Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s basketball team suffered a 64-44 loss to Clinton College on Tuesday, November 3, at the Dome, as the Golden Bears pulled away in the second half to hand the Rams their second loss of the season.
Bluefield opened the contest with an impressive first quarter, taking a 17-16 lead into the second period. However, Clinton responded by outscoring the Rams 14-9 in the second quarter to take a 30-26 advantage into halftime.
The Golden Bears continued to build momentum after the break, scoring 17 points in the third quarter while limiting Bluefield to just eight. Clinton added another 17 points in the final period to secure the 20-point victory.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s men’s basketball team came up short against WVU Tech, falling 83-74 at the Dome on November 3. Despite staying within striking distance for much of the contest, the Rams were unable to overcome the Golden Bears down the stretch.
The matchup featured a competitive first half, with Bluefield trailing just 40-35 at halftime. The Rams continued to battle after the break, keeping the game within reach before WVU Tech used its advantage at the free-throw line to create separation late. The Golden Bears finished 25-for-35 from the charity stripe, helping them maintain their lead in the closing minutes.
Bluefield had several players contribute offensively throughout the contest. Tyler Suber led the Rams with 12 points, shooting 4-for-9 from the field and going 3-for-3 at the free-throw line. William O’Shields added 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Pharoah Fields also contributed 11 points off the bench.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s basketball team faced a difficult matchup against Division-1 opponent Radford University, one of the top predicted teams in the Big South Conference, on November 4 at the Dedmon Center in a 128-24 loss. The margin was the largest victory in Radford’s history and a Dedmon Center record.
The Rams struggled to find their offense from the opening tip, scoring just three points in the first quarter as the Highlanders built a commanding 36-3 advantage. Bluefield continued to have difficulty against Radford’s pressure in the second quarter, entering halftime trailing 69-10.
The offensive struggles continued after the break, as the Rams managed just 14 points in the second half. Bluefield finished the contest shooting 16.3% (8-of-49) from the field. They committed 41 turnovers and 31 personal fouls. Radford capitalized on those mistakes, recording 58 points off turnovers and making 26 free throws, while also outrebounding the Rams 55-22.
Theatre and Digital Marketing • 2027
The BU men’s basketball team is looking forward to a fresh start in their 2026-2027 season. After some hard losses last season, the team and the coaches are excited to start anew. With returning players and a large group of promising new players, the team wants this to be their best season yet.
The team’s moto for this year is “Change the Narrative.” Their goal is to be better on the court and in the classroom, and they hope to hold a team GPA of 3.0 or higher.
“’Change the Narrative’ has nothing to do with basketball and everything to do with Bluefield as a community,” says Coach Joseph Cooper. “If we are able to create an environment around our program that welcomes people, then we have done our job.”
Communications & Criminal Justice • 2028
As the leaves at BU change colors, our Lady Rams basketball team don the red and navy that represent Bluefield University. Last season, the Lady Rams won 3 games and lost 26, averaging 51.9 points per game while their opponents averaged 71.6. This season, the team may rise again, with top scorer and defensive player Ashanti Northcross – averaging 8.3 points scored and 2.1 steals a game – on the roster for the 2026-2027 season. Head Coach Jake Wright is now aided by Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach Ethan Rainwater. Wright began coaching the Lady Rams in 2023, while Rainwater was recently added to the coaching staff.
Wright is looking forward to the upcoming season, saying, “I’m very excited about the future; it’s going to be valleys, peaks and valleys… I’m excited to ride those peaks and valleys.”
Senior player Lauren Bragg states her hopes for the team in this upcoming season as well, acknowledging the need for “aggressive defense.”
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s women’s basketball team opened its 2026-27 season with a 63-39 loss to Morris College on Wednesday, October 28, as the Hornets pulled away in the middle quarters to secure the victory.
The Rams started slowly offensively, trailing 11-7 after the first quarter. Morris extended its advantage in the second period, outscoring Bluefield 18-7 to take a 29-14 lead into halftime.
The Rams continued to struggle to find their rhythm after the break, managing just six points in the third quarter. The Hornets added 13 points to increase their lead to 42-20 heading into the final period.
Business Administration • 2029
Bluefield University’s men’s basketball team opened its 2026-27 season with a 72-61 loss to Morris College on Wednesday, October 28, as the Hornets used a strong second half to pull away from the Rams in Sumter, South Carolina.
The Rams kept the game competitive in the opening half, trailing Morris 30-24 at halftime. However, the Hornets increased their offensive production after the break, scoring 42 points in the second half to maintain their lead and secure the 11-point victory.
Micah Steely led Bluefield with 16 points off the bench, shooting 6-for-9 from the field and connecting on three 3-pointers. AJ Armstrong added 10 points, while Pharoah Fields contributed nine after suffering a season-ending injury last season. Tyler Suber finished with eight points, including two 3-pointers.
