Tagged - Basketball

Women’s basketball bested 95-53 by #1 NYU amid historic run

Despite a valiant effort, UR’s women’s basketball team failed to contain a surging NYU squad last Friday in the Palestra.

Heartbreaking thriller: Men’s basketball falls 81-76 to #10 NYU

Friday night’s men's basketball game proved some students bleed blue and yellow as it was a back-and-forth battle decided in the last seconds.

UR men’s, women’s basketball fall to highly-ranked NYU

Despite a late rally by the women's team and a strong first-half showing by the men’s, UR’s basketball teams couldn't best NYU this week.

The race for the NBA cup is taking the league by storm, and it’s changing the game for the better

Another December, another NBA season — except this time, it's different. No, this time, we have the newly implemented NBA In-Season Tournament.

Yellowjackets’ Winter Roundup

In the next few weeks, our athletic teams will take field, let’s examine how the Yellowjackets fared towards the end of the winter season. 

Amateur Mac McClung wins NBA Slam Dunk Contest. But what does that mean for the sport?

After Mac McClung's win, there were cries that the Virginia native had just revived the Dunk Contest. But why did it need revival?

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. 

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. 

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.

The ’Jackets are Back & Ready to Attack

UR’s varsity Yellowjackets have enjoyed a triumphant return to competition. Beginning in late February, many teams — including track and field and men’s basketball — were given clearance by the University to begin modified versions of their typical seasons.