The University of Rochester women's lacrosse team concluded its regular season with a 14-11 loss to Union College on April 26, but the defeat did not overshadow a significant achievement: the Yellowjackets secured the No. 4 seed in the Liberty League Tournament, marking the first time in program history they will host a playoff game. Senior Alyssa Gorny shone in the finale, scoring five goals and adding three assists, while junior Jenna Ufberg tied the single-season program record with her 31st draw control. Rochester finishes the regular season with an 11-5 record and will look to build on this momentum in the playoffs.
In softball, the Yellowjackets faced Union College on Senior Day, splitting a doubleheader on April 26. Rochester dominated the first game, winning 24-2 in a five-inning run-rule victory, but fell short in the second game, losing 2-1. The split brought the Yellowjackets' record to 25-7 overall and 11-1 in Liberty League play. In the opening game, after an early deficit, Rochester responded with a powerful offensive display, highlighted by contributions from Jensen Sminchak and Rowan Mulholland. The team will look to carry this momentum into their next series.
The baseball team had a challenging weekend against crosstown rival RIT, dropping two games on April 25 before salvaging a 6-5 victory in a ten-inning thriller on April 26. The Yellowjackets fell 11-7 and 4-3 in the first two games but rallied in the final contest, with rookie James Nelson earning his sixth win of the season. The team now stands at 13-20 overall and 6-12 in Liberty League play as they prepare for the final stretch of the season.
In men's golf, the Yellowjackets moved into second place after day two of the Liberty League Championship, held at Turning Stone Resort. Rochester shot a team-best three-over par on April 26, with Alvin Su leading the way, sitting in third place individually at three-under for the tournament. The team will aim to close the gap on NYU, who leads the field.
The track and field teams had a strong showing at the Bill Q Invitational on April 25, with the men's team securing five event wins and ten All-Atlantic Region qualifiers. Aadit Jain and Barack Abdallah were among the standout performers, while Aimee Oszer set two new school records for the women's team in the shot put and discus, further solidifying her place among the top athletes in Division III. Both teams are gearing up for the upcoming Liberty League Outdoor Championships.