NEWSLETTER 25may10

-The NCAA Quarterfinal at LaValle Stadium featured #8 SBU in a tight game against #1 Virginia, but the Seawolves were ultimately defeated by a score of 10-9. Over 10,000 fans were in attendance and the game was televised on ESPNU. The 2010 season marks the most successful campaign in SBU Lacrosse history, falling just minutes short of a Final Four berth and a victory over a #1 ranked opponent. More coverage is below.


-Steve Waldeck '10 registered 1 goal, 8 ground balls, and 2 takeaways against #1 Virginia in the NCAA Quarterfinal at LaValle Stadium.


Lax.com coverage of the Quarterfinal includes statistics, game photos, and the writeup: http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2602

Inside Lacrosse published in game blog here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/23/ncaa-tourney-2010-quarterfinals-couch-blog-day-2

Inside Lacrosse published another in game blog here: http://insidelacrosse.com/game/46767/current

The SB Independent covered the game as well: http://www.sbindependent.org/node/4270

Goseawolves.org published stats and photos of the game here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/052310aaa.html

Virginia Sports also published a write up, complete with photos, video highlights, and video of the postgame press conference: http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88761&SPID=10601&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=204950057

NEWSLETTER 18may10

-SB Lacrosse registered its first ever NCAA Tournament victory against Denver, 9-7. The Seawolves advance to the Quarterfinals, which is incidentally being held at LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, NY. The Organization launched a successful tailgate that featured over 50 alums, multiple BBQs, and plenty of refreshments. Special thanks to Ed DeLaura '00 and Mike Poch '05 for providing the festivities for the day. Updated NCAA Brackets are available here: http://insidelacrosse.com/sites/all/themes/images/pdf/2010_di_bracket.pdf


-Steve Waldeck '10 registered 11 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers, 1 goal, and this crushing blow against Denver in the NCAA Tournament on May 15, 2010.


-NCAA Quarterfinals: #8 SB will play #1 Virginia on Sunday, May 23rd at 2:30PM. Reserved seating is sold out as of today, however the University will offer standing room only tickets. The schedule includes Army vs #7 Cornell at 12:00PM, followed by #8 SB vs #1 Virginia at 2:30PM. You can catch the action on ESPNU or radio at http://wusb.fm/.


-Tailgating: Sean Chamberlain '07 is organizing an alumni tent for tailgating in the parking lot, near the infirmary. For a $20 contribution, the tent will include food, beer and other refreshments from 8:30AM and go until 3:30PM. Please respond to livethedream39@aol.com if you are attending.


-Over 50 SB Lacrosse alums showed up for the pregame tailgate at LaValle Stadium for the NCAA Tournament First Round.


-SportsCenter's Top Ten Plays of the Weekend on ESPN featured two of SB's goals in the NCAA Tournament victory over Denver. Coming in at #5 was Tom Compitello '11 scoring a one handed wrap-around from behind the cage. #1 was Kevin Crowley '11 firing a no-look behind the back bounce shot from 12 yards out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL41y76YJWM


-Kevin Crowley '11 and Tom Compitello '11 were featured on SportsCenter's Top Ten Plays of the Week on ESPN. The above goals were rated #1 and #5, respectively.


-Inside Lacrosse ran a preview of the Denver game here: http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/13820526/1st-rd---denver-vs-stony-brook, and also published photos after the game: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/16/warrior-may-madness-photos-opening-round-ncaa-tournament-and-nll-champions-cup


-Lax.com also published a write up of the Denver victory and multiple photos: http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2589

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-The Tewaaraton Committee narrowed the field of candidates to only five finalists last week, which includes Kevin Crowley '11. The award is the highest individual honor an NCAA lacrosse student-athlete can receive. Crowley is the only midfielder amongst the five finalists, and only three finalists are still actively playing in the NCAA Tournament. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/11/tewaaraton-award-finalists-2010-announced-clausen-crotty-crowley-dickson-and-white


-NLL Championship: Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth continues to dominate in the NLL after breaking the rookie scoring record and garnering Rookie of the Year honors in 2009. The Stealth won its first NLL Championship on the strength of Duch's 33G and 53A: http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=4530. Duch had 3G and 8A in the Championship game, which you can see video highlights here: http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/14014189/nll-championship-highlights.

