athletics

Nikhila Linganur ’20 and Warish Zaman Orko ’21 finished in the top eight percent of more than 400 teams from 90 countries, becoming the first-ever Rochester duo to advance to the break-out rounds at the World Universities Debating Championships.

Rochester's varsity sports teams are primed to follow last year's triumphs with another successful year. Home opener dates and times are announced for this fall's events.

Meet the UR Thestrals, the first team from the northeast to take home the national championship in Quidditch. The sport inspired by Harry Potter is played with real athleticism by hundreds of all-gender teams across the country.

The University of Rochester football program is making headlines this winter, with a new head coach and an alumnus accepting an NFL coaching job.

Be humble. Be a good listener. And never be complacent. The co-authors of the book Slam-Dunk Success: Leading From Every Position on Life’s Court, offered these key tips to student athletes while visiting campus.

Former Los Angeles Lakers NBA star Byron Scott meets with athletes from the women's basketball team for a “shoot-around” in the Palestra. Scott was in town to meet with Charlie Morris '68 to discuss a book the pair co-authored, Slam-Dunk Success: Leading from Every Position on Life's Court.

In recognition of a gift from University trustee Stephen Biggar ’92 and his wife, Elisabeth Asaro-Biggar ’92—both former varsity soccer players— the entryway to Genesee Hall and the Boehning Varsity House will be named the Big “R” Atrium.

The Boehning Varsity House, named for former standout member of the men’s varsity soccer team Christopher Boehning ’87, ’88 (MS) and his wife, Julie, will occupy the field level of Genesee Hall, the University’s newest residence hall.

From field hockey to football, teams rely on statistics to evaluate players, opponents, and strategy. “What we have now is so much better than just a few years ago,” says men’s basketball coach Luke Flockerzi. “I can’t imagine what’s in store in the years ahead.”