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2008 Men’s Lacrosse GuideCOLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH

2 GENERAL INFORMATIONAbout this Guide 2Staff Directory 2Athletic Facilities at the Mount 2About the College of Mount St. Joseph 3HCAC Information 3Interview Policy, Press Credentials 3Message from the President, Sr. Francis Marie Thrailkill 4Message from the Director of Athletics, Steve Radcliffe 4Support Staff, Athletic Training Staff 56 MEN’S LACROSSE2008 Schedule 72008 Roster 72008 Outlook 8Head Coach Profile 8Assistant Coach Profile 92008 Returning Players’ Profiles 92008 First-Year Players’ Profiles 112008 Opponents 122007 Results 132007 Final Individual Statistics 13Lacrosse Positions 14Lacrosse Equipment 14Lacrosse Rules 15Lacrosse Personal and Technical Fouls 15Lacrosse Skills 16Glossary of Lacrosse Terms 16Field Graphic 17Table of Contents2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDE

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPHGeneral InformationABOUT THIS GUIDEThe College of Mount St. Joseph’s 2008 Men’s Lacrosse Guide hasbeen produced by the Sports Information Office and the DesignOffice to assist you with your coverage this year. All photos arecourtesy of Don Denney Photography. The guide was published inFebruary 2008 with all of the information available at that time.Additional and updated information, statistics and photos areavailable at all times to accredited news sources from the SportsInformation Office, (513) 244-4927. For more on Mount athletics,visit www.msj.edu/athletics.STAFF DIRECTORY (Area Code 513)Athletic Department StaffSteve Radcliffe, Athletic Director ....................................244-4381Ron Bowling, Associate Athletic Director ........................244-8585Stacie Carney, Administrative Assistant (Dowell Building) ....244-4311Joanie Schroth, Administrative Assistant (Sports Complex) ..244-8580Georgana Taggart, Faculty Athletic Representative ..........244-4952Fax Number (Dowell Building)........................................244-4928Fax Number (Sports Complex) ........................................244-8581Coaching StaffChuck Murray, Baseball Coach,Recreation Co-coordinator ..........................................244-4402Larry Cox, Men’s Basketball Coach,Assistant Athletic Director ............................................244-4929Melanee Atkinson, Women’s Basketball Coach ................244-4590Danielle Harris, Cheerleading Coach ..............................244-4311Jennifer Link/Nikki Schorsch, Dance Coaches ................244-4311Rod Huber, Football Coach ............................................244-4896Vince Suriano, Assistant Football Coach ..........................244-4422Jeff Hill, Assistant Football Coach,Men’s/Women’s Track & Field Coach ........................244-8597Joe Sparhawk, Men’s Golf Coach,Recreation Co-coordinator ..........................................244-4876Jeff Newman, Women’s Golf Coach,Assistant Baseball Coach ..............................................244-8583Pat Kennedy, Men’s/Women’s Lacrosse Coach................244-4427Carrie Taylor, Men’s/Women’s Soccer Coach ..................244-8587Leah Todd, Assistant Men’s/Women’s Soccer Coach ......244-8586Beth Goderwis, Softball Coach ........................................244-4853Del Walters, Men’s Tennis Coach,Associate Men’s Basketball Coach ................................244-8596Brian Beebe, Women’s Tennis Coach,Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach ............................244-8599Michele Benoit, Volleyball Coach,Assistant Athletic Director ............................................244-4316Erin Pauley, Assistant Volleyball Coach,Assistant Men’s/Women’s Track & Field Coach ..........244-3276Casey Stouffer, Wrestling Coach,Coordinator of Athletic Facilities ..................................244-4474Brennan Ryan, Assistant Wrestling Coach ........................244-1630Sports MedicineLisa Osterbrock, A.T.C., Head Athletic Trainer................244-4599Sean Degerstrom, A.T.C., Assistant Athletic Trainer ........244-4875Susan Miniello, A.T.C., Assistant Athletic Trainer ............244-4875Erin Beckwith, A.T.C., Assistant Athletic Trainer ................244-4875Howard Schertzinger Jr., M.D., Team Medical Director ....244-4875Robert Burger, M.D., Team Orthopedic Director............481-5050Sports InformationDane Neumeister, Director ..............................................244-4927Ally Auditore, Student Co-op ..........................................244-4927ATHLETIC FACILITIES AT THE MOUNTThe Mount provides its students with athletic fields and theHarrington Center, a modern two-level student union with arunning track, gym, fitness center, and food court. During the2003-2004 academic year, the Mount began its Campus ExpansionPlan, which includes athletic fields to accommodate more Mountteams on campus for practice and home games.The Mount’s East Fields on Delhi Road, which have been thehome field for women’s soccer, have been expanded into a gamefield and running track with seating for up to 2,400 spectators. Thenew Sports Complex gives the Mount Lions’ football team its firsthome field on campus since 1990. It also provides a home field forwomen’s soccer, men’s soccer and lacrosse teams for men (2007)and women (2008). The track serves the Mount’s track & fieldteams and additional facilities house the Mount’s academic programin athletic training, as well as locker rooms and concessions. TheCampus Expansion Plan also included the renovation of nearbyCollege property into practice fields. The Lions’ softball team beganplaying home games at the new River Road softball field in 2007.2The Mount Lions’ baseball team plays home games at MidlandField, one of Cincinnati’s finest baseball facilities for teams andspectators.The Harrington Center, which opened in 1998, contains two fullcourts for Lions volleyball and basketball as well as the full range ofMount intramural teams. The Harrington Center also features aspecially surfaced indoor running track; courts for racquetball,squash and walleyball; fitness center; weight training; athletictraining; and locker facilities.The Mount’s west campus field, the J. Page Hayden AthleticField, is the location for the Mount’s field events during track &field meets and is a practice field for the Lions’ Roar MarchingBand. The Mount also provides lighted tennis courts for intercollegiateand intramural teams.The Mount men’s golf team’s home course is Miami WhitewaterForest Golf Course in Harrison, Ohio. The course is a par-72,6,808-yards course with a rating of 72.3 and a slope of 125.

