University of Rio Grande - News

[Men's Basketball] RedStorm men outlast St. Catharine

Randy Payton — 2012-02-05T16:24:18-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - On the eve of the Super Bowl, the University of Rio Grande men's basketball team found themselves locked in their own battle with the Patriots.
And when all was said and done, a giant effort on the part of head coach Ken French's squad produced a much-needed Mid-South Conference victory.

[Women's Basketball] Second half rally lifts Rio women past Patriots

Randy Payton — 2012-02-05T16:10:30-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - Charles Dickens was nowhere to be found around the confines of the Newt Oliver Arena on Saturday afternoon but, if he were, the renowned author would've no doubt been impressed by the twist that University of Rio Grande women's basketball put on one of his most famous works, "A Tale of Two Cities".
The RedStorm rebounded from a lopsided loss to Campbellsville on Thursday night by rallying from a 15-point halftime deficit and upending St. Catharine College, 74-68, in Mid-South Conference action.

[Men's Basketball] Prater named Heart & Hustle Award winner

Randy Payton — 2012-02-03T13:13:38-06:00

By RANDY PAYTON
Rio Grande Sports Information
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The parallels in the basketball careers of Corey Taylor and Ethan Prater are plentiful.

[Men's Basketball] RedStorm men come up short against Campbellsville

Randy Payton — 2012-02-03T13:03:40-06:00

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   RIO GRANDE, Ohio - On one end of the floor, the University of Rio Grande was good enough to win.
   On the other end, the RedStorm's shortcomings proved to be their undoing.
   Head coach Ken French's squad held visiting Campbellsville well below its 73 points per game average, but Rio's own offensive struggles helped the Tigers escape with a 64-56 win over the RedStorm, Thursday night, in Mid-South Conference men's basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena.

[Women's Basketball] Late first half surge fuels Tigers in rout of Rio

Randy Payton — 2012-02-03T13:02:39-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - In a span of just over four minutes, the University of Rio Grande watched its hopes for an upset of 22nd-ranked Campbellsville crash to the ground with a resounding thud.
The visiting Tigers closed the first half on a 17-2 run and never looked back, rolling to a 106-70 win over the RedStorm, Thursday night, in Mid-South Conference women's basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena.

[Men's Cross Country] Rio Grande adds Flach to cross country, track squads

Randy Payton — 2012-02-02T15:16:35-06:00

By SHAWN GILBERT
The Greenfield Daily Advocate
ANSONIA - January 27 was a day that Ansonia High School senior Travis Flach will never forget. It was the day he signed his letter of intent to attend the University of Rio Grande and run both cross country and track and field for the RedStorm.

[Basketball] Rio Grande returns to MSC play with visit from Campbellsville

Randy Payton — 2012-02-01T18:53:03-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The University of Rio Grande men's and women's basketball teams begin the second run-through of their respective Mid-South Conference schedules Thursday night as Campbellsville University pays a visit to the Newt Oliver Arena.
Tipoff for the women's game is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the men's contest to follow at approximately 8 p.m.

[Women's Basketball] Rio women's basketball planning "Think Pink" game

Randy Payton — 2012-02-01T15:36:02-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The University of Rio Grande women's basketball program is planning "Caught in the Storm--PROTECT & SERVE!!" as its participation in the Play4Kay "Think Pink" initiative when the RedStorm hosts Mid-South Conference rival Georgetown College on Thursday, February 23, at 6 p.m., at the Newt Oliver Arena.
The event will mark the fourth year that Rio Grande has been a part of the initiative, which is sponsored by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.

[General] Senior athletes to honor Rio Grande faculty/staff

Randy Payton — 2012-01-31T16:16:10-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The 5th Annual University of Rio Grande Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, when the RedStorm basketball teams entertain Campbellsville University for a pair of games at the Newt Oliver Arena.
The women's contest will get the evening going at 6 p.m., with the men's game to follow at approximately 8 p.m.

[Men's Basketball] Rio men avenge earlier loss, upend WVU Tech

Randy Payton — 2012-01-29T12:52:23-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - If the University of Rio Grande's win over the University of the Cumberlands on January 5 - the RedStorm's first in Mid-South Conference play - wasn't the high point of the 2011-12 season thus far, then Saturday afternoon's triumph over West Virginia University Tech has to be.
Head coach Ken French's club rallied from a six-point second half deficit and then held on down the stretch to deal the Golden Bears a 73-65 loss in men's basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena.

[Women's Basketball] Morrison-Fountain, Helton lead Rio women past Golden Bears

Randy Payton — 2012-01-29T01:39:02-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - Shardae Morrison-Fountain scored a career-high 25 points and Kaylee Helton added 20 more to lead the University of Rio Grande in an 81-73 win over West Virginia University Tech, Saturday afternoon, in women's basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena.
Morrison-Fountain, a junior guard from Columbus, Ohio, added a team-best four assists and Helton - a senior guard from Lucasville, Ohio - collected a club-high three steals for the RedStorm, who picked up a second straight triumph in their non-conference season finale to improve to 15-7 overall.

[Basketball] RedStorm basketball teams close out non-conference slates with WVU Tech

Randy Payton — 2012-01-27T21:52:53-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The University of Rio Grande men's and women's basketball teams put the wraps on the non-conference portion of their respective schedules Saturday afternoon when West Virginia University Tech pays a visit to the Newt Oliver Arena.
Tipoff for the women's game is scheduled for 2 p.m., with the men's game to follow 20 minutes after the conclusion of the opening contest at approximately 4 p.m.

[Women's Basketball] RedStorm women cruise past Wilberforce

Randy Payton — 2012-01-26T17:12:01-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The University of Rio Grande used a 13-0 run to open up an 11-point lead less than four minutes into the game and went on to post an 84-62 win over Wilberforce, Wednesday night, in women's basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena.

[Men's Basketball] Yellow Jackets rally in second half, hold off Rio men

Randy Payton — 2012-01-25T12:55:01-06:00

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CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Brian Grant scored seven of his 12 second half points during a 14-0 run which helped host Cedarville erase a one-point deficit and go on to a 75-67 win over the University of Rio Grande, Tuesday night, in men's basketball action at the Callan Athletic Center.

[Softball] Gallia Academy's Lanham signs with Rio Grande softball

Randy Payton — 2012-01-23T12:44:29-06:00

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RIO GRANDE, Ohio - First-year University of Rio Grande head softball coach Kristen Bradshaw has announced the signing of Gallia Academy High's Mattie Lanham to a national letter of intent to join the RedStorm beginning with the 2013 season.
"I couldn't be happier," Lanham said. "I've always wanted to go to Rio, so it was a very easy decision for me. Playing at the collegiate level has been a goal and a dream of mine since I was in the fifth grade."