With the spring sports season canceled at its very beginning (or before it even started, for some Union teams) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UnionAthletics.com will spend the next few months spotlighting many of the Union seniors whose athletic careers came to a premature end. Previous senior profiles can be viewed by heading to http://www.unionathletics.com/seniorspotlights.
Griffin Morgan was a four-year letterwinner for the men's lacrosse team, appearing in 50-of-51 games during his career. After scoring once in each of his first two seasons, the midfielder set new career highs with four assists, 29 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers in 18 games as a junior in helping the Dutchmen to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. For his career, Morgan picked up 55 ground balls and caused 24 turnovers while recording six points.
Off the field, the economics major and three-time Liberty League All-Academic Team selection is a Sector Leader for the Garnet Group, a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society and also is involved with the Senior Gift Committee.
What has been your favorite moment as a student-athlete at Union?
My favorite moment was our comeback win against St. Lawrence during my sophomore year. We went into halftime down 7-2 and ended up winning the game in overtime, 9-8. It was a complete team effort and one of the best wins I've been a part of. The atmosphere was awesome and we even had some fans storm the field. It was a statement win that pointed us towards future success.
How has being a student-athlete at Union benefited you over the last four years?
Being a student-athlete at Union has provided me with countless relationships and memories that will last a lifetime. Not to mention the discipline and work ethic necessary to be successful in the classroom and on the field.
What has been your most meaningful experience outside of athletics?
I spent three months studying abroad in Antwerp, Belgium. Not every school or program allows their student-athletes to miss that much time. It gave me a great deal of exposure to different cultures and ultimately a better perspective on the world. I was able to travel and learn from all different types of places and people.
What advice (if any) would you give to younger athletes about their time at Union?
Value your time and make sure you're having fun through it all. There are a number of life lessons you can learn from athletics, but at the core is doing something you love.