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPHThe College of Mount St. Joseph, a nationally recognized Catholiccollege of 2,200 students, emphasizes a liberal arts and professionaleducation and promotes the values of respect, diversity and servicein its programs and activities.The Mount was one of the nation’s first wireless campuses. Today,students use portable laptops to access the Mount’s wireless networkanywhere on campus for classes, studying, online registration, andworldwide communications.Academic programs are based on a foundation of the liberalarts and include 34 undergraduate programs as well as graduateprograms in education, organizational leadership, physical therapy,nursing, and religious studies. The Mount emphasizes smaller classsizes (11:1 student/faculty ratio) to promote personal attention.Career development includes cooperative education in allundergraduate degree programs and students incorporate serviceexperience into their studies through the Service Learning program.The Mount also offers a variety of academic support services, anHonors program, Campus Ministry, a Wellness Center, andMulticultural Development.Student activities include the Lions’ Roar Marching Band,leadership programs, and more than 40 clubs and organizations.The Mount offers 20 athletic programs and is a member of NCAADivision III and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference(HCAC).Consideration for admission is based on the level of academicpreparation as evidenced by high school transcripts, academicaptitude and SAT/ACT scores. More than 81 percent of MountGeneral InformationHEARTLAND COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCEThe Mount is a member of the Heartland Collegiate AthleticConference (HCAC), formerly known as the Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference (ICAC). The name change reflects the additionof three Ohio schools to the conference in 1998 – the Mount,Defiance College and Bluffton University. The other teams makingup the conference are Anderson University, Franklin College,Hanover College, Manchester College, Transylvania University, andRose-Hulman Institute of Technology. All Mount athletic teams,with the exception of lacrosse, compete in the HCAC.INTERVIEW POLICYPRESS CREDENTIALS2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDEstudents receive scholarships or financial aid. The Mount began anew scholarship program for the fall of 2004 that automaticallyawards scholarships to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who alsomeet test score criteria. Students transferring to the Mount can alsoinquire about transfer student scholarships.The College of Mount St. Joseph was founded in 1920 by theSisters of Charity of Cincinnati. The Mount is nationally recognizedfor character development (Templeton Honor Roll of 100 Colleges),career preparation (Great Colleges for the Real World), academicquality (U.S. News & World Report), and innovative technology(EDUCAUSE higher education award).College InformationLocation: ..........................................................Cincinnati, OhioEnrollment: ........................................................................2,200Founded: ............................................................................1920President: ................................Sr. Francis Marie Thrailkill, Ed.D.Nickname: ..........................................................................LionsColors:..................................................................Blue and GoldAffiliations: ..................................................................NCAA IIIConference: ..HCAC – Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceMain Phone: ......................................................(800) 654-9314(513) 244-4200Web Site: ................................................................www.msj.eduMailing Address: ............................College of Mount St. Joseph5701 Delhi RoadCincinnati, OH 45233-1670HCAC Quick FactsCommissioner: ......................................................Tom BohlsenSports Information Director: ....................................Ryan DavisMailing Address: ..................................................P. O. Box 425205 S. Madison Ave.Greenwood, IN 45142-0425Phone: ..............................................................(317) 882-8090Fax: ..................................................................(317) 882-80862007-2008 HCAC School DirectorySchool Location Athletic Dept.# A.D. S.I.D.Anderson University Anderson, IN (765) 641-4478 Michael Zapolski Justin BatesBluffton University Bluffton, OH (419) 358-3227 Phill Talavinia Bill HanefeldDefiance College Defiance, OH (419) 783-2342 Dick Kaiser Seth MikelFranklin College Franklin, IN (317) 738-8121 Kerry Prather Kevin ElixmanHanover College Hanover, IN (812) 866-6800 Lynn Hall Carter CloydManchester College North Manchester, IN (260) 982-5390 Rick Espeset Doug ShoemakerCollege of Mount St. Joseph Cincinnati, OH (513) 244-4311 Steve Radcliffe Dane NeumeisterRose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN (812) 877-8252 Jeff Jenkins Kevin LankeTransylvania University Lexington, KY (859) 233-8270 Jack Ebel Glenn OsbornePlease contact the Sports Information Office, (513) 244-4927,for all interview requests. Prior notice is requested so that properarrangements may be made with players and coaches. Coachescan be contacted weekday afternoons, Noon-3 p.m. Athletes areavailable at various times of the day according to their academicschedules. All post-game interviews will be conducted at the gamesite. Coaches and players will be available approximately 10 minutesafter games. Players may be called at the request of the media, aftercontacting the Sports Information Office.All practices are open to media who request prior admittance from the Sports Information Office, (513) 244-4927. Pressbox, court andfield passes should be requested from the Sports Information Office before game day.3

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPHGeneral InformationA MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTSister Francis Marie Thrailkill, Ed.D.Welcome to the College of Mount St. Joseph and Lions country. We are proud to be the home of HCAC Division IIIcompetition in Greater Cincinnati so that the community can enjoy exciting competition among student athletes whoare dedicated to their sport and their studies.A Mount education is about preparing for life academically, professionally, personally, and spiritually. Students havethe opportunity to play in 21 competitive sports at the Mount as well as to join marching band and over 40 clubs andorganizations. They take courses in smaller classes where professors advocate learning and interaction. Cooperativeeducation, service learning and cultural/global immersion involve students in life experiences and social responsibility.Students are the heart of the community we enjoy at the Mount, and our student athletes appreciate your attendanceand support.Please visit the Mount again for more exciting HCAC Division III excitement, and visit our Web site at www.msj.edufor listings of the events and programs offered throughout the year.Enjoy the game!Sincerely,Sister Francis Marie Thrailkill, Ed.D.MOUNT ATHLETICS DIRECTORSteve RadcliffeSteve Radcliffe enters his 13th year as theLions’ athletic director for the 2007-2008school year, and he looks forward to anotheroutstanding season of athletics at the Mount.The Lions captured three conferencechampionships last fall. The football teamwon their third straight HCAC championship,and once again qualified to the NCAA DivisionIII playoffs. The volleyball team was first inthe HCAC regular season and won their ninth straight HCACTournament title advancing them to the Great Lakes Regional.The baseball team won the HCAC Tournament title advancing tothe Mideast Regional. The Mount also had men’s lacrosse for thefirst time last spring.In addition, there were plenty of other highlights, both individuallyand team-wise, for the Mount’s athletic programs last season. Thewomen's soccer team and men's basketball teams both had winningseason, as women’s soccer advanced to the HCAC Tournamentchampionship game. The Lions’ wrestling team was second in theconference, fourth in the regional and sent two wrestlers to the NCAADivision III National Wrestling Tournament, recording two placers.Radcliffe has long been a part of the sports programs at the Mount.A retired athletic trainer, Radcliffe began his athletic training career in1976 and was hired to implement the Mount’s first academic programfor athletic training in 1989. In addition, Radcliffe has been the Lions’head athletic trainer, working with athletes from all the intercollegiatesports, as well as teaching athletic training at the College.Radcliffe, who received his bachelor’s degree in 1978 and hismaster’s in physical education in 1981 from Miami University (Ohio),became the Mount’s athletic director in 1995. Upon entering theposition, Radcliffe stressed the importance of upholding the College’sstellar reputation of academics and athletics as a positive influence instudent life and development at the Mount.Steve and his wife, Darlene, have two children, Victoria and Michael.The Radcliffes live in Delhi.4

