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Rollins Clinches SSC with Win over Lynn

After suffering back-to-back losses at the hands of Florida Southern and Florida Tech, #18 Rollins Men’s Basket­ball needed a win to clinch the SSC. The Tars did not waste any time in making a...

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NBA Playoff Match-Ups and ‘Stashes Excel

Now that the madness of the college basketball season has ended, it’s time to forget about Butler’s woeful shooting percentage and Connecticut’s epic run of 11 straight wins to a championship. NBA...

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Basketball Season: Sneak Preview

On Sept. 15, the first practice of the Tars’ 2011-2012 men’s basketball season commenced. This year’s squad features seven players returning from last year’s back-to-back Sunshine State Conference...

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Women’s Basketball Success Prepares Tars for Tough Conference Play

The women’s basketball team has begun the season with a strong 5-1 record, its only loss coming to last year’s Division II National Champion Clayton State. This year’s team is poised for a successful...

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Tars Take the South by Storm

For the first time in program history, the Rollins women’s basketball team has reached the elusive Elite Eight in the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Tars came into the tournament as the region’s...

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One for the Playbooks: Women’s Basketball Reaches the Final Four

For the first time in Rollins College history, the women’s basketball team made its way into the Final Four of the NCAA Division II tournament. The road to the Final Four was arduous. Sarah Blackburn...

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‘Sky’s the Limit’ for Men’s Basketball Team

You know it’s basketball season when both the men’s and women’s teams are practicing from 3:00-7:00 in both gyms, and it becomes increasingly difficult to play routine pick-up games. You also notice...

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Rollins vs. Palm Beach

R-Pride held a tailgate for the Tars Men’s Basketball Team before their first game against Palm Beach Atlantic on Tuesday, November 12. The Tars won the game 83-61. See the rest The post Rollins vs....

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Talented Tars Need Chemistry

SLAM Junior Forward, Jeff Dirkin finishes the possession with a one-handed dunk; the Tars went on to beat Palm Beach Atlantic 83-61. Photo by Monique Henry Coach Klusman looks to senior co-captain...

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Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge Presents No Winners

Despite the impossible stakes of winning, March Madness enthusiasts continue to strive for the perfect bracket. With lots of upsets in this year’s March Madness Tournament, the Quicken Loans’ “Billion...

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Tars gain momentum with big road win

Women’s basketball had a big win on the night of Wednesday, January 21 against Florida Tech, coming from behind to upset the previously undefeated Panthers. ​The Tars were down by six points at...

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Basketball star leaves impairment on the bench

The year was 2008. Following a two-day hospital stay, Tanaya ‘Tee’ Jones ‘17 received news that she had sickle cell trait soon after playing in the Lockhart Middle School basketball tournament. “I...

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Men’s Basketball suffered a close loss

On Feb. 13, the Rollins Men’s Basketball team played Florida Tech in a Senior Day match that was entralling up until the final second. Many of the spectators enjoyed snacks and socializing while the...

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Photo Gallery: Men’s basketball versus Barry

On Feb. 17, the Rollins College men’s basketball team took on Barry University’s team. The game was dynamic and there was large support from the student body and staff, with many spectators bringing...

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Basketball tournament benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation

Rollins Men’s Basketball has been on a tear this season, ranked number 11 in the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches)/Division II National Rankings in December. The team is currently...

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Tars dominate the courts

On Wednesday, February 8, the Women and Men’s Basketball teams took on the Nova Southeastern University Sharks. The women’s team had a sparse crowd, but they had the most exciting game. The game...

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Tars tackle Saint Leo Lions

The women’s basketball team took their twelfth straight win with a 74-61 win over Saint Leo. Saturday’s home game was also Senior Night, with Seniors Tanaya Jones, Brittany Betts, and Marie Gilbert...

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Tars fall to Panthers in postseason opener

With an overall record of 20—6 and 14—4 in conference play, the Rollins Women’s Basketball team hosted Florida Tech to begin the first round of postseason play. Overall, the Panthers have a season...

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Rollins’ very own March Madness: tournament recaps

Over spring break, the Rollins Women’s Basketball Team lost to the University of West Florida in the South Region Championship game in St. Petersburg, Florida, on March 13, effectively ending their...

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Doris Burke makes history for women in sports

This week is set to go down in the holy book of Sports History. Doris Burke has been named the first female game analyst in NBA history.   She will be the first woman to be on the full season rotation...

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