Richmond coaches compete in annual cook-off
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer Alexis Washington, Contributing Writer Richmond held its annual coaches cook-off in support of Commonwealth Autism at Main Line Brewery on Friday, Sept. 15. Main Line Brewery hosted the event for the first time, according to Gary McDowell, one of the owners of the brewery. “This is the first year we’ve done […]
From Richmond to Richmond: Michael Belle journeys to Division 1 school
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer London Native Michael Belle made his way from Richmond, U.K to play basketball here in Richmond, Va as a VCU guard and wing Belle played at an Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU, level for about four years before playing for a professional basketball club in Strasbourg, France, according to his former […]
VCU men’s basketball releases their non-conference schedule
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer As basketball season slowly approaches, the Rams released their non-conference schedule for fans to get a glimpse of what is to come. This season will be a little different for the Rams, as they adjust to coaching staff changes. VCU new men’s basketball head coach, Ryan Odom, was the previous head […]
CT Sports’ dark horse Super Bowl contenders
The NFL season is approaching as the preseason games come to a close. There are conversations already surfacing about how the Eagles, 49ers, Chiefs and Bengals are clear favorites in their conferences to make the Championship game, the Super Bowl. However, there are some dark horse candidates, otherwise known as underdogs, that can take the […]
VCU men’s basketball releases their non-conference schedule
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer As basketball season slowly approaches, the Rams released their non-conference schedule for fans to get a glimpse of what is to come. This season will be a little different for the Rams, as they adjust to coaching staff changes. VCU new men’s basketball head coach, Ryan Odom, was the previous head […]
VCU tennis programs head into postseason optimistic
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer VCU’s men’s and women’s tennis programs are heading into the Atlantic 10 conference playoffs with confidence after both teams finished off their regular seasons with a win, according to VCU Athletics. Both teams are going into this postseason as reigning champions in consecutive fashion. The men’s team is currently on a […]
Former men’s point guard returns to VCU as assistant coach
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Darius Theus was a part of the VCU team that went to the NCAA Final Four in 2011, according to VCU Athletics. Theus now returns to VCU as an assistant coach. “The biggest [definition of VCU] for me will be family, and that was one of the key reasons I came […]
‘Fun ride’: VCU tennis twins play final collegiate year together
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Identical twins Charles Bertimon and Maxence Bertimon have played tennis together since they were 10 years old, according to the brothers. Now, the twins are entering their final collegiate year together at VCU. The Champagne Sur Seine, France natives have been successful throughout their tenure as Rams, winning conference championships and […]
Going dancing: VCU wins A-10 and advances to NCAA Tournament
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program won the Atlantic 10 tournament at the Barclays Center in New York. VCU head coach Mike Rhoades said he was proud of his team for bringing a championship to Richmond. “I thought so many guys just made winning plays to win a championship,” Rhoades said. “Talk […]
VCU women’s lacrosse looks to ‘keep fighting’
Andrew McGhan, Contributing Writer The VCU women’s lacrosse team has played in five games so far this season with a 3-2 record, according to VCU Athletics. With the program being in its sixth year, the team hopes to make a culture where they are competitive and trust one another, according to head coach Nicole Flores. […]