IN THIS ISSUE

Unexpected runner turned Hall of Famer / Get ready for March Matchness /

Team up with Women in Sports / Preserving a century of Athletics history through film

The Rochester women's soccer team celebrating their Sweet 16 win on the field.

This fall, the Rochester women's soccer team celebrated its 2-1 victory over NYU in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Here’s the latest

Director's corner: George VanderZwaag, the executive director of the Department of Athletics and Recreation, highlights new initiatives, looks ahead to the winter and spring, and invites everyone to get involved.

Fall season wrap-up: Get highlights on how our golf, rowing, soccer, tennis, football, volleyball cross country, field hockey teams and players did this past season.

Unexpected runner turned Athletics Hall of Famer Jackie Blackett ’81 has set running records, earned career-related accolades, and was recently honored by Rochester for her life’s achievements.

Catching up with Abby Hurley-Martin: Meet Rochester’s new softball coach—a seasoned leader with a history of softball success.

2023 Garnish Award winners: This fall, 10 top senior scholar-athletes and Dr. Michael Recny ’79, a distinguished alumnus, were honored as Lylse ‘Spike’ Garnish Award recipients.

Get ready for March Matchness!

Let's go, Rochester. March Matchness is coming. March 11-March 22. 12 Days. 21 teams. 1 goal. With images of various Yellowjacket athletes to the right.

Make your gift today and watch the games unfold at rochester.edu/marchmatchness.

Team up with WinS

For more than 50 years, the University of Rochester has empowered women to excel in sports and leadership. Join our Women in Sports (WinS) initiative to celebrate and support our educationally purposeful athletics programs. Learn how you can help us reach new goals for a sustainable future.

Preserving a century of Athletics history

Screenshot of preserved Rochester vs Hobart football game footage

Our new film restoration project makes it possible to watch football and men’s and women’s basketball games from the 1920s through the 80s. Check out the 1927 University of Rochester versus Hobart College game above, find more of our historical footage on YouTube, and contact Terry Gurnett to learn how you can help us digitize more games and safeguard our sports history.

Join us! Get the latest news, schedules, and highlights at uofrathletics.com.

Contact Terry Gurnett, associate director of athletics, to learn how you can support Rochester’s students and sports teams.

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