RIT Athletics Preview: March 11-17
SOFTBALL
The Tigers begin their 2024 season competing at the Gene Cusic Classic in Naples, FL this week.
*Schedule subject to change
Monday, Mar. 11
vs. Alfred State - 1:00 p.m.
vs. Western Connecticut - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar. 12
vs. St. Joseph's Brooklyn - 11:00 a.m.
vs. Wisconsin-Superior - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 14
vs. MCLA - 9:00 a.m.
vs. University of Saint Joseph - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, Mar. 15
vs. Westfield State - 9:00 a.m.
vs. Emerson - 11:00 a.m.
BASEBALL
The Tigers went 2-2 this past week, losing to Alfred State 13-7 on Tuesday, before heading to Florida and splitting a doubleheader with Dickinson on Saturday, winning 10-2, losing 13-3, and defeating Illinois Tech on Sunday, 4-2.
In Saturday's win, sophomore designated hitter Trent Rapp went 3-for-4, including a solo home run, collecting 3 RBI on the day, while senior pitcher John Arnold threw five scoreless innings. On Sunday, junior right fielder Adam Marsh went 2-for-4 including a game-winning two-run homer, while sophomore relief pitcher Luc Rising gave up only one hit.
RIT continues in the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational this week.
*Schedule subject to change
Tuesday, Mar. 12
vs. MSOE - 4:30 p.m. - Live Stats
Wednesday, Mar. 13
vs. No. 19 Salve Regina - 1:00 p.m. - Live Stats
Friday, Mar. 15
vs. Loras - 9:30 a.m.
vs. Gwynedd Mercy - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 16
vs. Muhlenberg - 9:00 a.m. - Live Stats
WRESTLING
Junior Mike Glynn III will compete at the 2024 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships in La Crosse, WI this weekend. Glynn III qualified for the championships based on his second place finish at 149-lb in the NCAA Mideast Regional.
Friday, Mar. 15
NCAA Championships - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 16
NCAA Championships - 11:00 a.m.
MEN'S LACROSSE
The No. 3Tigers remain undefeated this season as they beat Ursinus 17-11 on Saturday.
Senior midfielder Seth Grottenthaler scored three goals, graduate student attack Jake Erickson (2g, 3a) and senior midfielder Kaden Brunson (1g, 4a) each tallied five points, while junior attack Clifford Gaston finished with two goals and two assists.
RIT competes in the Mustang Classic in Owings Mills, MD this weekend.
Friday, Mar. 15
vs. No. 13 Washington and Lee - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 16
vs. No. 3 Tufts - 5:45 p.m.
MEN'S HOCKEY
The Tigers swept Robert Morris 2-0 in a best-of-three series in the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals this past weekend, winning 7-0 on Friday, before earning a 5-1 victory on Saturday.
On Friday, first-year forwards Tyler Fukakusa notched two goals and an assist while junior goaltender Tommy Scarfone totaled 21 saves. In Saturday's win, Fukakusa had one goal and two assists, while first-year forward Christian Catalano added a goal and an assist.
RIT hosts seventh-seeded Niagara in a best-of-three series in the Atlantic Hockey semifinals this weekend.
Friday, Mar. 15
vs. Niagara - 7:05 p.m. - Live Stats
Saturday, Mar. 16
vs. Niagara - 7:05 p.m. - Live Stats
Sunday, Mar. 17 (if necessary)
vs. Niagara - 5:05 p.m. - Live Stats
MEN'S ROWING
The Tigers kickoff their spring season with an exhibition against Rochester in Clemson, SC.
Saturday, Mar. 16
vs. Rochester (Exhibition) - TBA
WOMEN'S ROWING
The Tigers begin their spring season with an exhibition against Rochester in Clemson, SC.
Saturday, Mar. 16
vs. Rochester (Exhibition) - TBA
WOMEN'S LACROSSE
The Tigers went 3-0 this past week, defeating Brockport 15-13 on Wednesday, before heading to Puetro Rico and defeating Bridgewater State, 19-10 on Saturday and Chatam 20-2 on Sunday.
Senior attack Carrissa Hlywa tallied a career-best six points (4g, 2a) on Wednesday, while sophomore midfielder Serafina Kiselgof had a career-high five goals and six points on Saturday.
RIT returns home and begins league play hosting Ithaca on Saturday.
Saturday, Mar. 16
vs. Ithaca - 1:00 p.m. - Live Stats
CHEER
The Tigers compete at the Alfred State competition on Sunday.
Sunday, Mar. 17
at Alfred State competition - TBA
Players Mentioned
Players Mentioned
Latest Men's Wrestling
- Twelve Tigers named CSC At-Large Academic All-DistrictROCHESTER, N.Y. – Twelve RIT Tigers were named to the 2023-24 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large team, announced this week.
- Annual Athletic Department Awards announced this weekROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT Intercollegiate Athletics Department will be announcing its 2023-24 end-of-year awards winners this week.
- Glynn earns All-American honors at NCAA Division III Wrestling ChampionshipsLA CROSSE, WI – RIT junior Mike Glynn finished eighth at 149 lb. to earn All-American honors at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships.
- Wrestling finishes tied for fifth at NCAA Mideastern Regional ChampionshipsROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT junior Mike Glynn III finished second at 149 lb. to help the Tigers to a tie for fifth at the NCAA Division III Mideastern Wrestling Regional Championships. Glynn qualifies for the NCAA Division III Championships for the first time in his career.
- Bovenzi Inducted into New York State Wrestling Coaches Hall of FameROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT wrestling coach Jason Bovenzi was inducted into the New York State Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame on February 24.
- Vaughn lands third SUNYAC Rookie Wrestler of the Week honorROCHESTER, N.Y. - RIT first-year Bryson Vaughn was named the SUNYAC Rookie Wrestler of the Week for the third time this season, Monday.