Soccer returns to Rochester after both teams cap off away weekends

Both the men's and women's soccer teams returned to Rochester recently after playing two games each on the road this past weekend.

On the men's side, UR went 1-1, losing to #22 St. Lawrence University (SLU) on Friday, 4-0, and beating Clarkson University on Satuday, 1-0, in a double overtime thriller. UR is now 3-1 on the year.

Forward Alex Swanger ('15) scored the game-winner against Clarkson Univ.

While the Yellow Jacket's would have obviously loved to win their game against SLU, there is really no shame in losing to as good of an opponent as SLU. Luckily, the team was able to come away with a win against Clarkson.

Forward Alex Swanger ('15) scored the game winner for the 'Jackets against Clarkson- not a bad time for the freshman to score his first career goal.

It's tough to name anyone the Jackets' Nest Player of the Game for the SLU game, but Swanger is definitely the Player of the Game for his game-winning, first-career collegiate goal against Clarkson.

Ellen Coleman ('12) was named MVP of the Clarion Soccer Classic. She
scored a goal vs. Mt. Union and pitched in an assist against Fredonia.

The women were able to conclude the weekend with two wins, pushing their record to 4-0. They won the Clarion Soccer Classic over at SUNY Fredonia after defeating Fredonia on Friday, 1-0, and Mt. Union on Saturday, 2-0.

It was the second tournament the lady 'Jackets claimed in as many weeks. Last weekend, the 'Jackets won the Flower City Tournament, a four-team tournament UR hosts annually.

Rachel Wesley ('13) scored the lone goal against Fredonia off an assist from Ellen Coleman ('12). Against Mt. Union, Beth Martens ('12) and Coleman each scored a goal.

UR's keeper/defensive play has been stellar through four games this season. The team's two goalies, Bridget Lang ('13) and Allison Bernstein ('14), have yet to give up a single goal.

Overally, UR has outscored their four opponents 12-0.

For her play over the weekend, Coleman is the Jackets' Nest Player of the Game(s). She had a big assist in game one vs. Fredonia, and scored the second goal of the game vs. Mt. Union. Coleman was also named MVP of the Clarion Soccer Classic following the championship game.


*Defender Kristina Diaz ('13), forward Rachel Wesley ('13), and goalie Bridget Lang ('13) joined Coleman on the Classic's All-Tournament Team.