News About the UAA and UAA Member Institutions from 2012-13

Gabrielle Clark of Emory Named UAA Women's Tennis Most Valuable Player - May 2, 2013 – Junior Gabrielle Clark of Emory University was selected as the Most Valuable Player as the UAA announced the 2013 Women's Tennis All-Association Team. Beatrice Rosen of the Eagles was named Rookie of the Year. [Full Team]

Adam Putterman of Washington Named UAA Men's Tennis Most Valuable Player - May 2, 2013 – Senior Adam Putterman of Washington University was chosen as the Most Valuable Player as the UAA announced the 2013 Men's Tennis All-Association Team. Christopher Krimbill of Case Western Reserve University was selected as Rookie of the Year. [Full Team]

2013 UAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship Award Winners Announced - May 1, 2013 – Theresa Ford of Association women's champion Emory University was named Women's Most Outstanding Performer in field events, repeating her honor from the indoor championship, as the 2013 UAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship Awards were announced. Debora Adjibaba of the Eagles earned the women's top honor in running events. Demetrios Brizzolara of the University of Chicago (running) and Zachary Erra-Hernandez of Carnegie Mellon University (field) received the men's top individual accolades. [Award Winners]

Washington Shocks Third-Ranked Emory 5-4 in UAA Men's Tennis Championship Final - April 28, 2013 – Senior Gary Parizher pulled out a third-set tiebreaker victory at No. 5 singles to lift No. 3 seed and No. 14 ranked Washington University in St. Louis to a 5-4 upset victory over top-seed and No. 3 ranked Emory University in the 2013 University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Tennis Championship match Sunday at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. [Full Story]

Emory Women's Track and Field Wins Fourth Consecutive UAA Outdoor Championship - April 28, 2013 – The Emory University Women's Track and Field team put together a dominating final day of competition at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Outdoor Championships in New York, NY to win its fourth-straight conference title, and eighth overall outdoor championship in the program's history. [Full Story]

Washington Captures Fifth Consecutive UAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Title - April 28, 2013 – The Washington University in St. Louis men’s track & field team won its fifth-straight outdoor conference title at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Outdoor Track & Field Championships held Saturday and Sunday at Icahn Stadium. The Washington University men scored 191 points to win the UAA title over runner-up Carnegie Mellon University who finished with 177 points. [Full Story]

Emory Women's Tennis Claims 24th UAA Championship - April 27, 2013 – The Emory University Women's Tennis team defeated Carnegie Mellon University 9-0 on Saturday morning to claim the team's 24th University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship in 26 years of conference competition. Emory, seeded first in the tournament and ranked third in Division III, concluded a dominating weekend of competition, shutting out its opponents in all three matches. [Full Story]

Carnegie Mellon to Add Women's Golf Program - April 25, 2013 – Carnegie Mellon University Director of Athletics Susan Bassett announced the addition of women’s varsity golf at the university. The women’s golf team will play the 2013-14 season with club team status with the goal of competing at the intercollegiate level the following year. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25th Anniversary Women's Tennis Team - April 22, 2013 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Women’s Tennis Team. Thirty-two student-athletes earned the honor, including 22 from Emory University. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25th Anniversary Men's Tennis Team - April 22, 2013 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Men’s Tennis Team. Thirty-five student-athletes earned the honor, including 23 from Emory University. [Full Story]

UAA Announces Spring 2013 All-Academic Recognition - April 16, 2013 – The University Athletic Association has announced its spring listing of student-athletes to be honored with All-Academic Recognition. The spring academic honor roll includes 434 student-athletes representing teams participating in the four men's and three women's spring sports for which the UAA sponsors competition. [Full Story]

Brandon Bianco Named Head Men's Soccer Coach at Case Western Reserve - April 15, 2013 – Case Western Reserve University Director of Athletics Dave Diles has announced the hiring of Brandon Bianco as just the fourth head coach in the history of Spartan men's soccer. A National Soccer Coaches Association Great Lakes Region Assistant Coach of the Year, Bianco spent the past five seasons at Ohio Wesleyan University where he helped the Battling Bishops to the 2011 NCAA Championship. [Full Story]

NCAA Recognizes Story About Case Western Reserve Student-Athletes - April 11, 2013 –Two Case Western Reserve student-athletes’ efforts to provide soccer equipment for Kenyan youths – including enlistment of University Athletic Association rivals in the project – is the focus of an article selected as the top honoree in a quarterly recognition program jointly sponsored by the NCAA and the Division III Sports Information Directors of America (D3SIDA). [Original Story]

Luke Flockerzi of the University of Rochester FInalist for D3 Coaching Honor - April 2, 2013 – University of Rochester head coach Luke Flockerzi is a finalist for the 2013 Glenn Robinson National Coach of the Year Award.The award will be presented on April 5 at the Collegeinsider.com awards banquet in Atlanta, GA, site of the men’s NCAA Basketball Championships. [Full Story]