NLL Insider published an article exclusively covering Rhys Duch '08 here: http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=4520.


-Rhys Duch '08 of the NLL Champion Washington Stealth scored 33 goals and 53 assists in his second year in the NLL, including 3 goals and 8 assists in the Championship game.


-The America East Championship video is online, featuring video of the game, including play by play commentary from Mike Solano and color by Frank Barile '02. Watch the Seawolves win their seventh straight AE game by defeating the Albany Great Danes at home for the bid to the NCAA Tournament. http://www.americaeast.tv/archives/mlacrosse100508/index.html


-SB Lacrosse went 7-0 in the America East in 2010, claiming both the Regular Season Title, the Tournament Title, and an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament.


-ESPN SportsNation invited Jordan McBride '11 and Kevin Crowley '11 to join them for a live chat where fans wrote in questions for them. You can read the transcripts here: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/32333/inside-lacrosse

NEWSLETTER 10may10

-2010 AE Championship: The Stony Brook Seawolves were awarded the AE Championship after defeating Albany 11-7 at home last week. Goalkeeper Charlie Paar '10 was named Tournament MVP. SB has now defeated Albany four times in a row.

Now a member of the AE for nine seasons, the team has qualified for all nine tournaments, and has advanced to the finals four times (winning in 2002 and 2010). By virtue of winning the AE Championship, SB qualified for the NCAA Tournament next week. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/050810aaa.html


SB defeated Albany in 2002 and 2010 to win the AE Championship and automatically qualified for the NCAA Tournament.


-Team Dinner: Last Friday night before the AE Finals, the Organization bought dinner for the team at the Park Bench. Special thanks goes to those who contributed, including Tris Gillen '02, Kevin Sheehan '88, Hunter Greene '05, Frank Barile '02, Billy Lowe '06, Steve Pollack '84, Mike Sakowich '02, Greg Giampaolo '82, Mike Poch '05, James Devins '04, and Jon Tompkins '02.

It's not too late to contribute, as the team will continue to dine at this local establishment and every donation helps. You can send cash/check to Frank Barile '02 (see address on latest email).


-NCAA Tournament: SB received an invitation to participate in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in its history. Seeded #8, SB has never been awarded a home game for this tournament until now. The team takes on Denver on Saturday, May 15 5:00PM at LaValle Stadium. Brackets are available here: http://www.laxpower.com/update10/tourney10/bracket_md1.php


Eric Hatkewitz '04 contests a ground ball against Cornell in SB's only NCAA Tournament appearance in 2002.


-Tailgate: The Organization and the Parents Assocation will hold a 1pm pregame tailgate for the NCAA Tournament at LaValle Stadium. It will be held in the Stadium Lot in between the Stadium and the infirmary (patch of grass). Wear your scarlet & gray! If you cannot appear at the game, you can catch the action remotely via radio/webradio with Matt Mankewicz '87, Brendan Chamberlain, and Frank Barile '02 on http://wusb.fm/.


-Dan Daponte '02 welcomes a new baby girl last month. Congrats Dan!

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-The 2010 AE Regular Season Championship goes to the Stony Brook Seawolves, sporting a 5-0 conference record. SB has secured home field advantage for the tournament, and has already defeated Vermont 10-6 to advance to the finals for the second consecutive year. SB (now 11-3, 6-0) will take on Albany on Saturday at 1pm. Last week, SB defeated the Great Danes 15-0 at John Fallon Field up in Albany. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/050110aab.html


Redshirt SR Chris Gignilliat '10 has been the team's primary shutdown defender since 2006.

-The DI Coaches Poll currently has SB Lacrosse ranked 6th in the country, its highest ranking ever. On a seven game winning streak, SB is currently behind Duke and in front of Cornell. http://www.laxpower.com/polls/matrix_poll.php?pollDate=2010-05-03&pollType=USILA&pollDiv=I

-New Helmets were issued to the team for the AE tournament, courtesy of Sean Chamberlain '07 and Coach Sowell. Further, the Organization is spearheading an effort to purchase dinner for the team on Friday night before the Finals. If you'd like to contribute, please contact Mike Poch '05 at michaelpoch@gmail.com or call 607-761-7024. We have a good start to so far on donations but need your help. The Organization would like to thank Sean, Mike, and Coach for their generosity and efforts.

