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No. 5 Clarkson claims win with five unanswered goals
After Rensselaer’s Marah Wagner scored early in the first period, the No. 5 Clarkson Golden Knights tallied five unanswered goals to secure a 5‒1 victory over the Engineers.
Engineers exterminate Yellowjackets
The Engineers defeated the University of Rochester Yellowjackets 49‒10.
Engineers to face Golden Knights in playoffs
Rachel Borra’s go-ahead goal secured the Engineers’ place in the Liberty League playoffs after drawing 2‒2 against the Ithaca Bombers. Rensselaer will travel to Potsdam for an elimination game against the Clarkson Golden Knights on October 31.
Engineers soar over Skyhawks in double shutouts
The Engineers defeated the Stonehill Skyhawks in back-to-back shutout games, winning 1‒0 and 7‒0. RPI’s Nina Christof scored the game-winning goal in the first game of the series and twice more in the subsequent game. Goaltender Reese Keating enjoyed her first collegiate shutout game with 17 saves.
Engineers stalemate with Saints
The Engineers settled for a 0‒0 draw in their opening Liberty League matchup against the St. Lawrence Saints.
Bulldogs all bark, no bite
The Engineers walloped the Dean College Bulldogs 63‒0, increasing their season record to 4‒0. Running backs Christian Buckley and Kayden White each scored two out of the Engineers’ eight total rushing touchdowns.
Third-straight Transit Trophy triumph
A scoop-and-score and two rushing touchdowns secured Rensselaer’s 25‒0 victory over Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the annual Transit Trophy game for the third consecutive year. Jake Kazanowsky threw for 209 yards and the RPI defense held WPI to -12 rushing yards.
Engineers sweep game against the Rangers
The Engineers win 4–0 against the Rangers, scoring two goals in each half.
Engineers conquer Colonels in battle
Quarterback Jake Kazanowsky threw for three touchdowns and 236 yards in Rensselaer’s 38‒14 win over the Wilkes University Colonels in the first home game of the season, improving their record to 2‒0.
Final-minute frenzy: Barnes buries winner
Gwen Barnes scored with 28 seconds remaining to defeat SUNY New Paltz 2‒1 for Rensselaer’s first win of the season. Veronica Martinez de Pinillos scored the Engineers’ opener off a cross from Mikayla Walsh and Rachel Borra set up Barnes’ winner.
Engineers undo Union in playoff opener
The Engineers defeated the Union Dutchwomen 8‒0 in five innings, the game having ended via mercy rule, for their first win in the Liberty League Softball Championship. Pitcher Erika Holowka earned the win after throwing four shutout innings with three strikeouts. Catcher Gabby Comeau led the Engineers at the plate with three RBIs.
Heron hammers Engineers
The Engineers took on the undefeated William Smith College. Despite the Engineers’ eight total saves and 12 turnovers, the Herons picked up another win against the Engineers with a final score of 17–7.
Engineers destroy Dutchwomen in doubleheader
Engineers swept the Union Dutchwomen in a doubleheader on April 23.
Marintchev cannons Engineers past Saints in doubleheader
Martin Marintchev drove in a third of the Engineers’ runs in the sweep over St. Lawrence, with 10‒7 and 5‒2 victories on Saturday. Rensselaer’s Andrew Gaughan and Ben Koomey each recorded wins in the two games.
Saints steal overtime against Engineers
The Engineers faced the Saint Lawrence Saints on Saturday, April 15. After the Engineers jumped out to a 10–6 lead early in the 3rd quarter, the Saints clawed their way back to tie the game with a minute left, before claiming a nail-biting 13–12 overtime win.
Gallery: Engineers crush Cortland in doubleheader
The Engineers secure two wins against the Red Dragons in a doubleheader.
Gallery: Engineers upend Utica Pioneers
The Engineers destroyed the Utica Pioneers with a 7–1 victory; bringing them to 19–10–1 for the season.
Gallery: Engineers breeze past Dutchmen
The Engineers brought home a 9-0 victory over the Union Dutchmen on April 11.
Gallery: Engineers serve Raptors tenth loss
The Engineers hosted Bard College last Wednesday, emerging victorious with a 9‒0 win against the Raptors.
Gallery: Engineers wreck Williams
The Engineers demolish the Williams College Ephs 9‒1, extending their winning streak to three games. Jack Moncur and Aidan Safar led the charge for RPI, combining for seven RBIs.
Gallery: Panthers stave off Engineer comeback
The Engineers fell to the Middlebury Panthers 5‒4 after Mitchell Schroeder put the game out of reach with a three-run homer in the fifth inning.
Gallery: Engineers pummel Panthers in doubleheader
The Engineers swept the Purchase College Panthers in a doubleheader on Saturday, winning 12–4 and 6–2.
Engineers top Saints, bomb in semifinals versus Ithaca
The Engineers outlasted the Saint Lawrence Saints in overtime to advance to the Liberty League Semifinals. The Engineers lost in the next round against the top-seeded Ithaca Bombers.
St. Lawrence slaughters Engineers in overtime for Liberty League title
After defeating Skidmore and the first-seeded Ithaca Bombers to reach the Liberty League championship, the Engineers failed to score in overtime and gave the title to the St. Lawrence Saints in a 50‒42 defeat.