SUPPORT STAFFGeneral Information2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDEDaneNeumeisterDirector ofSportsInformationRonBowlingAssociateAthleticDirectorCharlieWrublewskiFacilitiesManagementSet-UpJoanieSchrothAdministrativeAssistantAllyAuditoreSportsInformationCo-opLarry CoxAssistantAthleticDirectorGeorganaTaggartFacultyAthleticRepresentativeStacieCarneyAdministrativeAssistantSeanDegerstromHeadTrainer,BaseballMicheleBenoitAssistantAthleticDirectorDr. RobertBurgerTeamOrthopedicDirectorDr. HowardSchertzingerTeamPhysicianCHEERLEADERSDANCE TEAMFront row (L-R): Maria Campolongo, Katie Carney, Michelle Pence,Erin Stretch, Jessie Kell, Stacy Honnert, Caitlin Propps.Back row: Brittany Spriggs, Meagan Stretch, Stephanie Pike,Lesley Rowe, Heather Kailholz, Natalie Schuster, Brittany Garrick.Not pictured: Chelsea Sims, Ann Benedict, Danielle Harris (Coach).Front row (L-R): Jodi Stockelman, Tricia Wietmarschen,Sam Stapleton. Middle row: Kelsey Keyes, Sarah Holter,Vanessa Black, Debbie Nieman. Back row: Katie Skeeters (Coach),Jennifer Link (Coach), Nikki Schorsch (Coach).Not pictured: Lydia Taulbee.5

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2008 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Site Time2/23 Kenyon College Gambier, OH 1:00 p.m.2/25 Davenport University Cincinnati, OH 4:00 p.m.3/5 The College of Wooster Cincinnati, OH 6:00 p.m.3/15 Tri-State University Angola, IN 3:00 p.m.3/18 Wittenberg University Cincinnati, OH 7:00 p.m.3/20 Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA 4:00 p.m.3/22 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA 11:00 a.m.3/30 Sewanee: The University of the South Cincinnati, OH 12:00 p.m.4/2 Denison University Cincinnati, OH 7:30 p.m.4/5 Oberlin College Oberlin, OH 2:00 p.m.4/13 St. Vincent College Cincinnati, OH 1:00 p.m.4/20 Fontbonne College Cincinnati, OH 1:00 p.m.4/23 Ohio Wesleyan University Cincinnati, OH 7:00 p.m.4/26 Adrian College Adrian, MI 3:00 p.m.4/30 Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA 3:30 p.m.2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDEHome games in bold.2008 ROSTERNo. Name Cl. Pos. Hometown High School/Club Team1 Blake Herner* So. Goal. Louisville, KY Trinity2 Matthew Cassidy* So. Def. St. Louis, MO Christian Brothers College3 Trevor Noel So. Att. Cincinnati, OH Turpin4 Mike Murphy Fr. Att. Crestwood, KY South Oldham5 Taylor Samuel* So. Mid. Prospect, KY Ballard7 Neal Barnes So. Att./Mid. Carmel, IN Westfield9 Anthony Pezzutti So. Att. Westerville, OH St. Francis DeSales10 John Coe Fr. Def. Hudson, OH Walsh Jesuit11 Michael Basch* So. Mid. Cincinnati, OH McNicholas12 Josh Lyons So. L.S.M. Springfield, OH Catholic Central13 Daniel Blair Fr. Mid. Clinton Twp., MI De La Salle14 Trent Coletti Fr. Att. Cincinnati, OH Moeller15 Matthew Worth So. Def./Mid. Cincinnati, OH Anderson16 William Beach So. Def. Springfield, OH Catholic Central17 Michael Johnson So. Mid. Elkhart, IN Concord19 Kevin Bieszczak So. Mid. Loveland, OH Anderson20 Kristopher Kalin So. Mid./Att. Saint Charles, MO Christian Brothers College22 Anthony Mercho Fr. Mid. Fishers, IN Bishop Chatard23 Taylor Hibbs So. Def. Elkhart, IN Concord24 Daniel Lind Fr. Mid. Cincinnati, OH Elder25 Eric Wolery Jr. Goal. Cincinnati, OH Lakota West27 Josh Morris Fr. Mid. Granville, OH Granville28 Anthony Hunter Fr. L.S.M. Perrysburg, OH Toledo St. John’s Jesuit29 John Lich Fr. Def. Indianapolis, IN Bishop Chatard33 Tim Linz Fr. Def./Mid. Cincinnati, OH St. Xavier39 Colin McSharar Fr. Def./Mid. Indianapolis, IN Bishop Chatard*Captain7

