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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
New survey finds Pittsburgh among the best cities in the U.S. for hockey fans
The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2022, but according to a new survey, that hasn't lessened the enthusiasm Pittsburghers have for hockey. Despite not having the same level of popularity as the NFL, NBA, or MLB, the NHL is still growing, with a revenue of more than $6 billion this past season. WalletHub's latest survey found that Pittsburgh is the third-best city in America for hockey fans. "The Penguins are an extremely popular team, and they have the most engaged fanbase of any team when it comes to followers on social media, as well as the highest share of people who have a positive opinion of them," the survey stated. Ahead of Pittsburgh, coming in first was Boston, and in second was Detroit. "The Boston Bruins are the second-most valuable NHL team, worth $2.7 billion, and they have the third-most engaged fans on social media," the survey said. As for Detroit, the survey found that the Red Wings are the sixth-most valuable team in the league with the sixth-most engaged fans on social media. Along with team value and social media activity, the survey looked at franchise success on the ice as well as collegiate hockey in the region. The Penguins' five Stanley Cup championships are tied for fifth all-time in the NHL behind only five of the Original Six franchises, the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks. Here in Pittsburgh, we have the Robert Morris Colonials, which boasts some of the most affordable NCAA Hockey tickets in the nation at $150 for season tickets. Just behind Pittsburgh is New York City and the Penguins' long-time, in-state rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers, clocked in at 12th in WalletHub's survey. You can read the full survey on their website at this link.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
March Madness: Alabama defeats Robert Morris
The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 90-81 in their first-round game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday. All-America guard Mark Sears of the Crimson Tide scored 22 points with 19 coming in the second half.
USA Today
21-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Roll Tide Wire staff predictions for Alabama vs. Robert Morris first round matchup
Roll Tide Wire staff predictions for Alabama vs. Robert Morris first round matchup After making the program's first-ever Final Four appearance a year ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide begin their hunt for yet another national semifinal trip Friday afternoon with the first round of the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament. On Friday, Alabama will be matched up against the Robert Morris Colonials in the first round of the East Region, an opponent who won both the Horizon League regular season and tournament championships during the 2024-25 season. Even despite that however, Alabama is still a big favorite going into Friday's matchup, with the Crimson Tide likely expected by most to cruise to a win. However, how do we see this matchup playing out? Here is a look at who every member of our Roll Tide Wire staff has winning the NCAA Tournament first round game between Alabama and Robert Morris on Friday afternoon. Matt's Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide 89, Robert Morris Colonials 70 While the storyline dominating talk surrounding the Crimson Tide going into this matchup is the availability of Grant Nelson, Alabama honestly might not even need the star forward Friday afternoon to still come away with a win. The Crimson Tide should pull away offensively, setting up a date with either Saint Mary's or Vanderbilt on Sunday in the round of 32. Steve's Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide 92, Robert Morris Colonials 70 Alabama shouldn't need a healthy Grant Nelson for this game. The Tide beat Horizon League champions to move on to the round of 32. Sam's Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide 95, Robert Morris Colonials 70 After a gauntlet of a schedule to close out the regular season, a first round match up against Robert Morris should be a bit of relief for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Grant Nelson's health will be the Crimson Tide's most pressing matter on Friday. March is when the best players are made, and this is when Mark Sears starts to rise to the occasion. It'll be a fun ride.
