2011-2012 ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
Students, athletes, citizens connecting as a team
WHY NOT U?
Union’s student-athletes put the College on the map for much more than their athletic performances. For the many roles they play—scholars, athletes, volunteers, leaders, mentors—they earned admiration on campus, in the local community and at the national level.
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Union College President’s Report 2011-2012
Men’s hockey had an inspiring season, landing in the Frozen Four for the first time in program history and claiming both the ECAC league and tournament titles. Coach Rick Bennett captured the confidence of his team in memorably answering a reporter’s question about his team’s chances in Tampa, Fla.: “Why Not Union?” The team went 26-8-7 before bowing to Ferris State, 3-1, in the Frozen Four semifinal. In men’s lacrosse, the Dutchmen ended the season ranked 14th in the country, making it to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, their best finish in team history. They ended up with an overall record of 13-5 and a league record of 5-1. Among other team successes, women’s lacrosse capped the 2012 season with a 7-2 conference record and a trip to the first round of the Liberty League tournament.