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-LoHud.com reports on Savaughn Greene '12 and his contribution to SB Lacrosse at defense over the last three seasons: http://www.lohud.com/article/20110616/SPORTS01/106160328/Greene-administers-defense-Stony-Brook-lacrosse


LoHud.com reported that Savaughn Greene '12 a physical defender with a knack for being the in right place at the right time, great on ground balls, transition, and caused turnovers.


-Gene Morris of the Three Village Patch reported on the 2011 AE Championship, in which SB fell to Hartford on a last second goal: http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/stony-brook-lacrosse-loses-heartbreaker-to-hartford-in-america-east-championship#c


Vonzel Legall '11 throws a body check against Hartford. Click on the image above for 17 photos from the 2011 AE Championship.


-John Caligari of LI Business News reports on the construction of the Simons Center for Geometry & Physics. Financed with a $60M gift from the James & Marilyn Simons Foundation, the 40,000 square foot building includes an auditorium, lecture hall, cafe, offices and seminar rooms. The LEED Gold Certified structure is connected to the Math Tower via an elevated walkway. http://libn.com/2010/11/02/simons-math-center-opens-at-stony-brook/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbconnect/5354120457/in/photostream/


Click on the image above for more information about the Simons Center, which is connected to the Math Tower (right side of image).


-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust published an article on Coach Jim Nagle joining SB Lacrosse. The article pictures Kevin Crowley '11 playing for the MLL's Hamilton Nationals. http://www.inlaxwetrust.com/2011/6/21/2235026/colgate-loses-coach-to-stony-brook


-Congratulations to the Class of 2011 on graduation.


The Class of 2011, which includes eleven SB Lacrosse alumni, walks for commencement at LaValle Stadium.

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-The Organization is proud to report that membership is now up to 189 alums, spanning from 1978-2011.


-Colgate Athletics reports on Jim Nagle taking the head coaching job at SB Lacrosse. http://gocolgateraiders.com/news/2011/6/20/MLAX_0620112339.aspx


Jim Nagle lead the Colgate Red Raiders to recent victories over Maryland and Syracuse (2x) and a combined 11 victories over Army and Navy.


-SB Athletics held a press conference announcing new Head Coach Jim Nagle at the Goldstein Academic Center. See video here: http://www.goseawolves.org/allaccess/


Click on the image above to see Jim Nagle make his first remarks as Head Coach of SB Lacrosse.


-SB Campus Recreation has commenced construction of the Campus Recreation Center, located in between the Student Union and the Sports Complex. With three floors and 85,000 square feet of space, the facility will feature a three-court gym, three fitness studios, a 17,000 square foot weightroom, offices, and indoor track, a multi-purpose court, locker rooms, and two lounges. http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/reccenter/index.shtml


The Campus Recreation Center is expected to be completed in January 2012. Click on the image above for photos, floor plans, and details.

Further, you can find photographs of the current construction and the Groundbreaking Ceremony here: http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/reccenter/photo_gallery.shtml

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-Chris Vaccaro of the Sachem Patch reported on Head Coach Jim Nagle and his ties to Sachem as a graduate of Ward Melville HS. http://sachem.patch.com/articles/one-degree-of-separation-for-nagle-and-sachem


Jim Nagle was a member of the 1988 Ward Melville squad that went 24-0 and won the state championship. Nagle was named to the All-County team that year as well.


-Chris Vaccaro of Lacrosse Magazine reported on SB hiring Jim Nagle to coach the men's team and Joe Spallina to coach the women's team: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2010-11/news/062211_stony_brook_introduces_new_lacrosse_coaches_nagle_spallina


-The Philadelphia Union announced the Fall Ball for a Cure, an exhibition event on October 22nd, 2011 that will feature SB Lacrosse versus Loyola, and Villanova versus Siena. The event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and will take place at PPL Park in Chester, PA. Youth games will begin at 9am and the SB/Loyola game will start at 3pm. http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2011/05/ppl-park-host-fall-brawl-cure-october-22



The Fall Brawl for a Cure will feature Division I lacrosse and youth lacrosse while raising proceeds for the American Cancer Society.


-Mike Curatolo '93 has just completed one of his most successful seasons at the helm of Cardinal Gibbons HS lacrosse in North Carolina, garnering a 17-2 record and a North Carolina Conference 3 title. http://teamcarolina.stickwithus.org/the-staff/


Former SB Lacrosse captain Mike Curatolo '93 has led the Crusaders to ten consecutive post-season appearances, including the 2004 and 2006 State Championship game. He was named NCISAA Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2004.


In addition to appearing in the State Semifinals in four of the last five seasons, Curatolo has also coached Team Carolina and the US Lacrosse High School National Showcase South Squad.



