https://uviathletics.com en-us https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260324q95h1f University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) student athlete, Denny Gonzalez, has been named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Daktronics Scholar-Athlete list. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each winter sport who have excelled academically. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260324q95h1f https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260122vbqasz The tenure of UVI Director of Athletics Dr. Karen Carty came to an end on January 15, 2026. She will be replaced by Donna Andrews and Shaquille Richardson, who will serve as co-interim directors of athletics. Carty took over the role on August 1, 2023, and helped usher UVI into its full tenure in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the HBCU Athletics Conference (HBCUAC). Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260122vbqasz https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260116qgjsz0 The University of the Virgin Islands has named Shaquille Richardson Co-Interim Director of Athletics. His tenure will begin on January 16 with the departure of former UVI Director of Athletics Dr. Karen Carty, who was responsible for hiring Richardson. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260116qgjsz0 https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260116q9nn9h The University of the Virgin Islands has named veteran administrator and alumna Donna Andrews as Interim Co-Athletic Director. With a distinguished career spanning 28 years at UVI, Andrews brings a wealth of experience, deep institutional knowledge, and a proven record of student-centered leadership to the role. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260116q9nn9h https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251112zd8wld The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Women’s basketball student-athlete Keshara Romain takes a hiatus from the team to compete as a member of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Senior Women’s National Team in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 2025 Caribbean Basketball Championships (CBC). Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251112zd8wld https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250925v2rafb The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's and women's basketball teams will host their annual Buccaneer Madness event at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center on Friday, October 3. This year's edition of Buccaneer Madness will be the third installment of the successful event introduced to Buccaneer fans in 2023. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250925v2rafb https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250905pqk14x Aliyah-Deen Ahmad has been named as the graduate assistant for the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers basketball program. Ahmad arrives at UVI following her tenure as a professional basketball player abroad in Portugal and Croatia. She will now transition to coaching while pursuing a master’s degree in psychology at the university. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250905pqk14x https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250807gq6xqh ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, August 7, 2025 – The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) earned its second consecutive National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character® Five-Star Institution Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. After receiving a bronze status in the 2023-2024 school year, UVI made significant improvement, rising to silver status. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250807gq6xqh https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250629r3wmok Shaquille Richardson, the Sports information Director at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), was to among the top finishers in the Motion Graphics category of the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Sports Information Directors Association (SIDA) Publications & Media Contest. The list of award winners was announced by the NAIA national office on Monday, June 9. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250629r3wmok https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250407543um9 Dr. Karen Carty, the Director of Athletics at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), was to be selected to speak on a panel on day three of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 2025 National Convention. The convention took place at the Sheraton San Diego Resort on Harbor Island in San Diego, California, from April 3-7. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250407543um9 https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250325p7fpae University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Sports Information Director Shaquille Richardson and women’s basketball graduate assistant Brea Patterson have been selected to attend the fourth annual National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Governance and Leadership Academy (GLA), which will be held in San Diego, California on April 3, 2025. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250325p7fpae https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250220lu0koh The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Athletics Department announces the official cancellation of the men's and women's basketball home game against Tougaloo College. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250220lu0koh https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250211l094ip The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Athletics Department announces an update to the men's and women's basketball schedules, which will impact the upcoming home game against Tougaloo College from Jackson, Mississippi, a member of the Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250211l094ip https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250114vp9d8f The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's and women's basketball teams, along with their coaching staff, embarked on a community outreach initiative by visiting four schools on St. Thomas last Friday. The student-athletes engaged with students at Ulla F. Muller Elementary, Jane E. Tuitt Elementary, Joseph Sibilly Elementary, and Edith Williams Alternative Academy during their campus visits. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250114vp9d8f https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241205h3ylq7 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Athletics Department announces an update in the men's and women's basketball schedule affecting the teams' upcoming home games against Wiley University of the Historically Black College and University Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241205h3ylq7 https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241203chq4xm University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Athletics leader and alumna Donna Andrews has made basketball history. Last week, Andrews was one of two Virgin Islanders inducted into the Paradise Jam Hall of Fame for her significant contributions to the success of the college basketball tournament, now celebrating its twenty-fifth year in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241203chq4xm https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241021hkb4dh The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's and women's basketball teams will host Buccaneer Madness on October 25 at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center. This year's edition of Buccaneer Madness will be the second installment of the successful event introduced to Buccaneer fans in 2023. