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May 18, 2006 LIMESTONE MEN’S LACROSSE COMPETES IN NCAA SEMIFINAL THIS SATURDAY One team from each of the three regions and one at-large team were selected to compete in the 2006 NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse tournament. The other two teams in this year's field are Dowling and Mercyhurst. Dowling (11-1) hosts Mercyhurst (12-2) on Sunday at 2 p.m. Limestone and LeMoyne are the only two teams selected for NCAA play this year that have won the national title. This year's meeting marks the third consecutive year Limestone and LeMoyne have met in the tournament. The Dolphins upset the Saints, 11-10, in 2004, to win the national title, while Limestone defeated LeMoyne, 9-8, in the NCAA semifinals last season to advance to the championship game. The Saints are familiar with postseason play, having won the national championship in 2000 and 2002. Despite facing many challenges this spring, Limestone maintained its reputation as a men's lacrosse powerhouse as the team clinched its eighth straight Deep South Conference title and received an NCAA berth. The Saints' overall record of 11-6 marks the 10th straight year that the squad has posted a winning record. In fact, Limestone has not had a winning percentage below .500 since 1992 when the team was 5-7 in the program's third year of existence. Despite losses earlier this year, the Saints have won seven of their last eight games heading into the postseason. The Saints' lineup features a talented attack that boasts three players who have tallied at least 30 points this season: Drew Comeau (38 points, 27 goals, 11 assists), Brad Patridge (38 points, 25 goals, 13 assists) and Pat Beall (31 points, 16 goals, 15 assists). The defense is anchored by goalkeeper Marty Ward (146 saves) and defenders Matt Fields (24 ground balls, 6 caused turnovers), Drew Walters (14 ground balls) and Andrew DeLonga (19 ground balls). Harley Beekman is also a key player, posting a .617 face-off percentage as he has won 113 of 183 faceoffs, and he has scooped up 85 ground balls. The Saints face a formidable opponent in the Dolphins, are the only team in Division II yet to lose a game this season with a 16-0 record. LeMoyne dealt Limestone its first loss of the year on March 4, winning 13-4. Since then, the Dolphins went on to win their sixth straight Northeast-10 conference title and earn their fifth consecutive NCAA bid. Jason Longo leads the team in scoring with 32 goals, and is second on the team in points with 48. Mike McDonald has 39 points from 30 goals and 19 assists. LeMoyne's defense is No. 1 in NCAA Division II, only allowing 3.67 goals per game. The roster boasts the Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Year, Jared Corcoran, who leads the nation with a 3.73 goals against average and a .664 save percentage. Travis Tarr, conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, is a crucial part of the Dolphin defense. He is joined by Chris Doran and Matt Juriga on the back line. The 2006 NCAA National Championship Final will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on CSTV. For more information on the 2006 NCAA Division II men's lacrosse tournament, visit www.ncaasports.com. May 7, 2006 LIMESTONE MEN’S LACROSSE RETURNING TO NCAA TOURNAMENT The Saints, who recently won their eighth consecutive Deep South Conference title, finished the season with an 11-6 overall record. Earlier this season, Limestone lost to LeMoyne, 13-4, in Duluth, Ga. The Dolphins enter tournament play with a perfect 14-0 record. Dowling hosts Mercyhurst in the other Division II semifinal game on May 21. Only four Division II men’s lacrosse teams receive NCAA tournament bids. For more information, visit www.ncaasports.com. May 4, 2006 FORMER SAINTS COMPETE FOR NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Vyse earned All-American honors while playing for Limestone in 2005 as he broke the 34-year-old NCAA Division II record of 70 goals by scoring 71 last year. Vyse has seven goals and tallied eight assists this season for Buffalo, helping the team to an 11-5 record. So far in the playoffs, he has scored two goals and dished out six assists. Carlson, who earned All-American honors from 2000-02 while helping the Saints to two national