https://unionathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Union College Athleticsen-us60https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/general-sports-union-inducts-16th-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/general-sports-union-inducts-16th-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Football, Women's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Swimming & Diving, Men's Track & Field, General Sports

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Union College Department of Athletics held its 16th Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, May 17, as seven deserving student-athletes and two teams were recognized in front of almost 200 friends and family members at College Park Hall.]]>Programs on a table with a flower centerpieceTue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 EST2719110https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/2/9/mens-basketball-to-host-prospect-camp-on-may-22.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/2/9/mens-basketball-to-host-prospect-camp-on-may-22.aspxMen's Basketball

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - The Union College men's basketball team will be hosting an Elite Prospect Camp on Friday, May 22 at the Viniar Athletic Center. This exclusive opportunity is for high schoolers in the Classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029 looking to improve their game and compete at the collegiate level.]]>Union MBB Team HuddleMon, 9 Feb 2026 15:42:00 EST318794https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-basketball-plesser-named-to-csc-academic-all-america-first-team.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-basketball-plesser-named-to-csc-academic-all-america-first-team.aspxMen's Basketball

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Junior Jack Plesser added another prestigious honor to an incredible third season with the Union College men's basketball team by being named to the CSC Academic All-America® Men's Basketball first team, College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced on Tuesday afternoon.]]>Jack Plesser Academic All-America First TeamTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST319004https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/4/3/general-sports-union-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-announced.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/4/3/general-sports-union-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-announced.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Women's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball, General Sports

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Union College Department of Athletics is proud to announce the newest class of inductees into the Union Athletics Hall of Fame, as seven individuals and two teams will be recognized as part of the Class of 2026.]]>2026 Union Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees - Steve Ciesinski '70, Elizabeth Flanagan '05, Stephen Ritterbush '68, Michelle Rogers '09, Elliot Seguin '06, Brian Speck, Sean Washington '04, 1974-75 men's basketball team, 1974-75 women's trailblazers teamFri, 3 Apr 2026 11:00:00 EST2718953https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/27/mens-basketball-daterao-and-plesser-named-csc-mens-hoops-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/27/mens-basketball-daterao-and-plesser-named-csc-mens-hoops-academic-all-district.aspxMen's Basketball

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Senior Neil Daterao and junior Jack Plesser of the Union College men's basketball team were recognized for their play on the court and success in the classroom with spots on the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Team, selected by College Sports Communicators and announced on Tuesday. Plesser earned the honor for the second straight season, while Daterao was recognized for the first time.]]>MBB CSC Academic All-District - Daterao and PlesserFri, 27 Mar 2026 14:36:00 EST318957https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-basketball-plesser-named-nabc-second-team-all-american.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-basketball-plesser-named-nabc-second-team-all-american.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Junior Jack Plesser was selected as the third player in Union College men's basketball history to earn All-America honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) with a spot on the All-America second team, the NABC announced on Wednesday afternoon.]]>Jack Plesser NABC All-AmericanWed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST318909https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-plesser-and-tedesco-earn-all-region-accolades.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-plesser-and-tedesco-earn-all-region-accolades.aspxMen's Basketball

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Juniors Jack Plesser and Tanner Tedesco of the Union College men's basketball team both earned All-Region honors early this week. Plesser was a consensus first-team selection to both the D3hoops.com All-Region and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District teams, while Tedesco also earned a D3hoops.com All-Region second-team nod.]]>Tanner Tedesco and Jack Plesser All-RegionTue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST318908https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/mens-basketball-plesser-named-a-finalist-for-prestigious-jostens-trophy.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/mens-basketball-plesser-named-a-finalist-for-prestigious-jostens-trophy.aspxMen's Basketball

SALEM, Va. – Junior Jack Plesser of the Union College men's basketball team is one of 11 finalists for the 2026 Jostens Trophy recognizing the most outstanding Division III basketball player of the year, the Rotary Club of Salem, Va., announced on Thursday afternoon.]]>Jack Plesser Jostens Trophy FinalistThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST318899https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-plesser-named-player-of-the-year-tedesco-joins-on-all-ll-first-team.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-plesser-named-player-of-the-year-tedesco-joins-on-all-ll-first-team.aspxMen's Basketball

TROY, N.Y. – Junior Jack Plesser was named the Liberty League Player of the Year and was joined in representing the Union College men's basketball team on the All-League first team by classmate Tanner Tedesco, the conference office announced on Tuesday.]]>MBB All-Liberty League - Tedesco, PlesserTue, 3 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST318870https://unionathletics.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mens-hoops-falls-to-vassar-in-liberty-league-semifinals.aspxhttps://unionathletics.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mens-hoops-falls-to-vassar-in-liberty-league-semifinals.aspxMen's Basketball

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – In a near-mirror image of the team's regular-season meeting in Schenectady, the second-seeded Union College men's basketball team overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to take a lead with under five minutes remaining, but third-seeded Vassar College outscored Union 12-4 over the final 4:02 to knock off the Garnet Chargers by a 72-67 score in the Liberty League Tournament semifinals on Friday night at Viniar Athletic Center.]]>Jack PlesserFri, 27 Feb 2026 23:15:00 EST318853