This page consists of coverage of everyone’s favorite sports team – the Maroons! Check here for athlete spotlights and updates on how our teams are doing over the course of the season.
Written by Kaelyn Spickler After an undefeated season at 12-0 overall, 4-0 in the conference, our men’s soccer team fell to Bridgewater College on Saturday and tied with Washington and Lee on Wednesday. The Maroons hit the road to Bridegwater on Saturday for the Eagles’ homecoming weekend, and it all came together for the Eagles…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Following a heartbreaking overtime loss against Shenandoah, Roanoke responded by dropping a goose-egg against rival, Ferrum. The team traveled to Ferrum with redemption on the mind, and they followed through with a dominating 7-0 victory. Emma Clark kept a clean sheet in the cage, posting a shutout for the second time…
Written by Alexis Barton The women’s volleyball team (8-8, 2-3 ODAC) has been a staple of the fall sports culture here on campus. With games regularly throughout the week, it’s easy to catch these Maroons in action in the Cregger Center. What most of us don’t see, however, is all of the hard work that…
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf For the first ODAC game of the men’s soccer season, they took on Lynchburg. Both teams were held scoreless through double overtime, resulting in the second draw of the season. Roanoke now has a record of 8-0-2, which still counts as undefeated. Against the rival Lynchburg squad, the Maroons had 19…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Cross Country: This weekend the men’s and women’s cross country teams will take off to compete in the Louisville Cross Country Classic. Golf: The men took 8th place in their second tournament, the Tom Kinder Memorial Golf Tournament. Out of 17 teams, Roanoke placed 8th. An impressive performance by Cameron Dillion…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Cross Country: The 2019 Roanoke Invitational/ODAC Preview took place last weekend. Emma Maras and Chamberlain Zulauf both finished 17th, the highest placement for each Maroon squad. As a unit, Roanoke finished in 5th place. After some time off, Roanoke’s next venture will be to compete in the Louisville Cross Country Classic…
Written by Chamerlain Zulauf Coming into the ODAC preview last Saturday, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams were hopeful, both placing first at the Golden Bear Classic hosted by West Virginia Tech. The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is the first real taste of the season for the Maroons as it was the first full 8k…
Written by Alexis Barton This Saturday, the field hockey team took their first loss of the season while visiting St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In a close match, the team kept the Seahawks at bay until the 4th quarter, the Maroons lost 2-0. The game wasn’t lopsided in any sense, with the Maroons putting forth…
Written by Alexis Barton The men’s soccer team (5-0-1, 1-0 ODAC) has been on an absolute ride so far this season. Since their first game, the Maroons have been able to defend their own end while contributing heavily in the offensive zone. Through six games, the Maroons have been able to outscore their opponents a…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri All freshman students who come to Roanoke begin their college career with expectations, uncertainty and hope for what lies ahead. It is a journey like no other. A four-year experience that prolongs the expected reality of becoming an adult and being responsible for a full human, that is yourself. And yes,…