athletics

Team attack: Men’s volleyball makes its Randolph debut

Members of the men's volleyball team practice in Randolph's athletic facility. One student in particular is crouched down, with his hands clasped together, about to hit the ball.

While on the recruiting trail for Randolph’s new men’s volleyball team, coach Jordan Leandro focuses on one core principle: Can prospective players take care of business on and off the court? ... READ MORE >>

Jump into history: Randolph’s new STUNT team heads into competition

Members of the STUNT team are photographed from the side in mid-air, as they execute a jump during practice.

The relatively new sport incorporates the technical and athletic components of cheer without the crowd-leading element. ... READ MORE >>

Pioneering position: Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest-growing collegiate sports

Two members of the women's wrestling team stand head-to-head, about to start a match during practice.

Randolph’s new team began competing this fall. ... READ MORE >>

Discipline and dynamics: New men’s wrestling coach puts focus on teaching life lessons

Wrestling coach Paul Biggs observes his team as they practice different techniques. The photo is taken from above, with the wrestling mat in full view, with a WildCat head in the center.

“Wrestling teaches self-discipline. Sometimes you face adversity. What do you do? You put your head down and go to work, and you look to score the next point or create the next opportunity.” ... READ MORE >>

New Randolph wrestling facility opens on Bedford Avenue

President Sue Ott Rowlands and Athletic Director Tom Galbraith are joined by Megan Lucas, coaches and students, standing behind a yellow ribbon. Sue Ott Rowlands is holding the giant scissors to cut it.

The 4,700-square-foot building will house the College’s women’s and men’s wrestling programs, which are currently in their first year.... READ MORE >>

Galbraith hired as Randolph’s new director of athletics

Randolph College announced Friday the hiring of Tom Galbraith as director of athletics. He will begin on December 1.... READ MORE >>

Ready for action: Newly renovated athletic center designed to meet the needs of students

After more than two years of renovations, Randolph’s new athletic center is ready for action. The project, which cost about $5 million, was made possible by generous donors who contributed $3 million. This included two leadership gifts, including one from emerita trustee Mary Michels Scovanner ’77, for whom the center is now named, and the... READ MORE >>

ODAC issues statement on fall competition

Randolph College banner in front of Main Hall

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Presidents Council has announced the postponement of all athletic competition for the 2020 season, due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19.... READ MORE >>

Month in Photos: November 2019

A student studies on a bench under fall colors on front campus

We give thanks for a memorable November! Here are some of our favorite photos from the past month:... READ MORE >>

Month in Photos: October 2019

Students study on the lawn next to the Houston Memorial Chapel

October was filled with pumpkins and fall foliage! Here are some of our favorite pictures from the month:... READ MORE >>