Sports
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.
The GOAT Says Goodbye
by Suzanne Jackson
Serena Williams tennis career ended after a loss against Croatian-Australian player Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams announced her retirement...
Cross Country Teams Start Season On Top
by Suzanne Jackson
To kick off the season the Roanoke College men’s cross country team won the 2022 EMU Heritage Cross Country Invitational this past...
2022 Graduating Athletes
by Alexis Barton
Congratulations to our graduating athletes. Thank you for the contributions that you have made both on the field and in the classroom....
Lean Into the Uncertainty – Lauren’s Farewell
by Lauren Roth ‘22
“You’ll wish you spent more time with me when you're older!” I remember my parents yelling that to me every time...
Update from Kerr Stadium
by Kate Clatterbuck
Heading into the final stretch before exams and graduation, it is a great time for an update on the men’s and women’s...
To the Class of 2022, From Coach
by Alexis Barton
In honor of their dedication to Roanoke College Athletics, a few coaches sent their well-wishes to the Class of 2022!
Coach Zach Ullrich,...
Midseason Update from the Diamond
by Katherine Clatterbuck
The Roanoke baseball team kicked off their season in late February, seeing a 13-9 overall record with their recent win against Guilford...
Swaps and Switcheroos at the Trade Deadline
by Alexis Barton
As the regular season comes to its final stretch, all 32 teams in the National Hockey League got in on the action...
Track & Field Comes OUT(door) with a Bang
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke College track and field team began their outdoor track season on March 19 with a trip to Lexington, VA to...
Tennis Teams Swing Into Action
by Alexis Barton
After a rough bout of post-break competition, Roanoke’s tennis teams hit the road to take on the Ferrum Panthers. Despite the inclement...
Softball Springs Into Action
by Alexis Barton
After starting their season with a perfect 8-0 record, the Roanoke softball team took their talents on the road during spring break....
Madness in the Bracket
by Katherine Clatterbuck
After a season of triumph, devastation, and surprises, the selection of the 68 teams playing in the men’s and women’s March Madness...
WNBA Star Detained Abroad
by Alexis Barton
Former WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was recently detained in Russia. In late February, Griner’s mugshot was released without much information regarding her...
Men’s Lacrosse Starts Off Hot
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke men’s lacrosse team has had quite the season so far. Currently, the Maroons are 4-3 and they have played multiple...
ODAC Playoffs Preview: Men’s and Women’s Basketball
by Alexis Barton
After finding success in the regular season, the men’s and women’s basketball are positioned for stellar performances in the Old Dominion Athletic...
Maroons Score Big in Home Opener
by Alexis Barton
The men’s lacrosse team took the field for the first time this season on Saturday, February 19th. Marking the beginning of the...
Senior Spotlight: Ayanna Scarborough and Renee Alquiza
by Katherine Clatterbuck
The Roanoke women’s basketball team has had a record-breaking season with 20 wins and ended the season ranked third in the ODAC...
Maroons Break Records in the Pool
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke College swimming team has only been a part of the athletic department for a little over four years now, with...
What the Valentine’s BLANK with Davis Wheeler and Michaela Johnson
by Katherine Clatterbuck
For the Valentine’s Edition of the Brackety-Ack, we are highlighting an athlete couple at Roanoke College! Introducing Davis Wheeler and Michaela Johnson,...
Falling In Love With the Game
by Lauren Roth
Valentine’s Day is a rather controversial holiday, some people look forward to treating their loved ones to a special dinner and lavish...