Brandeis Softball Welcomes New Team Member Via Team IMPACT - March 29, 2013 – On Sunday, March 24, the Brandeis softball team welcomed its newest member into the locker room. The Judges issued a locker and uniform number 1 to Christina Dangond, age 7, of Weston, through the efforts of Team IMPACT. [Full Story]

UAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year John DiBartolomeo Named D3Hoops.com Player of the Year - March 28, 2013 – University of Rochester senior guard John DiBartolomeo has received the top two honors given out by D3hoops.com. He was named the D3hoops.com Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and a First Team All-American.
It is his second national player of the year honor and his fourth First Team All-America honor. He was named the DIIINews Player of the Year earlier this week. He has been named a First Team All-American by four groups: the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), D3hoops.com, DIIINews, and the U.S. Basketball Writers’ Association. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25th Anniversary Softball Team - March 25, 2013 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its All-Association 25th Anniversary Softball Team.Forty-four student-athletes earned the honor, including a combined 25 from Emory University and Washington University. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25th Anniversary Baseball Team - March 25, 2013 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its All-Association 25th Anniversary Baseball Team.Thirty-seven student-athletes earned the honor, including 14 from 11-time champion Emory University. [Full Story]

John DiBartolomeo of Rochester Named DIII News Men's Basketball Player of the Year - March 25, 2013 – Senior guard John DiBartolomeo has been named the DIII News Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Additionally, he was named First Team All-America by the online publication.[Full Story]

Emory Captures Fourth Consecutive NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championship - March 23, 2013 –For the fourth consecutive year and sixth time in the program's history, the Emory University Women's Swimming and Diving team has claimed the national team title, winning the 2013 NCAA Division III Championships in Shenandoah, Texas.The women ran away with the meet on the final day, finishing with 619 points to best second-place Kenyon College (483 points) and third-place Denison University (363 points). [Full Story]

Emory Men's Swimmer Miller Douglas Wins National Championship in 200 Butterfly - March 22, 2013 –Miller Douglas highlighted a historic day in the pool for the Emory University Swimming and Diving teams, as the senior won the National Title in the 200-yard butterfly during the third day of competition at the 2013 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships in Shenandoah, Texas. [Full Story]

Emory Women Repeat as 200 Freestyle Relay National Champions - March 21, 2013 –Miller The Emory University Women's Swimming and Diving team won the National Championship in the 200-yard freestyle relay for the second-straight season, helping bolster the Eagles' lead in the team standings after two days at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships. [Full Story]

Amanda Genovese of Brandeis and Hannah Sendel of Emory Share UAA Softball Tournament Most Valuable Player Award - March 20, 2013 – Sophomore Amanda Genovese of Brandeis University and Hannah Sendel of UAA champion Emory University shared 2013 UAA Softball Championship Tournament Most Valuable Player honors. Genovese batted .536 (15-for-28) with seven runs scored and 13 stolen bases, while Sendel hit .471 (8-for-17) with four home runs and 15 runs batted in. [All-Tournament Team]

Zack Kessinger of Washington Named UAA Baseball Tournament Most Valuable Player - March 20, 2013 – Sophomore first baseman Zack Kessinger of UAA co-champion Washington University was named Tournament Most Valuable Player ofthe 2013 UAA Baseball Championship. Kessinger hit .448 (13-for-29) with a tournament-best 11 runs batted in. [All-Tournament Team]

Washington Claims Share of UAA Baseball Championship - March 17, 2013 –The Washington University in St. Louis baseball team dropped its final game of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship Tournament 8-4 against the University of Rochester Sunday morning, giving the Bears a share of the UAA title with Case Western Reserve University.
[Full Story]

Case Gains Share of First UAA Baseball Championship - March 17, 2013 –The Case Western Reserve University baseball team grabbed a share of the University Athletic Association Championship following a Washington University-St. Louis loss to the University of Rochester on Sunday morning in the final game of the 2013 UAA Championship. Both teams finished with identical 5-3 Association records. [Full Story]

Emory Closes Out UAA Softball Championship With Win Over Case to Finish 8-0 - March 16, 2013 –The No. 2-ranked Emory softball team closed out a perfect run at the University Athletic Association Championships on Saturday with a victory over Case Western Reserve University. The Eagles raised their overall record to 32-1, 8-0 in league play, with a 4-0 triumph over the Spartans. [Full Story]

Emory Edges Rochester to Claim Outright UAA Softball TItle - March 16, 2013 –The No. 2-ranked Emory softball team captured the outright University Athletic Association championship Saturday afternoon following its win over the University of Rochester. The Eagles edged the Yellowjackets, 2-1, in eight innings, raising their overall record to 31-1, 7-0 in conference play. [Full Story]

