Varsity Athletics
Head Coach
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.
Basketball
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.
Basketball
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.
COVID-19
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.
Softball
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,”
coronavirus
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?
Basketball
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.
Championship
Squash claims Liberty League title
Men's squash finished the season strong with their second consecutive Liberty League Championship victory.
Basketball
Cannon shows early promise in Basketball
Eric Cannon proves his worth through skill and commitment in his first season for Men's Varsity Basketball.
Diving
Swimming and Diving falls short on Senior Night
Swimming and Diving suffered a bittersweet defeat on Friday at their Senior Night.