VCU baseball starts 2025 season with new coach
Dan Elson, Contributing Writer Former VCU pitcher and pitching coach Sean Thompson became the head coach of the Rams on July 22, 2024. Thompson said he has always had “aspirations” to become a head coach. “It’s been a dream come true — and every other adjective I can think of — but I’m extremely fortunate […]
Brandon Eike’s guide to infield throwing
Dan Elson, Contributing Writer VCU fourth-year third baseman Brandon Eike is known for his ability to hit home runs for the Rams, as well as a throwing hard across the diamond. The science behind the speed Eike, who’s hitting .340 at the plate as of Sunday, April 20, said he threw around 90 mph back […]
Scouting Report: VCU vs. UVA
VCU men’s baseball will face the University of Virginia at The Diamond in Richmond on April 30 at 6:30 p.m. The CT Sports staff chose their notable players for this upcoming matchup. VCU Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer Brandon Eike – Brandon Eike is a fourth-year infielder from Powhatan. He played for the North Carolina Tar […]
VCU Rams outswing the Davidson Wildcats
Marcus Leary, Contributing Writer The VCU Rams swept the Davidson Wildcats in a three-game series. The black and gold advance to 22-10 and extend to a five-game winning streak. Game 1 The Rams beat the Wildcats 10-8 on Friday, April 5. Davidson started off hot, scoring two runs in the first inning when Davidson’s fourth-year […]
Rams win series, 3-1, Tigers go down with a roar
Dan Elson, Contributing writer The Rams, who are now 14-6 on the season, took three out of four games against the Princeton Tigers this weekend and have won 10 out of their last 12 as of Tuesday, March 19. Shortstop William Bean said he is happy the Rams won the series but they should have […]
Rams win first series of season
Dan Elson, Contributing writer The Rams on Feb. 25 bounced back to beat the Merrimack Warriors 7-5 to secure their first series win on the season.The Rams are now 4-3 this season. “It’s always good to get a win and win a series,” fourth-year third baseman Brandon Eike said. “Bummed we couldn’t sweep. A series […]
VCU Rams baseball preps for this season
Dan Elson, Contributing Writer The Rams, who finished 25-30 in 2023, posted a 7.57 team earned run average — ninth in the Atlantic-10. The team has 20 returners, 15 transfers and nine freshmen this season. VCU baseball head coach Bradley LeCroy said the key for the Rams to bounce back this season is to have […]
VCU men’s baseball defeats Norfolk State, 13-4
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer VCU men’s baseball defeated the Norfolk State University Spartans, 13-4, giving the Rams a two-game winning streak heading into the Atlantic 10 conference season. VCU came into the game after a high voltage 25-15 against the University of South Florida to end that series 2-1. The game started with Norfolk State […]
PRESS BOX: VCU fans should be excited for the future of Ram’s Baseball
Thailon Wilson, Contributing Writer VCU’s home run hitter, former redshirt sophomore, Tyler Locklear was drafted to MLB team the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the Draft. Last year, Locklear had a record-breaking season where he put up 20 home runs and 78 RBIs, or runs batted in, according to VCU Athletics. Five players […]
Rams in the Pros: VCU athletes head to professional sports
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Luke Reeder, Contributing Writer Three VCU premier athletes elevated to professional sports, as their names were called this past summer. The following former members of the black and gold inked their professional contracts this summer. Vince Williams, Memphis Grizzlies VCU senior forward Vince Williams was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with […]