-Pregame Tailgate: The Parents Association will be tailgating in the parking lot at 11am before the AE Final and has invited the alums to attend. If you cannot attend, listen in at 12:45pm on http://wusb.fm/.

-Skybox for AE Finals: For the AE Finals, Sean Chamberlain '07 has secured two skyboxes at LaValle Stadium. Please contact him directly for access at livethedream@aol.com or call 631-721-8855, donation required.

-The 2010 AE Player of the Year is Kevin Crowley '11 and the 2010 AE Coach of the Year is Rick Sowell. Crowley was a unanimous selection for the awards. Five other Seawolves have been honored by the conference, including an all-time best FIVE representatives on the AE First Team. Congrats to the team and Coach! http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=204940866&DB_OEM_ID=14000


Midfielder Kevin Crowley '11 leads the country in points wtih 43G and 25A in only 14 games.

-The 2010 AE All-Academic Team includes SO Robbie Campbell '12 (3.37 Business Management/Economics); JR Kevin Crowley '11 (3.32 Business Management/Psychology); and JR Timmy Trenkle (3.31 Business Management). All three student athletes are on the starting midfield and have accounted for 70G and 46A in only 14 games.

-SB Lacrosse Radio Personality Brendan Chamberlain, also head coach of the Suffolk CC Longhorns and former SB assistant coach, currently has the Longhorns in the JuCo Final Four. Suffolk CC is seeded #4 and will play Essex this weekend. http://public.teamzonesports.com/longhornslax

-Inside Lacrosse published its Specialist Positional Rankings last week, including LSM Steve Waldeck '10 and FOGO Adam Rand '11. When IL ran the article on 4/28, it pictured Waldeck on the front page against Virginia. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/04/28/inside-lacrosse-specialist-positional-rankings-april-28

-SUNY Chancellor Award Winner Jordan McBride '11 is the program's second all-time leading scorer with 132 goals in just three seasons. McBride leads the country in shooting percentage (.561), is second in goals per game (3.54) and eighth in points per game (4.0). McBride is also the first player in SB history with three straight seasons of 40 goals or more. http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/050310aaa.html

NEWSLETTER 27apr10

-National Rankings have listed SB Lacrosse as high as #7, an all-time best. Find more info here:

USILA: #8
Nike/IL Media: #8
TSI: #11
LP CPU: #8
LP RPI: #9
QK: #7
Laxnews: #13
Krach: #8
Hymie: #12
Buster: #12
LP Forum: #8


-The 15th Annual Seawolves Golf Classic in memory of Charles Gordon Heuser will occur on June 14th at the Hamlet Willow Creek Golf and Country Club in Mt. Sinai, NY. If you are interested in contributing or playing, please email susan.abbott@stonybrook.edu.


-SB Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell signed a contract extension through 2015, after the most successful season in SB Basketball history. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042210aaa.html


-AE Fan's Choice Player of the Year- Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 are nominees for the 2010 America East Fan's Choice Player of the Year. Register your vote for Kevin or Jordan here: http://www.americaeast.com/quest/Questionaire.dbml?&QID=80706&DB_OEM_ID=14000


-The Varsity defeated the Albany Great Danes 15-0 last Saturday up in Albany. Find the press release here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/042410aaa.html


-Seniors Steven Waldeck '10 and Mike Sopko '10 combined for 5 ground balls and 4 caused turnovers in a 15-0 victory over Albany.


-Charlie Paar '10 was perfect in the 15-0 win against Albany, saving all 11 shots he faced and picking up 2 ground balls.

NEWSLETTER 17apr10

-The 2010 Odd/Even Alumni Game was yet another tremendous success this year. Over 60 alums attended from the Class of 1978 through 2010. The Odd Team won again, and the game was followed by dinner and drinks in the Press Box at LaValle Stadium, where the Alumni watched the Varsity defeat Hartford University 15-12.

