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Women’s tennis struggles in N.Y. State championships
The women's stennis team struggled in its final competition of the season this past weekend at the New York State Division III Women’s Tennis Championships, held Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12 in Ithaca, N.Y. The tournament’s format was unique, with separate draws for each of the six singles and three doubles positions, leading […]
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Freshman squash players impress in Philadelphia
Men’s squash opened its season at the U.S. Squash Intercollegiate Doubles Championship last weekend in Philadelphia. Several ‘Jackets made strong collegiate debuts at the tournament, filling the void left by the four seniors who graduated last season. Expectations were relatively low based on the team’s inexperience, but the younger ‘Jackets proved more than capable of […]
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Football edges Springfield after last-second touchdown
On Saturday, Sept. 28, UR moved to 2-1 on the season with a 36-35 win over the Springfield College Pride. Just like the season opener, the ‘Jackets’ victory came down to the final seconds. The first play of the game was a good omen for UR, as Springfield running back Joel Altavesta fumbled the ball. […]
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Golf earn top seed at Liberty League qualifier
Men’s golf made their second trip to St. Lawrence University this fall on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29, competing in the Liberty League Fall Qualifier at the Oliver Appleton Golf Course. The ‘Jackets dominated the event, winning by 12 strokes after shooting a cumulative 291 on the second day. The victory allows UR […]
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Michelle Relin – Field Hockey
Sophomore Michelle Relin burst onto the scene last year as a freshman for UR, immediately emerging as one of the team’s most potent scoring threats. So far this year, Relin has picked up right where she left off, currently leading the team in goals, points, shots, and game-winning goals. The Pennsylvania native has not just […]
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Crew takes two at Challenge
The women’s rowing team started off the season strong on Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Challenge of the Canal regatta hosted by William Smith College with both first and second varsity eight boats earning first place in their respective events. The varsity eight boat — which consisted of senior coxswain Julia Evans, freshman Bella Clemente, […]
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Michael Cross – Men’s Soccer
Freshman Michael Cross has had an immediate impact on the UR men’s soccer team since his debut earlier this fall. He has already scored a team-leading goals, two of which came in a 7-0 blowout win over Clarkson. The 5’10” native of Thornton, Penn. has seen playing time in five of the team’s seven games […]
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Fumble looms large in loss to Gallaudet
Coming into their game against Gallaudet University on Saturday, Sept. 21, the UR football team was feeling good about themselves. Having opened the season with a win at Thiel College, the ‘Jackets were hopeful that they could continue their strong play as they traveled to Washington, D.C. to take on the 3-0 Bison. Although several […]
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Men’s soccer ties RIT, cruises in win against Fisher
The men’s soccer team enjoyed a strong week, tying the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 1-1 on Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Second Annual Hillside Shield match. The ‘Jackets’s luck changed, however, with a 4-0 shutout victory against St. John Fisher College on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The game against RIT was of special significance because […]
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Relin leads UR in 5-4 thriller
The women’s field hockey team continued its winning streak after another strong performance from sophomore Michelle Relin, who led the ‘Jackets to a thrilling 5-4 victory over SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Fauver Stadium. The game was UR’s first at home since Sept. 4, but the weather did not provide a comfortable […]