UAA Announces Winter All-Academic Honorees - March 12, 2013 –The University Athletic Association has announced its winter listing of student-athletes to be honored with All-Academic Recognition. The winter academic honor roll includes 520 student-athletes representing teams participating in the five men’s and four women’s winter sports for which the UAA sponsors competition. Within the UAA, All-Academic Recognition is awarded to student-athletes who have completed at least one full year of college study and who carry a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.300. [Full Story]

Nick Palladino of UAA Golf Champion University of Rochester Earns Third Consecutive Medalist Honor - March 12, 2013 –University of Rochester swept the awards at the 2013 UAA Golf Championship hosted by the Yellowjackets March 10-11 in Sorrento, Florida. Nick Palladino won a UAA-record third consecutive Individual Champion award after a playoff victory that broke a three-way tie for first. Palladino, Ian Bangor of Carnegie Mellon University, and teammate Dominick Schumacher finished the second round with 146-stroke totals on the par-72 course. Schumacher was named Rookie of the Year and Head Coach Dan Wesley and Assistant Coach David Kelly of Rochester won Coaching Staff of the Year accolades. [Results]

Case Western Reserve University Soccer Captain Eric Erb Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship - March 12, 2013 –Case Western Reserve University men's soccer senior captain Eric Erb (Worthington, Ohio/Thomas Worthington) has been named one of just 29 male fall student-athletes from around the nation to be awarded a National Collegiate Athletic Association Postgraduate Scholarship. [Full Story]

John DiBartolomeo of Rochester Chosen as ECAC Upstate Player of the Year - March 8, 2013 – University of Rochester senior guard John DiBartolomeo picked up his fourth and fifth post-season honors for the 2012-13 season when he was announced as the Upstate New York men’s basketball player of the year by the Eastern College Athletic Conference. He was also named First Team All-ECAC Upstate New York. [Full Story]

Carnegie Mellon Cross Country Standout Evan Gates Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship - March 7, 2013 – University Carnegie Mellon University senior cross country standout Evan Gates (Pittsburgh, Pa./Thomas Jefferson) has been awarded the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is worth $7,500 for part-time or full-time postgraduate study at a university or professional school. [Full Story]

UAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year John DiBartolomeo Named Jostens Finalist - March 4, 2013 – University of Rochester men's basketball senior John DiBartolomeo has been selected as a finalist for the 2013 Jostens Trophy. The Jostens Trophy honors the most outstanding men's and women's Division III basketball players of the year. The award takes into account three vital parts: basketball ability, academic prowess, and community service. [Full Story]

Emory Women's Basketball Rolls by Huntingdon to Advance to Third Round of NCAA Tournament - March 2, 2013 – Junior Hannah Lilly scored a game-high 16 points to lead three double-figure scorers as the Emory women's basketball team defeated Huntingdon College in the second round of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament. The Eagles registered their sixth straight victory and raised their overall record to 24-3 following the 88-62 triumph over the Hawks. [Full Story]

Washington Women's Basketball Holds Off Rhodes in Second Round of NCAA Tournament - March 2, 2013 – Junior Hannah Lilly scored a game-high 16 points to lead three double-figure scorers as the Emory women's basketball team defeated Huntingdon College in the second round of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament. The Eagles registered their sixth straight victory and raised their overall record to 24-3 following the 88-62 triumph over the Hawks. [Full Story]

Rochester Men's Basketball Powers Past Fitchburg in First Round of NCAA Tournament - March 2, 2013 – Behind a career high 42 points from All-American guard John DiBartolomeo and some solid work on the boards, the University of Rochester men’s basketball team defeated Fitchburg State University 91-86 in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament Saturday night in the Palestra. [Full Story]

Senior Play Leads Washington Men's Basketball Past Spalding in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament - March 2, 2013 – Seniors Robert Burnett and Ben Hoener scored 23 of the last 27 points for the No. 17 ranked Washington University in St. Louis men’s basketball team as the Bears posted a 70-61 victory over Spalding University in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Tournament Saturday at the WU Field House in St. Louis. [Full Story]

Emory Men's Basketball Tops Randolph in NCAA Tournament First Round - March 2, 2013 – The Emory men's basketball team, playing in the program's first NCAA Division III Tournament game since 1990, came through with a resounding victory over Randolph College Saturday afternoon. Emory captured its sixth straight contest and raised its overall record to 20-6 following a 77-56 decision over the WildCats. [Full Story]

Emory Women's Basketball Defeats Whitworth in NCAA Tournament Opener - March 1, 2013 – With junior Hannah Lilly scoring a game-high 17 points, the No. 14-ranked Emory women's basketball team came away with a victory over Whitworth University Friday evening in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament. The game was played at the Woodruff PE Center on the Emory campus. [Full Story]

Loren Wagner Leads Rochester Past Emmanuel in First Round NCAA Women's Basketball Action - March 1, 2013 – Behind a career high 24 points from junior Loren Wagner, the University of Rochester women’s basketball team defeated Emmanuel (MA) College 70-66 in the 1st round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday evening in the Palestra. [Full Story]

