Utica University Athletics

UTICA, NY- Utica junior quarterback Teddy VanGalen was named the College’s Male Athlete of the Week for his performance against Morrisville State on Saturday.

VanGalen had a career high 313 passing yards and tied his career high with two touchdowns against Morrisville. VanGalen completed 25 of 39 pass attempts for a 64.1% completion rating as the Pioneers defeated the Mustangs 38-14.

VanGalen is currently in first place in the Empire 8 Conference in completions (63). He is also second in the Empire 8 in passing yards (876) and in average yards per game (292.0).  His 876 passing yards are also 17^th nationally. VanGalen’s primary target, Greg Palmer, ranks 12^th nationally with 378 receiving yards.

The Pioneers are on the road next week against SUNY Cortland (1 p.m.) after improving their record to 2-1 on the year and 1-0 in conference play.