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Head of Charles Tests Women’s Rowing
The women’s rowing team knew what was at stake. They were at one of the most prestigious head regattas in the world. They took the pressure of this once in a season opportunity and used it to their advantage. The Varsity 4 stepped up as they took seventh place at the 46th annual Head of […]
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Women’s tennis claims three crowns at New York State Championships
With the end of the fall season on their heels, the women’s tennis team was determined go out with a bang. The New York State Championship proved to be the Yellowjackets’ playground as they took one doubles and two singles titles. Sophomore Frances Tseng played in spectacular fashion on her way to the No. 2 […]
Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
The men’s soccer team is nearing the end of their season but their play is heating up. Senior midfielder Steve Welles is a key part of the Yellowjackets late season charge. The Yellowjackets are looking to get past the Elite 8, which they were unable to do last season. In one of the biggest games […]
Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
Coming off of an average season in 2009, junior forward Allison Beardsley has lit up opposing defenses all season long. Tied for first on the team in points with 15, Beardsley has proven herself to be a constant offensive attack in the Yellowjackets’ 10 games. Beardsley has been a bright spot in a season in […]
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Athletics selects new Hall of Famers
Some of the best athletes, coaches and friends of the UR Department of Athletics and Recreation will be inducted into the Hall of Fame over Meliora Weekend. As part of the homecoming weekend festivities the Hall of Fame inductees will be introduced at halftime of the football game against U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday. […]
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Volleyball is confident for tough road ahead
With the second round of the University Athletic Association round-robin coming up, the women’s volleyball team will go in with some swagger. The Yellowjackets completed a perfect weekend sweep by not losing a single game in the team’s two matches. “The team was happy to get the wins on Saturday, especially to win both matches […]
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Women’s tennis excels in tourney
In the year’s first test, senior captain Lia Weiner and sophomore Frances Tseng shined for the women’s tennis team. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships put the women against 64 other individual players and 32 double teams from all across the Northeast region in a bracket-style tournament. Tseng and Weiner — who were seeded No. […]
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Final minute proves killer in first football game
When all was said and done, the football team’s loss versus Case Western Reserve University came down to a thrilling ending. With defensive struggles in the first three quarters, the score settled at 10-7. But The Yellowjackets saved the excitement for an unforgettable final quarter. Despite numerous scoring opportunities, the Yellowjackets could not pull away […]
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Men treat fans to memorable tourney
The men’s soccer team started off the season 3-0 for the second straight year as they took first in the Flower City Classic this past weekend that they host. The fans poured in for the yearly Fill Fauver event during Saturday’s game against Adrian College. The fans excitement created an atmosphere that could not be […]
