The late Ellie Lemaire (pictured) paved the way for women’s athletics at URI. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, legislation that established a set of amendments to grant equal opportunities to both men and women to prohibit sex-based discrimination. Since 1972, the women’s athletic programs at the University of…
The University is considering two options to renovate the east stands at Meade Stadium. PHOTO CREDIT: Populous The University of Rhode Island has drafted preliminary plans for future improvements to the east side bleachers of Meade Stadium, per a virtual recruitment package released by the football program. In 2018, two URI alumni each pledged $1…
Seniors Ari Castillo, Susan Harrison and Sami Villarreal were honored prior to Saturday’s doubleheader sweep against St. Bonaventure. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com Over the weekend, the University of Rhode Island Softball team swept St. Bonaventure in a three-game series, their first time sweeping a conference opponent since 2017. The series also included a doubleheader win in…
After dropping the first game of the series against St. Bonaventure, the Rams rebounded and won three of their next four games. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com After URI took a series win to start out Atlantic 10 play against Dayton, they continued their hot streak, taking two of three games against St. Bonaventure this past weekend….
Senior attackman Charlie White attempts a shot in last Thursday’s win against UMass Dartmouth. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The University of Rhode Island Men’s Lacrosse team moved to 7-1 on the season (4-0 in conference) and retained their place atop Division II of the Continental Lacrosse Conference (CLC) when they defeated UMass Dartmouth 13-6 last…
In his first tournament of the spring, junior Andrew DiPetrillo found himself one shot off the lead after the first round before faltering down the stretch. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com In their final tournament before the Atlantic 10 Championship, the University of Rhode Island Golf team finished fifth out of 20 teams with a final score…
The Rams were dominant all-around this past Saturday, winning three of four races. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com After their only meet of the season was cut short due to weather, the University of Rhode Island Rowing team returned with a strong performance, winning three of four flights at Overpeck Park over the weekend. The Rams took…
Sophomore Klara Nelander was in position to earn the Rams’ first win of the afternoon before her match was stopped. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com Battling harsh weather conditions, the University of Rhode Island Tennis team were shut out 4-0 by George Washington University last Saturday to move to 2-2 in Atlantic 10 play. Despite the defeat,…
The Rams beat second-place Worcester Polytechnic Institute by 40 points. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com In their first full squad meet of the outdoor season, the University of Rhode Island Women’s Track and Field team traveled to Bryant University this past weekend to compete in the Bryant Black and Gold Invitational. After two days of competition, Rhode…
Strong Rhody defense propelled the team to their first-ever win at Meade Stadium. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer In their first-ever game at Meade Stadium, the University of Rhode Island Club Field Hockey team came away with the win, defeating Fairfield University 2-1 after a strong first-half effort in their opening game of…