1980s NESCAC Photos
Jan 29th, 2013 by Kate Moreau
Whether they were competing in individual NESCAC championships or competing against rival schools during the regular season, Middlebury athletic teams in the 1980s had a visible tie to the NESCAC league.
1981: NESCAC MEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Golfers from their respective schools pose at the 1981 NESCAC golf championship. Note the NESCAC championship in an individualized sport. One of the ambiguities of tournament play was that the NESCAC allowed individuals to compete, but not teams.
1982-83: Middlebury Men’s Basketball
Middlebury basketball player from the 1982-83 team concentrates on the hoop as he tries to sink his foul shot. Note the Bowdoin and Bates banner that hang in the background, showing Middlebury’s commitment to its NESCAC counterparts.
1984-85: Middlebury Men’s Hockey vs. Williams
A Middlebury hockey player shoots on the Williams goalie in a NESCAC-rival game.
1985: NESCAC WOMEN’S XC CHAMPIONSHIP
Women cross-country runners from NESCAC schools pose for the 1985 NESCAC cross country championship hosted by Williams. Note that there is a NESCAC championship in cross country in 1985, an individualized sport.
1987: Men’s Middlebury Lacrosse vs. Williams
Middlebury attacker looks for a passing option against NESCAC-rival Williams.
1988-89: Men’s Middlebury Basketball vs. Union
Middlebury basketball player lays one up and over a Union defender in this non-league game. Union was a member of the NESCAC league up until 1977, when it withdrew. Although Middlebury continues to play them in certain sports like basketball and lacrosse, Union is counted as a non-conference school as of ’77.
