Positives: The Rhode Island women’s track team had fantastic results in the Terrier Classic. Altogether, six top ten finishers and 17 athletes produced personal bests for URI. Of course, the standout performance was senior Mariah Claudio since she set the school record in the 500-meter, but 17 personal bests speaks to the dedication, preparation…
The University of Rhode Island men’s rugby team had a memorable season during the fall semester of 2015, before losing in the national quarterfinals to eventual runner up no. 2 University of Wisconsin. “This was the best season we have had during my time coaching here. We had a deep group of guys who were…
Positives: The Rhode Island men’s basketball team’s unexpected performance against Providence College really kept Rhode Island afloat and in position to a win a game against a good opponent. The unexpected production from sophomore Jarvis Garrett and freshman Christion Thompson really gave the team a huge boost with Thompson connecting on three three pointers in…
Sometimes in sports we take for granted the consistent contributors, the ones that do not always receive the glory that the stud freshmen recruits do. The player that gradually ascends to the top, all the while still being a reliable producer, is the stability that programs desire and appreciate. Many fans are just now starting…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team (6-3) rebounded nicely after enduring a devastating defeat against Providence College, disposing of the formerly undefeated University of Houston (5-1), 67-57. The offensive fluidity that was apparent on Saturday night diminished a bit, as they returned to their common identity of vitality through stifling defense and efficiency…
On Saturday one of the most highly anticipated games of the year for Rhode Islanders took place as the Providence Friars visited the Thomas M. Ryan Center. Unfortunately for Rhody, this was yet another case of a resume building win slipping away, but this time in heart-breaking fashion as Friar forward Ben Bentil tipped in…
The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team improved to 3-4 after they defeated Dartmouth University, 57-41, at Leede Arena in Hanover, New Hampshire, behind a stout defensive effort on Friday night. “The win was very important,†head coach Daynia La-Force said. “Their resiliency hasn’t changed since day one, even after a loss and they…
The University of Rhode Island men’s hockey team was swept by Syracuse University in the final home series of the fall semester. On Friday, Syracuse scored late in the first period to take a 1-0 lead before Evan Rankin scored on a behind the net feed from senior captain Robbie Buehrer two minutes later to…
No. 15 nationally ranked Providence College head coach Ed Cooley claimed that this matchup was not a two-sided rivalry prior to Saturday night’s ocean state showdown. Following Saturday’s 74-72 loss to Providence College, Rhode Island is now 3-4 when hosting their in state competitor at the Ryan Center. Saturday’s matchup brought out 7,678 fans to…
There are many important factors that attributes to the success of the sailing team at the University of Rhode Island, but what matters the most is preparation, mental toughness and teamwork. The team is split between co-ed and the women’s team, and includes more than 50 members who have helped become one of the…