This Week in Sports 10/17

Tennis Intercollegiate Tennis Association New England Regional Championship 10/10-10/12 The University of Rhode Island tennis team had four players compete in this weekend’s tournament. Third-year Nikki Fernando and first-year Katharina Spieth both won two matches in singles play before being eliminated. Third-year Sophie Herrman lost her match in the singles main draw. However, in doubles,…

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Football surges for fourth-quarter comeback in dramatic double-overtime win

For the University of Rhode Island football team, Saturday’s 46-44 double overtime win over Hampton University displayed both resilience and concern. “It was an outstanding finish, an outstanding test of character and perseverance by our kids,” URI Head Coach Jim Fleming said. “Obviously on the flip side of that, let’s not get into those situations…

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This Week in Sports 10/10

Football: FINAL (10/5): URI 46-44 Hampton University The University of Rhode Island football team flew down to Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Virginia to take on the Hampton University Pirates in a Coastal Athletic Association barnburner on Saturday. The Rams orchestrated a double-overtime comeback after being down 14 points twice in the second half. The 46-44…

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