Fifth-year sprinter Sydney Federico has accumulated many accolades at the University of Rhode Island, including becoming an Atlantic 10 Conference champion in 2023 in the 4×400-meter relay. Now in her second year as captain of the squad led by URI Head Coach Laurie Fiet-Melnick, Federico has stood out both on and off the track as... The post Fifth-year sprinter reflects on storied URI career first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

The University of Rhode Island club men’s rugby team competed in its biggest challenge of the season this weekend, the Beast of the East Tournament. This is the biggest collegiate rugby tournament in New England, with 80 teams competing in total. The team had a 4-3 record this season heading into the Beast of the... The post Men’s club rugby competes in largest New England tournament first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

Second-year pitcher Joe Sabbath took over the closer role for the University of Rhode Island baseball team this season; his relationship with last year’s closer has helped the transition. Former closer Tommy Hughes ’24 came to Rhode Island for his sixth season after five years at Southern Connecticut State University and was named a captain.... The post Former teammate helps Sabbath transition into closer role first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team was unable to hold onto its lead following the opening round, finishing fourth at The Rutherford Intercollegiate this weekend. Coming off their fifth victory of the year at the Dragon Match Play Invitational on April 8, the Rams were riding high heading into the event at Pennsylvania... The post Stennett secures first individual victory in golf’s fourth-place finish first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team competed in a make-up match against top Atlantic 10 Conference foe Fordham University on Saturday, falling to the opposing Rams 4-0. This contest came about one week after the teams were scheduled to play on April 5, which was postponed due to inclement weather. Saturday’s rainy conditions... The post Women’s tennis falls to top conference opponent first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team traveled to Providence College to compete in the Friar Invitational on Friday, a day where the conditions were bitter and rainy. “I was just trying to finish the race and be done,” third-year Lily Saul said. “It was a cold and rainy day.” Saul competed... The post Women’s track and field battles through bitter conditions first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team made history on Friday at the Friar Invitational when second-year Nick Martin broke the school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase for the second consecutive meet. Just a week removed from Martin’s record-breaking time of 9:01.18 at the Ocean State Cup on April 4, Martin became... The post Martin breaks steeplechase record for second straight week first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

The University of Rhode Island softball team lost both games of a doubleheader on Monday as it was blanked in the scoring column by Saint Louis University for all 14 innings of play. The Rams managed 11 hits across the two contests, compared to 12 for the Billikens, but couldn’t match the scoring production of... The post Rams shutout in second consecutive doubleheader first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.