11 4 2010-11: Memorable Finishes

Chase Polacek celebrates as Nick Bailen's shot fires past the Union goalie in overtime for the win

In reflecting back on Rensselaer's recently completed athletic season, it quickly becomes obvious that there were – yet again – many memorable individual and team accomplishments, as well as other significant events that occurred. In an effort to relive, remember and celebrate some of our student-athletes and staff members who played major roles in making those occasions a reality, we introduce 11 4 2010-11.

The story below is one in the 11-part series, which will run throughout the next couple of months. The events are not ranked in any particular order. For the full list, along with some 'honorable mentions', eventually, please click HERE.

Are there significant events you remember? You can submit them by clicking HERE. Thank you and enjoy!

Rensselaer Squads Engineer Memorable Finishes

There was certainly no shortage of dramatic moments during the 2010-11 season. From game-winning kicks on the gridiron to walk-off hits on the diamond, the Engineers certainly kept the drama at high level across the board. Now we take a look back at some of the greatest finishes of last season.

Our top five picks, in no particular order are …

Football Upends #21 Alfred on Late Nilson Field Goal, 27-24

Senior Peter Nilson kicked a 37-yard field goal with six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Rensselaer a 27-24 victory over #21 Alfred in a non-league game on October 16, 2010. (Full Story)

Men's Lacrosse Advances to League Final With 2OT Win at Skidmore

Sophomore Wes Rudy scored a man-up goal with 2:12 to play in the second overtime to lead Rensselaer to a 13-12 Liberty League semifinal win over Skidmore on May 6, 2011. (Full Story)

Field Hockey Beats #19 William Smith in 2-1 Penalty Stroke Win

After battling through two overtimes, graduate student Alex Lamparski netted the game-winning penalty stroke to give Rensselaer a 2-1 win over #19 William Smith in Liberty League action on October 23, 2010. (Full Story)

Falco's Walk-Off Hit Gives Softball Twinbill Sweep of Oneonta

Senior third baseman Genevieve Falco delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth to drive home the winning run in game two and complete a doubleheader sweep for Rensselaer over SUNY Oneonta on April 26, 2011. RPI won game one by a 3-2 margin and were victorious in game two, 5-4, in extra innings. (Full Story)

Bailen Leads #18 Men's Hockey Past #12 Union, 4-3, in Overtime

Sophomore Nick Bailen recorded a goal and two assists, including the game-winning tally midway through overtime, to lift 18th-ranked Rensselaer to a come-from-behind, 4-3, victory over 12th-ranked Union, on Black Saturday at the Houston Field House on November 13, 2010. (Full Story)

2010-11 HONORABLE MENTIONS

Baseball Comes From Behind Twice to Take Two From Vassar (4/10/11)

http://www.rpiathletics.com/news/2011/4/10/BB_0410111723.aspx?path=baseball

Women's Lacrosse Tops Skidmore in Overtime, 12-11 (4/1/11)

http://www.rpiathletics.com/news/2011/4/1/WLAX_0401112048.aspx?path=wlax

Men's Soccer Advances With Penalty Kicks Victory (11/3/10)

http://www.rpiathletics.com/news/2010/11/3/MSOC_1103101257.aspx?path=msoc

Women's Hockey Victorious in Conference Opener (10/29/10)

http://www.rpiathletics.com/news/2010/10/29/WICE_1029100903.aspx?path=whock

Men's Track & Field Wins 2011 NYSCTC Championship (5/7/11)

http://www.rpiathletics.com/news/2011/5/7/MTRACK_0507113907.aspx?path=mtrack

Women's Basketball Tops Union, 55-52 (2/12/11)