championships, has played in 16 games for Colorado, recording 14 goals and 15 assists. The Mammoths have a 10-6 overall record this year. Carlson has two goal and three assists in his team’s two playoff appearances thus far. Earlier this year, Carlson was honored with a Humanitarian Award at the Denver Sports Fans Choice Awards. He earned the award after devoting much of his spare time to the children in the Denver community. He teaches the sport of lacrosse at local schools and leads assemblies that teach the history and fundamentals of the sport, and the differences between the indoor and outdoor game. April 26, 2006 Saints Tap Phenicie as Interim Lacrosse Coach Phenicie is no stranger to the men’s lacrosse program at Limestone. From 1991 to 2003, he served as assistant coach. For the past several years, he has served as Vice President for Enrollment Services and in that position he has been responsible for the enrollment and retention programs that reach all students. In the interim, assistant coaches Chris Barrett and Brad Nasato will continue their roles. It is anticipated that a national search will get underway this week for Hasbrouck’s replacement. Epperly said that Limestone’s long history of success in both the Deep South Conference and in NCAA national competition should be “positive factors in attracting top talent to the coaching position.” For more information, contact Larry Epperly at (864) 488-4564. April 19, 2006 Directions to Memorial Stadium April 21-23 Memorial Stadium is next to the campus of Central Piedmont Community College. From Charlotte Airport: Exit Airport, left lane to I-85N o Exit right to Hwy 16 (Uptown) at mile 36 o Take I-77S. Exit 10-B (Trade, 5th St.). Stay on Trade through town. Trade becomes Elizabeth, shown on detail map. From Gastonia: I-85N. Join I-77S o Exit right to Hwy 16 (Uptown) at mile 36 o Take I-77S. Exit 10-B (Trade, 5th St.) o Stay on Trade through town. Trade becomes Elizabeth, shown on detail map. From Monroe: Hwy 74N (Independence Blvd.) right lane o Turn right on 4th St. for student parking deck entrance. From Concord: I-85S. Take right exit 38, immediate left to I-77S o Exit 10-B (Trade, 5th St.) o Stay on Trade through town. Trade becomes Elizabeth, shown on detail map. From Rock Hill: I-77N o Exit right 10-B (Trade, 5th St.) o Stay on Trade through town. Trade becomes Elizabeth, shown on detail map. From Hickory: Hwy 16S o Join I-77S o Exit 10-B (Trade, 5th St.). Stay on Trade through town. Trade becomes Elizabeth, shown on detail map. From Statesville: I-77S o Exit 10-B (Trade, 5th St.). Stay on Trade through town. Trade becomes Elizabeth, shown on detail map.
Map to Central Campus ----------- Campus map April 18, 2006 LIMESTONE MEN’S LACROSSE HAS FOUR ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES; POST SEASON PLAY BEGINS TODAY Belmont Abbey’s Rob Horrigan was named Coach of the Year and Nate Hull of St. Andrews was Freshman of the Year. Andrew Chapman of Mars Hill was named Player of the Year. The first round of the Deep South Conference Tournament begins today, April 18 with four quarterfinal games, all starting at 4 p.m. Limestone, the #4 seed, hosts #5 Mars Hill at Saints Field. The tournament semifinals are schedule for Friday at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The winner of today’s Pfeiffer/St. Andrews game will face the winner of the Limestone/Mars Hill game at 5 p.m. The Catawba/Wingate winner and Belmont Abbey/Queens winner will play at 8 p.m. The championship match is slated for 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium on Sunday. Tickets to the DSC tournament are $5 for adults and $2 for children and students. April 16, 2006 LIMESTONE GETS FOURTH SEED IN DEEP SOUTH TOURNAMENT; SAINTS HOST MARS HILL ON TUESDAY The regular season ended in a five-way tie for first place in the Deep South Conference as each team had a 7-2 conference record. Since normal tiebreaker procedures could not break the logjam, a blind draw was held to determine the top seed for the tournament. St. Andrews (7-6 overall) won the draw for the top slot for the post-season competition. Because the Saints and the Lions were both 1-2 against the other four tied teams, Limestone earned the fourth seed with its 10-6 win over Mars Hill February 25. Wingate