RIT Athletics Preview: Sept. 23 - 29
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
RIT went 4-0 over the weekend at the Grove City/Westminster Invitational. The Tigers defeated Thiel 3-1 (15-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-19) and Wooster 3-1 (25-19, 25-27, 25-21, 25-23) on Friday. The following day, RIT won against La Roche 3-1 (25-19, 25-27, 25-21, 25-23) and Grove City 3-2 (11-25, 25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 15-11).
Graduate-student libero Hailey Blixt was named to the all-tournament team after anchoring the Tigers through the four wins. Against Grove City, Blixt totaled a match-high 16 digs, including the 1,000th of her Tiger career, and logged five service aces.
RIT is on the road this week with matches at Nazareth on Tuesday (Sept. 24) before visiting Skidmore (Sept. 27) and St. Lawrence (Sept. 28). The Tigers will also take on Plattsburgh (Sept. 28) at St. Lawarence in a neutral site match.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
at Nazareth – 6:00 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
Friday, Sept. 27
at Skidmore - 7:00 p.m. – Live Stats | Live Video
Saturday, Sept. 28
at St. Lawrence – 2:00 p.m. – Live Stats | Live Video
Saturday, Sept. 28
vs. Plattsburgh – 4:00 p.m. – Live Stats | Live Video
WOMEN'S SOCCER
RIT fell on the road to Wooster, 3-0, on Saturday in their lone game of the week.
The Tigers travel to William Smith on Wednesday (Sept. 25) before hosting Clarkson on Saturday (Sept. 28).
Wednesday, Sept. 25
at William Smith - 4:30 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
Saturday, Sept. 28
vs. Clarkson - 2:00 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
MEN'S TENNIS
The Tigers will compete in the ITA Northeast Regional Championships this weekend at Drew in Madison, N.J.
Friday, Sept. 27
at ITA Northeast Regional Championships
Saturday, Sept. 28
at ITA Northeast Regional Championships
Sunday, Sept. 29
at ITA Northeast Regional Championships
WOMEN'S HOCKEY
RIT opens the season at home this weekend with a pair of games against Assumption.
Friday, Sept. 27
vs. Assumption - 6:00 p.m. - Live Stats
Saturday, Sept. 28
vs. Assumption – 3:00 p.m. – Live Stats
MEN'S SOCCER
RIT earned a come-from-behind win over Hobart, 2-1, at home on Friday.
After giving up an early goal in the fourth minute of the game, the Tigers equalized in the 42nd minute with a goal from senior defender Daniel Gebura off a corner kick from junior midfielder David Brassie.
First-year forward Da'Vid Robinson scored the game-winner, his first collegiate goal, in the 78th minute.
RIT visit Clarkson on Saturday (Sep. 28) in their lone game of the week.
Saturday, Sept. 28
at Clarkson - 2:00 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Sophomore Kathryn Arbegast finished eighth out of 220 runners to lead RIT to eighth place out of 17 teams at the Yellowjacket Invitational.
The Tigers will run in the Harry F. Anderson Invitational at Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday (Sept. 28).
Saturday, Sept. 28
at Harry F. Anderson Invitational – 10:00 a.m.
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Junior Derick Koen finished 18th out of 261 runners to lead the RIT to seventh place out of 20 teams at the Yellowjacket Invitational.
The Tigers will run in the Harry F. Anderson Invitational at Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday (Sept. 28).
Saturday, Sept. 28
at Harry F. Anderson Invitational – 10:00 a.m
Players Mentioned
- First Year
- DS
- 5' 10"
- Graduate Student
- M
- 5' 7"
- Junior
- Rochester Rhinos
- D
- 6' 1"
- Senior
- Pennine United
- M
- 5' 10"
- First Year
- Hunter SC
- 5' 4"
- Sophomore
Players Mentioned
- First Year
- 5' 10"
- Graduate Student
- DS
- 5' 7"
- Junior
- Rochester Rhinos
- M
- 6' 1"
- Senior
- Pennine United
- D
- 5' 10"
- First Year
- Hunter SC
- M
- 5' 4"
- Sophomore
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