Key center fielder Austin White is ready to step back up to the plate. Photo courtesy of URI Athletics. Despite a global pandemic sweeping the nation, Austin White was still determined to put in work on the diamond this summer to make every pitch in the batting box count this spring. White is a key…
Even without games happening, the University of Rhode Island needs its outdoor facilities in tip-top shape before the action resumes. The person in charge of that is Brian Boesch, the manager of turf and grass athletic grounds at the University who runs the day-to-day operations of the athletic grounds division. He and his team of…
Students can participate in virtual group exercise classes, Tootell studio cycle class, yoga on the quad, intramural cornhole, wellness journaling and more. Photos courtesy of Lacey Hylen and Siobhan Richards. “There are so many things being offered,” said Jennifer Luther, the coordinator of marketing and memberships for the organization. Current programs include intramural and club…
Director of Football Operations Christina Ball does a lot of work behind the scenes. Photo courtesy of Christina Ball. Rhody fans may be familiar with names like Vito Priore or Jakari Grant, but the most important quarterback for the University of Rhode Island Football team usually goes unnoticed on the sidelines each week. Her name…
David Cox and the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team now have a much better idea of their non-conference schedule Friday after the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame made an announcement about the upcoming Tip-Off Tournament. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced a revised field and schedule for the 2020 Air…
Rhody Softball returns to practice in new normal. Photo from @RhodySoftball on Twitter . The Rams season was already moving in the wrong direction when they were set to face Northern Illinois back in March. The team was 4-16 on the season and was in the middle of an 11-game losing streak where they had been…
Field hockey players are still able to practice as long as they are COVID-free. Photos by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island club field hockey team recently held unorthodox tryouts amid the unknown of the upcoming few months. Due to the safety guidelines for club sports, the players were held to groups of five,…
At least, that is what it seems like. Meade Stadium sat still last Saturday afternoon on what was the perfect October day in New England. The University of Rhode Island Soccer Complex didn’t need its lights flicked upwards for the nightcap, and Sunday afternoon saw no grass chunks turn out of the ground from a…
URI’s ultimate frisbee team rallies for a new season. Photo contributed by a past Ultimate Frisbee team. While COVID-19 changes can make full competition in practice difficult, the ultimate Frisbee club team at the University of Rhode Island has successfully been able to create a routine that balances both engagement and player safety. When the…
Volleyball player Gabi Shilling spikes the ball against the opposing team. Photo from GoRhody.com. On or off the court, Gabi Shilling is always active. Shilling is a junior member of the University of Rhode Island Women’s Volleyball Team and has been a key player for them, appearing in nearly every match since she arrived on…