URI Men’s Basketball v Alabama Recap
The University of Rhode Island’s men’s basketball team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide last Friday. Get the full scoop here! Written and narrated by Aniekan Okon. Shot and edited by Matt Durkey.
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Rams Down ‘Bama 93-79
The Crimson Tide came crashing into Kingston Friday night only to meet the duo of Jeff Dowtin and Fatts Russell, acting as a seawall for Head Coach David Cox. This was a game that saw a masterclass in guard play, with the likes of Kira Lewis Jr on the Crimson Tide, and the aforementioned upperclassmen…
No. 7 Maryland Takes Down URI 73-55
Rhode Island basketball simultaneously showed both their ceiling and floor Saturday night after taking on the No. 7 ranked Maryland Terrapins. URI started the game playing the quintessential brand of basketball that was implemented by Dan Hurley, and which has been continued under second year Head Coach David Cox. The Rams forced 14 turnovers in…
Men’s Basketball Starts Strong
The Cigar recaps the URI Men’s Basketball team’s first game of the season. You can also read our written recap! Shot and edited by Matt Durkey. Written and narrated by Aniekan Okon.
Rhody Cruises by LIU in Home Opener
Jeff Dowtin elevates for the contested jumper, helping URI on their way to their first win of the season. Photo by Autumn Walter. The second year of the David Cox era started in the positives for Rhode Island Men’s Basketball, as they cruised to a 76-65 victory over Long Island University. The Rams were paced…
Men’s Basketball Poised for Promising Season
Jermaine Harris elevates through contact. Photo by Kayla Michaud. Where there is talent, there are expectations, and for Rhode Island Men’s Basketball, there is both. Following a 2018-2019 campaign that saw both valleys and peaks, all contributors from last year’s team return, with a new influx of both freshman and transfer player talent as well….
Basketball Star Comes Back 30 Years Later to Complete Degree
At any given game this past basketball season you could look at the last row of section 106 in the Ryan Center. There you would find, more often than not, Kenny Green. Green is not your typical former college athlete. For starters, he is the all-time leader in blocked shots at URI, and secondly, he…
Cigar Sports Names Winter MVPS
Junior Cyril Langevine pulls downs a rebound in Brooklyn during the Atlantic Ten Championship tournament. Photo by Mitchell Leff. by Nick Cardi and Will Pipicelli. Men’s Basketball MVP: Cyril Langevine Cyril Langevine has been named the Cigar Sports MVP for the 2018-2019 Men’s Basketball team. Langevine had an outstanding year as one of the most…
Silverio Leaves Men’s Basketball
After just one season in Keaney Blue, freshman guard and scholarship player Omar Silverio has left the program. Silverio was one of four freshman to come in this year, in what was David Cox’s first recruiting class. Originally committed to play for Santa Clara University, Silverio decommitted from the Broncos and committed to the Rams…
Rhody Basketball Season Ends, But the Future is Bright
Junior Cyril Langevine hits the deck as he dives for the ball on Senior Day against UMass. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball season came to a close this past Saturday as they lost to St. Bonaventure in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Championship. The Rams finished the season…