The Alumni Organization raised over $2500 for the program, the Organization's most successful Alumni Game to date. The University's official press release is here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/paws/spec-rel/041210aaa.html

Special thanks: to Rob Emmerich for his efforts every year; to Mike Poch '05 for his assistance; to Jeff Capri '89 and John Dobias '02 for goaltending the entire game; and to Rich Misiano '90 and Dennis Nafte '03 for their attendance and generosity. Play of the Game goes to Marc Opisso '78 of the Even squad for converting a doorstep feed on the crease for a buzzer-beating goal.



Over 60 alums attended the 2010 Odd/Even Alumni Game at LaValle Stadium on April 10th, 2010.

-The Salmon Bellies continue to pile up points for SB Lacrosse, with both Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 leading the country in scoring. Both juniors have been named finalists for the 2010 Tewaaraton Award. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/041410aaa.html
There are only 26 total finalist student athletes across all divisions for award for Men's Lacrosse. http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=204929463&DB_OEM_ID=14000


-The Lacrosse for Autism Doubleheader will feature Northport HS vs Ward Melville HS followed by Vermont University vs SBU at LaValle Stadium on May 1, 2010. Purchase tickets here: http://www.lacrosse4autism.com/events.html


-Ranked 14th in the country, SB Lacrosse is having a banner year, defeating the UMBC Golden Retreivers in Baltimore two weeks ago. Video highlights are here: http://www.e-lacrosse.com/content/videos/2010/umbcsb.php



Tom Compitello '11 is the third leading scorer for SB in 2010, totaling 20G and 23A through only ten games.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (APR10)

Some news on incoming recruits for next fall, the Class of 2015:


-KYLE ZORN (MID) Severna Park, MD/Severna Park HS- A lefty shooter from a storied program in Maryland, Zorn can shoot on the run and double at both midfield and attack. Zorn is a two way middie that plays defense, shows ability to shoot outside, can move quickly upfield in transition, and is adept at drawing slides from up top. Game film also shows that Zorn likes to invert and can shoot from low angles on a quick release. Severna Park lacrosse is currently ranked #3 among Maryland Public High Schools and #36 amongst the DC/MD/VA region. In 2009, the LP Rating ranked Severna Park at #135 nationally.

Zorn is a WR/DB on the football team, a distance runner, and an honor student.

You can find commentary on Zorn here: http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=33292&p=651526&hilit=+kyle+zorn+#p651526

And you can watch Zorn's highlight video here: http://lacrosserecruits.com/lacrosse/tour/player_tour/lacrosse_s1.swf/featured-videos.php?s=3&p=4


-DAN HUSSEY (ATT) Auburn, NY/Auburn HS- more info on this incoming recruit as it breaks.


-COLE MILLICAN (MID) Sunrise, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas HS- Millican is an unselfish midfielder for the Aquinas Red Raiders, currently ranked #37 in the National RPI. The Red Raiders currently sport a 10-2 record. Millican's resume includes the following: 2009 All District Team, 2009 1st Team Broward County, 2008 1st Team Broward County, 2008 2nd Team All League.

Millican was also named to the South Florida Select All Star Team http://leagues.lacrossewear.com/home.cfm?l=69

And also to the 2008 Southeast Regional Orlando Team http://www.digitalsports.com/article/id/28227.aspx

And to the South Florida Silver Elite U19 (WW U-19) http://fulc.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=2983467&seasonid=4284

A video of a fast break goal behind the back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q84detJA_CY


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More news on recruits already posted in The Recruiting Roundup (SEP09):

-George Benitez of Darien HS spoke with LaxLessons.com on his commitment to SB: http://laxlessons.com/blog/2009/08/your-source-for-the-latest-recruting-news-dariens-benitez-reflects-on-his-commitment-to-stony-brook/ See more on Benitez in the The Recruiting Roundup (MAR10).



George Benitez '15 is a team captain at Darien HS in Connecticut, the reigning CIAC State Champions for 5 consecutive seasons.


-Matt Bellando of St. Andrew's HS in Florida is on a tear, totalling 60G, 31A, and 52GB in only 16 games so far in 2010. St. Andrew's is currently sporting a 14-2 record and is ranked #2 in the South Region, #1 in the Florida South RPI, #14 in the National CCR, and #9 in the National RPI.

