Moon Township, Pa. – The
Robert Morris University men's basketball team will play a special exhibition game Friday, Oct. 27, at Niagara as part of efforts to raise awareness and financial support for continued hurricane effort reliefs.
The game tips at 7:00 p.m. between the Colonials and Purple Eagles on Frank and Barbara Layden Court at the Gallagher Center in Niagara University, N.Y.
"This is a great opportunity to be involved in a game that goes beyond college basketball," head coach
Andrew Toole said. "What has happened with the devastating hurricanes this year is a reminder to cherish what's important, and that's the family and friends you surround yourself with each day. Our game with Niagara is a fantastic way to help play a part in helping those who need it most."
All net proceeds of the game will be given to hurricane relief efforts, and Niagara will also be accepting donations both at the game and over the phone. All proceeds will be donated to United Way Greater Niagara, which will then distribute those proceeds to agencies in the regions of Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico.
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In seven seasons under head coach
Andrew Toole, Robert Morris has posted an overall record of 134-106 (.558), including a mark of 82-42 (.661) against the Northeast Conference. Toole has guide the Colonials to a pair of NEC regular-season crowns (2013, 2014) as well as the 2015 NEC Tournament championship.
Over the last 10 years, RMU has compiled an overall record of 207-137 (.602), which is tied for 15th among mid-major programs during that span with Iona and Ohio. The Colonials are one of just 19 mid-major programs to average at least 20 victories in the last 10 seasons.
Robert Morris has appeared in the postseason seven times in the last decade, including the NCAA Tournament three times (2009, 2010, 2015), the NIT on three occasions (2008, 2013, 2014) and the 2012 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
The announcement of their game at Niagara marks the first of two exhibition contests on the slate for the Colonials. RMU will also
travel to Latrobe, Pa., to take on Saint Vincent Monday, Oct. 30, in a 7:00 p.m. tip at the Carey Center.
Robert Morris opens its 2017-18 regular season Friday, Nov. 10, with a 7:00 p.m. tip at Ohio State.
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