 2018, 2019, 2022 | |
| Conference regular season championships | |
| (3) 2012, 2018, 2019 | |
The Robert Morris Colonials men's lacrosse team represents Robert Morris University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's lacrosse. The Colonials became a varsity program in 2005.
History
Robert Morris currently competes in the ASUN Conference and plays its home games at Joe Walton Stadium in the Pittsburgh suburb of Moon Township, Pennsylvania. RMU had been a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) through the 2020 season, but left that league to join the Horizon League, which does not sponsor men's lacrosse. The Colonials then became an independent for the immediate future. Ultimately, their stint as an independent would only last one season; on February 5, 2021, RMU was unveiled as a member of the newly reinstated ASUN men's lacrosse league, which started play in the 2022 season.[2]
In 2018, Robert Morris was the number one seed in the NEC year-end tournament, reaching the finals where they defeated Saint Joseph’s 9-8 to reach their first NCAA tournament in lacrosse.
Robert Morris is 105-125 over 16 Seasons, with 7 NEC Tournaments, 2 NEC Tournament titles, 1 ASUN Tournament title, 3 NCAA Tournaments and 1 NEC Regular-Season title.
Annual record
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percent | Conference | Playoffs | National Rank | SOS | RPI | Power Rating (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | .667 | 2nd | NCAA 1st Round (2) | 52 | 34 | 40 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 6 | .538 | 23 | 29 | 26 | |||
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | .667 | 66 | 61 | 49 | |||
| 2019 | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1st | NCAA 1st Round (3) | 65 | 30 | 22 | |
| 2018 | 13 | 5 | .722 | 1st | NCAA 1st Round (4) | 20 | 54 | 17 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 | 7 | .563 | 5th | 58 | 42 | 45 | ||
| 2016 | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2nd | NEC Semifinals | 52 | 40 | 42 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 5th | 48 | 62 | 53 | ||
| 2014 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5th | 64 | 33 | 31 | ||
| 2013 | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2nd | NEC Finals (5) | 50 | 53 | 55 | |
| 2012 | 11 | 4 | .733 | 1st | NEC Semifinals | 46 | 46 | 50 | |
| 2011 | 9 | 6 | .600 | 3rd | NEC Semifinals | 14 | 55 | 58 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 5 | .667 | 3rd | 53 | 55 | 58 | ||
| 2009 | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3rd | 53 | 55 | 58 |
- (1) Laxpower/LaxBytes Power Ratings
- (2) Won ASUN tournament final 18-17 in overtime over Utah. Lost 1st Round NCAA tournament game to Delaware 20–8.
- (3) Won NEC tournament final 11-10 over Hobart. Lost 1st Round NCAA tournament game to UVA 19-10.
- (4) Won NEC tournament final 9-8 over Saint Joseph's. Won NCAA play in game over Canisius 12-6. Lost 1st Round NCAA tournament game to Maryland 14-11.
- (5) Lost NEC tournament final 14-7 to Bryant.
See also
References
- ^ "RMU Athletics Logo". September 9, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "ASUN Conference Announces Formation of Men's Lacrosse League" (Press release). ASUN Conference. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.