News & Notes

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wingate's Sonny Ziegler joins Perkiomen School’s Hall of Athletic Honor

Pennsburg, Pa.----Wingate University head men’s lacrosse coach Sonny Ziegler will be inducted into the Perkiomen School’s Hall of Athletic Honor Friday night, June 12, 2009. The Welcome Celebration and Awards Ceremony kicks off the school’s Alumni Weekend and Ziegler’s 25th high school reunion. Former Perkiomen lacrosse coach (and fellow HAH member) Reid Watson will present Ziegler during Friday’s ceremony. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Evan Schaller earns ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® second team honors

Towson, Md.----Wingate University senior defense Evan Schaller (Kirkville, N.Y.) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® men’s at-large second team (college division), selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). An Accounting major and an English minor with a 3.84 GPA, Schaller earns ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® honors for the first time in his illustrious Bulldog career. For more information, click here.

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wingate's Hodsdon picked to play in North-South Game

Perry, N.Y.----Wingate University senior midfield Mark Hodsdon (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) has been named to the South squad in the 68th annual United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) North-South All-Star game for NCAA Division I and Division II senior student-athletes. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Three DSC Players earn All-America honors

Perry, N.Y.----Wingate University senior midfield Mark Hodsdon (Hilton Head, S.C.) and senior defense Evan Schaller (Kirkville, N.Y.) are NCAA Division II All-America second team selections, as named by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). Mars Hill junior midfielder Danny Farmer (Calgary, Alberta) earns Honorable Mention All-America honors. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 20, 2009
2009 All-Tournament Team announced

Wingate, N.C.----Saint Leo's Luke Baruch, who had seven goals and an assist to lead Saint Leo to the 2009 DSC Title, has been named the Tournament MVP. Three other SLU Lions earned all-tournament honors. For more information, click here.

Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saint Leo tops Mars Hill for DSC Title

Wingate, N.C.----The Saint Leo University Lions jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first period en route to a 15-12 victory to claim the 2009 Deep South Conference Tournament title Sunday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. Saint Leo improves to 11-3 overall while Mars Hill falls to 11-4. For more information, click here.

Friday, April 17, 2009
Saint Leo edges Wingate 9-8 DSC Tourney

Wingate, N.C.----The number two seed Lions of Saint Leo University defeated the third-seeded Wingate University Bulldogs 9-8 in Deep South Conference semifinal action Friday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. Saint Leo improves 10-3 on the year while the Bulldogs fall to 8-8. The Lions will take on Mars Hill in the DSC championship game Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, click here.

Friday, April 17, 2009
Top-seeded Mars Hill hangs on to beat Catawba

Wingate, N.C.----The top-seeded Mars Hill College Lions defeated fourth-seeded Catawba College 9-8 in semifinal action in the Deep South Conference Tournament Friday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. The Lions improve to 11-3 overall and advance to the championship game Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Catawba falls to 3-8 on the year. For more information, click here.

Friday, April 17, 2009
2009 DSC Tournament Central

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
2009 All-DSC Team announced

Wingate, N.C.----Mars Hill junior attack Danny Farmer has been named the 2009 Deep South Conference Player of the Year, league officials announced Tuesday. The MHC Lions, who went undefeated in conference play, led the way with six all-conference selections. In addition, Mars Hill’s Chris Cudmore has been named the DSC Freshman of the Year while Sean Woods is the Coach of the Year. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 13, 2009
Saint Leo, Catawba and Mars Hill claim weekly DSC honors

Wingate, N.C.----Saint Leo senior attack Benjamin Brigham (Scituate, Mass.) is this week’s Deep South Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Catawba College sophomore goalie Colin McClimans (Washington D.C.) is the Defensive Player of the Week while Mars Hill’s Chris Cudmore (Whitby, Ontario) is the Freshman of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 13, 2009
Pairings announced for 2009 DSC Tournament at Wingate

Wingate, N.C.----The pairings are set for the 2009 Deep South Conference men’s lacrosse tournament, league officials announced today. The two-day event will be held Friday and Sunday at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus. The semi-final games will be held at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Friday. The 2009 DSC championship game is slated for 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, click here.

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Catawba tops Florida Southern 10-8 to earn spot in DSC Tournament

Salisbury, N.C.----Catawba scored the final three goals and claimed a 10-8 win over visiting Florida Southern in Deep South Conference lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at Shuford Stadium.  The Catawba Indians improve to 3-7 overall and 2-3 in the DSC, while the Moccasins fall to 4-6 and 1-4. For more information, click here.

