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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.

Sunday Special: Maroons VS. Dragons

Yesterday afternoon at the Salem Stadium marked Roanoke College Football’s first-ever ODAC game, matched up against the fearsome Lynchburg Dragons. With the seats filled...

Slow and Steady

Did you know that mountain bike racing/cycling was a sport here at Roanoke College? Neither did I, until I started writing for the Brackety-Ack....

Ace This!

Women’s volleyball has been off to a very early start this year. They began the year off with a scrimmage against Ferrum College on...

Roanoke Football VS. Greensboro

With their most recent game, ‘Noke football traveled all the way down to Greensboro, North Carolina last Saturday, September 13th, to put their skills...

Defensive Maroons

Family weekend sure was fun for the Women’s soccer team this past weekend. This game would be special not only for the families in...

Senior Athlete Spotlight: Katherine Seal

Field Hockey also played a game for their families to come watch on September 27th. One family witnessed a particularly special game. The Seal...

Roanoke Football VS. Gallaudet University

On September 27th in the Salem Stadium, another fearsome opponent fought against our resilient Maroons. Based in Washington D.C., Gallaudet University is notable for being...

Roanoke Football Shows Plenty of Promise

With a new year underway, many Roanoke students and local fans were excited for the launch of Roanoke’s new football team. A former club...

Cheering For the Playoffs!

As our fall sports are coming to a close, and our winter sports athletes are starting to hit the weight rooms, I wanted to...

Noke Football Holds Off Guilford 21-20

Roanoke Football in their last home game found themselves in a thrilling close matchup with a common theme: How frequently Guilford was on the...

Preseason Thoughts About Men’s Basketball

As many of you are aware, our men’s basketball team is very impressive. In fact, this year in a preseason coaches poll, the Maroons...

‘Noke Cross Country Finishes Strong

After a solid showing at ODAC championships, Roanoke Men’s Cross Country was able to cap off a strong season by placing 7th out of...

Jean Beamer Tip-Off Classic

It was a weekend full of basketball here in the Cregger Center. Women’s basketball competed in the Jean Beamer Tip-Off Classic and invited Hollins...

‘Noke Women’s Basketball Starting Strong

Do you want something to do when students return after Winter Break? You could go to the Cregger Center and watch some women’s basketball....

Roanoke Basketball Puts up Solid Performance in Tournament

Roanoke College was a participant in the Governor’s Challenge Basketball Tournament located in Salisbury, Maryland. They played back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday and...

Men’s Basketball Five-Win Streak

The men's ‘Noke basketball team has been on fire this ODAC season, snatching a hearty 86-74 lead against Randolph College in Lynchburg this past...

Roanoke College Volleyball Dominates Randolph to Move to 3.0

Roanoke College Men’s Volleyball has been dominant since returning to action, consistently winning games with ease. This was proven in a comfortable three to...

Wrestling Takes Center Stage

Yes, the wrestling team literally took center stage in the Mill Mountain Theater match! On January 18th, the Maroons travelled to downtown Roanoke to...

Seahawks Pound Patriots to Win Super Bowl 29-13

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots handily to win their second Super Bowl in a game that never seemed as close as...

Roanoke Wrestling Keeps Rolling

Roanoke College men’s wrestling has been extremely dominant the entire season, winning meets against Division III’s toughest competition. They have compiled a perfect 15-0...