Winter break games engage VC teams

While you're at home unwinding from the stress of finals, or if you're lucky enough to lay on some exotic beach, here's what Vassar's sports teams will be up to over break.

Women's Basketball

The women's basketball team will look to maintain their undefeated record prior to break, hosting Elmira College on Dec. 10. After a hiatus for finals, the Brewers will play in two games over break at the Land of Magic Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla. After a showdown with Marywood University on Dec. 28, Vassar will have the opportunity to avenge last year's NCAA Tournament loss to Kean University on Dec. 30. Last year, after earning the program's first NCAA Tournament berth with the school's first Liberty League Championship, the Brewers were overcome in the first round by Kean 80-49. Vassar will then return north to begin Liberty League play. The Brewers will visit Skidmore College and Union College on Jan. 6 and 7, respectively, before hosting Bard College on Jan. 10 in the first conference matchup between the two. The Brewers end Winter Break by welcoming Hartwick College to Poughkeepsie on Jan. 17.

Men's Basketball

After finishing the semester on Dec. 10 with a trip to Hamilton College, the men's basketball team will return to action on Jan. 3 visiting Wheaton College. The Brewers will then enter Liberty League play. Vassar's first two league contests will be visits to Skidmore and Union on Jan. 6 and 7. The Brewers continue Liberty League play with a home matchup against Bard College, in the first League clash between the rivals. Vassar will finish its break with a trip to Rutland, Vt. to take on St. Joseph College.

Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

Both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams return from break with a Jan. 12 visit to Trinity College. Following that contest the women's team has time off from competition to prepare for the Seven Sisters Championships beginning Jan. 20, while the men's team travels to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Kumpf Invitational on Jan. 16 and Montclair State University for a dual meet on Jan. 18.

Men's and Women's Squash

Neither team will be competing over break. Both squads return to action on Jan. 21 at the Pioneer Valley Open.

Men's and Women's Fencing

Neither team has matches scheduled over the break. Both teams will compete on Jan. 22 with Marist College, Cleveland State University and University of Detroit Mercy making the trek to Walker Field House.

Men's Volleyball

Under new Head Coach Rob Wolter, the men's volleyball team will begin its season just after break, traveling to Ramapo College for a tri-meet featuring Ramapo and Philadelphia Biblical University on Jan. 21. The Brewers home opener will take place on Jan. 25 as New York University comes to town.