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH2008 OUTLOOKPat Kennedy, first-year head coach, who was an assistant last seasonat the Mount in the team’s inaugural season, leads the team intoaction this season and will welcome back 12 returners and 15newcomers. Kennedy and the first-year assistant coach, Jeff Bumiller,are hoping to see continued progress as the team has added depththis season as they start the season with 27 players. Last year’s rosternumbered 19.Kennedy said that while there is always a learning curve as theplayers go from high school lacrosse to college action, they didimprove throughout the 2007 season. The Lions fell in theiropening game of the 2007 season, a 27-6 setback at home toKenyon College, and despite winning only one game on the season,a 13-12 overtime victory over Alvernia College, lost two games byone goal each (including one game in overtime) and two othersgames by seven or less goals.With 12 returners back this spring, Kennedy thinks that addedexperience gained from last season should translate into someadditional wins this season.“When freshmen start playing on an established team, they cansee how much faster the game is at the first practice because of theupperclassmen who have been in the college system’’ Kennedy adds.“Last year we didn’t have that, but the team always played hard andnever quit.”Kennedy said he feels the team hung in until late in the gamesand is hoping to use that to his team’s advantage this season. Headds that this year’s sophomores, who gained valuable experienceduring last season’s first campaign, now know what it takes to competeat the college level and they can help with their experience.The Lions’ first-year coach is hoping that the players continue towork hard in everything they do, such as conditioning and practices,which will translate into better game preparation and play. He thinksthe addition of Bumiller to his coaching staff will also help.“Jeff brings a lot to the team,’’ Kennedy says. “He has been ahigh school coach in the Cincinnati area since 2001 and has wonmany games at that level. He brings a lot of energy to practices. Hewill be the defensive coordinator for us, the goalie coach and will bekey with local recruiting.”As for individual goals and team goals he would like his team toaccomplish this spring, Kennedy said he has set a few measurableones. One team goal would be to improve on games won eachseason. He adds that this season’s team has strengths in manydifferent areas.The Mount’s defensive effort will start with two solid goalies,returning Blake Herner, who started and played every minute ingoal last season for the Mount, and Eric Wolery, a first-year player.Among defenders that will add experience and size are Matt Cassidy,Taylor Hibbs, John Coe, and John Lich. Cassidy started and playedin 13 games last season for the Mount. Anthony Hunter, anotherfirst-year player, should looks to contribute as a long stick midfielder.Kennedy said he’s looking for his team to improve their offensiveproduction this season, and having some experienced returners thereand promising newcomers should help in that area. The Mount’stop five scorers from 2007 return, led by leading goal scorerMichael Basch, and the team-leader in assists, Taylor Samuel. Bothplayers will hold down midfield spots in the lineup. Among othersexpected to contribute offensively will be returners AnthonyPezzutti, Kristopher Kalin, Neal Barnes. The Mount totaled 88goals in 13 games last season, 6.8 per game and allowed 15.8 goalsper game.Among other first-year players that should contribute right awayare Dan Blair, who could be used in a variety of roles, Mike Murphy,who will be used at both the midfield and attack positions, andTrevor Noel, an attackman. Other returners this season who will beexpected to contribute in different areas are Josh Lyons, MatthewWorth, William Beach, Michael Johnson, and Hunter Mindrum.After playing a large group of teams last season with large andestablished programs, the Mount will have a challenging 2008schedule again this coming season. Ten of the 13 teams that theLions played last season are on this season’s schedule. The 2008season begins with a Feb. 23 game at Kenyon College. The Lionswill open the home portion of their schedule on Feb. 25 when theytake on Davenport University. The Mount competes as anindependent in men’s lacrosse.COACHING STAFFHead Coach Pat KennedyPat Kennedy begins his first season as the Lions’head coach, after being an assistant last season forthe men’s team. Kennedy, who was hired in July2006, is also the head coach for Mount’s women’steam, which will begin play in the spring of 2009.Coach Kennedy came to the Mount with a wealthof lacrosse coaching and playing experience. A 2001 graduate ofDivision I Syracuse University, Kennedy was an attackman for theOrangemen. He competed in the lacrosse NCAA championshipsfrom 1998-2001 and was a member of the Syracuse nationalchampionship team in 2000. He graduated from Syracuse with abachelor’s degree in psychology.In high school, Kennedy was a 1997 graduate of Moeller HighSchool in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was selected a lacrosseAll-American in 1997, First-Team All-Ohio and All-Midwestselection from 1995-1997. He also holds the career scoring mark atMoeller. After college, Kennedy competed in post collegiate clublacrosse action where he was named the Midwest Cities LacrosseConference Player of the Year in 2003 playing for a teamin Chicago. He was drafted in 2006 and played for the ChicagoMachine of the Major League Lacrosse professional team.Kennedy coached high school lacrosse locally in Cincinnati for ayear and one year in Boston. He was the varsity assistant coach forMoeller High School in 2006, helping his team to be the top-ratedteam in Cincinnati, and directing the team to the state final four. Patwas also the head varsity coach for Summit Country Day HighSchool in Cincinnati, Ohio from 2004-2005 where his team finishedsecond in the Ohio High School South 2A Division. Pat was alsothe assistant coach for Catholic Memorial High School in Boston,Massachusetts, from 2003-2004.Coach Kennedy resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.8

Assistant Coach Jeff BumillerJeff Bumiller joins the Lions’ coaching staff for hisfirst season. He comes to the Mount from IndianHill High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he wasthe varsity head lacrosse coach in 2007. Before that,Bumiller was at Moeller High School as a varsityassistant lacrosse coach (2006). He has also been anassistant coach at Indian Hill High School and head coach at St.Xavier High School.Bumiller has been a member of the Cincinnati Men’s LacrosseTeam in the Midwest Cities Lacrosse Club League since 2000.He is a 1998 graduate of the College of Wooster where he was a2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDEthree-year starter, four-year player and senior captain. Bumiller hasa bachelor’s degree in history from the College of Wooster. Thegraduate of Moeller High School was a three-year varsity starterhelping his team to the 1992-1993 state championships. Bumillerwas an All-State Selection in 1993-1994, and was voted 2001 OhioHigh School Lacrosse Association Coach of the Year.The Lions’ first-year coach is employed as a store manager byLaxland Sporting Goods in Cincinnati, Ohio.Coach Bumiller resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.2008 RETURNING PLAYERS’ PROFILES7 Neal BarnesAttack/Midfield • SophomoreMajor: Graphic DesignHigh School/Club Team: Westfield (Carmel, IN)Barnes returns for his second season with theMount. He saw action in all 13 games last seasonfor the Mount, including 11 starts, and was first inthe team in shots and game-winning goals – scoring the tie-breakinggoal in overtime in the Lions’ 13-12 win at Alvernia College. Barneswas also third in assists on the team. He is a fast player, who couldsee plenty of action again this season at both the attacker andmidfielder positions. Neal is the son of Susan and John Boss.16 William BeachDefense • SophomoreMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Springfield(Springfield, OH)Beach returns for his second season with the Mount.He saw action in seven games last season for theLions and will add depth to the team’s defensive group this spring.William is the son of Sarah and Bill Beach.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 7 0 0 0 0Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 13 10 7 25 1711 Michael BaschMidfield • SophomoreMajor: CommunicationsHigh School/Club Team: McNicholas(Cincinnati, OH)Basch returns for his second season with the Mount.He played in and started all 13 games last season forthe Mount, leading the team in goals and points, and was third inground balls. Basch was also second on the team in assists and shots.He is very quick and has good athleticism and will be a captain thisspring. Basch is expected to hold down a starting midfield spot thisspring. Michael is the son of Mary Beth and Jerry Basch.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 13 23 8 70 312 Matthew CassidyDefense • SophomoreMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Christian BrothersCollege (St. Louis, MO)Cassidy returns for his second season with theMount. He played in and started all 13 games atdefender last season for the Lions, finishing second on the team inground balls. Cassidy will be counted on this season to guard theopposing team’s top offensive player. He is also a captain this spring.Matthew is the son of Joyce and John Cassidy.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 13 0 0 0 01 Blake HernerGoalkeeper • SophomoreMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Trinity (Louisville, KY)Herner returns for his second season with theMount. He played in and started all 13 games lastseason for the Lions, playing every minute (784:30)in goal. Herner has great stick skills and led the team in groundballs last season. He is a captain on the team and looks to hold ontohis starting goalkeeper’s position again this spring. Blake is the sonof Lisa and Wayne Herner.Year Games Goals Against GAA Saves Wins2007 13 206 15.76 193 19

