Moon Township, Pa. –  The Robert Morris University volleyball team enjoyed a home court advantage for its first four matches of the season, but it's time to hit the road as the Colonials travel to Bronx, N.Y., for the Rose Hill Classic hosted by Fordham University on Sept. 4-5 in Rose Hill Gym. Participants include Fordham, Georgetown University and Niagara University.
 
RMU (2-2) dropped a close 3-1 decision to familiar foe Duquesne University on Tuesday evening. Junior Arden Fisher, MVP of the 2015 Robert Morris Invitational, carried over her dominance from the season-opening tournament into Tuesday night's match, as she posted her third consecutive double-double and led the Colonials in kills (16) and digs (17). She averages 4.31 kills per set. Senior Kristin Thompson returned to action after sitting out the final match of the RMU tournament and contributed nine kills at an outstanding .600 clip (9-for-15) and added two blocks.
 

2015 ROSE HILL CLASSIC RUNDOWN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4		Match Time	Live Stream	Live Stats
ROBERT MORRIS | GEORGETOWN		10:30 a.m.		Sidearm
ROBERT MORRIS | NIAGARA		4:30 p.m.		Sidearm
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
ROBERT MORRIS | FORDHAM		1:00 p.m.	Atlantic 10	Sidearm

 
Robert Morris versus the Rose Hill Classic Opponents
GEORGETOWN | September 4 | 10:30 a.m.
This is the first meeting in program history between the Colonials and the Hoyas.
 
NIAGARA | September 4 | 4:30 p.m.
The Colonials lead the all-time series with the Purple Eagles, 9-8. This will be the first meeting between the two programs with head coach Dale Starr at the helm for Robert Morris.
 
FORDHAM | September 5 | 1:00 p.m.
This is the first meeting in program history between the Colonials and the Rams.
 
 
Tournament Success
RMU had one of its most successful outings in a season-opening tournament under head coach Dale Starr at the 2015 Robert Morris Invitational. The Colonials posted a 2-1 record and juniors Arden Fisher and Leah Dunivan were named to the All-Tournament Team. Fisher earned Most Valuable Player honors.
 
Block Party
The Colonials have outmatched their opponents in total blocks in all four matches on the young season, including double-digit total team block performances in both victories. Junior middle blocker Leah Dunivan leads the defense at the net, averaging 1.12 blocks per set, while freshman middle blocker Brianna Schmid averages 1.00.
 
Seeing Double
Junior Arden Fisher has recorded three straight double-doubles, including back-to-back 20-plus kill performances for the first time in her career, featuring a career-high 23 kills versus UMBC. Fisher boasts 25 career double-doubles.
 
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