Washington Defense Shuts Down Texas-Dallas in NCAA Women's Basketball First Round Game - March 1, 2013 – The No. 21-ranked Washington University in St. Louis women’s basketball team held the University of Texas at Dallas scoreless over the final 6:40 of the game, and senior forward Kristin Anda made a pair of free throws with 22.9 seconds left to seal the Bears’ 45-40 win over the Comets in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship Friday evening at Rhodes College. [Full Story]

2013 UAA Indoor Track and Field Championship Award Winners Announced - February 27, 2013 – Theresa Ford of Association women's champion Emory University was named Women's Most Outstanding Performer in field events and Thomas Vandenberg of men's champion Carnegie Mellon University was selected as Men's Most Outstanding Performer in running events as the 2013 UAA Indoor Track and Field Championship Awards were announced. Lucy Cheadle of Washington University (women's running) and Mike Moserowitz of Emory (men's field) also garnered top individual honors. [Award Winners]

Evy Iacono Selected as UAA Women's Basketball Player of the Year - February 27, 2013 – Senior guard Evy Iacono of Case Western Reserve University was named Player of the Year as the 2012-13 UAA Women's All-Associaton Basketball Team was named. Megan Dawe of NYU was named Rookie of the Year. [Women's All-Association Team]

John DiBartolomeo Repeats as UAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year - February 27, 2013 – Senior guard John DiBartolomeo of the University of Rochester repeated as Player of the Year as the 2012-13 UAA Men's All-Associaton Basketball Team was named. Jordan Smith of the University of Chicago was selected as Rookie of the Year. [Men's All-Association Team]

Emory Wins Final Event to Capture UAA Women's Indoor Track and Field Title - February 24, 2013 – Entering the final event of the meet trailing Washington University by one point, the Emory University women's 4x400-meter relay team won the event to score 10 points, and lift the Eagles to the 2013 University Athletic Association (UAA) Indoor Track and Field Championship. [Full Story]

Carnegie Mellon Wins Four More Events on Second Day to Cruise to UAA Men's Indoor Track and Field Title - February 24, 2013 – The Carnegie Mellon University men's track and field team left little to doubt on Sunday, February 24 when it won its first-ever University Athletic Association (UAA) Indoor Team Championship by 52 points, tallying 139 total team points. [Full Story]

Emory Women's Basketball Tops Rochester to Win First UAA Title - February 23, 2013 – The Emory women's basketball team captured its first-ever  University Athletic Association Championship on Saturday when it came away with a victory over the University of Rochester.  With the victory, the Eagles earn the UAA's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament that starts next week. [Full Story]

Washington Men's Basketball Shares UAA Title, Gains Automatic Bid to NCAA Tournament - February 23, 2013 – The No. 22 ranked Washington University in St. Louis men’s basketball team posted a 72-54 win over the University of Chicago Saturday afternoon in St. Louis to gain a share of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship and earn the automatic bid to the 2013 NCAA Division III Tournament. [Full Story]

Emory Men's Basketball Defeats Rochester to Earn UAA Co-Championship - February 23, 2013 – Senior Alex Greven led three double-figure scorers with 14 points and the Emory men's basketball team turned in a suffocating defensive performance Saturday afternoon in earning a victory over No. 13 Rochester, 72-54.  The win today enabled Emory to share for the University Athletic Association championship with Rochester and Washington University, the first time since 1990 that an Eagle team had captured a conference crown. [Full Story]

Emory Swimming and Diving Teams Win 15th Consecutive UAA Championships - February 16, 2013 – The Emory University swimming and diving teams wrapped up another dominating conference performance on Saturday night, as the men and women each claimed the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship for the 15th-consecutive season. [Full Story]

NYU Successfully Defends UAA Wrestling Title - February 16, 2013 – The New York University wrestling team won its second consecutive University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship by defeating both Case Western Reserve University and the host University of Chicago on Saturday. [Full Story]

Rochester Clinches At Least Share of UAA Men's Basketball Title - February 15, 2013 – Led by a season’s high 38 points from John DiBartolomeo, the University of Rochester clinched at least a share of the University Athletic Association men’s title with an 81-77 victory over Carnegie Mellon University at the Louis Alexander Palestra on Friday evening. [Full Story]

Chicago Hosts 2013 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships This Week - February 11, 2013 – The University of Chicago is hosting the 2013 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships beginning in Wednesday Emory University seeks its 15th consecutive sweep of the men's and women's titles. [Championship Site]

Chicago Women's Swimming and Diving Captains Featured in NCAA Story - February 7, 2013 – The University of Chicago women's swimming and diving team captains are featured in a February 7 article on NCAA.com. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25th Anniversary Wrestling Team - February 6, 2013 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its All-Association 25th Anniversary Wrestling Team. Forty-one student-athletes earned the honor with at least 10 honorees from all three UAA wrestling schools. [Full Story]

