Union Garnet Chargers

Union Garnet Chargers
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UniversityUnion College
AssociationDivision III
ConferenceLiberty League, ECAC Hockey
Athletic directorJim McLaughlin
LocationSchenectady, New York
Varsity teams24
Football stadiumFrank Bailey Field
ArenaViniar Athletic Center
Baseball stadiumShuttleworth Park
Other venuesAchilles Rink
NicknameGarnet Chargers
ColorsUnion garnet and white[1]
   
Websitewww.unionathletics.com

The Union Garnet Chargers comprise the 24 teams representing Union College in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, crew, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, and track and field. Men's only sports include baseball and football. Women's only sports include field hockey, golf, softball, and volleyball.

History

Prior to 2023, the college's teams were known as the "Dutchmen" and "Dutchwomen."[2] The nickname was changed to "Garnet Chargers" as part of a branding update.[2] Garnet has been the school's official color for 150 years, and the name "chargers" is a reference to "Schenectady’s legacy as a leader in electrical technologies."[2]

Leagues

The Garnet Chargers compete in the NCAA Division III and are members of the Liberty League for all sports except ice hockey, which competes in NCAA Division I as a member of ECAC Hockey.[3]

Teams

Men's sports Women's sports
Baseball Basketball
Basketball Crew
Crew Cross country
Cross country Field Hockey
Football Golf
Ice hockey Ice hockey
Lacrosse Lacrosse
Soccer Soccer
Swimming & diving Softball
Tennis Swimming & diving
Track and field† Tennis
Track and field†
Volleyball
† – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor.

Notable athletes

See also

References

  1. ^ "Colors - Communications - Union College". Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Singelais, Mark (3 August 2023). "Union changes nickname to Garnet Chargers". Albany Times Union. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Union College". unionathletics.com. Retrieved 2017-02-10.