earned the #2 seed, Queens will play at #3, Belmont Abbey is at #6, Catawba is #7, and Pfeiffer will play at #8. The winner of Tuesday’s game will play in the semifinals of the tournament on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Game are scheduled to start at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Deep South Conference will announce the All-Conference Team, Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year on Monday. April 10, 2006 LIMESTONE’S WARD NAMED DEEP SOUTH CONFERENCE PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK Ward, from Syracuse, N.Y., had two solid performances in goal to help the Saints to their first defeat over a ranked opponent this season and to a Deep South Conference win over St. Andrews. With the wins, Limestone returned to the national rankings at No. 10 in the USILA’s April 10 poll. Ward posted 16 saves against the Knights on Wednesday to bring his squad’s conference record up to 6-2. Ward had an outstanding performance against then-ranked No. 10 Wheeling Jesuit on Saturday, facing 34 shots while holding the visitors to only five goals. He had 16 saves for the match. Ward has 119 saves this spring while appearing in 11 games. The Saints host Pfeiffer on April 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Gaffney, S.C. April 10, 2006 SAINTS RETURN TO RANKINGS Limestone has one more game before the team travels to the Deep South Conference Tournament on April 18-23 hosted by Queens in Charlotte, N.C. The Saints host Pfeiffer on April 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Gaffney, S.C. United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association - Division II Men’s Lacrosse Rankings April 10, 2006 – SIXTH POLL 1. Le Moyne
April 4, 2006 NASATO TO COMPETE FOR 2006 ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM Brad Nasato GAFFNEY, S.C. – Brad Nasato has been selected to compete for the Italian National Team at the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship in London, Ontario, Canada on July 13-22. Nasato, a former player and current assistant coach for the Saints, joins Keith Nyberg (a member of the 2006 Australian National Team) as only the second player in the history of Limestone’s men’s lacrosse program to be selected for a senior national team. Nasato, a native of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada, qualified to represent Italy since his Italian-born father maintained dual Italian-Canadian citizenship. Tryouts for the squad were held in Amsterdam, Holland, in 2003 and at a tournament in Ocean City, Md., last summer. He will play defensive midfield during the World Lacrosse Championship. During Nasato’s playing career at Limestone, the Saints captured three Deep South Conference tournament titles and were crowned the NCAA Division II National Champions in 2000. Nasato, known for his leadership and strong work ethic, was the 2001 Limestone Coaches Award recipient and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biology that same year. For more information about the 2006 World Lacrosse Championships, visit http://www.2006worldlacrosse.com.
February 27, 2006 NATION’S TOP LACROSSE TEAMS FACE OFF IN DULUTH The Saints are 1-2 all-time against LeMoyne, with all three matches being decided by one goal. Last year, Limestone upset LeMoyne in the semifinals of the national tournament before falling to New York Tech in the championship game. In 2004, LeMoyne took home the NCAA National Title after battling through two overtime periods with the Saints. Limestone is one of the most consistent lacrosse programs in the country, with six consecutive trips to the NCAA finals in the last six years, winning two NCAA National titles (2002 and 2006), and have earning the last seven Deep South Conference tournament championships. The team’s lineup includes Alpharetta-native Greg Kacinko, who was a four-year starter and MVP for Chattahoochee High School The Saints’ roster also boasts six Pre-Season All-Americans, including midfielder Harley Beekman (Amsterdam, N.Y.), midfielder Brad Patridge (Dublin, Ohio), defender Sean McQuin (Mt. Airy, Md.), defender Michael Freudiger (Vienna, Va.), goalkeeper Marty Ward (Syracuse, N.Y.), and defender Matt Pinder (Centreville, Md.) Limestone is 2-0 this season with wins over Presbyterian College and Mars Hill. LeMoyne’s team includes nine preseason All-Americans: attacker Mike McDonald, defender Travis Tarr, defender Chris Doran, goalkeeper Jared Corcoran, midfielder Alex Bily, midfielder Ted Rund, defender Matt Juriga, attacker Ryan Lewis, and midfielder Chris Moore. Saturday’s game is the season opener for the Dolphins. Tickets for the game are $7. The ticket price also includes admission to four other lacrosse games at Northview High School on Saturday. All youth players nine years-of-age and under are admitted free. Complete schedule for Saturday’s lacrosse matches follows: Time Game
