The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team defeated two Atlantic 10 opponents this past week when it beat Saint Joseph’s University, 2-1, on Wednesday and George Washington University, 1-0, on Saturday for its first conference victories of the season. In Wednesday’s game, the Rams came out hustling in the first half. Freshman Emil Jesman…
The University of Rhode Island football team showed glimpses of promise, but fell into some old habits as they were routed, 37-12 by no. 13 University of Richmond in their Homecoming game. The loss closed the door yet again on the possibility of a winning season. The Rams were certainly outmatched, but the scoreboard…
Lamar Odom Since being found unconscious at Nevada’s Love Ranch brothel on Tuesday, former URI basketball student-athlete and NBA champion Lamar Odom has been reported by ESPN as breathing on his own and speaking. Odom, who is still in critical condition, was transported to a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, ESPN reported. “We’re more…
Positives: URI women’s volleyball bouncing back with back-to-back wins, first at Brown, followed by a home game against Fordham. The two games were clear domination for the Rams as they won a combined 6-1 in the two matches. Although both opponents were clearly not on par with Rhode Island, they needed to bounce back after…
Keaney Gym played host to more than 700 University of Rhode Island students, who filled the bleachers to enjoy a Thursday night that was filled with games and various dancing routines that simultaneously induced cheer and laughter. The guests of honor, the URI football team, looked on, as they prepared for their matchup against…
The University of Rhode Island’s men’s hockey team suffered two agonizing defeats at the hands of the Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen this weekend. Rhode Island was outscored 12-6 in both games and fell to 3-5 on the season. Friday night was a heartbreaker for the Rams, as they battled back from a two-goal deficit to…
The University of Rhode Island’s men’s hockey team suffered two agonizing defeats at the hands of the Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen this weekend. Rhode Island was outscored 12-6 in both games and fell to 3-5 on the season. Friday night was a heartbreaker for the Rams, as they battled back from a two-goal deficit to…
The University of Rhode Island football team ended their streak of futility in front of their home crowd Saturday by blanking the University of Delaware, 20-0, to earn their first shutout in 99 games. Both teams boasted potent rushing attacks, but the Rams were able to exploit the apparent weaknesses of Delaware’s passing game,…
Women’s Volleyball The women’s volleyball team went 1-1 this week at home when they defeated La Salle University on Friday and fell to Duquesne University the following day. On Friday, the Rams beat the Explorers in three consecutive sets. Junior Audrey Castro recorded a match-high 16 kills. The Ram’s defense forced the Explorers into 22…
There was an aura of excitement and a sense of lofty expectations in the Ryan Center on Saturday morning. Fans of all ages were there to catch a first look of the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team during an open practice where the mantra was et it right.†The NCAA Tournament hopefuls took…