UAA Ranks as Top Conference in Directors' Cup Standings - January 3, 2013 – All eight University Athletic Association instiutions are ranked in the top-65 of the final fall 2012 Division III Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings. The average ranking of the UAA schools is 32.25, which is the best in all of Division III. [Full Story]

Lauren Gorodetsky & Sue Patberg Earn Top Honors from D3Soccer.com - December 13, 2012 – Emory University junior Lauren Gorodetsky was named the D3Soccer.com Defender of the Year, and Sue Patberg claimed the National Coach of the Year honor, after the pair helped lead the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2012 NCAA Division III Championships, the best finish in the program's history. [Full Story]

Jim Conlon Tabbed as NSCAA Central Region Coach of the Year - December 6, 2012 – Washington University in St. Louis women’s soccer coach Jim Conlon was named the 2012 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III Central Region Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year. [Full Story]

Mike Coven named NSCAA New England Division III Coach of the Year - December 6, 2012 – Brandeis University men's soccer coach Mike Coven has been selected as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 2012 New England Division III Coach of the Year. [Full Story]

Yon Struble Named Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year - December 6, 2012 – Following the Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team's record-setting season, head coach Yon Strublewas honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). [Full Story]

Spartan Men's Soccer Earns NSCAA Team Academic Award with Nation's Fifth-Highest GPA - December 6, 2012 – For the ninth-consecutive season, Case Western Reserve University men's soccer has been honored for its work in the classroom with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award. The Spartan men posted an impressive team grade point average of 3.45 in 2011-12 to rank tied for fifth in the nation across all divisions. [Full Story]

Lauren Gorodetsky Named to the NSCAA All-America First Team - December 4, 2012 – For the third-consecutive year, Emory University junior Lauren Gorodetsky was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Continental Tire NCAA Division III Women's All-America team, as the defender earned a selection to the first team for the first time in her career. [Full Story]

Anna Zambricki Named to NSCAA Women’s Soccer All-America Team - December 4, 2012 – Washington University in St. Louis sophomore midfielder Anna Zambricki was named to the 2012 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Continental Tire Women's Soccer Division III All-America Team. [Full Story]

Sam Thompson of Carnegie Mellon Repeats as Capital One Academic All-American - December 4, 2012 – Senior cornerback and punt returner Sam Thompson of the Carnegie Mellon University football team was named a Capital One Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). [Full Story]

Emory Finishes Second at NCAA D-III Women’s Soccer Championships - December 1, 2012 – The 16th-ranked Emory University women's soccer team finished second at the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship, following a hard-fought 1-0 loss to top-ranked Messiah College on Saturday night at the Blossom Soccer Complex in San Antonio, TX. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25th Anniversary Women's Basketball Team - November 20, 2012 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Women’s Basketball Team. Forty student-athletes earned the honor, including an Association-high 10 from Washington University. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25th Anniversary Men's Basketball Team - November 20, 2012 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Men’s Basketball Team. Thirty-four student-athletes earned the honor, including an Association-high 10 from Washington University. [Full Story]

Rob Kalkstein of Carnegie Mellon and Adam Watson of Case Named UAA Football Players of the Year - November 20, 2012 – Junior quarterback Rob Kalkstein of Carnegie Mellon University was named Offensive Player of the Year and senior defensive lineman Adam Watson of Case Western Reserve University was named Defensive Player of the Year as the UAA announced the 2012 All-Association Football Team. [All-UAA Football Team]

Junior Student-Athletes Elshaday Belay and Leah Levey of Case Working to Help Youth Soccer in Kenya - November 19, 2012 –The soccer season has come to an end at Case Western Reserve University, but junior student-athletes Elshaday Belay and Leah Levey continue to work on a cause that reaches far beyond their home field. [Full Story]

San Antonio Bound! Emory Advances to NCAA Semifinals on Shootout - November 18, 2012 – After 110 minutes of scoreless soccer and an epic 13-round shootout, which included a pair of saves by goalkeeper Kaele Leonard, sophomore Jennifer Grant knocked in the match-clinching penalty kick to allow the Eagles to advance to the NCAA Semifinals for the first time in school history, with a 0-0 tie against Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. [Full Story]

Washington University Wins UAA Football Title - November 10, 2012 – The Washington University in St. Louis football team claimed the outright University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship and retained possession of the Founders Cup with a 23-7 victory at the University of Chicago on Saturday afternoon in the Windy City. [Full Story]

Elizabeth Phillips Selected as NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award Winner for 2013 - Indianapolis, IN – November 1, 2012 – 2012 NCAA Woman of the Year recipient and Washington University in St. Louis alumna Elizabeth Phillips has been selected as an NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award winner, as announced Thursday by the organization. [Full Story]