Mike Curatolo '93 was a freshman midfielder on the squad that won 12 straight games in 1990 and captained the 1993 team during his senior year.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JUN11)

-Newsday compiled statistics for Suffolk County lacrosse, which includes Connor Duddy '15 of Comsewogue HS registering 71 points on the season, good for 17th best in Suffolk County. Duddy also registered 31A, which is 5th best in Suffolk County. http://longisland.newsday.com/sports/highschool/leaders.php?id=7-SUF


-Newsday reported that local defenseman Matt Scalera '15 (Port Jefferson Station, NY/ Comsewogue HS) has signed to play at SB. http://getlocalli.com/sports/highschool/roster.php?id=14-7-print


Matt Scalera '15, pictured on the left in yellow/blue, registered 5G, 6A from defensive midfield in 2011 for Comsewogue HS.


Also for Comsewogue, which made the County Semifinals with an undefeated 16-0 record, faceoff specialist Nick Pelella '15 scored 3G, 3A. http://getlocalli.com/sports/highschool/roster.php?id=14-7-print


-US Lacrosse published the 2011 High School All America Team, which includes three incoming Seawolves:

Connor Duddy '15 (Mid)- Port Jefferson Station, NY / Comsewogue HS
Matt Scalera '15 (Def)- Port Jefferson Station, NY / Comsewogue HS
Pat McGushin '15 (Goal)- St. Charles, IL / St. Charles HS

Find the entire listing here: http://www.uslacrosse.org/TopNav/NewsandMedia/PressReleases/2011BoysAllAmericansGroupTwo.aspx


-Stickstar Lacrosse reports on Alec Lucas '15 being named co-Player of the Year, en route to claiming a Texas State Championship. http://www.stickstarlacrosse.com/news_article/show/92703?referrer_id=146340


-Alec Lucas '15 won 15 of 17 faceoffs and scored two goals against #1 ranked St. Marks.


-Chris Vaccaro of the Sachem Patch interviewed Alex Harris '15 on the departure of Rick Sowell. http://sachem.patch.com/articles/alex-harris-weighs-in-on-rick-sowells-departure


“We’re going to be a young team,” Harris said. “Someone is going to need to step in and take the role to bring it up a notch.”

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-John Jiloty of Inside Lacrosse reports on Jim Nagle of Colgate University accepting the head coaching position for SB Lacrosse. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/18/breaking-sources-saying-colgates-jim-nagle-will-take-stony-brook-opening


Ward Melville graduate Jim Nagle accepts the head coaching position at SB Lacrosse after 11 years at Colgate University.


SB Athletics published the official news release here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/062011aaa.html

Newsday coverage here: http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2011/06/presser-tuesdaynagle-and-spallina-will.html

Matt DaSilva of Laxmagazine covered the story here: http://www.laxmagazine.com/blogs/author/dasilva/06.20.2011_at_9.41_a.m._by_Matt_DaSilva


Jim Nagle completed his career at Colgate by defeating national runner up Maryland by a score of 10-8 and a #12 ranking.


-SB Women's Lacrosse has hired Adelphi head coach Joe Spallina: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/15/womens-lacrosse-joe-spallina-named-head-coach-stony-brook

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 19jun11

-Inside Lacrosse reported that Jordan McBride '11 registered 4G, 2A in his MLL debut with the Rochester Rattlers: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/19/major-league-lacrosse-boston-holds-rochester-16-14-win


-Inside Lacrosse reported on Jordan McBride '11 being named MLL Rookie of the Week in his debut effort with the Rochester Rattlers. McBride registered 4G, 2A against the Boston Cannons. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/20/major-league-lacrosse-mundorf-karalunas-mcbride-earn-weekly-honors

Lax Magazine also covered McBride's debut here: http://www.laxmagazine.com/mll/2010-11/news/061811_rookie_mcbride_a_bright_spot_in_rochester_loss_to_boston

And you can find more commentary from the MLL here: http://www.rochesterrattlers.com/press-release/2968/mcbride-wins-rookie-of-week/


Rochester Coach BJ O'Hara said: “We drafted McBride in the second round of this year’s draft to come in and score some goals for us. It’s great to see him come out and contribute right away. He’s a player with a lot of potential who has a chance to score a lot of goals for us.”


-Inside Lacrosse reported that Adam Rand '11 was traded to the Long Island Lizards along with John Grant JR: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/14/major-league-lacrosse-trade-sends-john-grant-jr-hamilton-long-island


Adam Rand '11 was the 31st overall pick in the 2011 MLL Collegiate Draft.


