Men's Basketball

It’s been a remarkable Rams Rise Up … and our student-athletes rose to the challenge!

We were blown away with the ways you stepped up for each other and rallied support from your family and friends.

Now that the dust has settled, we’ve tallied the totals, and these three Rams came out on top:

1. Women's Lacrosse earned $1,250

2. Softball earned $750

3. Women's Rowing earned $500

Congratulations to our winning teams!

And a big thank you to Corey Goff, Assistant Vice President of Athletics, and Lauren Goff, for sponsoring this challenge, as well as all of the student-athletes who gave.

You helped make this year’s Rams Rise Up Challenge one for the books!

Rambassadors Rallied 500+ Gifts This Rams Rise Up!

And these 2 came out on top:

1. Jade, Women’s Basketball (most dollars raised)

2. Madison, Softball (most donors)

Throughout Rams Rise Up, more than $40,000 was raised thanks to the incredible support of over 300 dedicated Rambassadors.

You shared, you posted, you rallied, and the results speak volumes!

Thank you for every way you stepped up for Jefferson athletes 💙

You “herd” right — EXTENDED to 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 11!

Momentum over the last two days has been incredible! And we can’t stop now🔥

Now more than ever, we need YOU to keep charging forward for Jefferson athletes:

• If you haven’t made a gift, NOW is the time!
• And if you already gave, rally support from everyone you can.

Who will take the No. 1 spot on the leaderboard when the buzzer sounds this Sunday?

We’ll find out soon enough — and you could be the one that pushes your favorite team ahead. Let’s go, Rams!

This is it! The clock runs out at 12 p.m. ET today.

If you’ve been meaning to support Jefferson athletes, NOW is the time.

Every gift matters. Every team is still in the race. And every minute counts.                                                                                                      

Whether you’re making your first gift or contributing again, the next gift could be the one that helps your team surge toward the finish line.

Let’s close out this challenge the way Rams do — stronger together 🐏💪

10 a.m. - 12p.m. Only

We’re nearing the close of the Rams Rise Up Challenge — ending at noon today!

And right now there’s a new Power Hour Raffle to keep rising in these final moments —

Here’s how it works:

• Make a gift to ANY Jefferson Athletics program before noon today.

• You’ll be automatically entered to win an Ultimate Rams Fan Bundle, to get you in the spirit for game day!

If you’ve been waiting to join in, now’s the time to rise up and show your Rams pride.

Make your gift before Rams Rise Up ends at 12 p.m. ET, and you could get one in return! 🐏🎁

More than 1,100 donors have stepped up to contribute over $123,000, but we aren’t done yet!

Let’s keep the Ramarkable momentum going and continue rising together.

Every gift and share right now can get our athletes closer to their goals.

It’s time to rally and go the distance. Let’s go, Rams 🏆

These students solved the clues in record time. Congratulations!

• Alleigh, Softball

• Rhonda, Women's Rowing
• Haley, Interior Architecture & Design Association

And there's 1 stuffed Ram still waiting to be found!

If you haven't yet, get in on the game and score extra funds for your Jefferson team!

Now it’s time to keep rallying for our athletes until the final buzzer sounds at noon on Friday. Let’s go, Rams🐏

We’re heading into the final stretch, Rams fans, but we aren’t done yet!

Let’s keep charging ahead, before the clock strikes noon tomorrow.

Every gift you make during Rams Rise Up strengthens the student-athlete experience and programs across Jefferson Athletics.

Plus, with matches and challenges still on the line, you can make your gift go even further. Horns up. Let’s rise! 🤘🐏

LIVE NOW!

Every new gift to ANY Jefferson team will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500 — with matching funds going to the same team you support, thanks to Slices Pizza!

THIS is your time to step up for your favorite Jefferson team or sport!

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT before Rams Rise Up ends Friday, Oct. 9, at 12 p.m. ⏰

As the Rams Rise Up Challenge continues, several donors have stepped up to increase their support of Jefferson Athletics — and you can join them.  

🚣 Women's Rowing Match, sponsored by an Anonymous Family: An anonymous family is stepping up again with an additional $3,500 in matching funds for Women’s Rowing. Every new gift will be matched dollar for dollar — another opportunity to make your support go twice as far!

⚽ Men's Soccer Match, sponsored by the Stover Family: The Stover family is building on the outpouring of support with another $2,500 in matching funds for Men’s Soccer. Help keep the momentum going with a gift that will be matched dollar for dollar!

🥎 Softball Match, sponsored by Cadre Wire Group, Inc.: Cadre Wire Group, Inc. is rallying behind Softball once more with an additional $1,250 in matching funds. Your new gift will be matched dollar for dollar to help the team finish strong!

🚣‍♀️ Women's Rowing Challenge, sponsored by Robert Lockyer '68: Robert C. Lockyer ’68 will give $1,000 towards Women’s Rowing when the team reaches 30 new donors.

