Varsity Athletics

Men’s basketball ends season with trip to D3 Sweet Sixteen

UR men’s basketball capped their season with an impressive performance in the NCAA D3 National Championship Tournament, ultimately losing to Marietta in the Sweet Sixteen with a score of 83-88.  Read More

Men’s squash takes second at College Squash National Championships tournament

The UR men’s squash team fell to Cornell 7–2 on Feb. 20, finishing second at the College Squash Association’s (CSA) Hoehn Cup, played in Philadelphia, PA. Read More

Men’s tennis begins promising season with 7-2 loss against Vassar College

The UR men’s tennis team tipped off their season with a difficult 7-2 against Vassar College (N.Y.) on Feb. 13. The Yellowjackets dropped all three doubles matchups along with four of six singles matches. Read More

UR welcomes alum and Rochester native Ashley Van Vechten as new women’s head soccer coach

The Rochester Yellowjacket athletic community is reunited with one of its most decorated and celebrated members as Ashley Van Vechten ’08 is appointed new women’s head soccer coach.  Read More

Men’s, women’s basketball teams split wins against Carnegie Mellon

The Rochester Yellowjackets’ basketball teams faced off against the Carnegie Mellon (CMU) Tartans in a double header on Jan. 21, with the men’s team winning 71-60 and the women's team losing 47-63.  Read More

New COVID restrictions allow in person sports despite remote learning

In response to surging cases in Monroe County, the University announced updated COVID-19 guidelines for students. Read More

UR sports leagues halted for fall, team activities continue

At the time of writing, the cancellation only applies to competitions that have championships in the fall: soccer, volleyball, and cross country. Read More

Softball sticks together through cancelled season

“As an upcoming senior I know I will appreciate every single game, practice, and lift so much more knowing it could be taken away any second,” Read More

Dealing with a season cut short

The University has cancelled all athletics for the year. What does that mean to students who will miss out on their seasons? Read More

Men’s Basketball comes up short in season finale

Despite a late game push by Men's basketball, Emory University proved too great an obstacle to overcome on UR's senior night. Read More