URI is among a handful of schools around the country that received an A grade for its percentage of women’s coaches coaching women’s teams. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com When Title IX was enacted in 1972, 90 percent of women’s sports teams were coached by women. Fifty years later, as we celebrate the golden anniversary of this…
The tennis team battled in Saturday’s loss against Fordham, playing four three-set singles matches. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island Tennis team lost its final two home matches this weekend, dropping a pair of 5-2 matches against the University of Connecticut and Fordham University. In Friday’s non-conference matchup against UConn, URI came…
Photo Credit: URI Men’s Club Volleyball The last time that the NCVF Championships were held in person, the University of Rhode Island Men’s Club Volleyball team walked away with the Division 1-AAA Championship. Three years later and now competing for the Division 1-AA title, they traveled to Phoenix, Ariz. After two days of pool play,…
The Rams picked up their third-straight series in a trio of close games against UMass last weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Baseball team picked up their third consecutive series win of the season this past weekend, winning two of three games against division rival UMass. In the first game of the…
Mick Westkott has coached the women’s program since the team’s inception in 1975. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese After a half-decade, the University of Rhode Island’s longest-tenured coach has decided to hang up his whistle for good. The University announced on March 30 that Mick Westkott will retire following a 50-year run with the Swimming and…
UConn spoiled Rhode Island’s senior night festivities with a narrow 15-12 win. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The Rhody Men’s lacrosse honored their eight seniors ahead of their final home game of the season against UConn last Thursday before the visitors spoiled the festivities, beating the Rams 15-12. After a cagey start from both teams, UConn…
Senior Jack Reichenbach’s performance in the high and long jump helped him earn A-10 Field Performer of the Week honors. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Men’s Track and Field team finished second with 164 team points, 13 points behind first place Dartmouth at the Northeast Challenge at UConn this past weekend. Head…
Rams falls to UMass, splits doubleheader against Holy Cross Sophomore Vicki Viaclovsky swings at a pitch during Tuesday’s 9-4 loss against UMass. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com After almost a week off, the University of Rhode Island Softball team returned to action on Tuesday and Wednesday, playing a trio of close games against the University of Massachusetts…
The late Ellie Lemaire (pictured) paved the way for women’s athletics at URI. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, legislation that established a set of amendments to grant equal opportunities to both men and women to prohibit sex-based discrimination. Since 1972, the women’s athletic programs at the University of…
The University is considering two options to renovate the east stands at Meade Stadium. PHOTO CREDIT: Populous The University of Rhode Island has drafted preliminary plans for future improvements to the east side bleachers of Meade Stadium, per a virtual recruitment package released by the football program. In 2018, two URI alumni each pledged $1…