ELON, N.C. (AP) — Devin Farrell ran for a score before throwing two touchdown passes and Rhode Island beat Elon 34-20 on Saturday. Luke Barnes kicked a 50-yard field goal on the game’s opening possession to give Elon the lead. Farrell capped a 16-play 96-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run and Rhode Island (8-2, […]
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Newport’s Shannon Howley named URI Emerging Coastal Leader
Shannon Howley, a Newport resident and Ph.D. student at the University of Rhode Island, received an Emerging Coastal Leader Award from URI’s Coastal Institute earlier this week. Howley is studying Marine Affairs at URI’s College of Environment and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on how science communication, community engagement, and public policy intersect, especially in […]
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Farrell-to-Harris touchdown in final minute lifts Rhode Island over Holy Cross in 20-17 thriller
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Devin Farrell hit Shawn Harris Jr. for a 31-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining and Rhode Island survived a wild fourth quarter to defeat Holy Cross 20-17 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Rhode Island led 13-3 entering the fourth quarter but Holy Cross rallied with […]
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URI will offer a free composting presentation in Tiverton
The URI Master Gardener program will host a presentation at the Tiverton Public Library on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The free event will introduce participants to the concept of small-scale composting and how it can benefit the community and the soil. The presentation, led by URI Master Gardener William Baddeley, will cover household-scale composting, including […]
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Jimerson leads Saint Louis over Rhode Island 76-71
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson scored 24 points to lead Saint Louis and sealed the win with a 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining as the Billikens took down Rhode Island 76-71 on Tuesday night. Jimerson was 8-of-15 shooting (6 for 11 from distance) for the Billikens (16-8, 8-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Yuri Collins added […]
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URI Sailing team wins McMillan Cup, poised for strong spring
By the University of Rhode Island How’s this for a start to a University of Rhode Island head coaching stint? You take over at the beginning of the fall semester, and then in October, your team wins the McMillan Cup, awarded to the first-place finisher at the oldest collegiate sailing regatta. Not only that. Your […]
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URI Men’s Basketball team forced to cancel game against Milwaukee due to COVID-19
University of Rhode Island’s Men’s Basketball team has announced that their game against Milwaukee on Thursday has been canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the program. Multiple players and staff members have tested positive for the virus, leading to the decision to cancel the game for the safety of all involved. The cancellation is […]
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Brown defeats Rhode Island 59-58
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 14 points as Brown beat Rhode Island 59-58 on Wednesday night. Lilly also contributed three steals for the Bears (6-4). Kalu Anya scored nine points while going 3 of 8 and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, and added 14 rebounds. Paxson Wojcik recorded eight […]