February 15, 2006 MEN’S LACROSSE UNANIMOUS PICK FOR 2006 DEEP SOUTH CONFERENCE TITLE The Saints have won seven straight conference titles and advanced to the NCAA Division II championship final the last six years. Limestone has not lost a DSC game since 1997. Limestone begins its season on Friday, February 17, when it travels to Clinton, S.C., to play Presbyterian at 3 p.m. 2006 Deep South Conference Coaches Poll February 7, 2006 LIMESTONE MEN’S LACROSSE RANKED NO. 4 IN INSIDE LACROSSE’S PRESEASON DIVISION II POLL The Saints return 21 letterwinners and four starters from the 2005 team, which includes two All-Americans. A strong core of veteran players include goalkeeper Marty Ward (Syracuse, N.Y.), defenders Sean McQuin (Mt. Airy, Md.) and Matt Pinder (Centreville, Md.), and midfielders Brad Patridge (Powell, Ohio) and Harley Beekman (Amsterdam, N.Y.). These veterans and new recruits will continue to make Limestone a force to be reckoned with on the national scene. The Saints had four players earn preseason All-American honors: Patridge was a First-Team honoree, Pinder and Ward were named to the Second-Team, and Beekman received Honorable Mention. The men's lacrosse team capped off its successful 2005 season its sixth consecutive trip to the NCAA national championship game. The Saints finished the year with a 15-2 record and were undefeated in the Deep South Conference (7-0), winning Limestone's seventh straight conference title. The Saints will begin their season on Friday, February 17 when they travel to Clinton, S.C., to play Presbyterian at 3 p.m. Division II Rankings – February 6, 2006 1. Le Moyne December 27, 2005 Saints rank #4 in Lacrosse Magazine National Rankin The rankings are compiled by Lacrosse Magazine staff with consultations from coaches and other members of the press. The college preseason ratings appear in the January/February issue of the publication and can be viewed online at www.laxmagazine.com. The men's lacrosse team capped off its successful 2005 season its sixth consecutive trip to the NCAA national championship game. The Saints finished the year with a 15-2 record and were undefeated in the Deep South Conference (7-0), winning Limestone's seventh straight conference title. The Saints will begin their season on Friday, February 17 when they travel to Clinton, S.C., to play Presbyterian at 3 p.m. NCAA Division II Men Preseason Top 10 February 2, 2006 Eighth Annual Limestone College Lacrosse and Alumni Celebration Join us in support of the 2006 nationally-ranked Men's and Women's Lacrosse teams. Friday, March 17, 2006 Holiday Inn BWI Airport 890 Elkridge Landing Road Linthicum Heights, MD Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Special Presentation - 7:30 p.m. Cost - $30 per person RSVP by March 3, 2006 For more information contact Dana Davis by phone at 800.795.7141 ext. 4606 or 864.488.4606, or email ddavis@limestone.edu. January 10, 2006 FORMER SAINT EARNS HUMANITARIAN AWARD Carlson earned the award after devoting much of his spare time to the children in the Denver community. He teaches the sport of lacrosse at local schools and leads assemblies that teach the history and fundamentals of the sport, and the differences between the indoor and outdoor game. He spends a great deal of time at The Children's Hospital, visiting and reading to patients and delivering Mammoth toys and gifts. Last summer, Carlson was the community ambassador for the Meals-On-Wheels program in conjunction with the Volunteers of America for "Smile" week. Carlson went on door-to-door visits to the elderly with flower deliveries. He has also worked with Volunteers of America and The Children's Hospital for one-on-one