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Mars Hill falls to Queens 14-13

Mars Hill, N.C.----The No. 7 Lions' lacrosse team was upset Saturday afternoon by Queens University of Charlotte, 14-13. Stephen LeBlanc scored the game winner with five seconds left in regulation. MHC fell to 10-3 on the season while Queens improved to 7-5 overall. Prior to the game, MHC recognized their 10 senior players. For more information, click here.

Thursday, April 9, 2009
Bulldogs top Catawba 8-7 in overtime

Salisbury, N.C.----Wingate University graduate student midfielder Mike Bayliss (Lorton, Va.) scored 1:18 into the first overtime period to give the Bulldogs an 8-7 win over Catawba College in Deep South Conference action at Shuford Stadium. Thursday night. Wingate improves to 8-7 overall and 3-2 in the DSC. Catawba falls to 2-7 overall and 1-3 in the conference. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Saint Leo caps off regular season with record ninth win

Winter Park, Fla.----The Saint Leo lacrosse team capped off their 2009 season with a 16-3 victory over Rollins College in Deep South Conference action at Otey Field on Wednesday evening. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009   
Mars Hill defeats Pfeiffer, 12-5

Mars Hill, N.C.----The No. 7 Lions' lacrosse team defeated the visiting Falcons of Pfeiffer University, 12-5, Wednesday afternoon at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. MHC improved to 10-2 while Pfeiffer fell to 7-3 on the season. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 6, 2009
Mars Hill sweeps DSC POW honors

Wingate, N.C.----Mars Hill junior attack Danny Farmer (Calgary, Alberta) is this week’s Deep South Conference Offensive Player of the Week. MHC junior midfielder Brent Hann (Fallston, Md.) is the Defensive Player of the Week while Chris Cudmore (Whitby, Ontario) is the Freshman of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 6, 2009   
Mars Hill ranked seventh in USILA Poll

Mars Hill, N.C.----The Mars Hill lacrosse team jumped one spot in the recent United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Poll, executive director John Spring announced today. The Lions are now ranked No. 7 in the nation in the Week Seven Poll. For more information, click here.

Sunday, April 5, 2009
Bulldogs top Tars 19-4 in DSC action  

Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs scored the final 12 goals of the game to pick up a 19-4 victory over the Tars of Rollins (Fla.) College in Deep South Conference men’s lacrosse action Sunday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. The Bulldogs improve to 7-7 overall and 2-2 in the DSC. Rollins falls to 2-6 overall and 0-4 in the league. For more information, click here.
 
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Catawba falls 18-10 at Queens

Charlotte, N.C.----Queens out-scored visiting Catawba 10-2 during the middle quarters and went on to pick up an 18-10 win in men’s lacrosse action on Saturday night at the Queens Athletic Complex.  The Royals improve to 6-5, while the Catawba Indians fall to 2-6. For more information, click here.

Saturday, April 4, 2009
Saint Leo tops Florida Southern 16-5 in DSC action

Saint Leo, Fla.----In their final home game of the 2009 season, the Saint Leo lacrosse team sent their seniors out in style as they easily defeated visiting Florida Southern College 16-5 in a Deep South Conference game on a beautiful Saturday afternoon from University Field. For more information, click here.

Saturday, April 4, 2009
No. 8 Mars Hill claims regular season DSC title

Wingate, N.C.----The No. 8-ranked Mars Hill men’s lacrosse team outscored Wingate University 9-2 in the second half en route to an 11-4 Deep South Conference victory Saturday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus. Mars Hill completes its 2009 Deep South Conference slate and clinches the regular season championship in the process. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Hodsdon leads 'Dogs to 14-9 victory at SAPC

Laurinburg, N.C.----Wingate University redshirt senior midfield Mark Hodsdon (Hilton Head, S.C.) posted a team-best six points (four goals, two assists) as the Bulldogs rallied for a 14-9 NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse victory at St. Andrews Presbyterian College Wednesday afternoon. For more information, click here.
 