Washington University Graduate LIz Phillips Named 2012 NCAA Woman of the Year - Indianapolis, IN – October 14, 2012 –2012 Washington University in St. Louis graduate Elizabeth Phillips was named the 2012 NCAA Woman of the Year, as announced at a ceremony on Sunday in Indianapolis. Phillips is the third NCAA Division III student-athlete to win the award. [Full Story]

Feldman Scores Two to Lift Emory into NCAA Quarterfinals - November 17, 2012 – Emory University sophomore Emily Feldman scored a pair of first half goals on Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to guide the 16th-ranked Eagles to a 2-1 win over 19th-ranked Loras College and the team's second-ever berth into the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Quarterfinals. [Full Story]

Venegas Leads Carnegie Mellon to NCAA Victory - November 17, 2012 – Carnegie Mellon University junior Alex Venegas's two-goal game led the Tartans to a 3-0 win in the third round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh, Pa. [Full Story]

Spital scores twice to lead Brandeis past Cortland State - November 17, 2012 – Brandeis University women's soccer sophomore forward Dara Spital scored a pair of first-half goals and the Judges withstood a furious rally from SUNY-Cortland to earn a 2-1 victory in the third round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer tournament. [Full Story]

Nicole Martin Sends No. 3 Washington Past No. 14 Concordia 2-1 - November 16, 2012 – Senior back Nicole Martin scored a pair of goals, including the game-winning penalty kick in the 71st minute, to lead No. 3 ranked Washington University in St. Louis to a 2-1 victory over No. 14 Concordia-Moorhead in the 2012 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Sectional Semifinals on Friday night in St. Louis. [Full Story]

Ocel does it again! Brandeis University Men Get Past Vassar, 1-0 on Goal With 29.4 Seconds Left - November 11, 2012 – Brandeis University senior Sam Ocel headed home a cross from classmate Lee Russo with just 29.4 seconds left in regulation tonight to lead the Judges past visiting Vassar College and into the third round of the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament. [Full Story]

On to Sweet 16: No. 3 Washington University Women's Soccer Tops No. 16 Thomas More 3-2 in OT - November 11, 2012 – Junior forward Jessica Johnson scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner two minutes and 46 seconds into the first overtime, to lead No. 3 ranked Washington University in St. Louis to a 3-2 victory over No. 16 Thomas More College on Sunday afternoon in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship in St. Louis. [Full Story]

#16 Emory University Handles #7 Centre to Advance to NCAA Women's Soccer Round of 16 - November 11, 2012 – The sixteenth-ranked Emory University women's soccer team utilized a goal in each half and some strong goalkeeping to hand the seventh-ranked Centre College Colonels a 2-0 loss on their home field in Danbury, Kentucky on Sunday, and advance to the round of 16 of the NCAA Division III Championships. [Full Story]

Carnegie Mellon University Marches On, Defeat Ohio Northern 1-0 in NCAA Women's Soccer Second Round - November 11, 2012 – The #17 Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team defeated visiting Ohio Northern University 1-0 on Sunday, November 11 in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship in front of an enthusiastic crowd on the Pittsburgh campus. [Full Story]

Sweet 16 bound! Brandeis University women Blank Lasell, 3-0 to Advance to Second Weekend of NCAA Play - November 11, 2012 – Six different players factored into the scoring to lead Brandeis University to a 3-0 victory over Lasell College in an NCAA Second Round game on Hitchcock Field. [Full Story]

Carnegie Mellon University Earns Program's First NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament Win - November 10, 2012 – Senior Brianna Magill scored twice as the Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team won its first-ever NCAA tournament game on Saturday in front of a home crowd on the Carnegie Mellon campus. [Full Story]

Brandeis Edges Union in Overtime in NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament - November 10, 2012 – Sara Isaacson scored two minutes into overtime to lift the Brandeis University women's soccer team to a 2-1 triumph over Union College in NCAA first-round action Saturday at Hitchcock Field. [Full Story]

Washington University Moves Into Second Round of NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament - November 10, 2012 – No. 3 ranked Washington University in St. Louis broke open a scoreless tie at halftime with three second-half goals as the Bears posted a 3-0 win over Transylvania University in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship on Saturday afternoon in St. Louis. [Full Story]

Ocel tallies twice as Brandeis University Moves Onto Second Round of NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament - November 10, 2012 – Brandeis University senior Sam Ocel (No. Attleboro, Mass./No. Attleboro) scored two early first-half goals tonight to lead the host Judges past the Baruch College Bearcats, 2-0, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament. [Full Story]

Sixth-ranked Carnegie Mellon University Advances in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament - November 10, 2012 – The Carnegie Mellon University men's soccer team broke through in the second period for three goals to defeat Morrisville State College 3-0 in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship on its home field in Pittsburgh, Pa. [Full Story]

NYU Men's Cross Country Wins NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship - November 10, 2012 – The New York University men's cross country team contnued its impressive season with a victory in the 44-team NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship, which was held in Genesee Valley Park in Rochester, NY. [Full Story]