⚾ Baseball Match, sponsored by Robert Smith '76: Robert Smith '76 is giving Baseball another boost with $1,250 in additional matching funds. Step up to the plate with a new gift and have it matched dollar for dollar!

🏌️‍♂️Golf Challenge, sponsored by Nicholas Ragone: Nick Ragone is keeping the momentum going with another challenge for Men’s and Women’s Golf! If an additional 10 donors give, he will contribute an additional $1,500. Help drive the teams toward their next goal — give today!

Step up and make your gift before time runs out tomorrow at noon. Let’s unlock every possible dollar for Jefferson Athletics before the last whistle!

After an afternoon of tug-of-war, egg-and-spoon races, and the always-popular Chicken Finger Eating Contest, we have our winners! 

🍗Chicken Finger Champion: Reagan, Lacrosse

🏅 Field Day Winner: Softball

🏃‍♂️ Field Day Runner-Up: Lacrosse

Thanks to everyone who joined us for some friendly competition in support of Jefferson Rams!

And a big thank you to Righteous Felon Craft Jerky, who donated 2 oz. beef stick packets for our Field Day crowd, helping to fuel the fun🙌

It’s game time, and you have a chance to win!

Here’s how it works:

1. Donate to Rams Rise Up between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET today.

2. You’ll automatically be entered to win a set of cornhole boards, just in time for our first-ever Field Day.

Make your gift before the raffle ends at noon — and you could be the lucky donor who scores big 🙌

Rambassadors fuel Rams Rise Up with their voice, and this year is no exception!

As things stand, these have rallied the most support from their networks:

💵 Dollars Generated:

1. Jade, Women's Basketball 

2. Abby, Softball

3. Lilly, Lacrosse

🤝 Donors Generated:

1. Madison, Softball

2. Lauren, Rowing

3. Vanessa, Softball

But who will earn extra funds for their team once the dust settles? It’s still anyone’s game.

Keep spreading the word and encouraging your community to rise to the challenge. 

And remember, 2 Eagles tickets are up for grabs — one for the Rambassador who brings in the most money during Rams Rise Up and another for the one who brings in the most donors. 

Horns up. Let’s go🤘🐏

Hear the impact of donor support during Rams Rise Up — directly from Dr. Susan Aldridge, President of Thomas Jefferson University.

Leading by example, Dr. Aldridge is demonstrating her belief in Jefferson athletes by personally contributing $500 to each Division II team — for a total of $8,500!

Join Dr. Aldridge by making a gift of any amount today!

What a start, Rams fans! Keep bringing your A-game.

The best plays are still ahead, and we’re counting on all of our Ramily community to step up for Jefferson athletes before Friday at noon. 

Every gift, big or small, provides the resources our teams need to train and compete at their very best. Plus, with matches and challenges, your dollars go even further!

Who’s ready for Day 2? 🙌 Let’s do this.

Right now, these matches and challenges need you:

🐏 Spirit of Athletics Match, sponsored by Jeff Cromarty –  Dr. Jeff Cromarty, Jefferson’s Senior Vice President for Campus Operations, is calling on Rams fans to come together and support the Athletics Ram Fund. He is offering a dollar-for-dollar match on all gifts, up to $1,000. Give now to double your impact across Jefferson Athletics!

⛳ Golf Challenge, sponsored by Nicholas Ragone – Jefferson’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer is challenging Ram fans to rally behind Men’s and Women’s Golf! When 40 donors give to the teams, his $3,500 gift will unlock. Tee up your support and help reach the goal!

🏀 Women's Basketball Challenge, sponsored by Robert C. Lockyer '68 – Robert C. Lockyer ’68 will give $1,000 to Women’s Basketball when the team reaches 100 donors, in honor of Coach Tom Shirley’s induction into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

Unlock these bonus funds that can push your favorite Jefferson team up the leaderboard and closer to victory.

Every second matters. Help our athletes reach their goals this season. Rise up and give today!

Here’s how it works:

1. Make a gift to ANY Jefferson team during the challenge window.

2. Once you do, you'll automatically be entered to win …

A Philadelphia Eagles jersey signed by star running back and record-breaking Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley 🦅👕

No extra steps. No special code. Just support the Rams now, before 6.p.m. ET, and you're in the running! 

For Jefferson athletes, it’s about having people who believe in them, teammates who lift them up, and a place that feels like home.

“We all support each other.”

“My coach is always there for me.”

“It’s a sense of family and community.”

When you invest in Jefferson Athletics, you’re creating moments of mentorship, belonging, and experiences that last a lifetime.

Help us continue creating opportunities like these for every Ram. Make your gift today!

Horns up, Rams! For the next 48 hours, we’re counting on you to fuel the future of athletics at Thomas Jefferson University. 

Every minute counts, and every gift makes a difference for Jefferson athletes.

The clock’s ticking, so don’t wait. Make your gift today!