This Weekend
The Union College Dutchmen look to improve their five-game winning streak at Rochester, NY, this weekend, taking on the Yellowjackets in Liberty League action. Saturday's contest is slated to begin at 1 p.m. (ET) at Edwin Fauver Stadium.
Media Coverage
Saturday's game will be streamed live through Rochester's website, UofRathletics.com, and a radio broadcast will also be streamed online at WYSL1040.com. Additionally, live stats will be provided through Rochester's website.
The servies vs Rochester
Union leads the all times series with Rochester 54-48-5 since the first meeting between the schools in 1889.Â
Last Season vs Rochester
In last year's meeting, the Dutchmen defeated the Yellowjackets, 31-15, at Frank Bailey Field on Oct. 22. That contest saw both Union running backs,
Connor Kinzelmann and
Jermaine Carn, rush for over 100 yards each. Kinzelman rushed for a team-high 168 and two  TDs, while Carn turned in 155 yards and one TD.
Rochester Coach Scott Greene
On Wednesday, Scott Greene announced that 2017 will be his final year on the sideline at Rochester. Greene has served as Rochester's head coach since 2006. His career record heading into this Saturday's Liberty League game against Union College is 50-60. He is third in career coaching wins behind Elmer Burnham (17 years, 1944-60, 82 wins) and Peter 'Pat' Stark (15 years, 1969-83, 69 wins).
Last Week vs St. Lawrence
The Dutchmen picked up their fifth-consecutive win and opened Liberty League play with a 30-6 route against St. Lawrence at home on Oct. 7. The Saints scored on the first possession of the game, but it would be all Union for the remainder of the contest. QB
Nick Cascione completed 24 passes for 154 yards, while also rushing for 15 yards and one TD. RB
Connor Kinzelmann led the Dutchmen on the ground with 56 rushing yards and one TD. On defense Union College shined. LB
Jake Lombardo led the Dutchmen with eight tackles and one sack, which forced a fumble that Union recovered for a touchdown.
When Was The Last Time?
Union has surpassed last season's win total (3), and the Dutchmen won a fourth-straight road game for the first time since 2005. That season, Union went 10-0 in the regular season and 1-1 in the NCAA playoffs. The Dutchmen last won four-straight games overall in 2012, when they started 0-2, but won five straight from Sept. 22 (at St. Lawerence) through Oct. 20. Union's four wins are the most since the 6-4 team in the 2012 season.
Beal's Wheels
Griffin Beal's 95-yard kickoff return at Morrisville State is the longest in the Liberty League in 2017 and is tied for the 7th longest in NCAA Div. III this season. It was the longest in the league since WPI's Alex Domond had a 99 yarder vs. Rochester on Nov. 17, 2015. Beal is one of only 60 players in all-four NCAA divisions (FBC, FCS, II, III) to have a kickoff return of 95 or more yards this season. He is one of 21 players in NCAA Div. III to return a kickoff for a touchdown this year.
Dicaterino Racks Up The Sacks
Vincent DiCaterino had his second three-sack game of the season, with three sacks for 20 yards in losses at Morrisville State. In the home opener vs. Coast Guard, DiCaterino had three sacks for losses of 32 yards. For the season, he has seven tackles for losses of 55 yards, and his six sacks for 52 yards. He is the the league leader in sacks (second place has 3).
