By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The CHA women’s hockey conference is one of the most challenging leagues in the nation, especially for a rebuilding program. Neither of the top seeds in last year’s league tournament, who earned byes to the semifinal round, made the title game despite No. 1 seed Penn State losing just two contests all regular season. Four of the conference’s six teams … [Read more...] about RIT women’s hockey enters Year 2 with Brown at helm
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Marchese thrilled to captain young Tigers in final RIT go-around
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jordan Marchese didn’t feel her fourth year at Rochester Institute of Technology provided a satisfying conclusion to her college experience. The Tigers played a shortened 16-game season after previously facing a cancellation. Marchese’s family in Mississauga, Ontario couldn’t attend games, nor could any spectators. Marchese eagerly took advantage of the … [Read more...] about Marchese thrilled to captain young Tigers in final RIT go-around
Hometown players help RIT into Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship
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
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