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University of Rhode Island - Athletics - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conferences Football: Colonial Athletic Association
Basketball: Atlantic 10 Conference
School Colors Keaney blue and white
School Nickname The Ram
Men Playing Varsity Sports 212 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 227 - 4%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 77
Basketball: 23
Baseball: 20
Cross Country/Track: 42
Other Sports: 155
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 55%
Basketball: 57%
Baseball: 56%
Cross Country/Track: 67%
Other Sports: 70%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Athletics are an important aspect of college life to a lot of URI students regardless of whether they are players or spectators. Even though games may not be selling out in the box office, students do show their support. Rhode Island has a lot of pride, and this little state has a lot of big dreams. Many of the sports facilities are newer, like the Ryan Center and the Boss Ice Arena, which will hopefully attract more people to the games and get them more excited about URI sports.

The men’s basketball team brings a lot of excitement and energy to campus. The team plays in the very competitive Atlantic 10 Conference and plays in the beautiful and fan-friendly Ryan Center. Basketball games are loud and intense—all students are encouraged to come to the games and be as loud as possible. There is even a student organization called “The Mob” that attends all the games and specializes in heckling the visiting team. Basketball games are the best place to be loud, sing the URI fight song, and show your Rhody pride. However, the basketball team is not the only team to cheer for on campus—hockey, baseball, and softball games, and even track meets are always a fun time.

 

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hayleysargent1127

Biology '15

5.0
A+

Student Involvement

There are so many great things that are going around on campus where students can get involved. I love going to the games and getting involved and meeting new people.

Jan 15, 2012

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jberry630

Journalism '15

2.7
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Athletics at URI

At URI, programs like the basketball program used to be the biggest in the state, but recently the team, along with many other athletic teams, have become the laughing stock of their conferences. Students do get involved however, including the student section called "The Mob." The facilities like the Ryan Center are top notch, but the teams simply are not. Unfortunately, if friends and I attend a game, it is usually because there's nothing else to do, as opposed to going to see the team play. Most often, they lose.

Jan 15, 2012

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Athletics at University of Rhode Island

cchhay123

Medical Laboratory Technician '14

5.0
A+

Club Teams

Everyone has the opportunity to play any kind of sport they want. URI holds tournaments for each sport during each semester. They have basketball, volleyball, even soccer.

Nov 01, 2011

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User rating for University of Rhode Island - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 24 user reviews.

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How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Billiards
  • Bowling
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Ice hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Crew (men’s)
  • Equestrian
  • Hockey (men’s and women’s)
  • Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby (men’s and women’s)
  • Sailing
  • Skiing
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Bill Beck Field
  • Boss Ice Arena
  • Keaney Gymnasium
  • Mackal Field House
  • Meade Stadium
  • Outdoor Facilities
  • Ryan Center
  • Tootell Aquatic Center
  • URI Soccer Complex
  • URI Softball Complex

Most Popular Sports

Men’s basketball

Most Overlooked Teams

Men's baseball and women's tennis

School Spirit

Rhode Island has a lot of pride, and school spirit is something that encourages students. One of the first things that new students learn when they come to URI is the fight song. “We’re Rhode Island born, and we’re Rhode Island bred, and when we die we’ll be Rhode Island dead, so go go Rhode Island, Island U-R-I!” Students are forced to sing it with enthusiasm, and it really gets everyone going. Most students are proud to be at URI and you can always find someone wearing school sweat shirts, pants, and T-shirts. Students know how to show their spirit when it counts most.

Getting Tickets

All URI students get free admission to all home games with a valid student ID. Students can easily get tickets right before a game. Some Basketball games, like the annual in-state rival game against Providence College, sell tickets a lot quicker, so students that want to attend should line up very early.

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South County bike path

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