lacrosse instruction with winning bidders. Carlson, along with other honorees Dan Hinote (Colorado Avalanche), Nene (Denver Nuggetts) and Nat Borchers (Colorado Rapids) was honored on December 7, 2005 for his contributions to the Denver community. Limestone men's lacrosse will begin its season on February 17 when it travels to Clinton, S.C., to face Presbyterian at 3 p.m. Jaunary 10, 2006 NYBERG SELECTED FOR AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TEAM Nyberg earned All-Conference and All-American honors while playing at Limestone in 1996 and 1997. Limestone men's lacrosse will begin its season on February 17 when it travels to Clinton, S.C., to face Presbyterian at 3 p.m. December 27, 2005 Saints rank #4 in Lacrosse Magazine National Rankin The rankings are compiled by Lacrosse Magazine staff with consultations from coaches and other members of the press. The college preseason ratings appear in the January/February issue of the publication and can be viewed online at www.laxmagazine.com. The men's lacrosse team capped off its successful 2005 season its sixth consecutive trip to the NCAA national championship game. The Saints finished the year with a 15-2 record and were undefeated in the Deep South Conference (7-0), winning Limestone's seventh straight conference title. The Saints will begin their season on Friday, February 17 when they travel to Clinton, S.C., to play Presbyterian at 3 p.m. NCAA Division II Men Preseason Top 10 October 7, 2005 GAFFNEY, SC: Due to heavy rain, several events for Limestone College's Homecoming weekend have been cancelled or postponed. The women's and men's soccer games against Lees-McRae College at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. All outdoor alumni games have also been cancelled. This includes the men's tennis match, baseball and softball games, and women's lacrosse game. The men's lacrosse scrimmage is cancelled as well, as all the fields are under water. The alumni men's basketball game will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Timken Gym. The picnic lunch at 11:30 a.m. will be held in Stephenson Dining Hall. The recognition BBQ honoring the CVAC Championship baseball team will also take place in Stephenson Dining Hall, at 5:30 p.m. August 30, 2005 SAINTS LEAVE MARK ON LACROSSE DRAFT Last season Vyse and Heavenor led Limestone to a 15-2 record, a record setting 6th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game, and Division II records with 399 goals and 521 points. Both players were named 1st-team All-American for their performance on the field. Vise had one of the greatest individual seasons in the history of Division II Lacrosse. He broke Doug Fry's (UMBC) 34-year-old record of 70 goals in a single season, finishing the year with 71 goals and 100 points. Vyse scored in every game of his two-year Limestone career except the first and finished with a streak of 25 consecutive multi-goal games. He was named Deep South Conference Player of the Year and Tournament MVP. The Buffalo Bandits felt strongly enough about Vyse that they traded their first round pick for the 2006 draft to Calgary in order to secure him with 13th pick this year. Bandits General Manager Kurt Silcott belived that with Vyse and Jeff Shatler (10th pick), "the team has acquired the two best offensive players available in this draft." Shatler went on to say, "We felt that if Vyse was available during the 2006 NLL Entry Draft, he would be a top-five caliber player, so we therefore made the trade with Calgary to secure the 13th overall selection." The Minnesota Swarm were equally compelled by Heavenor. The team took the 5-9, 180 lb. midfielder with their first pick in the draft (17th overall). In his senior campaign, his first season taking face-offs for the Saints, Heavenor turned in an outstanding face-off percentage of .728. He also picked up 180 ground balls and scored 71 points on 42 goals and 29 assists, ranking in the nation's top-twenty for points, goals, and assists per game. Limestone Head Coach Chris Hasbrouck was very proud of his players. "It says a lot about the caliber of player that we have here at Limestone. I think that Roger and Nolan will both have great professional careers and will represent both Limestone and NCAA Division II Lacrosse very well." |