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Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Robert Morris vs. West Virginia (2-1, 0-0 Big 12)
Charles L. Sewall Center - Moon Township, Pa.

Against the Mountaineers - Robert Morris is 4-11 in its history against West Virginia. This is the fifth straight season in which the Colonials and Mountaineers will meet. RMU's most recent win against WVU is from 2012, when it knocked off the Mountaineers in a five-set thriller. The Colonials dropped a 2-0 lead in that match, but prevailed in the final set, 15-13.

Scouting West Virginia - West Virginia enters this match at 2-1, with all of its matches being played in the Gold & Blue Player's Challenge. The Mountaineers dropped their opener to No. 9 BYU in straight sets, but rebounded to sweep Toledo and IUPUI. Sophomore outside hitter Jordan Anderson has collected 50 kills on the season, while senior Evyn McCoy and junior Nikki Attea have combined to block 23 attacks.

Looking Ahead - Robert Morris continues its homestand this weekend as the Colonials will co-host the annual Duquesne / Robert Morris Invitational. Four matches will take place at the Charles L. Sewall Center, including three that feature the Colonials. RMU will open up the invitational on Sept. 5 with Indiana State at 11:00 a.m., and end its first day at 7:00 p.m. by taking on Youngstown State. The Colonials complete the invitational the following day when they play at 1:00 p.m. against UMass Lowell.

Networking with the Colonials - Become a fan of the Colonials on Facebook by searching for the "Robert Morris Volleyball" page. Fans can also follow the Colonials on Twitter @RMUVolleyball to get updates on the team throughout the season.

On This Date in History - Robert Morris has played 12 times on September 1 in its history, compiling a record of 6-6:
 

• 1995: L, 1-3 vs. Campbell [James Madison Invitational]
• 1995: L, 1-3 vs. VCU [James Madison Invitational]
• 2000: L, 2-3 vs. Navy [Chesapeake Classic]
• 2001: W, 3-0 vs. Oakland [US Airways Classic]
• 2001: W, 3-0 vs. Delaware State [US Airways Classic]
• 2006: W, 3-0 vs. Delaware State [Omni William Penn Tournament]
• 2006: L, 0-3 vs. IPFW [Omni William Penn Tournament]
• 2007: W, 3-1 vs. Youngstown State [Duquesne / Robert Morris Invitational]
• 2007: L, 2-3 vs. North Dakota State [Duquesne / Robert Morris Invitational]
• 2009: L, 0-3 vs. Cleveland State
• 2012: W, 3-1 vs. Norfolk State [Duquesne / Robert Morris Invitational]
• 2012: W, 3-0 vs. Providence [Duquesne / Robert Morris Invitational