-Mike Chalmers of Inside Lacrosse reported that Kevin Crowley '11 will be suiting up for the Hamilton Nationals and pictured Crowley in the article: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/16/major-league-lacrosse-hamilton-nationals-week-5-check

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-Rick Sowell has left SB Lacrosse to assume the role of Head Coach at the US Naval Academy. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/060911aac.html

Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse breaks the story here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/09/breaking-rick-sowell-confirms-hell-be-navys-next-coach

Bill Wagner of Hometown Annapolis interviewed Sowell here: http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/nas/2011/06/10-12/Navys-lacrosse-reins-go-to-Sowell.html


Rick Sowell was named the 2010 and 2011 AE Coach of the Year and complied a 47-26 record in five season at SB.


-Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun interviewed Sowell as well regarding his decision to leave SB Lacrosse: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/06/sowell_explains_decision_to_le.html

You can also click here for Newsday coverage: http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2011/06/sbus-sowell-to-coach-navy-lacrosse.html


-Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse reported on the 2011 North/South Senior Game, including mentions of Adam Rand '11 at the faceoff X, and a goal and an assist from Tom Compitello '11.
http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/05/28/south-sweeps-usila-north-south-game-diii-15-11-diii-20-15



Adam Rand '11 was named All America and drafted 34th overall in the 2011 MLL Draft to the Hamilton Nationals.


-The Staff at Inside Lacrosse debated the Best Position Players of 2011, including some commentary on Kevin Crowley '11 at midfield: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/14/staff-debate-best-position-players-2011

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-Inside Lacrosse reports on Kevin Crowley '11 being named Division I Midfielder of the Year: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/05/27/usila-division-i-awards-rob-pannell-earns-outstanding-player-year-award


2010 Enners Award recipient Kevin Crowley '11 has been named the 2011 Lt. Donald McLaughlin Jr. award recipient for outstanding midfield play.


-USILA published its Division I All America teams, including the following awards:

First Team: Kevin Crowley '11
Third Team: Jordan McBride '11
Honorable Mention: Adam Rand '11

More info found here: http://www.usila.org/AllAmericanPDFs/2011-DivI-AA.pdf


Jordan McBride '11 was named All America for four consecutive seasons, a first in SB Lacrosse history.


-The America East reported on the 2011 North/South Senior Game, which included Timmy Trenkle '11, Adam Rand '11, and Tom Compitello '11 on the North Roster: http://aextra.blogspot.com/2011/05/five-america-east-laxers-to-play-in.html


-Laxpower published the list of 2011 USILA Scholar All Americans, including Kevin Crowley '11 and Tom Compitello '11. http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=25525


-The final polls of 2011 are out, including SB Lacrosse at:
#17 (Nike D1 Top 20)
#17 (Laxpower Forum)

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 8jun11

-Zach Babo of Inside Lacrosse reported on MLL Rookies, including mentioning Kevin Crowley '11 and Adam Rand '11 of the Hamilton Nationals. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/05/27/mll-rookie-report-drafted-player-status-final-four-edition


-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor interviewed Rhys Duch '08 of Team Canada competing in the Czech Republic for the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/05/26/post-game-and-off-day-vids-with-doyle-duch-hotaling-and-us-backstop-eric-miller/


Rhys Duch '08 scored three times in the third quarter alone to help Canada to pull away from the US in the WILC Semifinal. Click on the image above to see the interview.


-Laxpower reported on Team Canada uspetting Team USA in the WILC Semifinal by a score of 15-10. The article features Rhys Duch '08 of Team Canada, who registered 4G in the victory. http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=25549


-Craig Rybczynski of IL Indoor reported on Team Canada's 15-10 victory over Team USA, including an interview with Rhys Duch '08: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/05/27/wilc-semifinals-canada-runs-away-from-u-s-15-10/

IL Indoor also ran a live blog of the game here: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/05/27/live-wilc-us-canada-blog-courtesy-of-usalacrosse-on-twitter/


“First and foremost that’s what you’re here to do,” said Duch when asked about playing big in big games. “I am here to score goals and that’s what they asked me to do. I was lucky to put the ball in the net.”


-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor also interviewed Rhys Duch '08 on netting 4G in the victory over Team USA: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/05/27/post-game-vids-duch-grant-talk-beating-the-americans-and-waiting-for-the-iroquois/


Click on the image above for an interview with "Clutch Duch" on his 4G against Team USA.


-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor wrote a live blog on Team Canada playing in the WILC Final against the Iroquois, including 3G scored by Rhys Duch '08 en route to the WILC Title.
http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/05/28/live-blog-canada-vs-iroquois-nationals-in-wilc-gold-medal-showdown-at-1pm-et/


-Neil Stevens of IL Indoor reported on Team Canada's Gold Medal as well, including an interview with Rhys Duch '08: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/05/30/canada-reflects-on-wilc-gold-this-was-the-greatest-team-ever-put-on-a-lacrosse-floor/