St. Andrew's suffered a one goal loss to perennial powerhouse Boys Latin (National CCR #7) in Maryland, in which Bellando registered 6 goals and 3 GB. Inside Lacrosse posted video of the game here (Bellando is #2 in white): http://insidelacrosse.com/blog/2010/03/17/southeast-region-hs-notebook-mccallie-wins-tough-loss-st-andrews-games-watch


-Dave Mitchell was incorrectly listed as an incoming recruit for the Class of 2014, while he will attend SB next fall and be part of the Class of 2015. The error has been fixed below on the blog.


More on the Class of 2015 is found in The Recruiting Roundup (SEP09).

NEWSLETTER 3apr10

-The 2010 Odd/Even Alumni Game is approaching. Please reply to reserve your spot (even if not playing), as we have to register alums for the game and festivities.

2010 ODD/EVEN ALUMNI GAME:

-April 10th, 2010
-Lavalle Stadium
-4pm Odd/Even Alumni Game (please arrive at 3:30 as we only have the stadium for a short while)
-Need to get a team photo before game that will go up on Jumbotron- your patience is appreciated!

POSTGAME FESTIVITIES:

-Please bring a check/cash for the event. There is no minimum, but as usual, we need to support the program and help finance the event

-Significant others are welcome into the press box for the postgame festivities, but please remember to contribute to the program as necessary

-7pm Hartford University Game

-The Varsity bounced back with am 8-7 victory at Bryant University last Saturday, after suffering back to back losses to Denver and Cornell. The team travels to Catonsville to take on rival UMBC at 1pm on April 3rd.

Sophomore Robbie Campbell '12 scored 1G and 2A against Cornell University on March 23rd, 2010.

-The Park Bench, SB's very own beloved longtime hangout and purveyor of fine spirits and culinary delights, gets some ink at Inside Lacrosse in a blog written by Denver University Assistant Coach Trevor Tierney. http://insidelacrosse.com/blog/2010/03/22/lacrosse-travel-pasta-and-root-beer-floats-recapping-denvers-spring-break

-The 2010 NCAA Quarterfinals North Bracket will occur at LaValle Stadium in May 2010. You can purchase tickets through www.GoSeawolves.org. The official press release from the NCAA is here: http://www.ncaa.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/080409aaa.html

-The Times Beacon Record, a local Three Village news publication, issued an article on SB athletics, its mascot Wolfie, and specifically covers lacrosse. http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2009-12-24-82548.112114-sub_Hairy_honoree_embodies_the_new_campus_spirit.html

NEWSLETTER 15mar10

-#8 Men's Basketball is hosting the NIT Illinois Bracket at Pritchard Gymnasium against #1 Illinois. The game is Wednesday, March 17th, at 9pm. You can watch the game on ESPNU or buy tickets as of midnight 3/15 here: http://www.goseawolves.org/tickets/ston-ticketing.html

-The SB Lacrosse Parents Association is organizing a fundraiser at the Park Bench on March 20th, 2010 at 4:30PM, after the Varsity plays Denver University. Please try to attend and contribute to the Program. http://www.thebenchbar.com/

-The Varsity defeated #14 Delaware last Saturday in Newark 16-12. Jordan McBride '11 was brilliant again, scoring 7G and 1A. He was named AE Player of the Week all three weeks of the season so far. http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=59672&SPID=6539&ATCLID=204908937&DB_OEM_ID=14000

-The 2010 Odd/Even Alumni Game will take place on April 10th at 4pm at Lavalle Stadium. Please respond and let us know if you are attending (even if not playing), we are building the roster and need a headcount. The Varsity takes on Hartford University at 7pm.

-Rhys Duch '08 was named to Team Canada 2010. He will compete in Manchester, England against Team USA, which will have SB coach Rick Sowell on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/031210aaa.html

Rhys Duch '08 carries the ball against Virginia in 2007.

-The Varsity has been moving up the national polls, including #8 (LP CPU); #9 (QK Poll); #10 (LP TSI); #11 (LP Forum); #12 (Nike/IL); #15 (D1 Coaches Poll); #16 (LP RPI); #17 (Laxnews).

