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By Ian Erhard

Key starters return for RU?offense

After ending the season on a four-game losing streak, any positivity surrounding the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team is directed toward its future. With a young attack and an experienced returning defense, the Scarlet Knights have much to look forward to. May 3 2013

Knights offense stays scarce in loss

The Rutgers baseball team’s first four batters put together a combined two hits in 13 at bats in yesterday’s offensive struggle against Delaware. Senior first baseman Charlie Law recorded only one hit in the cleanup spot and missed an early RBI opportunity in the first inning when he flew out to right field to end the inning with junior second baseman Nick Favatella standing on third. May 2 2013

Losing skid ends year with lost opportunites

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team’s season was a tale of two halves. The Scarlet Knights began with the best start in program history, sitting at 7-1 at the midway point and finding their way into the national polls at No. 18 in the country. May 2 2013

Knights end season on four-game Big East skid

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team dropped its final two games of the season last weekend, as it closed out Big East play with four straight losses. The Scarlet Knights lost Sunday to Cincinnati, 9-8, after they fell Friday to Louisville, 14-1. Apr 30 2013

Knights close out season with weekend road trip

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team is on the road for the first time this month, travelling to Louisville today to begin the final weekend of regular season action. The Scarlet Knights (9-6, 1-5) will then travel to Cincinnati (6-8, 0-6) on Sunday for its final contest. Apr 26 2013

Midfielder aids offense in rookie season

Chrissy Schreiber is one of three freshmen to contribute to the Rutgers women’s lacrosse offense. The midfielder played in all 15 games this season with starts in 13 of them. “The experience is definitely going to help us in the future, me being a freshman,” Schreiber said. Apr 25 2013

Playoff fate rests with road games

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team enters the final weekend of its regular season in an entirely different situation than where it was a month ago. The Scarlet Knights are on the road for their remaining two games, hoping to find a spot in the Big East Tournament. Apr 23 2013

Knights fall to pair of ranked foes

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team dropped its final two home games of the regular season last weekend. The Scarlet Knights fell yesterday at home to No. 13 Loyola, 10-4, following a 13-5 loss Friday to No. 8 Georgetown. Loyola (9-6, 5-1) dominated defensively, holding the Knights to their lowest scoring output of the season. Apr 22 2013

Junior steps up on defense for Knights

When the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team allowed only six goals in Saturday’s win against Villanova, it proved to be on pace with the defensive standard it set for itself. The Scarlet Knights allow on average just more than six-and-a-half goals per game, which sits only behind Stony Brook for the best in the nation. Apr 18 2013

Knights host pair of ranked foes in home action

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team this weekend wraps up its regular season home schedule. No. 8 Georgetown (9-3, 3-1) visits the RU Turf Field on Friday before the Scarlet Knights (9-4, 1-3) host No. 13 Loyola (Md.) Sunday on Senior Day. Apr 18 2013

Junior plays scoring role for Knights

It is with an abundant amount of eye black and an American flag as a bandana that Amanda Trendell steps onto the field. With 14 goals and eight assists, the junior midfielder sits third on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team in points. The purpose of the game-day attire is to get everyone on the team pumped up, she said. Apr 16 2013

Rutgers seizes first conference win of year

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team defeated Villanova, 9-6, on Saturday for its first conference win of the season at the RU Turf Field. The Scarlet Knights (9-4, 1-3) never trailed in the game and improved to 21-0 all-time against the Wildcats (5-7, 0-4). Three players scored two goals for the Knights, and six different players secured at least one point. Apr 15 2013

Women's Lacrosse: Hoyas offer chance to end losing skid

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team hosts Villanova tomorrow in the middle game of a five-game homestand. After they dropped their first three Big East contests, the Scarlet Knights (8-4, 0-3) will try to end the skid. The Wildcats (5-6, 0-3) enter on a three-game losing skid of their own. Rutgers and Villanova have had identical opponents to begin conference play and both have fallen to Syracuse, Notre Dame and Connecticut, respectively. Apr 12 2013

Women's Lacrosse: Sophomore excels for nation’s second-ranked ‘D’

