By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The most difficult aspect of recruiting hometown prospects to the Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT men's lacrosse coach Jake Coon explained, is convincing them to stay home. "A lot of the kids want to go off and get out of town, so to speak, sometimes," Coon remarked. "To get a handful of guys, and guys who are contributing, is definitely special. I … [Read more...] about Hometown players help RIT into Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship
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Adriano stops 39 shots as RIT rolls past Robert Morris
By TIM IRVING Senior goalie Ian Andriano made 39 saves and RIT’s offense exploded in the second period in a 6-1 win over Robert Morris. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Tigers, who are trying to avoid a first round game in the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. Coach Wayne Wilson said, “trying to avoid that single-game elimination…single-game, anything can … [Read more...] about Adriano stops 39 shots as RIT rolls past Robert Morris
Tigers, Matthews Edge Lakers
By TIM IRVING COVID-19 has forced RIT men’s hockey coach Wayne Wilson to constantly shuffle his players, especially the goalies and getting number one starter Logan Drackett some rest is key. So, with a home-and-home series against Mercyhurst, he called on Kolby Matthews and the sophomore responded with a 31-save performance and a 2-1 victory for the Tigers over the … [Read more...] about Tigers, Matthews Edge Lakers
RIT strikes first, holds off Canisius
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On Thursday night, the RIT Tigers shed the rust of a 25-day layoff to beat Mercyhurst. On Saturday, the Tigers hosted a team playing its first game in 27 days. And Wayne Wilson's squad made sure to avoid the fate of their previous opponent. Caleb Moretz scored once and assisted on another in a three-goal first period as RIT went on to defeat … [Read more...] about RIT strikes first, holds off Canisius
Calverley’s hatty lifts RIT
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Playing their first game in more than three weeks, the RIT Tigers found themselves in a familiar hole. And a reliable source fueled the comeback. Will Calverley delivered his second hat trick of the season, and the Tigers put the brakes on a three-game winless skid. "It felt good to finally play and to get that one makes it special," … [Read more...] about Calverley’s hatty lifts RIT