This Week In Sports – 3/27
Baseball
FINAL (3/21): University of Rhode Island 8-2 George Washington University
FINAL (3/22): George Washington 8-7 URI
FINAL (3/23): George Washington 10-9 URI
FINAL (3/25): Quinnipiac University 9-8 URI
With their win on Friday, the Rams extended their winning streak to nine games, however it would be snapped the next day. URI was holding a 7-6 lead going into the ninth, but second-year closer Joe Sabbath gave up two runs, and George Washington held onto its one-run lead to win the game. Rhody ended up in a similar situation on Sunday, with a 9-6 lead going into the ninth. Third-year relief pitcher Connor Johnston got into a bases-loaded jam, and Sabbath came in to try and limit the damage, but couldn’t escape the inning, allowing the Revolutionaries to take the lead in the ninth again. After dropping their Tuesday matchup against Quinnipiac, Rhody has now lost three straight games all by one run. For more about baseball’s ninth-inning struggles, check out Charlie Adams’ article.
Softball
FINAL (3/22): University of Dayton 9-5 URI
FINAL (3/22): URI 2-1 Dayton
FINAL (3/23): Dayton 8-1 URI
FINAL (3/25): Providence College 10-1 URI (5 inn)
FINAL (3/25): URI 5-4 Providence
After splitting their doubleheader against Dayton on Saturday, Rhody would drop the series finale. URI went down 1-0 after the top of the first on Sunday, then scored a run in the bottom of the inning to tie the game 1-1. However, that would be its only run, as the Rams got shutout for the rest of the game. The Rams would quickly shift gears to an in-state matchup against the Friars on Tuesday. After getting mercied in the first game of the doubleheader, URI jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first of game two. Rhody would add on two more runs in the fifth, which would be enough to hold off the Friars. For more, take a look at Abby LePage’s article.
Women’s Tennis
FINAL (3/22): URI 4-0 George Washington
FINAL (3/23): URI 4-0 George Mason University
After going 3-0 on their road trip to Louisiana, the tennis team picked up right where they left off, going 2-0 to open Atlantic 10 Conference play. The Rams are on a five-match winning streak, while not losing a single set since March 12. For more information about the red-hot Rams, read Abby LePage’s article.
Golf
Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate (3/24-3/25): Third of 13 teams
Rhode Island finished third out of the 13 teams that competed in the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate this week. First-year Tyler Bruneau shot two-under and was the top finisher for Rhody, coming in fifth out of the 86 individuals that competed. First-year Luke Stennet also placed in the top 10, finishing eighth at one-over. For more on the team’s performance at the tournament, read David Okula’s article.
Women’s Track & Field
Black & Gold Invitational (3/21-3/22)
URI opened its outdoor season with 10 athletes competing across 12 different events. Fifth-year captain Megan Wood was the top performer for the Rams, placing top 10 in the discus, shot put and hammer throw. Second-year Alyssa Yankee also had a top-10 discus finish, coming in eighth. For more about how Rhody performed at the Black & Gold invitational, read Chase Abrams’ article.
Women’s Lacrosse
FINAL (3/22): Davidson College 18-7 URI
FINAL (3/26): URI 17-12 George Washington
The Wildcats jumped out to a 7-3 lead over Rhody after the first quarter on Saturday and were in complete control of the match from there. URI scored only one goal in the second half, however it came out strong in its victory on Wednesday. The Rams had a 10-8 lead at the half and pulled away in the second half, outscoring George Washington 7-4, to pick up their first A-10 win in program history. For more, read Emma Roberts’ article.
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