-Lacrosse Magazine published a great article detailing the successes of Canadian imports Jordan McBride '11 and Kevin Crowley '11. http://www.laxmagazine.com/blogs/dasilva/031510_mondays_with_matt_canoodling_with_canucks

-The NCAA Quarterfinals North will be held at Lavalle Stadium in May 2010. Tickets are on sale now and another sellout is expected. Purchase tickets here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/030210aaa.html

NEWSLETTER 6mar10

-SBU Lacrosse defeated Towson 14-11 today at Lavalle Stadium, the first ever meeting between the two teams. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/03/06/mens-lacrosse-stony-brook-tops-towson-14-11


Junior Timmy Trenkle '11 registered a goal in the victory against Towson University on March 6, 2010.

-The Tewaraaton Committee published its watch list for the Teweraaton Award. It named Kevin Crowley '11, Steve Waldeck '10, and Jordan McBride '11 as candidates for 2010. http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=39045#p692707

-(#17) Quint Kessenich's Power Rankings slotted SB at #17 last week. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/02/22/quint-kessenichs-ncaa-division-i-power-rankings-february-22

-Faceoff Magazine 2010 named midfielder Kevin Crowley '11 to Preseason Honorable Mention All America and attackman Jordan McBride '11 to Preseason 3rd Team All America. http://insidelacrosse.com/blog/2008/12/15/face-yearbook-2009-inside-lacrosse-preseason-all-america-team-division-i

-The America East Coaches Poll picked UMBC and SB as co-favorites to win the conference title. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/021610aab.html
http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=204888732&DB_OEM_ID=14000

-SBU Men's BBall advances to the AE Finals with a win over Albany http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/standings

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-The 2010 Laxbacker Dinner Banquet drew over 200 supporters and was a fundraising success. Steve Waldeck '10 spoke about his experiences at SBU and the upcoming season. http://goseawolves.cstv.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/021010aae.html


Steve Waldeck '10 tallied a goal in an overtime win against Delaware on March 14, 2009.


-Kevin Crowley '11 was picked first in the 2010 Western Lacrosse Association Entry Draft. Crowley was chosen by the Burnaby Lakers after a 2009 campaign with the New Westminster Salmonbellies that totalled 118 points in just 28 games. http://goseawolves.cstv.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/020910aab.html
http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/02/03/2010-western-lacrosse-association-wla-kevin-crowley-goes-no-1-to-lakers/

In 2009, Kyle Belton '12 and Cory Conway '09 were picked fourth and sixth, respectively. http://lacrosseinsidethegame.com/2009/02/10/2009-wla-draft/


-The Sunday Night Sports Section on WUSB.fm (90.1 FM) will include weekly SB lacrosse reports and analysis every Sunday night with longtime SB Radio play caller Matt Mankewich. Former Assistant Coach Brendan Chamberlain and Frank Barile '02 will be appearing regularly on the show. http://wusb.fm/


-SB Men's Basketball is performing at an all-time best 9-2 in the AE and is 17-7 overall. The team is on a 6 game win streak and defeated second place Maine 83-64 last night. While the SB Sports Arena is under construction, Pritchard Gymnasium has been home to sell out crowds and a 10-1 home court record. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/standings


-NLL Insider reports on the pipeline from British Columbia to SB Lacrosse, including the successes of Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 during their freshman and sophomore years. http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/12/22/new-west-ballers-crowley-and-mcbride-are-delivering-in-new-york/


Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 have totalled 204 points in 2008 and 2009.


-(#22) The 2010 Inside Lacrosse Lacrosse/Nike Media Poll slotted SB at #22 behind Delaware and in front of Penn State. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=4876637

-(#25) The 2010 USILA Coaches Poll has SB at #25 behind Penn State and in front of Ohio State. http://laxfunews.com/2010/02/04/2010-usila-division-i-mens-lacrosse-coaches-poll/

NEWSLETTER 26jan10

-The LaxBacker Dinner Banquet is only 2 weeks away. Please book your seats now.

