URI Men’s Basketball v Alabama Recap
The University of Rhode Island’s men’s basketball team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide last Friday. Get the full scoop here! Written and narrated by Aniekan Okon. Shot and edited by Matt Durkey.
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Rams Down ‘Bama 93-79
The Crimson Tide came crashing into Kingston Friday night only to meet the duo of Jeff Dowtin and Fatts Russell, acting as a seawall for Head Coach David Cox. This was a game that saw a masterclass in guard play, with the likes of Kira Lewis Jr on the Crimson Tide, and the aforementioned upperclassmen…
Women’s Basketball 2-0 For the First Time in 17 Years
Kassondra Brown drives into the lane. Photo by Ian Weiner. There has been a certain vibe surrounding the women’s basketball team since they hired Head Coach Tammi Reiss last April, as many feel that she can be the one that resurrects a program that has made its home at the bottom of the Atlantic 10…
Men’s Soccer Moves to the Semis
Noam Kolakofsky controls the ball. Photo by James MacIntosh. Saturday night was a frigid one in Kingston at the Soccer Complex with the temperature feeling like 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately, for the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team, their attack was the hottest in the century. Rhody put up seven goals in a game…
All-American Teaching Assistant
For Lotte Black, it’s not always about running. The graduate student graduated with an undergraduate degree in kinesiology in three years, with a 3.9 GPA to go along with it. “She’s an academic, all while running all three seasons,” women’s cross country, track and field head coach Laurie Feit-Melnick said. Along with being an All-American…
Volleyball Splits Weekend Series
Hazel Brown spikes the ball. Photo by Grace DeSanti. This past weekend the University of Rhode women’s volleyball team took two steps forward and one step backward, beating Davidson College and then losing to VCU. After a long five-week stretch, URI collected their first win since early October, beating the Davidson Wildcats. On Friday night,…
Rhody Falters to William and Mary
The last time the Rams traveled to the state of Virginia they lost 31-17 to Virginia Tech. This time around they were looking to win back to back games for the first time this season when they took on William and Mary in Williamsburg, but had no such luck. The Rams started freshman Quarterback Darius…
URI Women’s Basketball v LIU 11/7
Written by Aniekan Okon Shot and edited by Matt Durkey and Aniekan Okon Edit: The Rams are playing Hartford on 11/10
No. 7 Maryland Takes Down URI 73-55
Rhode Island basketball simultaneously showed both their ceiling and floor Saturday night after taking on the No. 7 ranked Maryland Terrapins. URI started the game playing the quintessential brand of basketball that was implemented by Dan Hurley, and which has been continued under second year Head Coach David Cox. The Rams forced 14 turnovers in…
Men’s Basketball Starts Strong
The Cigar recaps the URI Men’s Basketball team’s first game of the season. You can also read our written recap! Shot and edited by Matt Durkey. Written and narrated by Aniekan Okon.