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Academics, volleyball and the need to succeed

For her entire first season playing with the Toronto Diamonds volleyball club, Theanna Vernon — 14 at the time — couldn’t serve the ball over the net. Seven years later, she’s a silver medal-winning, first team OUA all-star for the Ryerson Rams women’s volleyball team.

Bringing youth basketball to TO

When Ryerson women’s basketball assistant coach Kareem Griffin isn’t coaching one of the best CIS basketball teams in the country, he’s spending his time organizing and coordinating events that showcase some of the Greater Toronto Area’s brightest basketball talent.

Rams veteran makes OUA history with MVP award

Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has announced that Ryerson fifth-year guard Keneca Pingue-Giles has been named 2015-16 women’s basketball OUA Player of the Year.

Vancouver transplant calls Ryerson home

When the university 10 minutes from your home sends you an acceptance letter, saying yes should be easy. But when a university based in a hotbed of sports and culture also accepts you, the decision now isn’t so simple.

Rams defeat Western in playoff showdown

The Ryerson Rams women’s basketball team defeated the Western Mustangs 83-64 in the OUA quarterfinals to advance to the OUA Final Four.

Rams defeat Lakehead in playoff matchup

The Ryerson Rams men’s basketball team defeated the Lakehead Thunderwolves 93-71 in the OUA quarterfinals on Saturday night at the Mattamy athletic centre

Rams win silver for first time since ’01

For the first since their 2001-2002 season, the Ryerson Rams women’s volleyball team secured an Ontario University Athletics (OUA) silver medal.

Men’s volleyball comes up big in playoff victory

Ryerson’s men’s volleyball team are moving on to the championships after defeating the Queen Gaels (22-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-22) in the OUA semifinal at McMaster University on March 3.

Rams earn success at fencing championships

The Ryerson Rams have been doing well at Ontario's fencing championships.

Ammanuel Diressa goes for a lay-up in a game against U of T. PHOTO: CHRIS BLANCHETTE

Life after hoops has arrived at Ryerson

Students at Ryerson are now able to take ‘Global Sports Marketing: The Business of Basketball,’ the class is spearheaded by sports marketing professor Cheri Bradish, who partnered with the Toronto Raptors.

Women’s volleyball wins- heading to final 4

February 28, 2016

The Ryerson women’s volleyball team defeated the Queen’s Gaels in straight sets (26-24, 25-21, 25-19) on Saturday Feb. 27 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

Rams headed back to final 4

February 28, 2016

The Ryerson men’s volleyball team beat the Western Mustangs in four sets (25-15, 27-25, 24-26, 25-16) at Saturday Feb. 27’s Quarter Final OUA game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

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