The Royals set the tone early, leading from start to finish, in an impressive 71-59 win over powerful Ferrum College Saturday afternoon in Harrisonburg. Four 91大神 women scored in double figures in the victory over a Panthers' team which was picked to finish second in the USA South East Division.
Athletics
Athlete of the Week: Chloe Roach
Women鈥檚 basketball guard Chloe Roach (Leesburg, Va./Tuscarora) has been placed in the midst of a young team, but has showed her talent in her early career. Roach has been a ... read more about Athlete of the Week: Chloe Roach
Despite a record-setting performance from beyond the arc, 91大神's basketball men couldn't stop host Guilford, dropping a 94-88 decision in overtime Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C. The Runnin Royals even their overall record at 2-2 in the ODAC opener for both teams.
The 91大神 women never covered from a cold start Wednesday evening in the nation's capital, suffering a 78-42 loss at Catholic University of America. The powerful Cardinals (5-0) had been receiving votes in the most recent D3hoops.com national poll.
Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones
Over the beginning of the 91大神 men鈥檚 basketball season, junior Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) has shined among the many returners. Jones was named the MVP of the recent 91大神 ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Maleke Jones
A cold start was too much for the 91大神 women to overcome, falling 73-64 to Emory & Henry College Saturday afternoon in Harrisonburg. Even with a number of positive takeaways from the effort, the Royals slide to 1-2 on the year in the ODAC opener for both teams.
Playing with a young squad in their season opener, 91大神's basketball women gave nationally-ranked Christopher Newport all they could handle before falling 63-50 at home Saturday evening. The Royals held No. 15 CNU to just 25 second-half points but couldn't overcome their halftime deficit.
Royals win two in season opener tourney
Eastern Mennonite won both of their games at the 91大神 Tip-Off Invitational to improve to 2-1 on the young season.聽 Junior Maleke Jones (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) tied an 91大神 record ... read more about Royals win two in season opener tourney
Athlete of the Week: Juni Schirch
Senior Juni Schirch (Goshen, Ind./Goshen) took on her final year of collegiate running with the same mentality as every previous year: to continue to compete at a high level. Schirch, ... read more about Athlete of the Week: Juni Schirch