Ishmael Leggett takes a shot against UMass. Photo by James McIntosh. This year has been the year of the unexpected, and the start of the college basketball season is certainly no exception. One of the most surprising results of the season to this point is Villanova’s 81-73 overtime loss to Virginia Tech. After playing neck-and-neck…
The University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Basketball team struggled to catch a win in their season opener at the Ryan Center Saturday afternoon, falling short to the Providence Friars 76-50. The last time both teams squared off it resulted in a 58-51 victory in favor of the Friars at the 2019 Ocean State Tipoff. Since…
Fatts Russell makes a shot against UMass during a game last season. Photo by James McIntosh. After eight and a half months that has seemed like eight and a half years, the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team is finally back. Their season will tip off next Wednesday, Nov. 25 vs. Stephen F. Austin…
URI football would be nowhere without its culture-setting Director of Player Development. Photo from GoRhody.com Parked outside of Narragansett Beach on a cold fall afternoon, Donnie Smith, the University of Rhode Island’s assistant football coach, was in the midst of one of his favorite routines: enjoying the waves as they hit the shoreline. Living in…
The equestrian team participated in the Region’s Ride For Mika Show in 2018. Photo contributed by URI Equestrian club. For most, horseback riding is not the most popular or well-known sport. But for the University of Rhode Island equestrian team and their Club President Raechel Griffin, it has been a lifelong passion. “I think I…
The University of Rhode Island’s men and women’s rugby teams have been club sport staples at URI for many years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it complicated for the teams to find new players and it forced a cancellation of the fall 2020 season. Still, the two teams, which are founded on inclusion and…
Will Leviton (left) at tryouts for Providence Pirates Basketball team. Photo from the Providence Journal. From the Providence Steamrollers to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the state of Rhode Island has had its fair share of professional teams over the years. A new team will be joining the local scene next year––the Providence Pirates, who will…
A-10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade discusses plans for upcoming basketball season amid COVID-19 concerns. Photo by Siobhan Richards. Nearly two months later than usual, there’s an official plan for the 2020-21 Atlantic 10 men’s basketball season. Media Week for the A-10 brought a host of announcements involving the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team, with…
Club Baseball isn’t letting COVID-19 keep them from playing the game. Photo contributed by Club Baseball (pre-COVID). The University of Rhode Island Club Baseball team is excited for the upcoming spring season, despite things looking a little different due to COVID-19. The club baseball team is very much alive and well; they just have to…
Campus dance team eXposure are keeping themselves on their feet. Photo contributed by eXposure (pre-COVID). Raising awareness and showing diversity through dance is what eXposure strives to do, although they pride themself most being a group where everyone is welcome. University of Rhode Island’s eXposure is a co-ed multicultural dance organization that works to spread…