at Pitt (1-1)
Wednesday, Aug. 27 – 7:00 p.m.
Ambrose Urbanic Field – Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Capsule
Robert Morris will play its third consecutive game at Ambrose Urbanic Field, this time against the host Pitt Panthers Wednesday, Aug. 27. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. The Colonials went 1-1 last weekend at the Steel City Classic hosted by Pitt, defeating Duquesne, 3-2, before a 2-1 setback against Akron. The Panthers defeated Akron, 3-0, before losing to the Dukes, 2-1.
 
All-Time vs. Pitt
The Colonials trail, 2-6-1, in the all-time series against Pitt. After playing all but one year from 1996- through 2003, the series was dormant before being revived in 2012 after nearly a decade. Pitt won, 2-1, in 2012 and the teams battled to a 1-1 tie last season at North Athletic Complex. RMU is 1-4 all-time in games at Pitt.
 
Musket Shots

• Robert Morris is 1-1 this season with a 3-2 win over Duquesne and a 2-1 setback vs. Akron
• Redshirt-freshman Erin Ritzer is the NEC Rookie of the Week after setting up the Colonials gamewinning goal against Duquesne
• Junior Kristie Hamilton leads RMU with five points on two goals and an assist
• Hamilton scored twice against the Dukes
• Sophomore Antonia Grese has two goals, including the gamewinner against the Dukes, in two games this season
• RMU has won its last two season-openers with goals in the final five minutes of regulation. Madison scored in the 85th minute of the 2013 opener while Antonia Grese scored in the 86th minute Friday.
• Becky Schoenecker has an .816 career save percentage, the best mark in program history
• The Colonials were selected eighth in the NEC Preseason Coaches Poll
• The Colonials return 11 letterwinners from a 2013 squad that posted a 5-9-4 record last season

 
Next Up
The Colonials play their home opener Sunday, Aug. 31, when the Youngstown State Penguins visit North Athletic Complex for a 3:00 p.m. game.