Saturday February 6, 2010
6:30PM - 10:30PM
The MeadowClub, Port Jefferson Station
$75/ Person (includes dinner and open bar)
For tickets: susan.abbott@stonybrook.edu


-The SB Recreation Center we've been hearing about for years is finally coming to fruition. Construction has begun between the Student Union and Pritchard Gymnasium.
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1848179021.html

http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/Stony_Brook_University_Receives_Additional_18M_For_Campus_Recreation_Center.shtml

http://www.sasaki.com/what/works.cgi?fid=483&page=4






The SB Recreation Center will house a gymnasium and Multi-Activity Courts against an articulated pavilion, weight and fitness rooms, multi-purpose studios and administration offices.


-SB Lacrosse Season Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase ahead of time at the following link: http://goseawolves.cstv.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/012110aab.html

NOTES

NEWSLETTER 17jan10

-LaxBacker Dinner Banquet:
Saturday February 6, 2010
6:30PM - 10:30PM
The MeadowClub, Port Jefferson Station
$75/ Person (includes dinner and open bar)

Please contact susan.abbott@stonybrook.edu to purchase your tickets ahead of time. Contact us for hotel info.


-SB Lacrosse 2010 Schedule:
Sun. - 2/7/10 @ Lehigh (scrimmage) 1:00pm
Sat. - 2/6/10 LaxBacker Dinner Banquet 6:30pm
Sun. - 2/14/10 Yale (scrimmage) 1:00pm
Sat. - 2/20/10 Siena 1:00pm
Sat. - 2/27/10 @ Virginia 1:00pm
Sat. - 3/6/10 Towson 1:00pm
Sat. - 3/13/10 @ Delaware 1:00pm
Tue. - 3/16/10 St. Johns - time TBD
Sat. - 3/20/10 Denver 1:00pm
Tue. - 3/23/10 Cornell 7:00pm
Sat. - 3/27/10 @ Bryant 1:00pm
Sat. - 4/3/10 @ UMBC 1:00pm
Sat. - 4/10/10 Annual Odd/Even Alumni Game 4:00pm
Sat. - 4/10/10 Hartford 7:00pm
Sat. - 4/17/10 @ Binghamton - 1:00pm
Sat. - 4/24/10 @ Albany - 1:00pm
Sat. - 5/1/10 Vermont 1:00pm
Wed.- 5/5/10 America East Semifinal TBD
Sat. - 5/8/10 America East Final TBD
Sat. - 5/15/10 NCAA First Round TBD
Sat. - 5/22/10 NCAA Quarterfinal (Stony Brook/Princeton)


-Inside Lacrosse Preview: On January 13, 2010 IL did a very positive write up about the upcoming 2010 season for SB Lacrosse: http://blogs.insidelacrosse.com/2010/01/13/insidelacrossecom-ncaa-preview-2010-no-28-stony-brook/



Vonzel Legall '11 carries the ball against UMBC in 2009.

NEWSLETTER 4jan10

On to the preseason rankings for 2010:

-(#28) Inside Lacrosse will be previewing the top 40 teams in Division I and will analyze SB on January 13, 2009. SB was ranked in the 28th slot, behind Colgate and in front of Delaware. (click on January 13 link) http://blogs.insidelacrosse.com/2010/01/04/insidelacrossecom-2010-ncaa-preview-full-calendar-of-coverage/

-(#23) Inside Lacrosse Magazine Coaches Poll has SB ranked in the 23rd slot, behind Ohio State and in front of Denver.
http://blogs.insidelacrosse.com/2009/11/23/inside-lacrosse-face-off-yearbook-2010-preseasons-coaches-top-25/

-(#18) Lacrosse Magazine has SB ranked in the 18th slot, behind UMass and in front of Denver. (Thanks to Todd Caissie '92 for that one) http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=16636

-(#23) Laxnews has SB in the 23rd slot, behind Ohio State and in front of Delaware. http://www.laxnews.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=429

-Laxpower has projected (assuming no changes whatsoever from last season) that SB will finish 8-6 for 2010. http://www.laxpower.com/common/wonloss2010.php


And now some NLL news:

-NLL Insider placed Rhys Duch '08 at #19 for its all-time Top 50 players. http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/12/28/nll-insider-top-50-rhys-duch-19-plus-all-time-rookie-countdown/


Rhys Duch '08 carries the ball against Harvard in 2007.

