TROY - The defense was the story for RPI on Saturday.

The Engineers defense turned in its best performance of the season, in a 14-7 victory over St. Lawrence.

It was a huge Liberty League victory for RPI, which is now 2-1 in conference play and 3-3 overall.

The old cliche is the next game is the biggest of the season.

That really is the case this upcoming week, as RPI and Union (2-1, 3-4) will meet for the coveted Dutchman Shoes.

The Engineers won the game last year. This season the winner will still have a shot at the league crown and a spot in the Division III NCAA tournament.

Out in Connecticut, the University at Albany made another huge statement.

Dan Di Lella set a school record with five touchdown passes, as the Great Danes routed the Blue Devils of Central Connecticut State, 63-35.

UAlbany is still the only undefeated team in the Northeast Conference, at 4-0, and they have won five straight games, to improve their record to 5-2.