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.
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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…
Losing Streak Continues for Volleyball
Claire Wagner keeps the ball alive. Photo by Autumn Walter. The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team dropped their two matches this past weekend to both La Salle and Duquesne, marking nine straight losses for the rams. Going into the weekend the Rams had lost their previous seven matches dating back to the very…
Cross Country Teams Reach New Heights at A-10 Championships
Lotte Black wins A-10 cross country individual title. Photo courtesy of GoRhody. This weekend the University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled down the East Coast to Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia for the Atlantic 10 Championships. A wonderful crisp, fall day in Leesburg brought in a record crowd to watch…
Bracket Set for A-10 Men’s Soccer
The NCAA tournament, the pinnacle for any team collegiate sport, offers the chance for players and programs to make a name for themselves. Forty-eight schools make the big dance in collegiate men’s soccer, as 24 schools qualify as a result of winning their conference tournament and the other half receiving at-large bids. With no Atlantic…
Rams Break the Ice at Home
Aaron Parker catches a contested touchdown in the 4th quarter to further URI’s lead over Merrimack. Photo by James McIntosh. In their second to last home game of the 2019 season and still in search of their first win on their new turf field, Rhody took on and conquered the Merrimack Warriors 42-14 at Meade…
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….
Amidst Changes and Turmoil, Chratian Remains Steady
Already an intimidating player on the court, Erin Chratian is a force opposing players won’t be excited to play. Chratian, a sophomore from Johns Creek, Georgia, has been an asset to the University of Rhode Island’s women’s tennis team since her freshman year. She had a strong freshman career of 17 total victories on the…
October Pains Continue for Women’s Volleyball
The month of October has not been too kind to Rhode Island Volleyball this season, as they have lost all six of their matches this month. Their weekend matchup against Fordham provided an opportunity to make amends and end the month on the right note. Both teams had been struggling so far this season, and…
Competitive Fire Drives Ella Ratzloff
Ella Ratzloff goes down for a dig. Photo by James McIntosh. Ella Ratzloff is a defensive force for Rhode Island Women’s Volleyball. During her freshman year, Ratzloff finished the season with 203 digs, which ranked her third on the team. Her sophomore campaign has been even better. It includes a virtuoso performance in a match…