| Union vs Rochester |
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 • 1 p.m.
Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium • Schenectady, N.Y. |
| Multimedia |
| Live Video | Live Audio | Live Stats |
This Weekend
The Union College Dutchmen play in their final home game of the regular season this Saturday, Nov. 3, hosting Rochester for a 1 p.m. kick off.
Media Coverage
Fans can watch Saturday's game, including the pregame Senior Recognition, for free through UnionAthletics.com. Live stats and a free audio stream will also be provided through UnionAthletics.com.
Senior Farewell
Before today's game, Union College will recognize its 22 seniors who will be playing in their final home game. The senior class is comprised of:
Packy Brown (Burnt Hills, NY);
Hunter Constable (Barrington, RI);
Mike Curran (East Northport, NY);
Alex Doolin (Chappaqua, NY);
Daniel Gottlieb (Rye, NY);
Alex Hamilton (Tewksbury, MA);
Derek Khnaizir (Randolph, MA);
Andrew Kielar (Concord, MA);
Bobby Law (Brookfield, MA); Sebastian Lubrano (Danville, CA);
Tucker Newman (Northampton, MA);
Chris Nicholas (Andover, MA);
Hunter Ordukhanyan (Washington Township, NJ);
Phil Panici (Haverhill, MA);
Quentin Poteralski (Lutz, FL);
George Reed (Baltimore, MD);
Jack Reilly (Dumont, NJ);
Pat Ryan (Hopkinton, MA);
Anthony Sarullo (Howell, NJ);
Ryan Schaenman (Rye Brook, NY);
Dan Sullivan (Lynnfield, MA); and
Corey Tines (Boxford, MA).
Last Time Out
The Dutchmen improved to 5-2 with a 1-2 record in Liberty League play with a 29-7 win at St. Lawrence on Oct. 20. First-year wide receiver
Andre Ross Jr. had two touchdown catches. Sophomore QB
Will Bellamy threw for 165 yards, completing 20 of 32 passes with no interceptions. First-year running back
Ike Irabor rushed for 118 yards on 33 attempts. Junior wide out
Griffin Beal led the receiving corps with 89 total yards on nine catches. The Union defense recorded its first safety of the season. Union record a season-high four sacks in the contest.
Last Season vs Rochester
Union College shut out the Yellowjackets, 27-0, during last year's meeting at Rochester on Oct. 14, 2017. The Dutchmen rushed for 125 yards and passed for 157 yards.
Will Bellamy threw for 22 yards in the outing, completing two of four passes. The defense limited the Yellowjackets to just 103 yards of rushing and 139 yards of passing in the contest.
Airing Out the Pigskin
The Dutchmen rank 56th in the nation for passing offense, averaging 252.4 yards per game. Sophomore QB
Will Bellamy is 57th in the nation for total passing yards (1,754) and 36th for passing yards per game (250.6). He is also ranked 40th in the nation for completion percentage (.622) and 55th in passing efficiency (146.0).
You Shall Not Pass
Union ranks 22nd in the NCAA for total defense, as the Dutchmen's opponents average 264.9 yards per game. Union also ranks 21st in the NCAA for rushing defense, allowing only 72.3 rushing yards per game.
Rookie Sensation
Wide receiver
Andre Ross Jr. earned three-straight Liberty League Rookie of the Week honors, twice been named to D3Football.com's National Team of the Week, and was named ECAC DIII North Rookie of the Month in September.
The Washington, D.C., native already has 11 touchdowns on the season, with 48 total catches for 829 yards. Ross Jr. has recorded over 100 yards receiving in his first five games this season, and currently ranks 13th in the NCAA in receiving yards per game, averaging 118.4. He is also 23rd in the nation for total receiving yards.
Running in the Lead
First-year running back
Ike Irabor leads the Liberty League in numerous categories, including: yards per carry (4.72); total rushing yards (505); and rushing yards per game (72.1). He is second in the conference for rushing touchdowns with six.
