Just two weeks into the season and Union already boasts three UCAA Offensive Performers of the Week. Junior Corinne Hennessy and sophomore Erika Eisenhut each picked up the honor as the women's soccer team opened the year with a 4-0 record and junior tailback Chris Nappi got the other one as he helped the football team defeat St. Lawrence in the season-opener.
UCAA Soccer Offensive Performer
Of the Week
Corinne Hennessy
Junior Midfielder (Mahopac, NY)
Scored both goals, the second one coming with just 30 seconds left in regulation, to lead the Dutchwomen to a 2-1 win over Rhode Island College in the season-opener.
Came back the next day to hand out two assists as Union beat previously undefeated Plattsburgh, 3-2. Hennessy's first assist helped tie the game and her second came on the game-winning tally.
(Week of September 2 through 7)
UCAA Soccer Offensive
Performer of the Week
Erika Eisenhut
Sophomore Forward (Mohawk, NY)
Scored first two goals in a 5-0 win over Hartwick. Scored first two goals and added an assist in an 8-1 win over NYU as Union avenged last year's season-ending penalty kicks loss in the NCAA Eastern Regional.
(Week of September 8 through 14)
UCAA Football Offensive Performer
Of the Week
Chris Nappi
Junior Tailback (Scotia, NY)
Carried the ball 27 times for 164 yards (6.1 yards per carry) in Union's 22-11 conference win over St. Lawrence. Scored two touchdowns and returned 5 punts for 78 yards.
(Week of September 8 through 14)