RIT Athletics Preview: Sep. 2-8
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
The Tigers opened the season going 3-1 at the St. Vincent Bearcat Challenge last week. On Friday, RIT earned a pair of five-set wins over Bethany, 3-2 (23-25, 27-25, 25-16, 23-25, 17-15) and St. Vincent, 3-2 (25-27, 21-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-9). On Saturday, the Tigers defeated Pitt-Greensburg 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 14-25, 25-15) before falling to Westminster (PA), 1-3 (25-15, 27-25, 27-29, 25-20).
Senior outside hitter Samantha Cox totaled 72 kills for RIT in addition to recording 10 blocks (4 solo, 6 assist) over the four matches.
Setter Sydney Neff was named to the all-tournament team after averaging 10.3 assists 2.94 digs.
RIT hosts the six-team RIT Invitational next Friday and Saturday (Sept. 6-7), starting with a match against Buffalo State on Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 6
vs. Buffalo State - 4:30 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
Saturday, Sep. 7
vs. Springfield - 1:30 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
vs. Hamilton - 4:00 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
WOMEN'S SOCCER
RIT opened the season at home with a pair of wins last week by defeating Stevens, 2-1, and Mount St. Mary (NY), 6-1.
Senior Olivia Harris and junior Elena Onodera led the Tigers with two goals and two assists over the two games.
The Tigers host Geneseo on Saturday.
Saturday, Sep. 7
vs. Geneseo - 3:00 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
MEN'S SOCCER
The Tigers dropped their season-opener on Friday,1-0, at home against Brockport.
In the defeat, senior John Lucas led the team with five shots, placing two shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Jason Trapp made four saves for RIT.
The Tigers are back in action Wednesday at St. John Fisher for a 7:00 p.m. matchup before facing Geneva at home this Saturday at noon.
Wednesday, Sep. 4
at St. John Fisher - 7:00 p.m. - Live Stats
Saturday, Sep. 7
vs. Geneva - 12:00 p.m. - Live Stats | Live Video
MEN'S TENNIS
The Tigers begin their fall schedule on the road at the St. Lawrence Classic in Canton, N.Y.
Saturday, Sep. 7
at St. Lawrence Classic - 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Sep. 8
at St. Lawrence Classic – 9:00 a.m.
Players Mentioned
- OH
- 6' 0"
- Senior
- S
- 5' 6"
- Graduate Student
- M
- 5' 7"
- Senior
- Deportiva Saprissa
- GK
- 6' 2"
- Senior
- Cedar Stars Monmouth MLS Next Academy
- M
- 5' 7"
- Senior
- F
- 5' 2"
- Junior
Players Mentioned
- 6' 0"
- Senior
- OH
- 5' 6"
- Graduate Student
- S
- 5' 7"
- Senior
- Deportiva Saprissa
- M
- 6' 2"
- Senior
- Cedar Stars Monmouth MLS Next Academy
- GK
- 5' 7"
- Senior
- M
- 5' 2"
- Junior
- F
Latest Men's Soccer
- Onodera and Lucas named Athletes of the WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. – Junior Elena Onodera (WSOC) and senior John Lucas (MSOC) were named the Moe's RIT Athletes of the Week announced Tuesday, Sept. 17.
- RIT Athletics Preview: Sep. 16-22MEN'S SOCCER
- Men's Soccer wins 3-2 at Keene StateKEENE, N.H. – RIT first-year defender Adrian Sobczak scored the game-winner to lead the Tigers to a 3-2 win at Keene State, Saturday.
- Men's Soccer loses 3-0 to No. 22 RochesterROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT men's soccer team lost 3-0 to No. 22 Rochester in Tuesday's Rochester Derby.
- RIT Athletics Preview: Sep. 9-15WOMEN'S SOCCER
- Men's Soccer loses 1-0 to GenevaROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT men's soccer team lost 1-0 to Geneva College in non-conference action, Saturday.