Defender Hollie DiMuro manages to stand out on a team that ranks second in the nation in scoring defense. The sophomore leads the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team in caused turnovers and groundballs and stands among the top 30 in the country in both categories. But that does not stop DiMuro to stress how important her teammates are to her success. “They allow me to go out and do what I do best, which is cause turnovers and get groundballs,” she said. Apr 11 2013

Women's Lacrosse: Attack provides scoring in injury-laden offense

After scoring two goals in the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team’s game Friday against Connecticut, freshman attack Halley Barnes became noticeably more confident in her play. The Garnet Valley, Pa., native was put into action immediately, starting in each of the first 11 games of her college career for the Scarlet Knights. Head coach Laura Brand-Sias said she saw a less hesitant player in Barnes on Sunday against Syracuse, where she scored on a free-position attempt. Apr 10 2013

Women's Lacrosse: No. 5 Orange survive upset bid in final minutes

With 10 minutes remaining in the second period Sunday, head coach Laura Brand-Sias was forced to call a timeout. She watched as the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team allowed two straight goals to surrender its second-half lead against No. 5 Syracuse. With the game tied, 8-8, it was a crucial finish for the Scarlet Knights, who had yet to win their first conference game after suffering an 8-7 loss Friday to Connecticut. Midfielder Katie Webster capitalized on a free position attempt following the timeout to put Syracuse back in front. Apr 9 2013

Two-week layoff prepares Knights for UConn

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team kicks off a five-game homestand today when it hosts Connecticut at the RU Stadium Complex. The Scarlet Knights (8-2, 0-1) search for their first Big East win this season, after a loss March 22 against No. 7 Notre Dame. With nearly two weeks since their last game — a 9-4 win March 24 against Marquette, which is not a member of the Big East in women’s lacrosse — the Knights have had ample time to prepare for the Huskies (7-1, 0-1). Apr 5 2013

Lacrosse: RU prepares for conference slate

With its next victory, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team will tie its season total in wins from a year ago. As Big East action is upon them, the Knights have set themselves up for a successful second half with their play in the early months. Rutgers is undefeated at home, where it will play its next five conference games. But the level of competition Rutgers faced with its non-conference schedule acts as a primer for what lies ahead. Mar 29 2013

Sophomore adds value as attacker

With goals in two of her last three games, sophomore Jenny Vlahos added a new scoring dynamic to her game. As the only player on the team listed as both a midfielder and defender, her contributions have spanned the length of the field along with the stat sheet. “I’ve just gotten a lot more confident in myself,” Vlahos said. “I’ve become a lot closer with the team. Each game I mesh a lot better with the team both defensively and at attack.” Mar 28 2013

Rutgers earns first conference victory

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team split two games this weekend to begin Big East play. The Scarlet Knights (8-2, 1-1) defeated Marquette yesterday, 9-4, after failing to upset No. 7 Notre Dame on Friday in their conference opener. While the Golden Eagles scored early in the second half to bring the game within one, the scoring ended there. Midfielder Kenzie Brown led Marquette with two goals, including one in the first minute of the second period. Mar 25 2013

Rutgers earns first conference victory

Swimming and Diving: Junior sets two school records

The Rutgers swimming and diving team closed out its season by breaking three school records at the Big East Championships. Junior Brittany Guinee set two of them. Guinee finished the 200-yard butterfly March 2 with a time of 2:00.17, which broke the school record Andrea Miller set in 2002. In the previous day’s competition, Guinee took part in the 400-yard medley relay, where the Scarlet Knights finished in third place and notched another Rutgers record. Mar 13 2013

Knights return home for final two regional games

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team plays Hofstra today to begin a two-game home stand. The Scarlet Knights (5-1) look to remain undefeated at the RU Stadium Complex this season. For Rutgers, success in regional play has become commonplace. The Knights have started the season with a 5-1 record in three of the last four years. But this season has already offered several obstacles. “We’re in a good position right now. Mar 13 2013

