Photos courtesy of Nathaly Granda Betancourt. Bluefield University sports teams are holding fundraisers and getting sponsorships to help provide the necessary resources to make their programs a success. Among the teams busy generating more money for its program: women’s basketball. Head coach Jake Wright spoke about his team’s efforts to fund raise. “We have done […]
First introduced in 2019, the Bluefield University e-sports team has rapidly grown into a successful athletic program, competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) under the Appalachian Athletic Conference and the Mid-South Conference. But what exactly is e-sports? Short for electronic sports, e-sports is a form of competition using video games, which often takes […]
A number of Bluefield University athletic teams have lost their head coach in recent months, including women’s soccer, men’s basketball, and most recently women’s volleyball. As the search continues, Athletic Director Corey Mullins shares some insights into the process of finding a new coach for our Lady Rams. “Like with every search, it’s a combination of advertisement, but […]
The Bluefield University Rams football team had an exciting 2024 season. Head coach Dewey Lusk reflects on this most recent season with Rampage broadcaster Charles Howard. Check out the interview below.
March Madness is a time when the whole nation is tuned into college basketball with fans making brackets and hoping they choose the winning team. This week, Rampage broadcaster Elle Gunter breaks down her thoughts on the Final Four match-ups. Gunter discusses her bracket picks and her prediction for the championship winner. Listen to the […]
Photo courtesy of burams.com Every March, we take the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of athletic trainers during National Athletic Training Month (NATM). These dedicated professionals play a crucial role in the success of Bluefield University’s athletic programs. Among BU’s outstanding athletic trainers is Head Athletic Trainer Erika Bell, Associate Athletic Trainer […]
The Bluefield University Athletics Department and members of the BU women’s soccer team are searching for answers and new leadership in the wake of the departure of head coach Patrick Ritter in January. Athletics Director Corey Mullins spoke about the impact Coach Ritter had on the program in just three years at the helm. “It […]
What does the future of Bluefield University Athletics look like? Rampage broadcaster Bruce Chaney sat down with Athletics Director Corey Mullins, Associate Athletics Director Jacob Key, and Director of Athletic Communication Kristen Parker to ask that very question. Listen to the latest Rambler podcast to find out what new sports are being considered, what new […]
Merdy Mongozi plays a key role for the Bluefield University’s men’s basketball team, despite not playing on the court. Originally from Kinshasa of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa, Mongozi came to Bluefield from William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in the fall of 2023 to play basketball for the Rams. Soon after, he […]
Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Malique Gordon. Bluefield University baseball is working toward a big upcoming season. Even though the season is already in full swing, the Rams are on a roll with three straight wins to open the season at Carolina University in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The Rams dominated with wins of 12-3, […]
Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Gabriel Delvalle. Team Goals The Bluefield University softball team is gearing up to take to the field for the upcoming 2025 season. Led by second-year head coach Maggie White, the Rams are looking to complete the season with a winning percentage of .500 while qualifying for the Appalachian Athletic […]
Photo courtesy of Jacob Key. The Bluefield University cheer team traveled to the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on January 16 to compete in the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National Cheer Competition at ESPN Worldwide Sports. Upon their return, coach Ashley Taylor had plenty of bragging to do on […]
When Hurricane Helene devastated Montreat College’s campus, it didn’t just disrupt classes and facilities, it threatened to cancel one of the most meaningful moments for the school’s women’s volleyball team: Senior Night. For Montreat’s four senior players, this night symbolizes the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and memories. What allowed that event to […]
As the Bluefield University 2024-2025 men’s basketball season gets underway, Coach Richard Morgan is balancing optimism with the reality of a challenging pre-season. The Rams have faced several hurdles leading up to this season, but Morgan remains confident in his team’s potential to rise above adversity. “We’ve had misfortunes with injury, transferring transcripts, a […]
