The University of Rochester women's lacrosse team achieved a historic milestone this week, clinching a top-four seed in the Liberty League Tournament for the first time in program history. On Friday, April 18, the Yellowjackets mounted a dramatic comeback against Skidmore College, overcoming a six-goal deficit to win 14-13 in overtime. Senior Alyssa Gorny scored the game-winning goal and secured her place in the record books by breaking the all-time draw controls record with 202 career draws. The following day, Rochester faced Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and, despite trailing at halftime, rallied to secure a 10-9 victory. Gorny again played a pivotal role, tying the single-season points record with her game-winning score. The team’s seven Liberty League wins this season mark a program record, underscoring their successful campaign.
In baseball, the Yellowjackets had a mixed weekend against Clarkson University. After suffering an 8-1 defeat in the series opener on April 18, Rochester rebounded with two victories on April 19, winning 13-10 in 10 innings and 6-4 in the second game. The first game featured a dramatic late-inning performance where Rochester scored four runs in the top of the tenth to secure the win. The victories improved their overall record to 12-16 and 5-10 in the Liberty League.
The men's golf team also made headlines with a strong performance at the Fred B. Kravetz Invitational. They tied for first place after setting a new single-round team record with a score of 277 on April 19, although they ultimately finished as runners-up to John Carroll due to a tiebreaker. Sophomore Alvin Su earned the tournament medalist title with a 36-hole score of 139, tying a tournament record. Earlier in the week, the team ranked second after the opening round of the invitational, showcasing their competitive edge.
Rochester's softball team continued its impressive season with a doubleheader sweep against RPI on April 19, winning 9-1 and 7-3. The victories extended their win streak to 17 games and improved their record to 23-5, maintaining an undefeated 10-0 in Liberty League play. The team demonstrated offensive prowess, with standout performances from players like Katelyn Wade and Julianna Lyons contributing to the scoring efforts. The Yellowjackets are poised for continued success as they head into the final stretch of the season.