This Week in Sports 11/7

Football

Final (11/2): University of Rhode Island 37-28 Monmouth University

URI took on Monmouth in a tight game on Saturday afternoon. The two teams went back and forth for the entirety of the game until fifth-year Malik Grant’s 16-yard run and second-year Marquis Buchanan’s touchdown gave URI the lead in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter. Fredrick Mallay sealed the win with a seven-yard fumble return on the final play of the game. For more, visit David Okula’s article (page 8, rhodycigar.com).

Men’s Basketball

Final (11/4): URI 96-58 Fairfield University

On Monday night, the Rams won their first non-conference game of the season at the Ryan Center. The Rams had a significant lead throughout the game, which was called tightly with 56 total fouls. The calls had little effect on URI’s lead, as six different players finished with double-digits and the team shot 53.8% from the floor. For more on URI’s season opener, visit David Okula’s article (page 8, rhodycigar.com).

Women’s Basketball

Final (11/4): URI 68- 45 Stonehill College

URI started non-conference play with a win over Stonehill on Monday. Despite a close first quarter, the Rams found their momentum and were able to pull away quickly towards the end of the first half. Fifth-year transfer Harsimran “Honey” Kaur led the way for the Rams with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks in her first game with URI. For more about the Rams win, visit Zack Petrick’s article (page 7, rhodycigar.com).

Volleyball

Final (11/1): Virginia Commonwealth University 3-0 URI

Final (11/2): Virginia Commonwealth University 3-1 URI

The Rams traveled to VCU this past weekend to take on the black and gold in a two-match series. The Rams were swept in the first match in straight sets, 25-19, 25-16, 25-18. In the second match, URI was able to win one set, but still fell 3-1 after VCU took the first two sets 25-20 and 25-21. URI took the third set 25-22 before VCU was able to close out the match 25-19 in the final set. Second-year outside hitter Madi Disu led Rhode Island’s offense as she finished with a double-double, recording 11 kills and 13 digs. First-year Havyn Rolle added 10 kills and four blocks. For more, visit Abby LePage’s article (rhodycigar.com).

Men’s Soccer

Final (11/2): Davidson College 2-1 URI

Davidson broke through first in the 54th minute with a free kick in the regular season finale for both schools. Fifth-year Lyman Ott knocked it in from close range for the 1-0 lead. Rhode Island responded in the 71st minute when fourth-year Isak Oystese sent a through pass into the box and found the foot of fellow fourth-year Brandon Bermingham through the middle, who chipped the goalkeeper to knot the game at one. Davidson’s second-year Noah Louzan scored the winning goal in the 87th minute, securing a spot in the Atlantic 10 Championship for the Wildcats in the process and ending URI’s season . For more about the final game of the season, visit Gerard Villemenay’s article (rhodycigar.com).

Men’s Cross Country – Atlantic 10 Championship

Final (11/2): Ninth overall

Second-year Garrett Hartline finished 10th overall at the A-10 Championship, which led Rhode Island to a ninth-place finish. Hartline crossed the 8-kilometer finish line in 24:18.7, leading the Rams and earning All-Conference honors. He was joined in the top-50 by fifth-year Joe DosReis, who ran a 25:02.1 for 37th place overall. URI came in ahead of 10th-place Fordham, while finishing just behind eighth-place Duquesne University in the team standings. For more on the performance, visit Justin Theriault’s article (rhodycigar.com).

Women’s Cross Country – Atlantic 10 Championship

Final (11/2): Eighth overall

Rhode Island women’s cross country team finished eighth at the A-10 Championship. Fourth-year Sofia Piccone led the Rams on the 6000-meter course, crossing the line in 21:26.9 to place 25th overall. She was closely followed by third-year Lily Saul, who finished 28th in 21:32.5. The team improved its standing from a year ago, improving from a 12th place in 2023. Rhody finished behind University of Richmond and ahead of Saint Louis University in the team standings. For more on the event, visit Johnny Ochsenfeld’s article (rhodycigar.com).

Rowing – Princeton Chase

Final (11/3): 25th, 47th and 64th overall

The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team took part in the Princeton Chase on Sunday, entering three boats in the Women’s Open 8+ event, which featured 65 teams. URI’s boats finished 25th, 47th, and 64th. For more about the Princeton Chase, see Charlie Adams’s article (rhodycigar.com).

Swim and Dive

Final (11/6): URI 171.5 – 103.5 Providence College

The Rams hosted the Friars at the Tootell Aquatic Center on Wednesday evening, getting back to winning ways over their Ocean State rivals. Second-year Avery Potyrala took first place in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle as well as contributing to a group win in the 200-yard medley relay. Third-year Lily Hsu took first place in one and three meter diving, followed by her teammates second-year Anna Petke and third-year Olivia Winslow.