COVERING RIC ATHLETICS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 22, 2013

WELCOME BACK TO RIC!

 

The Rhode Island College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation would like to welcome everyone back to campus for the spring semester!

 

HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS

 

Tuesday, January 22:

Women's Basketball - vs. Western Connecticut State (5:30 p.m.) at The Murray Center

Men's Basketball - vs. Western Connecticut State (7:30 p.m.) at The Murray Center

 

Thursday, January 24:
Women's Basketball - vs. Connecticut College (7:30 p.m.) at The Murray Center

 

Saturday, January 26:

Women's Gymnastics - vs. Southern Connecticut State (7 p.m.) at The Murray Center

 

DUNKIN DONUTS A.D.'s TEAM OF THE WEEK


The Rhode Island College men's basketball team notched another pair of Little East Conference victories this past week over UMass Dartmouth (70-64) and Plymouth State (57-54) on the road to improve its record to 14-2 overall. The Anchormen stand at 6-1 in conference play and are currently locked into a tie for first place with Eastern Connecticut.

 

Winners of seven consecutive contests, Head Coach Bob Walsh's Anchormen are ranked No. 21 in the latest D3Hoops.com Top 25 poll and currently own the nation's third-ranked scoring defense, allowing just 55.1 points per game.

 

Junior guard Nyheem Sanders leads the team in scoring with 11.3 points per game, while senior guard Tahrike Carter has corralled a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game to go along with 10.7 points and a team-high 3.6 assists per game. Sophomore forward Chris Burton (left) leads the Little East with 2.3 steals per game, while chipping in with 9.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocked shots per game.

 

In upcoming action, the Anchormen host Western Connecticut in Little East Conference action  on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m.), before heading to Eastern Connecticut on Saturday afternoon to take on the Warriors (3 p.m.).

 

SPRING INTRAMURALS COMING SOON...

 

Volleyball League
Organized 6v6 league in recreation center
Open to RIC Students ONLY
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-10:00pm
January 30—February 27
Championship T-shirts for the winning team

 

Men’s Indoor Soccer League

Organized 4v4 league in recreation center
Open to RIC students ONLY
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
March 6 – April 3
Championship T-shirts for the winning team
 

Women’s Indoor Soccer League
Organized 5v5 league in recreation center

 Open to RIC students ONLY
Mondays, 6:30-10:00pm
March 6 – April 3
Championship T-shirts for the winning team
 

Basketball League

 Organized 5v5 men’s basketball league in recreation center
Open to RIC Students ONLY
Wednesdays, 6:30-10:00pm
March 20 - April 24
Championship T-shirts for the winning team

 

Sign up for all leagues and tournaments at
www.goanchormen.com. For more information,
contact Kara Williamson—kwilliamson@ric.edu

 

GREAT DEALS FOR THE RIC COMMUNITY
AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS


FOR ALL RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF
 Mention Rhode Island College or show your RIC ID at the following local restaurants and get a special discount.

THIS GUY'S PIZZA
80 Greenville Ave. in Johnston
(401) 228-8188
* This Guy's Pizza is giving a 15% discount on any order by a RIC student, faculty or staff member. This includes delivery or take-out. Just show your RIC ID or mention you are from RIC to get the discount.


QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, EMAIL US AT ATHLETICSMARKETING@RIC.EDU
 

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