Carnegie Mellon University Men's Cross Country Punches Ticket to NCAA Championship - November 10, 2012 – The Carnegie Mellon University men's cross country team finished the 2012 Mideast Regional in second place behind Haverford College at Big Spring High School in Newville, Pa. hosted by Dickinson College. [Full Story]

University of Chicago Tops Benedictine in NCAA Volleyball Regionals - November 9, 2012 – In the first round of the NCAA Regionals, the University of Chicago volleyball team dropped the first set but came back to win 3-1 over Benedictine University. [Full Story]

Emory University Volleyball Rolls Past Salem in NCAA First Round - November 9, 2012 – The No. 4-ranked Emory volleyball team opened its participation in the NCAA Tournament on a resounding note Friday afternoon, posting an overwhelming victory in the first round of the Newport News, Virginia, Regional. [Full Story]

Washington University Sweeps Mt. St. Joseph in NCAA Volleyball Opening Round - November 9, 2012 – The No. 3-ranked Washington University in St. Louis volleyball team picked up its 30th win of the season with a three-set victory over College of St. Joseph in the opening round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship Friday afternoon at Elmhurst College. [Full Story]

Emory University Defeats Roanoke in NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament First Round - November 8, 2012 – Emory University senior and co-captain Andrew Natalino scored two goals and assisted on another, leading the Eagles to a dominating 4-1 victory over Roanoke College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championships in Salem, VA. [Full Story]

Washington University Women and Men Favored in Preseason Basketball Polls - November 8, 2012 –The Washington University women and men are each favored to capture UAA titles in 2012-13, according to the preseason coaches’ poll. Both teams advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III Basketball Championships last season and the Bears won the men's title in 2011-12. [Full Story]

Lauren Gorodetsky of Emory University and Anna Zambricki of Washington University Share UAA Women's Soccer Most Valuable Player Award - November 8, 2012 – Junior Lauren Gorodetsky of Emory University and sophomore Anna Zambricki were named UAA Co- Most Valuable Players as the Association announced the 2012 All-Association Women's Soccer Team. All eight teams were represented on the All-Assocation First Team. [All-UAA Women's Soccer Team]

Sam Ocel of Brandeis University Named UAA Men's Soccer Most Valuable Player - November 8, 2012 – Senior Sam Ocel of Brandeis University was named UAA Most Valuable Player as the Association announced the 2012 All-Association Men's Soccer Team. Six teams were represented on the All-Assocation First Team. [All-UAA Men's Soccer Team]

Breanah Bourque of Emory University Named UAA Volleyball Most Valuable Player - November 6, 2012 – Senior middle hitter Breanah Bourque of Emory University was named UAA Most Valuable Player as the Association announced the 2012 All-Association Volleyball Team. Senior middle hitter Alex Duhl and Rookie of the Year Sydney Miles of the Eagles were also named to the first team. [All-UAA Volleyball Team]

Five UAA Teams Receive Bids To NCAA Men's Soccer Championship - November 5, 2012 – Five UAA teams were selected to play in the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship, including the four Association co-champions and the University of Rochester. Brandeis University and Carnegie Mellon University are hosting four-team regionals. [Full Bracket]

Four UAA Teams Earn Bids To NCAA Women's Soccer Championship - November 5, 2012 – UAA champion Washington University will be joined by Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, and Brandeis University in the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship. The Bears and Tartans are each hosting a four-team regional. [Full Bracket]

Three UAA Teams Qualify For NCAA Volleyball Championship - November 5, 2012 – UAA champion Emory University, Washington University, and the University of Chicago all earned spots in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship. The Eagles travel to Newport News, Va. and will face Salem College in the first round. The Bears and Maroons are in the same bracket hosted by Elmhurst College and could face one another in the second round. [Full Bracket]

Four Teams Share UAA Men's Soccer Title; Carnegie Mellon University Earns NCAA Automatic Bid - November 3, 2012 – A wild regular season in UAA men's soccer ended with four teams sharing the Association title with 4-2-1 records. Carnegie Mellon University earned the automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship as the Tartans and Brandeis University each finished 2-1 against tied teams. The Tartans claimed the bid with a 2-1 victory over the Judges.

