The University of Rochester softball team captured the Liberty League Championship, sweeping Ithaca College in the final round on May 6, 2026. The Yellowjackets, ranked 24th nationally, won the first game 2-0, with Maddie White and Taylor Brunn delivering a strong pitching performance. In the second game, Rochester dominated with a 10-2 victory, highlighted by junior Riley Laygo, who was named the Tournament's Most Outstanding Performer after hitting .538 throughout the tournament. The wins improved Rochester's record to 35-8 and secured an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.
In track and field, the women's team had a productive outing at the Ithaca College In-Between Meet on May 6, where they recorded four event wins and nine qualifying marks for the All-Atlantic Region Championships. Notable performances included junior Nora Chen's victory in the 200 meters with a personal-best time of 24.78 seconds, and first-year Lauren Murphy winning the long jump with a leap of 5.50 meters. The women's 4x400 meter relay team, consisting of Murphy, Chen, Raquella Casserino, and Lizzie Merrill, finished with a season-best time of 3:48.59. The men's team also competed at the same meet, with junior Ethan Beer winning the shot put and senior Aadit Jain topping the long jump event.
In basketball, senior Corvin Oprea received the John A. Vitone Sportsmanship Award during the athletics awards banquet. Oprea, a four-year letterwinner, concluded his career as one of the top shooters in program history, scoring nearly 900 points and making 133 three-pointers. His senior season was marked by All-UAA and All-Region honors, and he achieved a career-high 40 points in a single game against Brandeis.
Football senior Jackson Kane was honored with the Peter DiPasquale Male Scholar-Athlete Award, recognizing his contributions both on the field and in academics. Kane, a four-year starter, recorded 72 receptions for 837 yards and seven touchdowns over his career while excelling in his studies as a double major.
In lacrosse, senior Alyssa Gorny was awarded the Merle Spurrier Award at the athletics banquet, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to the women's lacrosse program. Gorny holds multiple career and single-season records, finishing her tenure with 219 goals and 288 points, leading the Yellowjackets to a successful 12-6 season in 2026.