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH2008 RETURNING PLAYERS’ PROFILES (Continued)17 Michael JohnsonMidfield • SophomoreMajor: Sociology/CriminologyHigh School/Club Team: Concord (Elkhart, IN)Johnson returns for his second season with theMount. He played in 12 games last season, includingthree starts. Johnson is expected to give the teamdepth at the midfield position in 2008, and might also be involvedwith taking some face-offs this season, after gaining nine in 32attempts last spring. Michael is the son of Susan and WilliamJohnson.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 12 0 2 13 29 Anthony PezzuttiAttack • SophomoreMajor: HistoryHigh School/Club Team: DeSales (Westerville, OH)Pezzutti returns for his second season with theMount. He played in 13 games last season, starting12 as an attacker. Pezzutti was second on the teamin goals and third in points in 2007. He is a good finisher aroundthe net and looks to hold down his starting attacker position againthis season. Anthony is the son of Mary and David Pezzutti.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 13 15 2 42 1720 Kristopher KalinMidfield/Attack • SophomoreMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Christian BrothersCollege (St. Charles, MO)Kalin returns for his second season with the Mount.He played in 11 games last season, starting five,finishing third on the team in goals scored. He has great stick skillsand all-around abilities and is looking to bounce back after leginjuries in 2007. Kalin is expected to see plenty of action at boththe midfielder and attacker positions this season. Kristopher is theson of Linda and Joe Kalin.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 11 14 3 45 1712 Josh LyonsLong Stick Midfield • SophomoreMajor: MathematicsHigh School/Club Team: Springfield(Springfield, OH)Lyons returns for his second season with theMount. He saw action in all 13 games the Lionsplayed last spring, including 11 starts. Lyons, who uses combinesgood peed and athletic ability, is expected to push for a startingposition this season as the team’s long stick midfielder. Josh is theson of Sue and Jeff Lyons.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 13 0 0 1 05 Taylor SamuelMidfield • SophomoreMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Ballard (Prospect, KY)Samuel returns for his second season with theMount. He played in all 13 games last season,including 12 as a starter. He was first on the team inassists, second in points and third in shots in 2007. The team’s vocalleader uses good quickness, will be a captain this season and looks tohold down a starting midfield spot again. Taylor is the son of Joanieand Steven Samuel.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 13 7 11 51 1815 Matthew WorthDefense/Midfield • SophomoreMajor: HistoryHigh School/Club Team: Anderson(Cincinnati, OH)Worth returns for his second season with theMount. He played in all 13 games for the Lions lastspring, and was the team’s top face-out player, winning 24 in 72attempts. Worth will be counted on to hold down a defensivemidfield position and to take face-offs again. Matthew is the son ofMolly McClure and Andrew Worth.Year Games Goals Asts. Shots Pts.2007 13 0 3 0 310

2008 FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS’ PROFILES19 Kevin BieszczakMidfield • SophomoreMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Anderson(Loveland, OH)Bieszczak joins the Lions for his first season. Heplayed the midfield for four seasons in high schooland gained two varsity letters. Bieszczak was on the Honor Rollevery year of high school, was a member of the BusinessProfessionals of America, and a part of the Ski Club during highschool. Kevin is the son of Sharon and Mike Bieszczak.13 Daniel BlairMidfield • FreshmanMajor: BiologyHigh School/Club Team: De La Salle(Clinton Twp., MI)Blair joins the Lions for his first season. He playeddefensive midfielder for four years in high school,and was selected All-Region during his junior and senior seasons.Blair also played football and soccer and was a diver on the swimteam in high school. In addition, he participated in show choir, falland spring plays as well as holding leadership positions in the Dramaand French Club. He was a 2006 Presidential Classroom Scienceand Technology attendee, 2006 World Scholar Athlete GamesParticipant, graduated Cum Laude, received the Doug E. SmithTheater award, was the Drama Club president, “Fight” ClubPresident, a Class representative, and in Campus Ministry. Daniel isthe son of Maureen and Gary Blair.10 John CoeDefense • FreshmanMajor: Sport ManagementHigh School/Club Team: Walsh Jesuit(Hudson, OH)Coe joins the Lions for his first season. He played asa defender for four years during his prep career andwas the captain of his school’s ice hockey team. John is the son ofJanell and Jim Coe.14 Trent ColettiAttack • FreshmanMajor: Liberal StudiesHigh School/Club Team: Moeller(Cincinnati, OH)Coletti joins the Lions for his first season. He playedhigh school lacrosse for four seasons, as both a faceoffmidfielder and an attacker. Coletti was on the Chiquita travelteam in 2005. `Trent is the son of Brynne and Bob Coletti.23 Taylor HibbsDefense • SophomoreMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Concord(Elkhart, IN)Hibbs joins the Lions for his first season. He is atransfer from Butler University where he played lastseason. Hibbs also played four seasons of lacrosse in high school, asa defender, and was his team’s defensive MVP and a senior captain.Taylor is the son of Kendra and Garry Hibbs.2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDE28 Anthony HunterLong Stick Midfield • FreshmanMajor: AccountingHigh School/Club Team: Toledo St. John’sJesuit (Perrysburg, OH)Hunter joins the Lions for his first season. Heplayed four seasons of lacrosse in high school – as adefender his freshman, sophomore and senior seasons and as a longstick midfielder his junior season. Hunter was also in the NationalHonor Society, the Snowboard Club, received four-year Honors,Perfect Attendance awards, and was involved in Christian Service.Anthony is the son of Lynn and John Hunter.29 John LichDefense • FreshmanMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Bishop Chatard(Indianapolis, IN)Lich joins the Lions for his first season. He playeddefense during his junior and senior seasons in highschool, scoring five goals and getting five assists. Lich was named tothe Big Shot Lacrosse All-Star team (Pittsburgh, PA). John is theson of Nancy and John Lich.24 Daniel LindMidfield • FreshmanMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Elder(Cincinnati, OH)Lind joins the Lions for his first season. He playedone year of lacrosse while in high school, scoring 22goals, with five assists for 27 points, his senior season, winning theteam Most Valuable Player award and the Captain award. Lind alsoplayed four years of football and competed in baseball, basketball,golf, water skiing and weight training. He was in the Ski Club,French Club and the Seinfeld Club. Daniel is the son of Jeannetteand Joe Lind.33 Tim LinzDefense/Midfield • FreshmanMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: St. Xavier(Cincinnati, OH)Linz joins the Lions for his first season. Playingmainly as a long stick midfielder, he was on his highschool team fro four years. He won the Bombadier award, wasAll-City and All-State his senior season. Tim is the son of Terri andTom Linz.39 Colin McShararDefense/Midfield • FreshmanMajor: CommunicationsHigh School/Club Team: Bishop Chatard(Indianapolis, IN)McSharar joins the Lions for his first season. Heplayed goalkeeper for four seasons in high school.McSharar was in the National Honor Society, on the Retreat Team,in the Promise to Keep organization, Liturgical Music, Pro-Lifegroup, and on his school’s Honor Roll. Colin is the son of Janetand Jim McSharar.11