No. 6 Emory University Tops No. 1 Washington University for UAA Volleyball Title - November 3, 2012 – Emory University defeated Washington University in four sets to earn the UAA volleyball title.The Eagles finished the regular season 31-5. [Match Story]

Washington University Clinches UAA Women's Soccer Title Outright - November 3, 2012 – Washington University defeated University of Chicago 2-1 to earn the outright UAA women's soccer title. The Bears had already clinched the automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Socer Championship last weekend.[Game Story]

Washington University Runners of the Year Lead Cross Country All-Association Teams - Rochester, NY – October 31, 2012 – Lucy Cheadle and Kevin Sparks of Washington University earned Runner of the Year honors to highlight the women's and men's All-Association teams, respectively. The top seven finishers in each race were named to the All-UAA First Team and the next seven finishers garnered second-team honors. [Full All-UAA Teams]

University of Chicago Wins Women's Title at UAA Cross Country Championships - Rochester, NY – October 27, 2012 – The University of Chicago placed four runners in the top-eight en route to the UAA Women's Cross Country Championship title. Lucy Cheadle of Washington University earned individual medalist honors. [Full Results]

Washington University Captures Men's Title at UAA Cross Country Championships - Rochester, NY – October 27, 2012 – Led by individual medalist Kevin Sparks, Washington University won its third consecutive UAA Men's Cross Country Championship, finishing eight points ahead of runner-up NYU. [Full Results]

UAA Announces 25-Year All-Association Football Team - Rochester, NY – October 25, 2012 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Football Team. One hundred thirty-one student-athletes earned the honor, including an Association-best 38 from Washington University. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25-Year All-Association Women's Cross Country Team - Rochester, NY – October 18, 2012 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Women’s Cross Country Team. Forty-one student-athletes earned the honor, including an Association-best 11 runners from Washington University. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25-Year All-Association Men's Cross Country Team - Rochester, NY – October 18, 2012 –In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Men’s Cross Country Team. Thirty-nine student-athletes earned the honor, including at least two runners from each institution.[Full Story]

Carnegie Mellon University to Fight Breast Cancer With Cindy Lackner Memorial Football Game - Pittsburgh, PA – October 4, 2012 –Led by seniors Austin Buit and Jake Nardone, the Carnegie Mellon football team is dedicating itself to raising funds for breast cancer research. In honor of Cindy Lackner, the wife of head football coach Rich Lackner, the Tartans have announced that this weekend's Homecoming Game will be the "Cindy Lackner Memorial Football Game." [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25-Year All-Association Women's Soccer Team - Rochester, NY – October 4, 2012 –In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Women’s Soccer Team. Fifty-seven student-athletes earned the honor, including 16 from the University of Rochester, which has captured 11 Association titles. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25-Year All-Association Men's Soccer Team - Rochester, NY – October 4, 2012 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its 25th Anniversary Men’s Soccer Team. Forty-nine student-athletes earned the honor, including eight or more players from four different teams. [Full Story]

Longtime University of Rochester Coach Peter Lyman Passes Away - Rochester, NY – October 2, 2012 – Peter Lyman, the man who built the tennis and squash programs at the University of Rochester into national prominence, passed away on September 28 after a lengthy illness. Lyman coached the men’s tennis team for 42 years and the squash team for 44 years. He was inducted into the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000. He was inducted into the Frontier Field Walk of Fame that same year. [Full Story]

UAA Announces 25-Year All-Association Volleyball Honorees - Rochester, NY – September 27, 2012 – In honor of its silver anniversary, the University Athletic Association has announced its All-Asociation 25-Year Volleyball Team. Forty-five student-athletes earned the honor, including 25 from Washington University, which has captured 20 Association championships. [Full Story]

Washington University Senior Max Needle Takes Life-Changing Trip to Kenya - September 19, 2012 – Senior captain Max Needle, Ridgewood, N.J. (Ridgewood HS) of the Washington University in St. Louis men’s basketball team took a life-changing basketball missionary trip to Kenya last month. The trip was sponsored by USA Basketball and the NCAA. [Full Story]

UAA Announces Rehiring of Sports Information Director Timothy Farrell - Rochester, NY – August 29, 2012 –University Athletic Association (UAA) Executive Secretary Dick Rasmussen announced the appointment of Timothy Farrell as the Association’s new Sports Information Director. Farrell served in the same position as the UAA’s first full-time SID from 1992-2000.. [more...]

Emory's Gabrielle Clark To Participate In Arthur Ashe Kids Day At US Open - Flushing, NY – August 22, 2012 –Emory University women's tennis standout Gabrielle Clark has been selected to be a participant in the 17th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids' Day Presented by Hess at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y .[more...]

Struble Coaches Women’s USA Deaf Soccer Team to Gold Medal at 2012 Deaf World Cup - Ankara, Turkey – August 8, 2012 – Carnegie Mellon University head women’s soccer coach Yon Struble led the USA Deaf Soccer Women's Team to the Gold Medal with a 1-0 win over Russia on Saturday, July 28 at the Second World Deaf Football Championships (WDFC) in Ankara, Turkey. [more...]

Brandeis University graduate Tim Morehouse '00 finishes eighth at London Olympics - London, England– August 3, 2012 – Brandeis graduate Tim Morehouse, Class of 2000, had a tremendous performance in the individual sabre fencing competition at the London Olympics , reaching the quarterfinals with a pair of upsets and finishing in eighth place after entering the tournament as the 27th seed. [more...]