After six consecutive losses, the Rams got back on track with three wins in three days. Photo Credit Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island volleyball team returned to Keaney Gym with strong performances this weekend, snapping a six-game losing streak and finishing the weekend 3-1. The Rams brought their overall record to 5-7, scoring…
Meet the man that has quickly become synonymous with URI Athletics. Photo Credit Siobhan Richards. Discovering your passion in life is not always an easy thing; when you find a love for something, there are always going to be obstacles along the way that make you rethink that love. Stone Freeman, a sports broadcaster and…
Andre Blackett, 38, closes the game out with a sack, leading Rhode Island to a win against their CAA foe, Albany. Contributed by James Singer. The University of Rhode Island Football team kicked off conference play last weekend with a nail-biting 16-14 victory on the road against the University of Albany Great Danes. A strong,…
The University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer team continued non-conference play this past week, splitting road matchups against Holy Cross and Princeton. The week began with a 1-0 victory versus Holy Cross, courtesy of a second-half goal from junior defender Allison Mogauro. It was a defensive battle between both teams early on, with each team…
Photo from Mike Scott. The University of Rhode Island Football team dominated the Bryant Bulldogs during their season opener at Meade Stadium after a second-quarter explosion that made way for a 45-21 victory. The Rams’ offense excelled all night, putting up a total of 508 yards, led by quarterback Kasim Hill, who was also responsible…
Senior defensive back on the football team Coby Tippett, center, is one of many athletes benefiting from his name, image and likeness. Photo from gorhody.com. “One who engages in a pursuit, study, science or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession.” That’s the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “amateur”–– a word that was used…
URI Women’s Club Rugby is one of many club teams excited to get back to the field this year. Photo contributed by URI Women’s Rugby. After a year modified by COVID-19 safety guidelines, club sports are set to return in full capacity this fall at the University of Rhode Island. According to URI’s Coordinator…
After a tumultuous season due to COVID, the Ram’s Swim and Dive team placed in the top 10 at the Atlantic 10 Championships. Photo from gorhody.com. The Rhode Island Swim and Dive team completed their season at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships, finishing the competition in 10th place. The championships were held over…
When I attended my first weekly meeting for the Good Five Cent Cigar back in September, I only knew one thing for sure: expect the unexpected. At this point, it had been nearly six months since the COVID-19 pandemic took its hold on the world. As an 18-year-old student trying to adapt to college life,…
Battling the elements at the George Davis Invitational, both the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams competed well. Photos from gorhody.com. The University of Rhode Island Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams returned to action this past week for the George Davis Invitational, and the men’s team also competed in a dual meet…