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Artem and Tuohy Score Three Goals as Catawba Falls to Belmont Abbey

Salisbury, N.C.----Belmont Abbey scored the opening five goals and went on to defeat host Catawba 13-7 in men’s lacrosse action on Wednesday night at Shuford Stadium.  The Crusaders improve to 3-5, while the Catawba Indians fall to 2-5. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Danny Farmer Named LAX National Player of Week 

Mars Hill, N.C.----A clutch performance from junior Danny Farmer earned the Calgary native Nike/Inside Lacrosse National Player of the Week honors for Division II. He helped Mars Hill climb to No. 8 in the latest USILA polls, as the midfielder had an overtime game-winner against St. Leo and added another two goals in a win over Rollins to keep the Lions' Deep South record unblemished. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 30, 2009   
Mars Hill ranked eighth in USILA Poll

Mars Hill, N.C.----The Mars Hill lacrosse team jumped two spots in the recent United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Poll, executive director John Spring announced today. The Lions are now ranked No. 8 in the nation in the Week Six Poll. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 30, 2009
Bulldogs sweep weekly DSC honors

Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University senior attach Greg Williams (Woodbridge, Va.) is this week’s Deep South Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Wingate senior defender Evan Schaller (Kirkville, N.Y.) is the Defensive Player of the Week while Danny Dlugozima (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) is the Freshman of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Sunday, March 29, 2009   
Mars Hill defeats Rollins, 14-7

Mars Hill, N.C.----The No. 10 Lions' lacrosse team remained undefeated in the Deep South Conference with an impressive 14-7 win over Rollins College Sunday afternoon in the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. MHC improved to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in the DSC while the Tars fell to 2-6 on the season, 0-3 in the league. For more information, click here.

Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wingate edges #7 Limestone 7-6 Sunday

Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University men’s lacrosse team took a 4-1 lead and made the advantage stick, picking up a 7-6 NCAA Division II victory over number seven Limestone College Sunday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus. For more information, click here.
 
Monday, March 27, 2009
Mars Hill Beats Saint Leo in Overtime, 12-11 

Mars Hill, N.C.----The Lions' lacrosse team moved into sole position of first place in the Deep South Conference with a 12-11 overtime victory over visiting Saint Leo Friday evening in the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. Mars Hill improved 7-2 overall and 3-0 in the DSC. SLU fell to 7-3 on the season and 2-1 in the league. Fore more information, click here.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Williams sets school-record in Wingate's 20-10 win

Charlotte, N.C.----Wingate University senior crease attack man Greg Williams (Woodbridge, Va.) established a school record with eight goals as the Bulldogs defeated Queens University of Charlotte 20-10 Wednesday night in NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse action at Marion Diehl Park and the Queens Sports Complex. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 23, 2009
Wingate, Rollins and Catawba earn DSC honors

Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University senior Greg Williams (Woodbridge, Va.) has been named the Deep South Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Rollins sophomore goalie Zach Cole (Rumford, R.I.) is the Defensive Player of the Week while Catawba’s Braden Artem (Acton, Ontario, Canada) is the Freshman of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
Artem's Early goals help Catawba past St. Andrews

Laurinburg, N.C.----Catawba built a 10-4 second-half lead and held off a late rally by host St. Andrews Presbyterian College en route to an 11-8 victory in men’s lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at Knights Field.  The Catawba Indians improve to 2-4, while the Knights fall to 3-6. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
Mars Hill wins at Florida Southern, 9-4

Lakeland, Fla.----Mars Hill's lacrosse team snapped a two-game skid with a 9-4 win over Florida Southern College Saturday afternoon in Bryant Stadium. MHC improved to 6-2 overall and 2-0 in the Deep South Conference. FSC fell to 4-4 on the year and 1-2 in the DSC. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
#4 Merrimack tops Wingate 15-9

Wingate, N.C.----Merrimack (Mass.) College senior attack Greg Rogowski (Cohoes, N.Y.) scored a game-high six goals as the number four Warriors defeated host Wingate University 15-9 in NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse action Saturday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
Rollins Unable to Overcome Saint Michael's 
 
Winter Park, Fla.----Rollins trailed by three entering into the second quarter, but were unable to make a comeback in the final three periods, falling 17-6 to Northeast 10 opponent Saint Michael’s College on Saturday afternoon at Barker Family Stadium and Cahall Sandspur Field.  The Tars (2-4) head into a string of road trips in the upcoming weeks, while Saint Michael’s (2-2) returns to Colchester, Vt. to open up their home season. For more information, click here.
 