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241021hkb4dh https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241014g8pjqs University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball student-athlete Jalil Langston received his second consecutive All-HBCUAC Preseason Second Team selection, while the UVI Buccaneers are expected to finish 11th in the conference as voted by the Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) head men’s basketball coaches. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241014g8pjqs https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241011g53u6x University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women's basketball student-athlete Ashukamayah Phillips was voted to the All-Historically Black College and University Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Preseason Second Team, while the Lady Buccaneers are expected to finish 13th in the conference as voted by the HBCUAC head women's basketball coaches. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241011g53u6x https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241001fomaiz The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Athletics Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Anna Orfanidis as the new athletic trainer. Orfanidis brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Buccaneer athletic programs. The Boston, Massachusetts native fills the void of a full-time athletic trainer that the University has been seeking for the past few years. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241001fomaiz https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240927mdy0c5 Former University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneer basketball Player Brea Patterson has been hired as a graduate assistant for the UVI women's basketball program. Patterson brings her experience and expertise to the coaching staff after playing for the team during the 2023-2024 season. Her dedication and passion for the sport make her a valuable addition to the program. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240927mdy0c5 https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240819ekwubj The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) was named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character® Five-Star Institution Award winner for the 2023-24 academic year. Annually, NAIA schools use the Champions of Character core report to measure the pursuit of character-driven athletics while focusing on helping participants find balance by keeping the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership, at the heart of the athletics experience. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240819ekwubj https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240808f2reh1 Virgin Islander Kevin Sheppard has been appointed interim head coach of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men’s basketball program. With over 20 years of coaching, playing, and training experience, the former professional basketball player brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the university. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240808f2reh1 https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240719fk3lnl Stephanie Cooper has been named the head basketball coach of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers basketball program. A native of Dallas, Texas, Cooper is a seasoned veteran with over 13 years of coaching experience on both high school and collegiate levels. Cooper will also serve as an instructor in the UVI Physical Education Department. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240719fk3lnl https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240718t7mhx2 The University of the Virgin Islands has launched their new mascot “Bucky”, with branding and design by Phoenix Design Works, at dual graduation ceremonies on their St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses. The new mascot is the most recent asset to be deployed in the University of the Virgin Islands branding program, also created by Phoenix Design Works. Bucky gives a nod to UVI’s Buccaneers, while stylistically bringing forward the deep-rooted history of Mocko Jumbies, whose tall and colorful presence grace Virgin Islands carnivals and other festive scenes. The new mascot will engage with students, fans and UVI constituent groups on both the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses, and function as a goodwill ambassador and representative for the university. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240718t7mhx2 https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240701dk6jvc Eight University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneer student-athletes were named to the 2023-2024 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll. The list consists of over 400 collegiate athletes representing each of the 10 member institutions in the GCAC. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240701dk6jvc https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240626fdk3db University of the Virgin Islands first-year director of athletics Dr. Karen Carty was named the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Athletics Director of the Year as announced by GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes at the league’s year-end business meeting, which was held at Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Ark. on June 17-19. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240626fdk3db https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240604fjil2u The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Department of Athletics announces the launch of its UVI Athletics Spirit Store today. The online store will allow students, faculty, alumni, and fans to purchase Adidas-branded UVI apparel supporting the Athletics Department. The store will offer both men’s and women's cut apparel in the University’s blue, black, white, and grey colorways. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240604fjil2u https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240325gmxzdp University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) graduate assistant for athletics administration Taylor Nunley has been selected for the third annual National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Governing and Leadership Academy (GLA) which will be held on April 4, 2024, at Park University in Missouri. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240325gmxzdp https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240229vlqmjx University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) graduate forward Maurice Smith, Jr. earned All-Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Second-Team honors. The announcement was made during the GCAC 2024 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women's Championship at Birthright Alumni Hall on the campus of Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This award recognizes the top players in the conference overall. Smith, Jr. was selected to the team from a pool that consisted of all players in the GCAC. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240229vlqmjx