Women's Lacrosse: Streak continues versus Blue Hens

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse plays at Delaware tomorrow with an established identity. Following the Scarlet Knights’ Feb. 20 loss to Temple, they looked as if some of the problems that plagued the team last season were still embedded. But since that game, the Knights (4-1) have put together a three-game winning streak which includes a victory against a nationally ranked program — a 6-5 victory Wednesday against No. 20 Penn. Mar 8 2013

Knights down No. 20 Penn

The home portion of the sidelines erupted as the clock hit zero as the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team held on for a 6-5 win against No. 20 Penn. The Scarlet Knights (4-1) extended their winning streak to three games with the upset and remained undefeated at home. Sophomore defender Jenny Vlahos caused a turnover in the final seconds of regulation to seal the game and end the Quakers’ attempt at a late comeback. Mar 7 2013

RU returns home for No. 20 Penn

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team has the benefit of playing at home today for its first contest against a nationally ranked opponent. The Scarlet Knights host No. 20 Penn, and hold a 2-0 record this season at the RU Stadium Complex. The Knights (3-1) enter with a two-game winning streak after defeating rival Monmouth on Saturday, 11-8. Although they sport a winning record in the early goings, it has not come easily. Three of their first four games have ended with a difference of three goals or less. Mar 6 2013

Scott captures first place at championship

The Rutgers swimming and diving team placed fifth at the Big East Championships this weekend with a total score of 410.50 points. The Scarlet Knights improved their point total from last year’s event by 163, when they finished in eighth. “I couldn’t be prouder of how the women performed in getting top five,” said head coach Phil Spiniello. “That was our goal all year long as a program — to improve upon our finish of last year, to be a top-five program in the Big East.” Mar 4 2013

Knights gear for Hawks without offensive threat

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team travels to Monmouth on Saturday attempting to string together consecutive wins for the first time this season. The Scarlet Knights (2-1) lost their only game on the road to Temple on Feb. 20, after they failed to hold onto a two-goal lead. The Owls scored four unanswered goals en route to a second-half comeback, one of the Knights’ only missteps on defense this season. Rutgers has allowed an average of 5.33 goals per game through three contests, good for eighth-best in the nation. Feb 28 2013

RU plans to repeat standard in championships

The Rutgers swimming and diving team travels to Indianapolis tomorrow to compete in the Big East Championships. The meet is the most important competition of the season for the Scarlet Knights and has been on the minds of coaches and athletes throughout the year. Every competition during the regular season is spent attempting to qualify or improve seeding times for the meet. These championships can potentially define careers. Feb 27 2013

Rookie contributes in first season on campus

The Rutgers swimming and diving team finished the regular season with a 9-2 record with wins against two Big East schools. The final home meet was on Senior Day for the Scarlet Knights’ two captains. But that would not stop freshman Joanna Wu from taking her share of the spotlight. The Kent, Wash., native arrived at Rutgers this year after swimming for four years at Kent-Meridian (Wash.) High School. She qualified for the Washington state championships each season and was named the team’s MVP three times. Feb 26 2013

Knights overcome rain for second win

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team earned its second home victory of the season Saturday by defeating Fairfield, 5-3. The Scarlet Knights delivered the win despite a rainy, low-scoring match. With the victory, Rutgers (2-1) avenged its double-overtime loss last season to the Stags. “Last year they got up on us, and we had to crawl our way back into the game,” said head coach Laura Brand-Sias. “It felt good [today] to be in control for the entire 60 minutes.” Feb 25 2013

Comeback deflates Knights

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team traveled to Philadelphia yesterday in the hopes of avenging last season’s one-point loss to Temple. Instead, the Scarlet Knights were left to deal with another defeat. Temple handed the Knights their first loss of the season in the 8-7 defeat, as the Owls scored four straight goals in the second half to complete their comeback. “Every loss is going to be difficult, but certainly I thought when a game is that close, you feel like you have the ability to pull out the win,” said head coach Laura Brand-Sias. Feb 21 2013

Owls provide chance for self-assessment

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team travels to Philadelphia today to face Temple for its first road test of the season. The game is an examination for the Scarlet Knights, one they must pass to put questions surrounding the team to rest. Not only are the Owls a more formidable team than the Knights’ last opponent, Manhattan, they defeated Rutgers in its’ 2012 home opener, 12-11. The Knights dropped three of four games to start last season, putting themselves in a difficult hole early. Feb 20 2013