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH2008 FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS’ PROFILES (Continued)22 Anthony MerchoMidfield • FreshmanMajor: UndeclaredHigh School/Club Team: Bishop Chatard(Fishers, IN)Mercho joins the Lions for his first season. Heplayed midfielder for four seasons while in highschool, scoring 31 goals with six assists during his senior season.Mercho, who was named Team Offensive MVP his senior season,also played soccer and wrestled while in high school. Anthony is theson of Maureen and Tamer Mercho.27 Josh MorrisMidfield • FreshmanMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Granville(Granville, OH)Morris joins the Lions for his first season. He playedmidfield during his freshman and sophomore yearsand moved to attack as a junior and senior where he achieved varsityletter-winner honors. Josh is the son of Linda and Bob Morris.4 Mike MurphyAttack • FreshmanMajor: UndeclaredHigh School/Club Team: South Oldham(Crestwood, KY)Murphy joins the Lions for his first season. Heplayed as an attacker for four seasons in high school,and was a prolific scorer, totaling 153 goals and garnering 77 assistsin four seasons. Murphy was named Division II First Team All-Stateattacker his junior and senior seasons, was named MVP of theDivision II playoffs in 2007, and was a team captain his final twohigh school seasons. He is also a member of the Mount’s footballteam. Mike is the son of Brummal and Jim Murphy.PhotoNotAvailable3 Trevor NoelAttack • SophomoreMajor: Sport ManagementHigh School/Club Team: Turpin(Cincinnati, OH)Noel joins the Lions for his first season. He is atransfer from Bellarmine University. Noel madeFirst Team All-City and First Team All-State as a junior and senior,playing on Anderson’s two-time state championship team. Trevor isthe son of Lisa and Dave Noel.25 Eric WoleryGoalkeeper • JuniorMajor: BusinessHigh School/Club Team: Lakota West(Cincinnati, OH)Wolery joins the Lions for his first season. Hetransferred to the Mount from Clarkston University(Potsdam, KY), where he played goalkeeper for two seasons. Woleryplayed four seasons of varsity lacrosse in high school. As a highschool junior, Wolery collected First Team All-City and SecondTeam All-Ohio honors while as a senior he was named First TeamAll-City and First Team All-Ohio, as well as winning the WarriorPosition Player of the Year in Division 1B.2008 OPPONENTSKenyon CollegeGame Date: Sat., Feb. 23Game Location: Gambier, OHGame Time: 1:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: North Coast Athletic ConferenceEnrollment: 1,600Nickname: LordsHead Coach: Doug Misarti2007 Record: 12-2/3-2 NCACWeb site: www.athletics.kenyon.edu/Davenport UniversityGame Date: Mon., Feb. 25Game Location: Cincinnati, OHGame Time: 4:00 p.m.Affiliation: NAIAConference: American Mideast ConferenceEnrollment: 13,000 (University-wide)Nickname: PanthersHead Coach: Bob Clarkson2007 Record: (2008, first season of play)Web site: www.dupanthers.cstv.com12The College of WoosterGame Date: Wed., Mar. 5Game Location: Wooster, OHGame Time: 4:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: North Coast Athletic ConferenceEnrollment: 1,882Nickname: ScotsHead Coach: Jason Tarnow2007 Record: 7-4/2-3 NCACWeb site: www.athletics.wooster.eduTri-State UniversityGame Date: Sat., Mar. 15Game Location: Angola, INGame Time: 3:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Michigan IntercollegiateAthletic AssociationEnrollment: 1,450Nickname: ThunderHead Coach: Bryan Poole2007 Record: (2008, first season of play)Web site: www.tristate.edu/tsuathleticsWittenberg UniversityGame Date: Tues., Mar., 18Game Location: Cincinnati, OHGame Time: 7:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: North Coast AthleticConferenceEnrollment: 2,050Nickname: TigersHead Coach: George Harris2007 Record: 6-6/14 NCACWeb site: www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athleticsRandolph-Macon CollegeGame Date: Thurs., Mar. 20Game Location: Ashland, VAGame Time: 4:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Old Dominion AthleticConferenceEnrollment: 1,176Nickname: Yellow JacketsHead Coach: Mike Plantholt2007 Record: 6-9/1-4 ODACWeb site: www.rmc.edu/athletics

Shenandoah UniversityGame Date: Sat., Mar. 22Game Location: Winchester, VAGame Time: 3:30 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Presidents’ Athletic ConferenceEnrollment: 3,000Nickname: HornetsHead Coach: Brian Jenkins2007 Record: 9-4/5-3 PACWeb site: www.su.edu/athleticsSewanee: The University of the SouthGame Date: Sun., Mar. 30Game Location: Cincinnati, OHGame Time: 12:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Southern Collegiate AthleticConferenceEnrollment: 1,500Nickname: TigersHead Coach: Dennis Tippo2007 Record: (2008, first season of play)Web site: www.athletics.sewanee.edu/homeDenison UniversityGame Date: Wed., Apr. 2Game Location: Cincinnati, OHGame Time: 7:30 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: North Coast AthleticConferenceEnrollment: 2,100Nickname: Big RedHead Coach: Matt McGinnis2007 Record: 11-4/4-1 NCACWeb site: www.denison.edu/athleticsOberlin CollegeGame Date: Sat., Apr. 5Game Location: Oberlin, OHGame Time: 2:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: North Coast AthleticConferenceEnrollment: 2,200Nickname: YeomanHead Coach: Kevin Walz2007 Record: 3-10/0-5Web site: www.oberlin.edu/athleticSaint Vincent CollegeGame Date: Sun., Apr. 13Game Location: Cincinnati, OHGame Time: 1:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Presidents’ Athletic ConferenceEnrollment: 1,220Nickname: BearcatsHead Coach: Peter Tulk2007 Record: 4-8Web site: www.stvincent.edu/athleticsFontbonne CollegeGame Date: Sun., Apr. 20Game Location: Cincinnati, OHGame Time: 1:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: IndependentEnrollment: 2,836Nickname: GriffinsHead Coach: Nick Silva2007 Record: 3-6Web site: www.fontbonne.edu/athletics2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDEOhio Wesleyan UniversityGame Date: Wed., Apr. 23Game Location: Cincinnati, OHGame Time: 7:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: North Coast AthleticConferenceEnrollment: 1,850Nickname: Battling BishopsHead Coach: Steve Ryan2007 Record: 12-4/5-0 NCACWeb site: www.bishops.owu.eduAdrian CollegeGame Date: Sat., Apr. 26Game Location: Adrian, MIGame Time: 3:00 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Michigan IntercollegiateAthletic AssociationEnrollment: 1,300Nickname: BulldogsHead Coach: Chris Delfausse2007 Record: (2008, first season of play)Web site: www.adrianbulldogs.cstv.comWashington & Jefferson CollegeGame Date: Wed., Apr, 30Game Location: Washington, PAGame Time: 3:30 p.m.Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Presidents’ Athletic ConferenceEnrollment: 1,400Nickname: PresidentsHead Coach: Chad Moore2007 Record: 3-11Web site: www.washjeff.edu/athletics2007 SEASON RESULTSDate Opponent Site Score2/24 Kenyon College Cincinnati, OH L, 27-63/3 Denison University Granville, OH L, 20-43/7 The College of Wooster Cincinnati, OH L, 13-53/10 Washington & Jefferson College Cincinnati, OH L, 15-73/13 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA L, 11-103/15 Alvernia College Reading, PA W, 13-12 (OT)3/21 Wittenberg University Springfield, OH L, 14-33/24 Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH L, 26-43/31 Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA L, 14-24/11 Oberlin College Cincinnati, OH L, 18-114/14 Medaille College Cincinnati, OH L, 17-124/20 Fontbonne University Cincinnati, OH L, 8-7 (OT)4/29 Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA L, 11-42007 FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSNo. Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG GW11 Basch, Michael 13-13 23 8 31 70 .329 34 05 Samuel, Taylor 13-12 7 11 18 51 .137 24 09 Pezzutti, Anthony 13-12 15 2 17 42 .357 19 020 Kalin, Kristopher 11-5 14 3 17 45 .311 23 07 Barnes, Neal 13-11 10 7 17 97 .103 39 113

