preview 11-19-21
Compiled by Logan O'Neill '24

PREVIEW! Cross Country & Football in NCAAs

By Owen Haas '25

Four teams are in action this weekend starting with men's hockey at home against Long Island University at 7pm on Friday. The same two teams play again on Saturday (8pm). Nia Goddard and men's cross country are in Louisville, Kentucky, to compete in the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday with the men's race at 11am, while the women start at 12pm. Also at noon is kickoff for the football team's NCAA game at Endicott. Below is a summary of each contest and the links needed to follow them, when applicable.

As per Rensselaer's plan to return to campus-based operations of August 13, 2021, only RPI faculty, staff and students who are fully compliant with the Institute's COVID-19 protocols are allowed to attend games. External spectators are not permitted on Rensselaer's campus at this time. Additionally, pre- and post-game gatherings/tailgating in any campus location is prohibited; And access to ECAV or other campus restroom facilities to visitors is not allowed.

For games on other school's campuses, please check the host institution's attendance policy. Thank you.

Henri Schreifels
Henri Schreifels

MEN'S HOCKEY (5-5-1; 3-3-0 ECAC Hockey) vs. LIU (2-6-2)
Friday at 7pm | Houston Field House | Troy, N.Y.
Saturday at 8pm | Northwell Health Ice Center | East Meadow, N.Y.
*Faculty, staff and students who are fully compliant with the Institute's COVID-19 protocols are welcome and encouraged to attend; All others are prohibited
NOTE: First meeting between the Engineers and Sharks
NOTE: RPI's fourth two-game weekend against same opponent

Friday:


Saturday:

Nia Goddard
Nia Goddard
Vincent Simonetti
Vincent Simonetti

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY at NCAA Championship
Saturday at 11am

No. 17 MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY at NCAA Championship
Saturday at 12pm
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park | Louisville, Ky.
NOTE: Junior Nia Goddard will compete as an individual at women's championship
NOTE: Fifth straight trip for men's team 

Cole McGrath
Cole McGrath

No. 18/20 FOOTBALL (9-1; 5-1 Liberty League) at Endicott (8-2; 5-1 Commonwealth Coast)
Saturday at 12pm | NCAA Tournament First Round
Hempstead Stadium | Beverly, Mass.
NOTE: No Tailgating Allowed 
NOTE: TICKET PRICES (cash-only): $8.00 adults, $5.00 students/senior citizens, ages 2 and under free; NO ADVANCE SALE ON TICKETS, GATE & TICKET OFFICE OPEN AT 10:30 AM

UPCOMING

The men's basketball team makes its home debut on Tuesday with a non-league game against SUNY Cobleskill. Tip off is 7pm.

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