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Anoka Ramsey Community College


Golden Rams fall to Ridgewater, beat MN West
The Anoka-Ramsey Men's Basketball season went 1-1 to open MCAC Southern Division play - falling to Ridgewater 97-84 before defeating MN West 75-58. Against Ridgewater, the Golden Rams and Warriors played a mostly even game with both teams shooting 43 percent from the field, and each making nine threes. Ridgewater however out-rebounded Anoka-Ramsey 52-33 including 18-8 on the offensive glass, and made 22 free throws to Anoka-Ramsey's 11. Three players scored 16 points each for
ARCC Athletics
Jan 131 min read


Men's Basketball off to 3-0 start
The Anoka-Ramsey Men's Basketball team is off to a 3-0 start to begin the 2025-26 season, with all wins coming against MCAC Northern Division teams. The Golden Rams tipped-off the season with an 85-64 win over MN North Itasca behind a balanced effort. All 11 players that saw action scored in the game led by 16 points from Jamal Woods , 12 from Akeem Nelson , and 11 from Preston Thielke who added 18 rebounds. Anoka-Ramsey followed that up with a 80-72 win over MN North Vermi
ARCC Athletics
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Women's Basketball Starts Season 2-1
The Anoka-Ramsey Women's Basketball team started the 2025-26 season 2-1 against NJCAA DII competition. The Golden Rams opened the season with a 65-51 victory over Bryant and Stratton (WI) College thanks to 23 forced turnovers. Four players scored in double figures led by 15 points from Tereya McDaniel-Vaughn , 13 points from Charis McKenzie , 12 from Mariam Alowonle , and ten from Jada Lussier . Anoka-Ramsey followed that up with a 68-61 win over Black Hawk College. Anisa Lon
ARCC Athletics
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Strang, Vlasyuk Earn Volleyball Honors
The Anoka-Ramsey Volleyball team had two players earn MCAC honors for their performance during the 2025 season. Ashley Strang and Anastasia Vlasyuk were both named to the MCAC South All-Division Team, with Strang earning 1st team honors, and Vlasyuk being 2nd team. Strang was also named to the All-MCAC team which is comprised of players from both the North and South divisions. In addition, Strang was named NJCAA All-Region 13. As a team the Golden Rams earned the conferenc
ARCC Athletics
Nov 12, 20251 min read


NJCAA All-Region 13 Teams Announced
The Anoka-Ramsey Men's and Women's Soccer teams each placed two players on the NJCAA All-Region XIII teams for their performances during the 2025 season. For the men, Anthony Arroyo Nunez and Isaiah Brown each earned the honor. On the women's side, Grace Stevenson and Gigi Nyembwe were recognized. The full All-Region XIII teams can be found on the MCAC website .
ARCC Athletics
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Clay Target Wraps Up Strong Season at MCAC Championships
The Anoka-Ramsey Clay Target team concluded an impressive fall season at the MCAC Clay Target Championships held in Alexandria, Minnesota, on October 21, 2025. Competitors faced cold, blustery conditions, with temperatures barely reaching 40 degrees and wind gusts up to 40 mph challenging every shooter's focus and control. Despite the weather, the Golden Rams delivered a strong performance marked by consistency and resilience. Leading the team, Alex Young hit 90 out of 100
ARCC Athletics
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Men's Soccer Places Two on All-MCAC Team
Anoka-Ramsey Community College had two players earn All-MCAC recognition by the league for their play during the 2025 season. Anthony Arroyo Nunez and Isaiah Brown were selected by the coaches as top performers in the conference. The Golden Rams finished the season 2-7-1 overall. The full All-MCAC team can be found on the MCAC website .
ARCC Athletics
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Three Golden Ram Women's Soccer Players Earn All-MCAC
Anoka-Ramsey Community College had three women's soccer players named to the All-MCAC team, as announced by the league. Grace Stevenson , Gigi Nyembwe , and Adrianna Pederson all were recognized by the league's coaches for their play during the 2025 MCAC season. The Golden Rams finished 2nd in the NJCAA Region XIII tournament, and will play in the Midwest District tournament on Friday, October 31 against Delta College. The full list of receipients can be found on the MCAC web
ARCC Athletics
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Anoka-Ramsey to Host NJCAA Region Volleyball Tournaments
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is once again proud to host the 2025 NJCAA Region XIIIA and XIIIB Volleyball Tournaments October 31 - November 1. All games will take place in the Performance Gym on the Coon Rapids, MN campus of Anoka-Ramsey. Directions and Maps. Admission is $10 Adults, $7 Students, $7 Age 65+, age 5 and under are free. Cash or check only at the door. Games will also be streamed live on the Anoka-Ramsey Hudl Fan page. Cost for each live streamed game is $5
ARCC Athletics
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Volleyball Picks up Win over Riverland in Weekend Series
The Anoka-Ramsey Volleyball team picked up another weekend split, beating Riverland 3-0 before falling to nationally-ranked MN West 3-0....
ARCC Athletics
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Men's Soccer Beats Alex, Falls to DCTC
The Anoka-Ramsey Men's Soccer team picked up a 3-2 win over Alexandria College, before falling to DCTC a few days later 4-2. In the win...
ARCC Athletics
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Golden Rams Triumph Over DCTC
The Anoka-Ramsey Volleyball team took home a three set sweep over Dakota County Technical College on Saturday afternoon in Inver Grove...
ARCC Athletics
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Men's Soccer Narrowly Falls to Northwest Iowa, DCTC
The Anoka-Ramsey Men's Soccer team started the 2025 season by hosting Northwest Iowa, and narrowly fell 3-2 against the NJCAA Division II...
ARCC Athletics
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Volleyball Starts 2025 Season
The Anoka-Ramsey Volleyball team started their season Aug 22-23 by hosting the MCAC Crossover tournament, and going 1-4 over the weekend....
ARCC Athletics
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Softball Tryouts - September 9
The Anoka-Ramsey Softball team will hold tryouts for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday, September 9. Tryouts will take place at the...
ARCC Athletics
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Reed Caouette Named Head Men's Basketball Coach
Anoka-Ramsey has announced the hiring of Reed Caouette (pronounced Co-ette) as the next Head Men's Basketball Coach for the Golden Rams....
ARCC Athletics
May 12, 20252 min read


Baseball Concludes Season 22-14 Overall
The Anoka-Ramsey Baseball team wrapped up their 2025 season, just barely missing the post-season tournament by one game despite a...
arccstudentnewspap
May 6, 20251 min read


Season Review: ARCC Womens Basketball
Anoka Ramsey Community College (ARCC) girls basketball team finished 3rd at the national tournament. The ARCC girls basketball team has...
Raelene Lawrence
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Anoka-Ramsey Begins Search for Men's Basketball Head Coach
Anoka-Ramsey Community College has begun a search for a new Head Men's Basketball Coach, as Khalid El-Amin will not be returning as head...
ARCC Athletics
Apr 14, 20251 min read


Swift Earns NJCAA National Player of the Week Honors
Anoka-Ramsey Baseball player Cole Swift was named the NJCAA Division III National Player of the Week for his performance in a two-game...
ARCC Athletics
Apr 11, 20251 min read
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