First-year guard Ayanna Franks pushes past a George Washington defender in the Ram’s loss on Saturday. PHOTO CREDIT: Emma Roberts | Staff Photographer

Rams fall in home-finale

The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team dropped its second straight game to end the regular season on Saturday against George Washington University, securing fifth place in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings. After having its three-game win streak snapped in a 67-63 loss against Saint Louis University on Feb. 26, URI found itself on…

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This Week In Sports – 2/27

Women’s Swim and Dive Atlantic 10 Championship (2/20-2/22) The University of Rhode Island fourth-years Hannah Benavides and Ella Hacker posted the team’s best finishes at the Atlantic 10 Swim and Dive Championship on Saturday. Benavides tied for sixth in the 200-yard breaststroke, while Hacker also placed sixth in the 200-yard butterfly. Their performances contributed to…

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Sixth-year infielder DJ Perron hits a home run and four RBIs, leading to URI’s win over Oregon on Friday. PHOTO CREDIT: Nora Kelley | Photo Editor

‘This is how I grieved’: Sixth-year infielder plays for hometown hero

Sixth-year infielder DJ Perron discovered 14-year-old Brayden Cabral’s story last year through the Facebook group “Bray’s Fight is Our Fight,” and this year he is showing his support through his cleats. Cabral was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in February 2024. Perron felt a personal connection through their shared love of baseball and both growing…

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