Black and gold turn Seahawks black and blue
Ethan York, Staff Writer Jenny Allen, Staff Writer VCU took on Wagner College at the Siegel Center on Monday for its home opener under new head coach Phil Martelli Jr. “I’ve been on the other side hearing the fans, but when they get going you can feel it.” Martelli Jr said. The black and gold […]
Field hockey takes command against La Salle in dominant fashion
Ethan York, Staff Writer VCU field hockey defeated La Salle University 1-0 on Friday in a matchup the Rams proved their dominance in. The black and gold started the game with good control of the ball, making several easy passes connecting throughout the field. La Salle had two fouls recorded within the first three minutes. […]
Women’s soccer ships Navy back to the academy in tight game
Ethan York, Staff Writer Daniel Pointer, Contributing Writer VCU women’s soccer won 2-1 in a close game against the United States Naval Academy on Sept. 4 at Sports Backers Stadium. VCU started the game off driving into USNA’s half of the field, showing ferocity early into the match. The first shot of the game came […]
Men’s soccer falls to Akron 3-0 in season opener
Ethan York, Staff Writer Devynn Alston, Contributing Writer VCU men’s soccer played its first game of the 2025-2026 season on Aug. 21 against the Akron University Zips, losing 3-0 at Sports Backers Stadium. Akron kicked off the game — their first few attacks amounting to little as VCU held strong early. The opening minutes proved […]
Men’s soccer resets and reloads for upcoming season
Ethan York, Staff Writer VCU men’s soccer program has undergone a big rebuild in its offseason, welcoming 11 new players to the roster. The Rams locked in some new talent following the departure of 19 graduating players and transfers from the last fall season. Head coach Dave Giffard said he is not phased. The team’s […]
VCU student arrested in gathering echoing 2024 Gaza encampment
Andrew Kerley, Contributing Writer Sarah Hagen, Contributing Writer Ethan York, Contributing Writer Molly Manning, Contributing Writer Marcus Leary, Contributing Writer A peaceful gathering to “be together in community” on the anniversary of VCU’s violent April 2024 Gaza solidarity encampment unravelled into disarray after police told roughly 50 students they were trespassing and breaking campus policy, […]
CT Sports’ top five NFL draft picks
Seeing as how the NFL draft is less than a month away, The Commonwealth Times Sports staff teamed up to predict what the top five picks will look like. Andrew McGhan, Staff Writer No. 1 Overall, Tennessee Titans Cam Ward – The fourth-year quarterback from the University of Miami enjoyed a breakout season for the […]
Scouting Report: VCU vs George Mason
The VCU men’s basketball team will face off against George Mason University in a battle for first seed in the A-10 conference at the Siegel Center on Saturday, Feb. 22. Here are some of the key players to watch out for in this matchup. VCU Alexis Washington, Staff Writer Jack Clark – Fast on […]
VCU students prepare for a Super Bowl rematch of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles
Ethan York, Contributing Writer Hayden Braun, Contributing Writer The 2024-2025 NFL season has finally arrived at its finalists for Super Bowl LIX. To no one’s surprise, it has come down to the two juggernauts of the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference: the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs are […]
Black Friday beatdown: Rams pillage the Vikings, 103-58
Andrew Thompson, Contributing Writer Ethan York, Contributing Writer VCU handled business against Elizabeth City State University, winning 103-58, on a landmark night on Nov. 29. The game also included the retirement of a VCU men’s basketball legend’s jersey and VCU head coach Ryan Odom getting his 200th career win. Before the start of the game, […]