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH2007 FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (Continued)No. Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG GW4 Cecil, Brian 13-13 11 3 14 25 .440 16 03 Lewis, Josh 12-5 8 2 10 24 .333 11 015 Worth, Matthew 13-5 0 3 3 0 .000 0 017 Johnson, Michael 12-3 0 2 2 13 .000 3 012 Lyons, Josh 13-11 0 0 0 1 .000 1 021 Perlson, Christopher 10-5 0 0 0 0 .000 0 018 Mindrum, Hunter 9-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 016 Beach, William 7-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 014 McGee, Nathan 13-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 013 Burchett, Andrew 12-8 0 0 0 0 .000 0 08 Moffitt, Nick 11-4 0 0 0 0 .000 0 06 Calme, Adam 4-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 02 Cassidy, Matthew 13-13 0 0 0 0 .000 0 01 Herner, Blake 13-13 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0Total 13 88 41 129 368 .239 170 1Opponents 13 206 105 311 615 .335 225 12No. Name GP-GS Mins. GA GAA Svs. W L T1 Herner, Blake 13-13 784:30 206 15.76 193 1 12 0Total 13 784:30 206 15.76 193 1 12 0Opponents 13 784:30 88 6.73 149 12 1 0LACROSSE POSITIONSAttack: The attackman’s responsibility is to score goals and to“ride” defenders who try to clear the ball out of the defensive end.The attackman generally restricts his play to the offensive end of thefield. A good attackman demonstrates excellent stick work with bothhands and has quick feet to maneuver around the goal. Each teamshould have three attackmen on the field during play.Midfield: The midfielder’s responsibility is to cover the entire field,playing both offense and defense. The midfielder is a key to thetransition game, and is often called upon to clear the ball fromdefense to offense. A good midfielder demonstrates good stick workincluding throwing, catching and scooping. Speed and stamina areessential. Each team should have three midfielders on the field.Defense: The defenseman’s responsibility is to defend the goal.The defenseman generally restricts his play to the defensive endof the field. A good defenseman should be able to react quickly ingame situations. Agility and aggressiveness are necessary, but greatstick work is not essential to be effective. Each team should havethree defensemen on the field.Goal: The goalie’s responsibility is to protect the goal and stop theopposing team from scoring. A good goalie also leads the defenseby reading the situation and directing the defensemen to react. Agood goalie should have excellent hand/eye coordination and astrong voice. Quickness, agility, confidence and the ability toconcentrate are also essential. Each team has one goalie in thegoal during play.Long Stick Midfielder (LSM): The long stick midfielder’sresponsibility is to be the fourth long stick defenseman on thefield defending against the opponent’s top offensive midfielder.LACROSSE EQUIPMENTCrosse: The crosse (lacrosse stick) is made of synthetic material,with a shaped net pocket at the end. The crosse must be an overalllength of 40-42 inches for attackmen and midfielders, or 52-72inches for defensemen. The head of the crosse must be 6.5-10inches wide, except a goalie’s crosse which may be 10-12 incheswide. The pocket of a crosse shall be deemed illegal if the top surfaceof a lacrosse ball, when placed in the head of the crosse, is below thebottom edge of the side wall.Ball: The ball must be made of solid rubber and is white.The ball is 7.75-8 inches in circumference and 5-5.25 ounces.Helmet: A protective helmet, equipped with face mask, chinpad and a cupped four point chin strap fastened to all four hookups,must be worn by all men’s players. All helmets and face masks mustbe NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards forAthletic Equipment) approved.Mouthpiece: The mouthpiece must be a highly visible colorand is mandatory.Glove: All players are required to wear protective gloves.The cutting or altering of gloves is prohibited.Protective Equipment: All players, with the exception of thegoalkeeper, must wear shoulder pads. Arm pads and rib pads arealso strongly recommended and often required, as are athleticsupporters and protective cups for all players. The goalkeeper isrequired to wear a throat protector and chest protector in additionto a helmet, mouthpiece and gloves.14