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Saint Leo drops heartbreaker to No. 7 Limestone

Saint Leo, Fla.----The No. 10-Ranked Saint Leo University lacrosse team (7-2) had their seven game winning streak snapped as regional opponent No.7-ranked Limestone College escaped with an 11-10 victory Saturday afternoon at University Field. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
#7 Limestone Ends FSC Winning Streak

Lakeland, Fla.----Limestone College (SC) has been one of the top Division II lacrosse programs for a number of years, and Wednesday night at Bryant Stadium, the Saints showed why they're again considered to be among the best this year. With four goals from Thomas Langan, and three goals and three assists from Brendan Storrier, #7 Limestone ended Florida Southern's four-game winning streak by downing the Moccasins 19-6. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Saint Leo wins seventh straight with 10-6 victory over Saint Michael's
 
Saint Leo, Fla.----The Saint Leo University lacrosse team (7-1) earned a hard fought 10-6 victory over a very good Saint Michael’s College Purple Knights team (1-2), Wednesday evening at University Field. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Williams and Wingate clip Falcons 17-8

Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University senior attack Greg Williams (Woodbridge, Va.) posted a career-best six goals as the Bulldogs won their third game in their last four tries, a 17-8 NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse decision over previously undefeated Pfeiffer University Wednesday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tars Pull Out Victory Over Franklin Pierce in Fourth Quarter Comeback  
 
Winter Park, Fla.----Sophomore goalie Zach Cole made a stunning career-high 25 saves as the Rollins men’s lacrosse team overcame a 9-5 deficit in the final 20 minutes of action to pull out a 10-9 victory over Franklin Pierce University in Winter Park, Tuesday evening.  The Tars bounce back after two frustrating losses to climb to 2-3 overall, while the Franklin Pierce Ravens continue their season at 0-3. For more information, click here.
 
Tuesday, March 17, 2009   
Mars Hill falls to Merrimack

Mars Hill, N.C.----The Lions' lacrosse team lost their second game of the season to Merrimack College Tuesday afternoon at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. MHC fell to 5-2 on the season while the Warriors improved to 2-0 on the year. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 16, 2009
6 Goals for Papagikos, 7 Points for Brown as Mocs Beat Medaille 18-9

Lakeland, Fla.----Nick Papagikos scored six goals Monday night, and Justin Brown had two goals and five assists to lead Florida Southern to an 18-9 win over Medaille (NY). For more information, click here.

Monday, March 16, 2009
Saint Leo and Wingate claim weekly DSC awards

Wingate, N.C.----Saint Leo University freshman midfielder Jake McGuinness (Barnstable, Mass.) is the Deep South Conference Defensive Player of the Week while teammate Joe Anderson (Bellmore, N.Y.) is the Freshman of the Week. Wingate University redshirt senior midfielder Mark Hodsdon (Hilton Head, S.C.) is the Offensive Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 14, 2009
Hodsdon leads Bulldogs past Bobcats

Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University redshirt senior midfielder Mark Hodsdon (Hilton Head, S.C.) scored a career-high seven goals as the Bulldogs earned a 20-4 NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse victory over Lees-McRae College Saturday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 14, 2009
#8 Mars Hill upset by Limestone

Mars Hill, N.C.----The No. 8 Lions were upset by Limestone College 12-11 Saturday afternoon in lacrosse action at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. MHC suffered their first loss (5-1) of the season while the Saints evened their record to 2-2. For more information, click here.

Friday, March 13, 2009
PAY-PER-VIEW VIDEO STREAM AVAILABLE FOR WU LACROSSE
Wingate, N.C.----A live pay-per-view video stream will be available for the Wingate University versus Lees-McRae College lacrosse game Saturday, Bulldog athletic officials announced earlier this week. The Wingate University Sports Network will provide the live pay-per-view video stream in cooperation with Internet Consulting Services, Inc. (ICS). The first face-off Saturday is slated for 2 p.m. (1:45 p.m. pre-game show). For more information, click here.

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Saint Leo tops Catawba in DSC action

Saint Leo, Fla.----The Saint Leo University lacrosse team (5-1, 2-0 DCS) secured the programs first-ever victory over the Catawba College Indians (1-4), 12-8 in a hard-fought Deep South Conference game Thursday night from University Field. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Florida Southern tops Rollins in DSC action

Lakeland, Fla.----The rivalry between Rollins College and Florida Southern College goes back nearly 100 years, but Wednesday night at Bryant Stadium a new chapter was begun. For the first time ever, the Tars and Moccasins met on the lacrosse field, but even in a new venue and a new sport, the intensity was old-school to the final whistle. When it sounded, Florida Southern had come out on top by a score of 11-5, with eight different Moccasins scoring a goal. For more information, click here.