-NLL Insider put together a nice article with the spotlight on SB Head Coach Rick Sowell. http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/12/09/looking-back-with-rick-sowell/



Coach Sowell addresses the team in 2008.

NEWSLETTER 5dec09

-The 2010 Laxbacker Dinner will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 6:30PM at the Meadow Club in Port Jefferson Station. Cost is $75/Person, and you can also sponsor a varsity player. This includes dinner and an open bar. Mike Poch '05 worked out a deal with Holiday Inn for rooms, so please let us know if you're interested in staying over. More details to follow on how to buy tickets. Mark your calendars.






-The new jumbotron has been installed in LaValle Stadium by Daktronics. For pictures and details, please visit http://goseawolves.cstv.com/genrel/113009aaa.html. Daktronics also has its own press release here: http://www.daktronics.com/Company/NewsReleases/Pages/StonyBrookUniversityLaValleStadium.aspx. You can also find recent live video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGtdkyGdzUE.

-Toronto Nationals Lacrosse composed an extensive report on Canadian student athletes playing lacrosse in the NCAA. The report makes good mention of current SB athletes Kevin Crowley '11, Jordan McBride '11, Robbie Campbell '12, Greg Miceli '12, Kyle Belton '12, and JJ Laforet '13, all from north of the border. http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0007/8433/Canadian_Lacrosse_Players_in_the_NCAA_-_2009.pdf. Special thanks to former SB coach Ron Lavalle for providing the report to the Organization.



Greg Miceli '12 of King City, Ontario carries the ball against UNC in 2008.

-Inside Lacrosse published the AE Coaches Poll and placed SBU at #2 for 2010, behind UMBC and in front of UalbanY. The preseason all conference team contains attacker Jordan McBride '11, midfielders Kevin Crowley '11 and Adam Rand '11, and LSM Steve Waldeck '10. http://blogs.insidelacrosse.com/2009/12/01/face-off-yearbook-2010-conference-outlooks-america-east-lacrosse/. For more details, please visit http://goseawolves.cstv.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/120109aaa.html.


The Organization always wants to hear feedback from the Alumni- so please contact us and let us know what you're up to.

NEWSLETTER 23nov09

Lots of sports news coming from campus these days.

-SB Men's Soccer won the AE and received a bid to the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Brown in 2xOT. You may have heard about the footage on ESPN (PTI) of the cartwheeling goalkeeper- and the cartwheeling penalty kicker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X7WIB1z038




-SB Football (6-5; 5-1) won a share of the Big South Conference by defeating Liberty in a come from behind game- in the last 30 seconds. By 2010, the winner of this conference receives an auto-bid to the NCAA FCS Tournament. http://goseawolves.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112109aaa.html On September 4, 2010, SB Football opens the season with a road game in Tampa against the University of South Florida, a member of the Big East.

-SB Basketball (3-0) takes on St. John's University in Jamaica, NY on Wednesday, December 2. An alumni pregame reception will be held at 5pm at the Sly Fox. You can sign up for the event here (which includes admission, food, and refreshments for $25): http://www.alumniconnections.com/links/link.cgi?l=942551&h=1318308&e=STO-20091123155348

-Greg Giampaolo '82 is organizing an indoor league in Suffolk County- for those over 30 that wish to play, please contact Greg at Lax07@att.net.

-Jordan McBride '11 and Rhys Duch '08 have been named to the Canadian National Team. For a breakdown, read here: http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/10/23/worlds-2010-team-canada-30-man-roster-breakdown/

NEWSLETTER 10nov09

-The SB Football helmet makes an appearance on ESPN during a SportsCenter commercial with Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv9fII74BSA





-Harold McVey, father of Kurt McVey '05, will be named to the Lacrosse Hall of Fame early next year in February. Congrats to the McVey Family.


-The University has announced it will be constructing a new 135 room hotel on the east side campus:
http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/New_Hotel_Planned_for_Stony_Brook_University_Campus_printer.shtml


-Stay tuned for news on the Laxbacker Dinner, which will be held in February.