Medaille Sports

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team concluded the 2010 season with a (14-8) loss in the ECAC Mid-Atlantic Tournament Semifinals to top seeded Kean University.  The host team jumped out to a quick (4-0) lead before the Mavs cut the lead in half with a pair of goals by freshman Jake Engleman (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park) early in the second quarter, he also assisted on another in the third quarter.  However, the host team would go on a (5-0) run to take a commanding (9-2) lead into halftime.  (more…)

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team had a banner evening as they made the most of their first ECAC Mid-Atlantic Championship Tournament appearance ever by hanging on for a (10-9) victory over Morrisville State.  The Mavs had dropped their two earlier meetings this season to the Mustangs, including a (14-11) defeat in the NEAC Title game.  The Mavs jumped out to a (4-0) lead after the first quarter and held a (5-1) advantage at the half.  The Mustangs went on a (5-1) run in the third quarter to even the game at (6-6) heading into the final frame.  The Mavs scored four of the first five goals in the fourth before hanging on for the one goal win.  Sophomore Tyler Strassburg (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East)(pictured) continued his assault on the single season record book as he tallied five goals, he now has (47) on the year and (72) points.  (more…)

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team had its season extended this morning when they were selected to participate in the ECAC Mid-Atlantic Championship Tournament.  It marks the first time in program history that the Mavs received a bid.  They will be the fifth seed in the region and will face a familiar foe on the road as they will travel to Morrisville State on Wednesday (5/12) at 7:00pm to meet the fourth seeded Mustangs for the third time this season, including a rematch of the NEAC Championship game, which Morrisville won (14-11).  The winner of that game will head to New Jersey to face top seeded and host Kean University on Saturday (5/15).  The other semifinal game will pit #2 seed Farmingdale State against #3 seed Richard Stockton.

Coming off a heartbreaking loss in the NEAC Championship game two days prior, the Medaille College men’s lacrosse team had to muster up the energy to take on the nation’s 13th ranked team on the road, as they headed to Nazareth College.  The Mavs ran with the Golden Flyers early as they trailed (3-2) after the first quarter, however, Nazareth would carry a (7-3) lead into the half and then explode in the second half en route to a (22-9) win over Medaille. The Mavs received two goal performances from a trio of players Joe Kozovski (Ajax, ONT/St. Mary’s)(2 goals – 1 assist), Jim Luthart (Amherst, NY/Amherst)(2 goals – 1 assist) and Jake Engleman (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park)(pictured)(2 goals).  (more…)

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team saw its championship quest come to an end as they fell (14-11) to top seeded Morrisville State this afternoon in road action.  The Mustangs rode hot goaltending to the title as their netminder stopped (23) Medaille shots.  This game was a virtual stalemate statistically as the Mavs held a slight edge in shots (45-43), Morrisville won the ground ball battle (37-35), faceoffs were 50/50 and each team converted (20 of 26) clearing attempts.  The Mavs received a strong game from junior Joe Glieco (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville South)(pictured) who matched a team high with (3) goals while doling out an assist.  (more…)

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team set a program record for wins this afternoon with eight as they bested Keuka College (12-10) in the NEAC semifinals played at Morrisville State.  That record setting eighth win puts them one win closer to something they have never accomplished before, a championship.  The Mavs will vie for their first title on Sunday at 1:00pm when they will face the #1 seed Morrisville State, who outlasted SUNY Cobleskill (8-5) in the other semifinal .  The Mavs rode the goal scoring of First Team All Conference midfielder Jim Luthart (Amherst, NY/Amherst)(pictured) who torched the Storm for four goals on the game, he also assisted on a pair of goals, giving him a six point outing.  The Mavs most important player in this one may have been junior faceoff specialist Charlie Coogan (Rome, NY/Rome Free Academy) who dominated Keuka from the faceoff “X” for the second time this season, winning (18 of 26) draws.  (more…)

The NEAC announced its All Conference Teams this afternoon and four Medaille players were represented, all of which garnered First Team honors.  Those honored were sophomore attackman Tyler Strassburg (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East)(39 goals, 22 assists, 61 points, 26 ground balls), junior midfielder Jim Luthart (Amherst, NY/Amherst)(22 goals, 26 assists, 48 points, 58 ground balls), sophomore midfielder Matt Dunkle (Blasdell, NY/Frontier)(29 goals, 6 assists, 35 points, 14 ground balls) and sophomore long stick midfielder Caleb Higgins (Clarence, NY/Clarence)(2 goals, 4 assists, 6 points, 74 ground balls).  The Mavs will face Keuka College tomorrow (4/30) at 4:00pm in the NEAC Tournament semifinals which are being played at Morrisville State.

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team carried a four game winning streak into their non-conference game at #13 St. John Fisher College but that streak would be snapped as the Cardinals bested the Mavs (14-7).  A slow start doomed Medaille as Fisher jumped out to a (6-1) lead after the first quarter.  The Mavs regrouped in the second and third quarters to keep Fisher within reach but it was to no avail as the Cardinals scored three of the four goals scored in the fourth quarter en route to the victory.  The Mavs were once again led by sophomore Tyler Strassburg (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East)(pictured) who tallied two goals and assisted on another.  (more…)

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team continued to roll as they earned their fourth straight victory with a (15-6) road win at SUNY Cobleskill this afternoon.  The victory moves the Mavs to (7-5) overall and they finish NEAC play at (5-1).  The seven wins ties a program record set last season and their conference record gives them a second place finish behind Morrisville State.  The Mavs have now amassed a record (163) goals and (97) assists surpassing program marks set last season and they still have two regular season games and the NEAC playoffs remaining.  (more…)

The Medaille College men’s lacrosse team continued its offensive onslaught as they earned their third straight victory with a (20-1) rout of NEAC foe Penn State-Abington on “Senior Day”.  The Mavs have scored (66) goals during the win streak while only allowing (21).  Five Mavericks registered hat tricks in this one as Kevin Bozella (Baltimore, MD/Southern)(3 goals), Tyler Strassburg (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca East)(3 goals – 4 assists), Joe Glieco (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville South)(3 goals – 1 assist), Matt Dunkle (Blasdell, NY/Frontier)(3 goals) and Jim Luthart (Amherst, NY/Amherst)(3 goals – 3 assists)(pictured) all netted a trio of markers.  (more…)