Rochester Yellowjackets

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Rochester Yellowjackets
Rochester Yellowjackets bee logo.svg
University University of Rochester
Association Division III
Division I (squash)
Conference University Athletic Association
Liberty League
Athletic directorGeorge VanderZwaag
Location Rochester, New York
Varsity teams23
Football stadiumEdwin Fauver Stadium
Basketball arenaLouis Alexander Palestra
Baseball stadiumTowers Field
Softball stadiumSouthside Field
Soccer stadiumEdwin Fauver Stadium
Aquatics centerSpeegle-Wilbraham Center
Lacrosse stadiumEdwin Fauver Stadium
Golf course Oak Hill Country Club
Rowing venue Genesee Valley Park
Tennis venueLyman Tennis Center
Outdoor track and field venueEdwin Fauver Stadium
Other venuesField House
Lyman Squash Center
MascotRocky
NicknameYellowjackets
Fight songMarch, men of Rochester [1]
ColorsRochester Blue and Dandelion Yellow [2]
   
Website uofrathletics.com
Rochester-ny logo from NCAA.svg

The Rochester Yellowjackets comprise the 23 intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York. All varsity teams compete in the NCAA Division III, except for their men's squash team, which competes in Division I. The Yellowjackets are affiliated with the University Athletic Association (UAA) and the Liberty League. Their mascot is Rocky the Yellowjacket.

Contents

Varsity sports

Men's teamsWomen's teams
BaseballBasketball
BasketballCross Country
Cross CountryField Hockey
FootballLacrosse
GolfRowing
SoccerSoccer
SquashSoftball
Swimming and DivingSwimming and Diving
TennisTennis
Track and Field1Track and Field1
Volleyball
1 – includes both indoor and outdoor

Championships

NCAA Championships

The University of Rochester Yellowjackets have won 4 team national championships and 18 individual national titles: [3]

Division III

Team

Individual

  • 1974 Men's Cross Country Championship (1):
    • David Moller
  • 1974 Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship (2):
    • David Moller (Three Mile Run)
    • Anthony Palumbo (Triple Jump)
  • 1983 Men's Tennis Championship (1):
    • Alex Gaeta and Bob Swartout (Doubles)
  • 1985 Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Renee Schmitt (Heptathlon)
  • 1986 Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Michelle Mazurik (55 Meter Dash)
  • 1987 Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Tom Tuori (1,500 Meter Run)
  • 1988 Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Josefa Benzoni (1,500 Meter Run)
  • 1989 Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship (2):
    • Josefa Benzoni (1,500 Meter Run)
    • Josefa Benzoni (3,000 Meter Run)
  • 2006 Men's Golf Championship (1):
    • Stephen Goodridge
  • 2017 Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Kylee Bartlett (Pentathlon)
  • 2017 Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Kylee Bartlett (Heptathlon)
  • 2018 Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Kylee Bartlett (Heptathlon)
  • 2023 Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Susan Bansbach, Megan Bell, Kate Isaac, Madeline O'Connell (4x400 Meter Relay)
  • 2024 Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Megan Bell, Nora Chen, Ashley Heffernan, Madeline O'Connell (4x400 Meter Relay)
  • 2024 Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Madeline O'Connell (Pole Vault)
  • 2024 Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship (1):
    • Cole Goodman (Triple Jump)

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