With one of the best defenses in the nation, Women’s Basketball creates “chaos”
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer Strong defense has carried Women’s Basketball to many wins, but it’s not the same as the Men’s HAVOC. The women are creating “chaos” on the court for this season’s opponents. The Men’s defensive style is now known by its nickname, HAVOC, and an equivalent hasn’t been widely-bestowed to the women. But the […]
Richmond Coliseum future in question, misses another opportunity for major tournament
Mackenzie LaBar Contributing Writer The Richmond Coliseum is no longer being considered as a host for significant NCAA basketball tournaments — among other sporting events — calling into question the future of the 48-year-old city landmark. According to House Bill 1237, the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority (RMTA) is authorized to construct, own, and operate coliseums […]
Press box: Doing away with one-and-done
In light of an ongoing FBI probe into the NCAA, calls for widespread reform of college basketball’s recruiting practices and regulations have taken hold of the sports landscape. One of the many coaches (the investigation targets more than 30 schools) caught up in the national scandal is former VCU skipper Will Wade. Yahoo Sports reported […]
Cross-country wraps up season at NCAA Regional championships
Cross-country wrapped up the 2016 season at the NCAA Division One Southeast Regional championships at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia on Nov. 11. The women’s team placed 26th out of 38 teams in the 6,000-meter with a score of 700 points. The men’s team competed in the 10,000-meter race, but were ineligible for team scoring […]
RAM IN ACTION: Kerrigan’s comfort drives breakout campaign
In December of 2013, Temple University announced it’s plan to cut seven intercollegiate sports effective July 1, 2014. With the news of his sport being discontinued, now-VCU-senior outfielder Jimmy Kerrigan was forced to make a decision. “I wasn’t planning on being here, honestly,” Kerrigan said. “I had never heard of VCU until we played them […]