September 29, 2022
Women’s Tennis Team Dominates In Newport Double Invitational Tournament
NEWPORT—This past weekend played host to the Newport Doubles Tournament Invitational where The University of Rhode Island secured two bracket final wins. The doubles team of Junior Gracie Campanella and Freshman Ava Grinja won the Northwest Final while Junior Klara Nelander and Freshman Nikki Fernando would secure the season best fifth doubles victory in the…
Research, recovery, rehabilitation center
Plant RX helps local plant enthusiasts Started in 1978, Plant RX welcomes the community to bring their sick plants in for inspection. A unique research lab that dedicates itself to identifying and rehabilitating plants. They identify issues by taking samples and examining them for insects or bacteria that may be harmful. The Plant Protection Clinic,…
New golfer brings home awards
Brandon Gillis aims to achieve balance on, off field Gillis transferred to Rhody from Wake Forest and has been the leader for Rhody the last two years. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com When looking at the University of Rhode Island golf team, it is incredibly hard to not see the impact of Redshirt Senior Brandon Gillis. The…
Golf wins Villanova Fall Invite
Gills and Richards lead the way in Rhody win The University of Rhode Island golf team was victorious for the first time this season, placing first in a field of six at the Wildcat Fall Invitational. Villanova played host at Radnor Valley Country Club for the event. Fairleigh Dickinson, Hoftra, St. Peter’s, and Bryant were…
Women’s Soccer lose to Davidson, tie with Saint Joseph’s
The University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer Team continued their early season struggles with a loss to Davidson, before notching a scoreless tie against Saint Joseph’s. Coming into the week with a two game losing streak, the Rams started the week looking to find a way back to winning on the road against the Wildcats. …
Women’s Cross Country takes crown at Ted Owen Invite
All Rhody runners finish with records in win PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com After finishing second at the Nassaney Invitational two weeks ago, the University of Rhode Island Women’s Cross Country team earned an overall victory at the Ted Owen Invite over the weekend, defeating New Hampshire, Bryant, Merrimack and a plethora of other New England teams…
Football falls to 2-2 with loss at Pitt
Panthers win battle of past, present Rhody coaches Marques DeShields finished with 82 yards and two touchdowns in the 45-24 loss. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The past and present clashed this weekend as Jim Fleming and his Rhode Island Football team traveled to Acrisure Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to take on the FBS #24 Pittsburgh Panthers,…
Club and varsity teams wait while tennis courts continue delayed reconstruction
The courts were originally supposed to be done before the school year, but bid complications have pushed the deadline to early October. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille Originally set to be complete in mid-July, renovations to tennis courts at the University of Rhode Island are still ongoing due to delays. The courts near Keaney Gymnasium are…
Former Rhody volleyball player turns assistant coach
Jamie Smith aims to begin long, successful career at URI Smith represented Rhody last year at the NCAA Student Coaches Conference After her fifth and final season in 2021, Jamie Smith bid farewell to her days as a student-athlete following her graduate season with the University of Rhode Island Volleyball team. However, her final season…