Rutgers sophomore peaks at right time

Sophomore Nicole Honey enters the Big East Championships with momentum for the Rutgers swimming and diving team. She has put together a consistent regular season for the Scarlet Knights’ diving squad and is primed to finish at her peak. Honey collected Big East Athlete of the Week honors after her performance Feb. 8 at home against Georgetown, Villanova and Seton Hall. “Her training over the course of the season is starting to show up to her capability,” said head coach Phil Spiniello. Feb 19 2013

Senior reflects on career before last competition

Senior co-captain Taylor Zafir stood up for a ceremony honoring her and two teammates Saturday as part of the Rutgers swimming and diving team’s Senior Day. Her mother was in attendance after flying in from Chicago to watch Zafir compete at home for the final time. For Zafir, it was a surreal feeling of accomplishment. “It was a monumental moment. Even going back to my freshman year, I always thought, ‘four years is so long, it’ll take forever to get there to be done,’” Zafir said. “Now the fact that it was my last home meet swimming at Rutgers, it was definitely bittersweet.” Feb 13 2013

Junior transitions as offensive threat

In its’ home opener against Manhattan, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team did not need to wait long for its first goal. Junior Katrina Martinelli found the back of the net less than seven minutes into the contest, her first of five goals in the 15-5 win. For Martinelli, the performance was not only a solid start to a new season, but it represented the first time taking the field at the attack position for the Scarlet Knights. “I’ve never played attack before, so starting there felt really good. It was just a great way to start off the season,” Martinelli said. Feb 13 2013

Goal surge hoists RU past Jaspers

A Northeast blizzard was not enough to prevent the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team Sunday from cruising to its first victory. The Scarlet Knights defeated Manhattan, 15-5, in their home opener after the start of the game was postponed for over 24 hours due to severe weather. The second half began with immediate offense when senior midfielder Stephanie Anderson tallied a goal in the first 32 seconds of the second half to complete a hat-trick and make it 6-3. Feb 12 2013

Knights earn two conference victories

The Rutgers swimming and diving team took two wins Saturday in its final meet before the Big East Championships. The Scarlet Knights defeated Georgetown, 287-66, and Seton Hall, 134-33, but lost to Villanova, 179-173. The Knights finished the regular season 9-2 overall, with both of its defeats coming by a mere 36 points. The loss should not undermine Rutgers’ impressive performance against conference foes this late in the season. Feb 12 2013

Experienced Knights seek final run

The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team begins its season Saturday when it hosts Manhattan. The upcoming year features veteran players taking on new roles, with senior midfielder Stephanie Anderson and senior goalieLily Kalata named as captains. Feb 5 2013

Divers find success en route to Big East Championships

The Rutgers swimming and diving team started its season with a 7-1 dual- and tri-meet record and has shown consistency along the way. The diving team best exemplifies that consistency, so much so that it invokes a sense of déjà vu. The Scarlet Knights have swept the 1-meter dive in all but one meet so far this season. Jan 30 2013

RU rebounds from first loss,

The Rutgers swimming and diving team earned two victories Saturday at the RU Aquatic Center, defeating Fordham and Rider in a tri-meet. The Scarlet Knights beat Rider, 219-75, and Fordham, 162-132, a team head coach Phil Spiniello said can win the Atlantic 10 Conference this season. The team bounced back quickly after suffering its first loss of the season Jan. 19 against James Madison. Jan 29 2013

Greene adds AP?honor to growing awards haul

The Associated Press named Rutgers senior linebacker Khaseem Greene to its All-America Third Team. The honor is his fourth nationally, after being named AT&T ESPN All-America, CBSSports.com Third Team All-America and Walter Camp Football Foundation Second Team All-America. Greene is the first Scarlet Knight to receive the honor since now-NFL wide receiver Kenny Britt in 2008 and running back Ray Rice in 2006 and 2007. He becomes the first linebacker in school history to earn the honor. Dec 12 2012