College basketball has long been synonymous with unpredictability and chaos, hence the name March Madness. It is then easy to overlook an upset as even the elite programs taste unforeseen defeat from time to time. The celebration is glorious, but often temporary as the feeling of triumph is soon displaced by the realization that…
Swimming and Diving The University of Rhode Island swimming and diving team wrapped up their season with a seventh-place finish at the Atlantic 10 Championships in Geneva, Ohio. The four-day event concluded on Saturday and saw the Rams tally 204 total points, more than 400 behind the University of Richmond’s winning score of 653.5….
The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team was offensively stagnant in a lopsided 74-63 road loss against St. Joseph’s University on Saturday. The loss extended the Rams’ losing streak to five games, as they continue to descend down the Atlantic 10 standings. URI (11-15, 5-9 A-10) saw their recent shooting woes carry over into…
 The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team missed out on opportunities to earn the elusive marquee win, first losing in the final minute against Dayton in a heartbreaker at the Ryan Center, Friday night, and then were treated to a one-sided rout, when they visited Virginia Commonwealth on Tuesday. The first game was…
The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team struggled to find their offensive rhythm Sunday afternoon was routed, 67-53, by the University of Dayton in a wire-to-wire victory for the Flyers. Both teams entered the game trying to drift away from middle of the conference and ascend up the Atlantic 10 standings after erratic starts…
The University of Rhode Island football team grabbed 30 new recruits and appeared to be excited for the direction they are headed, as they unveiled the list on Wednesday, as part of National Signing Day, with an aura of optimism filling the room. The group consisted of several all-state players, conference MVPs, and impressive…
Sometimes in sports we take for granted the consistent contributors, the ones that do not always receive the glory that the stud freshmen recruits do. The player that gradually ascends to the top, all the while still being a reliable producer, is the stability that programs desire and appreciate. Many fans are just now starting…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team (6-3) rebounded nicely after enduring a devastating defeat against Providence College, disposing of the formerly undefeated University of Houston (5-1), 67-57. The offensive fluidity that was apparent on Saturday night diminished a bit, as they returned to their common identity of vitality through stifling defense and efficiency…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team took to the Ryan Center against what looked to be favorable matchup against the College of Holy Cross, who tenaciously kept the game close for a while before a big second half put fans at ease. The Rams struggled to generate offense early against a defense that…
The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team (20-9) were swept by Saint Louis University in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Championships on Nov. 21 after defeating Duquesne (14-15) in five sets the night before. URI came into George Washington University, the host for the conference tournament, with aspirations for A-10 supremacy; a…