LACROSSE RULESMen’s lacrosse is a contact game played by ten players: a goalie,three defensemen, three midfielders and three attackmen. Theobject of the game is to shoot the ball into the opponent’s goal.The team scoring the most goals wins.Each team must keep at least four players, including the goalie, inits defensive half of the field and three in its offensive half. Threeplayers (midfielders) may roam the entire field.Collegiate games are 60 minutes long, with 15-minute quarters.Generally, high school games are 48 minutes long, with 12-minutequarters. Likewise, youth games are 32 minutes long, with eightminute quarters. Each team is given a two-minute break betweenthe first and second quarters, and the third and fourth quarters.Halftime is ten minutes long.Teams change sides between periods. Each team is permitted twotimeouts each half. A team is only allowed to call a timeout whenthey have the ball on their half of the field, or also when the ballgoes out of bounds at the end line on either end. The team winningthe coin toss chooses the end of the field it wants to defend first.The players take their positions on the field: four in the defensiveclearing area, one at the center, two in the wing areas, and three intheir attack goal area.Men’s lacrosse begins with a face-off. The ball is placed betweenthe sticks of two squatting players at the center of the field. Theofficial blows the whistle to begin play. Each face-off player tries tocontrol the ball. The players in the wing areas can run after the ballwhen the whistle sounds. The other players must wait until one2008 MEN’S LACROSSE GUIDEplayer has gained possession of the ball, or the ball has crossed agoal area line, before they can release.Center face-offs are also used at the start of each quarter and aftera goal is scored. Field players must use their crosses to pass, catchand run with the ball. Only the goalkeeper may touch the ball withhis hands. A player may gain possession of the ball by dislodging itfrom an opponent’s crosse with a stick check. A stick check is thecontrolled poking and slapping of the stick and gloved hands of theplayer in possession of the ball.Body checking is permitted if the opponent has the ball or iswithin five yards of a loose ball. All body contact must occur fromthe front or side, above the waist and below the shoulders, and withboth hands on the stick. An pponent’s crosse may also be stickchecked if it is within five yards of a loose ball or ball in the air.Aggressive body checking is discouraged.If the ball or a player in possession of the ball goes out of bounds,the other team is awarded possession. If the ball goes out of boundsafter an unsuccessful shot, the player nearest to the ball when andwhere it goes out of bounds is awarded possession.An attacking player cannot enter the crease around the goal, butmay reach in with his stick to scoop a loose ball.A referee, umpire and field judge supervise field play. A chiefbench official, timekeepers and scorers assist.Time restraints during play: 20 seconds to advance the ball overthe mid line, 10 seconds to get it in the “box.” Tmeouts can onlybe called on the offensive side of the field.LACROSSE PERSONAL AND TECHNICAL FOULSThere are personal fouls and technical foulsin men’s lacrosse. The penalty for a personalfoul results in a one to three minute suspensionfrom play and possession to the team thatwas fouled. Players with five personal foulsare ejected from the game. The penalty for atechnical foul is a thirty-second suspension ifa team is in possession of the ball when thefoul is committed, or possession of the ballto the team that was fouled if there was nopossession when the foul was committed.Personal FoulsSlashing: Occurs when a player’s stickviciously contacts an opponent in any areaother than the stick or gloved hand on thestick.Tripping: Occurs when a player obstructshis opponent at or below the waist with thecrosse, hands, arms, feet, or legs.Cross Checking: Occurs when a player usesthe handle of his crosse between his handsto make contact with an opponent.Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Occurs whenany player or coach commits an act that isconsidered unsportsmanlike by an official,including taunting and arguing as well asobscene language or gestures.Unnecessary Roughness: Occurs when aplayer strikes an opponent with his stick orbody using excessive or violent force.Illegal Crosse: Occurs when a player uses acrosse that does not conform to requiredspecifications. A crosse may be found illegalif the pocket is too deep or if any other partof the crosse was altered to gain an advantage.Illegal Body Checking: Occurs when anyof the following actions takes place: a. bodychecking an opponent who is not in possessionof the ball or within five yards of aloose ball. b. avoidable body check of anopponent after he has passed or shot theball. c. body checking an opponent from therear or at or below the waist. d. body checkingan opponent above the shoulders. Abody check must be below the shouldersand above the waist, and both hands of theplayer applying the body check must remainin contact with his crosse.Illegal Gloves: Occurs when a player usesgloves that do not conform to requiredspecifications. A glove will be found illegal ifthe fingers and palms are cut out of thegloves, or if the glove has been altered in away that compromises its protective features.Technical FoulsHolding: Occurs when a player impedes themovement of an opponent or an opponent’scrosse.Interference: Occurs when a player interferesin any manner with the free movement of anopponent, except when that opponent haspossession of the ball, the ball is in flightand within five yards of the player, or bothplayers are within five yards of a loose ball.Offsides: Occurs when a team does not haveat least four players on its defensive side ofthe midfield line or at least three players onits offensive side of the midfield line.Pushing: Occurs when a player thrusts orshoves a player from behind.Screening: Occurs when an offensive playermoves into and makes contact with a defensiveplayer with the purpose of blocking himfrom the man he is defending.Stalling: Occurs when a team intentionallyholds the ball, without conducting normaloffensive play, with the intent of runningtime off the clock.Warding Off: Occurs when a player inpossession of the ball uses his free hand orarm to hold, push or control the directionof an opponent’s stick check.15

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPHLACROSSE SKILLSCatching: The act of receiving a passed ballwith the crosse.Checking: The act of attempting todislodge the ball from an opponent’s stick.Poke Check: A stick check in which theplayer pokes the head of his stick at anopponent’s stick through the top hand bypushing with the bottom hand.Slap Check: A stick check in which a playerslaps the head of his stick against hisopponent’s stick.Wrap Check: A one-handed check in whichthe defender swings his stick around hisopponent’s body to dislodge the ball.(This check is only legal at the highestlevel of play.)Cradling: The coordinated motion of thearms and wrists that keeps the ball secure inthe pocket and ready to be passed or shotwhen running.Cutting: A movement by an offensive playerwithout the ball, toward the opponent’sgoal, in anticipation of a feed and shot.Feeding: Passing the ball to a teammatewho is in position for a shot on goal.Passing: The act of throwing the ball to ateammate with the crosse.Scooping: The act of picking up a loose ballwith the crosse.Screening: An offensive tactic in which aplayer near the crease positions himself so asto block the goalkeeper’s view of the ball.Shooting: The act of throwing the ballwith the crosse toward the goal in anattempt to score.GLOSSARY OF LACROSSE TERMSAttack Goal Area: The area defined by aline drawn sideline to sideline 20 yards fromthe face of the goal. Once the offensiveteam crosses the midfield line, it has tenseconds to move the ball into its attackgoal area.Body Check: Contact with an opponentfrom the front – between the shoulders andwaist – when the opponent has the ball or iswithin five yards of a loose ball.Box: An area used to hold players who havebeen served with penalties, and throughwhich substitutions on-the-fly are permitteddirectly from the sideline onto the field.Check-up: A call given by the goalie to telleach defender to find his man and call outhis number.Clamp: A face-off maneuver executed byquickly pushing the back of the stick on topof the ball.Crosse (Stick): The equipment used tothrow, catch and carry the ball.Defensive Clearing Area: The area definedby a line drawn sideline to sideline 20 yardsfrom the face of the goal. Once the defensiveteam gains possession of the ball in this area,it has ten seconds to move the ball acrossthe midfield line.Extra Man Offense (EMO): A man advantagethat results from a time-serving penalty.Face-Off: A technique used to put the ballin play at the start of each quarter, or after agoal is scored. The players squat down andthe ball is placed between their crosses.Fast-Break: A transition scoring opportunityin which the offense has at least a one-manadvantage.Ground Ball: A loose ball on the playingfield.Man Down Defense (MDD): The situationthat results from a time-serving penalty thatcauses the defense to play with at least a oneman disadvantage.Midfield Line: The line which bisects thefield of play.On-The-Fly Substitution: A substitutionmade during play.Pick: An offensive maneuver in which astationary player attempts to block the pathof a defender guarding another offensiveplayer.Pocket: The strung part of the head of thestick that holds the ball.Rake: A face-off move in which a playersweeps the ball to the side.Riding: The act of trying to prevent a teamfrom clearing the ball.Clearing: Running or passing the ball fromthe defensive half of the field to the attackgoal area.Crease: A circle around the goal with aradius of nine feet into which only defensiveplayers may enter.Handle (Shaft): An aluminum, wooden orcomposite pole connected to the head of thecrosse.Head: The plastic or wood part of the stickconnected to the handle.Release: The term used by an official tonotify a penalized player in the box that hemay re-enter the game.Unsettled Situation: Any situation inwhich the defense is not positioned correctly,usually due to a loose ball or broken clear.Lacrosse info obtained from Laxrules.com16