FALL WRAP-UP

A nationally ranked defense and a balanced offense helped the football team post its best record in seven years and claim the most victories in eight years.

Rochester finished 6-4 on the gridiron in 2000, the first winning season since a 5-4 finish in 1993. The six wins are the most since the 1992 team's 8-1 record.

The Yellowjackets ended the season as co-champions (with Union and Hobart) of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association. All had 3-1 records. It is Rochester's first UCAA title in football.

The defense stood tall in the home opener. On the second play from scrimmage, Brian Kowalski '02 returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown to inspire a 14-0 victory over Hobart.

At Homecoming during Sesqui Weekend, it was the offense's turn to sparkle. Tailback Greg Lozeau '03 rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns as Rochester defeated Canisius, 34-28, in triple overtime. Lozeau carried six times for 46 yards. He ran 20 yards for a TD on the second play of the third OT to give Rochester the victory in front of 4,631 Yellowjacket fans, the largest home crowd since 1987.

There were numerous post-season honors. Linebacker Lance Ramer '01 was named a Second Team Hewlett-Packard Football All-American and a First Team defensive player on three teams: the UAA, the UCAA, and the ECAC Northwest (Upstate New York). Defensive back John Savage '04 was named the Rookie of the Year in all three conferences.

Men's Soccer: Rochester ended the season with a championship and tied the record for most wins in a year. The Yellowjackets were 14-3-1 and ranked nationally for much of the season, copping the ECAC Northeast Regional title by defeating SUNY Geneseo (3-0) and Nazareth (1-0). Rochester finished second in the UAA with a 5-2 mark. Dan Ruegg '01 was named the Outstanding Player of the ECAC Championships. As in football, the Homecoming game (also versus Nazareth) attracted a huge crowd-a school-record 2,800, who watched a 4-0 victory. Twenty players scored either a goal or an assist this year; 13 had goals. Ben Cross '04 was named the UAA Rookie of the Year.

Women's Soccer: The Yellowjackets finished 11-7 after losing in the first round of the ECAC playoffs. The typically strong defense conceded just 13 goals in 18 games and posted nine shutouts. Goalkeeper Kate Donhauser '01 finished with 39 shutouts in four years, a career goals-against average of 0.73, and played more than 5,500 consecutive minutes. Alison Collins '04 was named the UAA Rookie of the Year. She tied a school record, originally set by Sue Lathan '85, '88 (MS) and matched by Lisa Caracilo '90, by scoring 10 goals as a freshman.

Men's Cross Country: Dave Messenheimer '03 qualified for the NCAA Championships and ran at the national meet in Spokane, Washington. He was the first Rochester men's runner to compete at nationals in three years. He earned All-UAA, All-UCAA, and All-New York State honors.

Women's Cross Country: The Yellowjackets finished fifth at the UAA Championships and sixth at the New York State meet. Emily Wasserstein '04 was named the UAA Rookie of the Year. She reaped All-UAA, All-UCAA, and All-New York State acclaim.

Field Hockey: Katie Mateer '01 earned All-New York State honors for the Yellowjackets. She bounced back from a mid-season injury to lead the team in scoring with seven goals and six assists for 20 points. Rochester finished 4-11 overall, 1-6 in the UCAA.

Women's Volleyball: Rochester finished 6-24. Individual statistical leaders included Megan Harvey '02 with 218 kills, Laila Ibrahim '01 with 62 blocks and 117 digs, and Emily Portugal '03 with 312 assists.

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