Union Garnet Chargers Explained

Union Garnet Chargers
University:Union College
Conference:Liberty League, ECAC Hockey
Association:Division III
Director:Jim McLaughlin
Location:Schenectady, New York
Teams:24
Stadium:Frank Bailey Field
Baseballfield:Shuttleworth Park
Arena:Viniar Athletic Center
Arena2:Achilles Rink
Nickname:Garnet Chargers
Pageurl:https://www.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." The nickname was changed to "Garnet Chargers" as part of a branding update. 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."[1]

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.[2]

Teams

Baseball Basketball
Basketball Crew
Crew Cross country
Cross country Field Hockey
Football Golf
Ice hockey
Lacrosse Lacrosse
Soccer Soccer
Swimming & diving Softball
Tennis Swimming & diving
Track and field Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball

Notable athletes

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Singelais . Mark . Union changes nickname to Garnet Chargers . 20 September 2023 . Albany Times Union . 3 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Union College. unionathletics.com. 2017-02-10.