USA Today
19-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Robert Morris Colonials
Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Robert Morris Colonials When the Alabama Crimson Tide take the court this upcoming Friday afternoon for the first round of the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament, they will be doing so to take on a non-SEC opponent for what will be the first time since Dec. 29 in the Robert Morris Colonials. Likely an unfamiliar opponent for Alabama, the Crimson Tide and Colonials have only met on the hardwood head-to-head one time before, which came back in 2014. In that game, Alabama defeated the Colonials by a score of 64-56 inside of Coleman Coliseum in a matchup where the Crimson Tide's leading scorer was Trever Releford. Fast forward a little over a decade, and now Alabama and Robert Morris are set to meet once again, but this time the stakes are significantly higher in the NCAA Tournament. However, will the result of an Alabama win come true once again? Let's take a look at potentially answering that question by taking a dive into Robert Morris, and listing a few things you need to know about Alabama's first round NCAA Tournament opponent. Robert Morris Colonials 2024-25 Team Overview Conference: Horizon Horizon Arena: UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, Pennsylvania UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 2024-25 Record: 26-8 overall (15-5 in Horizon) 26-8 overall (15-5 in Horizon) Ranking: Unranked in AP Poll, Unranked in Coaches Poll Unranked in AP Poll, Unranked in Coaches Poll NCAA Tournament Seed: No. 15 in East Region The East Region's No. 15 seed, Robert Morris is coming off one of the greatest seasons in program history in which they won the Horizon League regular season and tournament titles at 26-8 overall, as well as 15-5 in conference play. Robert Morris is also making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since the 2014-15 season. Robert Morris Colonials 2024-25 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Andrew Toole Andrew Toole Assistant Coach: Kim Lewis Kim Lewis Assistant Coach: George Aramide George Aramide Assistant Coach: Anthony Richards Leading the Colonials into the NCAA Tournament is long-time head coach Andrew Toole, who has been at the helm of the Robert Morris program since the 2010-11 season. Under the leadership of Toole, Robert Morris has one NCAA Tournament appearance in 2014-15, as well as a combined record of 252-240. Robert Morris Colonials 2024-25 Stats PPG: 76.9 (No. 98 in NCAA) 76.9 (No. 98 in NCAA) PPG Allowed: 70.4 (No. 134 in NCAA) 70.4 (No. 134 in NCAA) FG%: 45.1 45.1 2P%: 50.9 50.9 3P%: 35 35 FT%: 72.2 72.2 RPG: 37.4 37.4 APG: 16 16 SPG: 6.4 6.4 BPG: 4.5 Stats-wise, Robert Morris is currently averaging 76.9 points per game offensively this season, while also allowing 70.4 to opponents. The Colonials also rank as the nation's No. 39 team with an average of 16 assists per game, as well as No. 43 in blocks at 4.5 a game. Robert Morris Colonials 2024-25 Players to Know Kam Woods, Guard - Senior - Senior Alvaro Folgueiras, Forward - Sophomore - Sophomore Amarion Dickerson, Guard/Forward - Junior - Junior Josh Omojafo, Guard - Junior - Junior DJ Smith, Guard - Junior In conclusion, the players to know for Robert Morris are likely headlined by an Alabama native in senior guard Kam Woods, a Second Team All-Horizon selection who is leading the Colonials with an average of 15.1 points per game, as well as 4.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists. The Colonials also have three other players averaging in double figures in Alvaro Folgueiras, Amarion Dickerson, and Josh Omojafo, the first of which is posting a near double-double for the year at 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
CBS News
12-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Robert Morris men's basketball team returns home after clinching berth in NCAA Tournament
For the first time in 10 years, the Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball team will be heading back to the NCAA Tournament and it was a hero's welcome in Moon Township as the team returned home with the Horizon League Championship Trophy and a ticket to the big dance. They were greeted by their fellow students and the band after a triumphant trip to Indianapolis, beating Youngstown State 89-78 in the Horizon League Championship, giving them a berth in the tournament. This afternoon, the team's bus pulled into UPMC Events Center in Moon Township excited, but focused on the next task at hand. "Every single sprint we did, every single doubt we've ever had, every single person not believing in our dreams, I think going to March Madness embodies all the moments, collectively, for all of us," said Ismael Plet, a graduate student forward with the team. "I think that's what I'm mostly happy for, my brothers behind me, experiencing this big moment together, and just doing it together, you will never forget this." Robert Morris's season has been one of triumph, winning the regular season title in the Horizon League with a 15-5 conference record and a 26-8 overall record. One of the leaders of that team was Kam Woods, who was one of many transfer players and averaged 15.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. "We got a lot of transfers who came here to rewrite their stories, to finish what they started with their basketball careers, so getting this trophy means a lot," he said. Sophomore forward Alvaro Folgueiras echoed the team's sentiment that carried them through this season - belief. "We're champions now, but I think we've been champions since day one," the Spanish sophomore said. While RMU was the top-seeded team in the Horizon League Tournament, their journey to the championship was not an easy one. They faced last year's conference champion Oakland in the semifinals and were able to beat them in overtime, and then they beat Youngstown State to win the title. "We knew Oakland was going to be a great opponent, the defending champions, but I think these guys are so confident in their ability to play and every challenge they've been faced with throughout the course of the season so far they've met it," said Head Coach Andy Toole. "In that second half [against Oakland], we had some animated timeouts. A lot of it was from them - [saying] 'guys, we're not losing this, pick it up, do what we gotta do, figure out how to make the next play, figure out how to get a stop.' Once we got to last night, they were so locked in and focused." Now the Colonials await the fate of Selection Sunday to see how they will face in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
