Sophomore Justin Sievert (New Paltz, NY/New Paltz) turned in one of the best performances for the men in both the New York State and Eastern College Athletic Conference meets the last two weeks. Sievert qualified for the ECAC meet when he finished third at states in the shot put with a throw of 15.02 meters as Union finished 11th. Sievert then picked up the team's only points in the ECAC event when he finished sixth with a throw of 14.95 meters.
Sophomore Frank Filiciotto (S. Huntington, NY/St. Anthony's) had Union's best state finish when he took second in the 800 meter in 1:59.20.
On the women's side, senior Amy Slabich (Paxton, MA/Wachusett) qualified for the ECAC event after finishing eighth in 1000 meter race at states in 3:10.99. Her time of 3:09.87 was good for 10th place at the ECAC event.
Sophomore Katie Higley (Raymond, ME/Westbrook) brought home the Dutchwomen's best performance at states when she took fifth in the 800 meter with a time of 3:10.99.