https://rpiathletics.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athleticsen-us60https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/6/general-rpi-athletics-announces-2026-rpi-giving-day-success.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/6/general-rpi-athletics-announces-2026-rpi-giving-day-success.aspxGeneral

TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Department of Athletics has announced the results of the 2026 RPi Giving Day challenges, as 2,231 contributions totaling $530,739 were made in support of the department's 650-plus student-athletes.]]>Overhead view of the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) at Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMon, 6 Apr 2026 13:55:00 EST2522253https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/3/25/general-rpi-athletics-celebrates-50-years-of-womens-sports.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/3/25/general-rpi-athletics-celebrates-50-years-of-womens-sports.aspxGeneral

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute proudly celebrates 50 years of women's varsity athletics—a milestone that reflects decades of progress, achievement, and opportunity for generations of student-athletes. What began as a commitment to expanding access in intercollegiate athletics has grown into a vibrant and competitive tradition that continues to shape the RPI community today.]]>Cover Image for RPI Athletics 50th Anniversary of Women's in Sports VideoWed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST2522223https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/mens-golf-kiernan-highlights-rpi-weekend-at-skidmores-tim-brown-invitational.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/mens-golf-kiernan-highlights-rpi-weekend-at-skidmores-tim-brown-invitational.aspxMen's Golf

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's golf team competed over two days at the Dr. Tim Brown Invitational, held this weekend at Ballston Spa Country Club (par 71, 6,335 yards).]]>Patrick Kiernan of the 2025 RPI Golf Team at the RPI Collegiate Invitational on Monday, October 6, 2025 in Albany, New YorkSun, 12 Apr 2026 18:48:00 EST622266https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/baseball-falls-in-final-day-at-clarkson.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/baseball-falls-in-final-day-at-clarkson.aspxBaseball

POTSDAM, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) baseball team dropped game three of its Liberty League weekend series at Clarkson, 5-2, this afternoon at Jack Phillips Field.]]>AJ Crux of RPI Baseball in action versus VTSU Castleton on Saturday, March 14, 2025 in Troy, New York. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:11:00 EST222265https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/womens-tennis-winning-streak-comes-to-end-vs-vassar.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/12/womens-tennis-winning-streak-comes-to-end-vs-vassar.aspxWomen's Tennis

LATHAM, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's tennis team battled throughout the lineup but ultimately fell to Vassar by a 5-2 score at TriCity Tennis Club today.]]>Nicole Ridenour of the RPI Women’s Tennis team in action versus Skidmore on Saturday April 4 2026 in Latham New York. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:13:00 EST2322264https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-track-and-field-shines-at-first-home-meet-of-spring.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-track-and-field-shines-at-first-home-meet-of-spring.aspxMen's Track and Field

TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's track & field team turned in a productive weekend at the annual RPI Under the Lights Meet at Harkness Field, stacking up multiple event victories and a deep set of top-eight finishes across the sprints, hurdles, distance events, field events, and throws.]]> Jack Loughery of RPI Track and Field in action at the RPI Under the Lights meet on Friday, April 10, 2026 in Troy, New York. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:37:00 EST1322263https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-track-field-hosts-annual-under-the-lights-meet.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-track-field-hosts-annual-under-the-lights-meet.aspxWomen's Track & Field

TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's track & field team turned in a strong collection of event wins, podium finishes, and scoring performances this weekend at the annual Under the Lights home meet on Harkness Track, highlighted by a victory in the javelin, a win in the 10,000 meters, and a first-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase while adding points across sprints, hurdles, distance, relays, and throws.]]>Claudia Wolfe of RPI Track and Field in action at the RPI Under the Lights meet on Friday, April 10, 2026 in Troy, New York. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:34:00 EST2422262https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-suffers-first-league-blemishes-at-ithaca.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/softball-suffers-first-league-blemishes-at-ithaca.aspxSoftball

ITHACA, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) softball team dropped a Liberty League doubleheader at Ithaca this afternoon at Kostrinsky Field, falling 5-1 in game one before a late comeback bid came up short in a 5-4 setback in the finale.]]>Evann McDowell of RPI Softball in action versus Russell Sage College on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Troy, New York.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:17:00 EST2122261https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-lacrosse-unable-to-stay-close-to-ithaca.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/womens-lacrosse-unable-to-stay-close-to-ithaca.aspxWomen's Lacrosse

ITHACA, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's lacrosse team traded punches early with Ithaca this afternoon, but the Bombers' second-quarter surge proved decisive in a 20-8 setback at Higgins Stadium.]]>Audrey Silverman of the RPI Women's Lacrosse team in action versus Keene State on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Troy, New York.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:06:00 EST1922260https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/baseball-starts-big-three-game-series-at-clarkson.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/baseball-starts-big-three-game-series-at-clarkson.aspxBaseball

POTSDAM, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) baseball team began a three-game Liberty League weekend series at Clarkson today with a 7-3 setback before falling 4-3 in 11 innings at Jack Phillips Field.]]>Sam Ferrier of the RPI Baseball team in action versus Middlebury on Wednesday, April 8 2026 in Troy New York. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:02:00 EST222259