Union College News

[Volleyball] 2009 volleyball seniors: Leaving a legacy

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-20T17:34:32-06:00

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - The goal is life for many is to leave their mark and to leave a legacy to be admired and revered. The senior members of the 2009 Union College volleyball squad are doing just that.

[Women's Soccer] Mendes: Lady Bulldogs' link to past, present glory

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-20T06:30:00-06:00

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - When Union College takes the field Saturday, it will mark the first time since 2003 that the Lady Bulldogs participated in the NAIA Women's Soccer Championship Tournament. Despite the six-year absence, there is one common thread between this year's team and the previous ones: Camila Mendes.

[Football] Borders named MSC East Offensive Player of Year

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-19T11:30:00-06:00

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Union College junior offensive lineman Quintin Borders earned Mid-South Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors as three Bulldogs made the All-MSC East First Team, the league announced Thursday.

[Men's Basketball] Bulldogs rally for 82-78 AAC, overtime win over UVa-Wise

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-18T21:19:50-06:00

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Despite not having a lead until overtime, Union College overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to pull out an 82-78 overtime win over Appalachian Athletic Conference foe UVa-Wise Wednesday.

[Women's Basketball] Smith, Blankenship guide Union to102-85 AAC win

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-18T18:44:59-06:00

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Brooke Smith registered yet another double-double and Carley Blankenship netted a season-high 21 points in guiding Union College to a 102-85 Appalachian Athletic Conference victory over visiting UVa-Wise Wednesday.

[Baseball] Bulldogs land No. 16 in NAIA Baseball Preseason Poll

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-17T20:36:20-06:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Union College will begin the 2010 season as the No. 16 team in the nation according to the 2010 NAIA Baseball Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll, released Tuesday.

[Swimming] Bulldog swimmers post another successful weekend

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-16T15:15:00-06:00

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - The Union College men's and women's swim teams had a very successful weekend with both the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs going 3-0 and posting several NAIA National Championship Meet Qualifying Times.

[Volleyball] Lady Bulldogs to open NAIA National Tourney at Shawnee State

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-15T19:01:56-06:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Union College will make its first-ever appearance in the NAIA Volleyball National Championship Tournament Saturday when it takes on Shawnee State (Ohio) University in the opening round, the NAIA announced Sunday.

[Women's Soccer] Union to face William Carey in NAIA Opening Round

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-15T16:23:26-06:00

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Union College will face No. 5 William Carey (Miss.) University Saturday in the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Opening Round, the NAIA announced Sunday.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Bulldogs sting Hornets for 90-75 win

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-14T17:31:26-06:00

ATHENS, Tenn. - Kara Pile netted a season-high 22 points as Union College improved to 3-2 on the season with a 90-75 win over Morris (S.C.) College at the Tennessee Wesleyan College Classic Saturday.

[Football] Union falls short in overtime, loses 37-31 at Belhaven

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-14T16:52:33-06:00

JACKSON, Miss. - Union College rallied to take the lead late in the game, but host Belhaven (Miss.) College stood strong as the Blazers pulled out the 37-31 overtime victory.

[Men's Basketball] Bulldogs collect first win of Gillespie era

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-14T16:21:39-06:00

RIO GRANDE, Ohio - Union College scored big Saturday as it netted a 103-74 victory over Ohio University Chillicothe, giving head coach Sean Gillespie his first victory at the helm of the Bulldogs.

[Women's Soccer] Salum lifts Union to 2-1 win, AAC Tournament Title

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-14T15:01:46-06:00

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Marcela Salum showed why she is the 2009 Appalachian Athletic Conference Player of the Year as she netted two goals to lift top-seeded Union College to a 2-1 victory over No. 3 seed Bryan (Tenn.) College and to the AAC Tournament championship Saturday.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Bulldogs hang on for 65-63 win over Emmanuel

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-13T21:17:29-06:00

ATHENS, Tenn. - Senior Brooke Smith poured in a season-high 32 points as Union College defeated Emmanuel (Ga.) College 65-63 at the Tennessee Wesleyan College Classic Friday.

[Men's Basketball] Bulldogs still searching for first win of season

Jay Stancil — 2009-11-13T21:10:00-06:00

RIO GRANDE, Ohio - Union College dropped to 0-3 on the season after suffering a 72-63 loss to Taylor (Ind.) University Friday in the Bevo Francis Classic at the University of Rio Grande (Ohio).