From across the pond: London native adapts to VCU basketball
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor London native Toibu “Tobi” Lawal visited VCU for the first time this summer, considering his commitment. “When I came for my visit — I could see myself being here,” Lawal said. “Richmond is a beautiful city.” The VCU freshman and men’s basketball forward decided VCU was the place for him, committing […]
Women’s volleyball look to attack A-10 postseason
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer VCU women’s volleyball is the sixth and final guaranteed playoff seed in the Atlantic 10 conference. The team’s recent win at Duquesne University gave the black and gold an even conference record of eight wins and eight losses, locking them a spot for the Atlantic 10 playoffs. Throughout the season, senior […]
VCU receives millions in donations for Athletics Village
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor VCU received donations for the Athletics Village project which will house 41.7 acres of facilities for tennis, soccer, outdoor track and field and indoor multipurpose facilities, according to VCU Athletics. A new tennis facility inside the VCU Athletics Village received a $1 million donation from the West Charitable Trust, along with […]
PRESS BOX: VCU Men’s Basketball’s new additions will help them go far
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer From transfers to freshmen, VCU men’s basketball added some key pieces that will help the team in the upcoming 2022-2023 basketball season. The coaching staff worked together in order to find, evaluate and sign recruits — as a result, they were the No.1 ranked recruiting class in the Atlantic 10 Conference, […]
VCU women’s soccer looks to compete in postseason
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer As soccer season comes to a close, the VCU women’s team surpassed preseason rankings, finishing third in the Atlantic 10 standings. Heading into the fall, the Rams were ranked fourth in the A-10 preseason rankings poll by the 15 head coaches, according to VCU Athletics. The black and gold ended the […]
VCU Freshman leads women’s soccer in goals
Marcus Wilson, Contributing Writer VCU freshman midfielder Kendyl Sarver is a success on the soccer field, helping the women’s soccer team on their six-game win streak and leading the team in scoring with eight goals, according to VCU Athletics. The pressure has not steered her off course, Starver said. “It’s just a huge motivator to […]
Men’s basketball opens up the season with annual scrimmage
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball team debuted its new team on Saturday, Oct. 15 in the annual black and gold scrimmage, highlighted by high-flying dunks and new basketball members. VCU head coach Mike Rhoades said he expected mistakes in the scrimmage but was happy with the outcome of the game. “I knew […]
PRESS BOX: Mississippi welfare scandal shows athlete favoritism in sports media
Kaitlyn Fulmore, Contributing Writer Something about winning a Super Bowl makes fans unwilling to see the flaws of their favorite athletes, coaches or teams. However, a NFL quarterback’s sins finally seem to be catching up with him. Earlier this year, under former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, the former executive director of the Mississippi Department of […]
Five VCU women’s basketball games to see this season
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor VCU women’s basketball is coming back full steam, as the season creeps upon the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The black and gold’s last season ended in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament after facing Seton Hall University in a heartbreaking 70-67 loss. The Rams will return to the Siegel Center on Nov. […]
VCU basketball programs receive Name, Image and Likeness education
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor VCU men’s and women’s basketball programs welcomed Advance, a financial literary company to assist athletes in financial planning, according to VCU Athletics. Advance is a company that educates and consults young athletes on their NIL deals, providing them with real-world examples to enlighten athletes, according to its website. A NIL, or […]