https://rpiathletics.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athleticsen-us60https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/8/field-hockey-bested-at-hamilton.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/8/field-hockey-bested-at-hamilton.aspxField Hockey

CLINTON, NY — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) field hockey team suffered a 4-0 road setback against Hamilton this evening at Goodfriend Field.]]>Ryan Spagnolo of RPI Field Hockey in action versus Hartwick on Friday September 4 2026 in Troy New York.Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:48:00 EST1622363https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/rpi-announces-stephen-thirolle-as-head-womens-tennis-coach.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/rpi-announces-stephen-thirolle-as-head-womens-tennis-coach.aspxWomen's Tennis

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Stephen Thirolle as the new head coach of the Engineers' women's tennis program.]]>Graphic for announcement of Stephen Thirolle new head coach for Women's Tennis.Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:47:00 EST2322361https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/6/womens-tennis-starts-year-strong-at-union-invitational.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/6/womens-tennis-starts-year-strong-at-union-invitational.aspxWomen's Tennis

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The RPI women's tennis team opened its fall competition with a strong showing at the Union Invitational this weekend, as the Engineers captured championships in two singles flights and the top doubles flight during the two-day event.]]>Gauri Muliyil of RPI Women’s Tennis in action versus Union on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Troy, New York. Sun, 6 Sep 2026 20:29:00 EST2322360https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/6/womens-soccer-dispatches-mount-holyoke-for-first-win-of-the-season.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/6/womens-soccer-dispatches-mount-holyoke-for-first-win-of-the-season.aspxWomen's Soccer

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's soccer team earned its first victory of the 2026 season with a 3-0 shutout of Mount Holyoke this afternoon at ECAV Stadium. The Engineers scored twice in the opening half before adding another goal after the break, while controlling the match with a 19-5 advantage in shots and a 10-0 edge in corner kicks.]]>RPI Women's soccer in action versus Mount Holyoke on Sunday September 6 2026 in Troy, New York.Sun, 6 Sep 2026 18:23:00 EST2022359https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/6/mens-soccer-equalizes-in-closing-minutes-to-earn-draw-with-clark-university.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/6/mens-soccer-equalizes-in-closing-minutes-to-earn-draw-with-clark-university.aspxMen's Soccer

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer team rallied late to earn a 1-1 draw against Clark University this afternoon at ECAV Stadium. The Engineers erased a second-half deficit with an equalizer in the closing nine minutes and moved to 1-0-1 through their first two matches of the 2026 season.]]>Jax Jameson of RPI en's soccer in action versus Clark on Sunday September 6 2026 in Troy, New York.Sun, 6 Sep 2026 18:14:00 EST1022358https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/mens-cross-country-tops-the-field-at-fred-pavlich-invitational.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/mens-cross-country-tops-the-field-at-fred-pavlich-invitational.aspxMen's Cross Country

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's cross country team opened its 2026 season with a first-place finish among 11 teams at the Fred Pavlich Invitational, hosted by Bard College.]]>The RPI Men’s Cross Country team in action at the Fred Pavlich Invitational at Bard College on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Annandale-on-Hudson, New YorkSat, 5 Sep 2026 21:13:00 EST422357https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/womens-cross-country-begins-fall-at-fred-pavlich-invitational.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/womens-cross-country-begins-fall-at-fred-pavlich-invitational.aspxWomen's Cross Country

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's cross country team opened its 2026 season with a third-place finish among 11 teams at the Fred Pavlich Invitational, hosted by Bard College.]]>The RPI Women’s Cross Country team in action at the Fred Pavlich Invitational at Bard College on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Sat, 5 Sep 2026 20:57:00 EST1522356https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/football-begins-2026-with-win-in-transit-trophy-game.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/football-begins-2026-with-win-in-transit-trophy-game.aspxFootball

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) football team opened its 2026 season with a 35-7 victory over WPI in the Transit Trophy Game this afternoon at East Campus Stadium. The Engineers scored 21 unanswered points after halftime to pull away and secure the rivalry trophy.]]>RPI Football in action on Saturday September 5 2026 against WPI in Troy New York.Sat, 5 Sep 2026 20:27:00 EST522355https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/womens-soccer-scores-late-to-earn-1-1-draw-at-drew.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/5/womens-soccer-scores-late-to-earn-1-1-draw-at-drew.aspxWomen's Soccer

MADISON, N.J. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's soccer team battled back with a late equalizer to earn a 1-1 draw against Drew this afternoon at Ranger Stadium. Maddy Kaminski scored in the closing minutes for the Engineers, who held a 16-7 advantage in shots.]]>The RPI women’s soccer team in action at Suffolk University on Tuesday, September 2, 2026Sat, 5 Sep 2026 18:39:00 EST2022354https://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/mens-soccer-begins-2026-with-big-win-against-westfield-state.aspxhttps://rpiathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/mens-soccer-begins-2026-with-big-win-against-westfield-state.aspxMen's Soccer

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer team opened the 2026 season in commanding fashion tonight, rolling to a 4-0 victory over Westfield State at ECAV Stadium. The Engineers scored twice in each half while outshooting the Owls 18-2 and holding a 10-1 advantage in shots on goal.]]>Harrison Brownlow of RPI Men's Soccer in action versus Westfield on Friday September 4 2026 in Troy New York.Fri, 4 Sep 2026 22:19:00 EST1022352