MHC remains undefeated with 12-8 win

Mars Hill, N.C.----The No. 8 Lions defeated Lees-McRae College, 12-8 in non-conference lacrosse action at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium Wednesday afternoon. MHC remains undefeated at 5-0 while LMC fell to 0-4 on the season. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Catawba picks up league win at Rollins

Winter Park, Fla.----The Catawba lacrosse team grabbed its first win of the season, topping host Rollins 10-5 in Deep South Conference action on Tuesday afternoon.  Marty Tuohy (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth HS) had five points (three goals) for the Catawba Indians, who improve to 1-3 overall and 1-1 in the DSC.  The Tars fall to 1-2 and 0-1. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 9, 2009
Three different schools represented in Player of the Week honors

Wingate, N.C.----Three different schools had student-athletes earn Deep South Conference Player of the Week awards this week, DSC officials announced Monday evening. Student-athletes from Saint Leo (Fla.) University, Mars Hill College and Rollins (Fla.) College were recognized with DSC Player of the Week laurels Monday. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 9, 2009
Saint Leo Holds on for thrilling 10-9 win over Royals

Saint Leo, Fla.----The Saint Leo University lacrosse team improved to 4-1 overall after a nail-biting 10-9 win over visiting Queens University (N.C.), in action at a rowdy University Field on Monday night. The win marks the best start in the program’s four-year history but it would not come easily. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 7, 2009
#8 MHC tops Catawba

Salisbury, N.C.----David Hodgins (Windor, Ontario, Canada) scored five goals to lead eighth-ranked Mars Hill to 17-6 victory over host Catawba in Deep South Conference men’s lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at Shuford Stadium. The Lions improve to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the DSC, while the Catawba Indians fall to 0-3 and 0-1. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 7, 2009
Tars fall to Royals 16-15

Winter Park, Fla.----After trailing 3-7 at the half, the Rollins men's lacrosse team rallied to score 12 goals and give the Queens University of Charlotte Royals a run for their money in the final two periods.  Despite the second half outburst, the Tars fell to the Royals 16-15 in regulation. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 7, 2009
Belmont Abbey tops Wingate 17-7

Charlotte, N.C.----The Wingate University lacrosse team dropped a non-conference match to Belmont Abbey College on Saturday afternoon 17-7. The two teams met in the Queens Sports Complex at Marion Diehl Park. For more information, click here.

Friday, March 6, 2009
Carter's 7 Goals Leads Mocs To First Win

A seven-goal performance by Seabrooke Carter in his Florida Southern debut helped the Moccasins record their first-ever NCAA lacrosse win, a 15-14 decision over Grand Canyon Friday night at Bryant Stadium.Thursday, March 5, 2009
Saint Leo uses offensive explosion to get past Grand Canyon. For more information, click here.

Saint Leo, Fla.----The Saint Leo lacrosse team spent no time getting the scoring started as they scored less than three minutes into the game as they defeated Grand Canyon University, 17-8 in action at University Field on Thursday evening. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wingate tops Florida Southern in DSC action

Lakeland, Fla.----Wingate University redshirt senior midfielder Mark Hodsdon (Hilton Head, S.C.) had five goals and one assist to lead the Bulldogs to a 12-6 Deep South Conference victory over Florida Southern College Wednesday night at Bryant Stadium. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Saint Leo tops Wingate 16-11 in DSC action Tuesday

Saint Leo, Fla.----The Saint Leo University men’s lacrosse team scored the first five goals of the game and never looked back, taking a 16-11 Deep South Conference victory over Wingate University Tuesday evening at University Field. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 2, 2009
Mars Hill sweeps weekly DSC awards again

Wingate, N.C.----For the second consecutive week, Mars Hill College wins all three Deep South Conference Player of the Week awards, league officials announced Monday. Mars Hill junior attack Danny Farmer (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is this week’s Offensive Player of the Week. Senior goalkeeper Nick Sigona (Auburn, N.Y.) is the Defensive Player of the Week while freshman defender Chris Cudmore (Whitby, Ontario, Canada) was selected Freshman of the Week. The Lions went 2-0 on the week, including a victory over #10 Belmont Abbey. For more information, click here.

Sunday, March 1, 2009
Rollins Opens Season With 14-11 Win Over Grand Canyon

WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Rollins men’s lacrosse team opened up their 2009 regular season on a high note with a 14-11 victory over the Antelopes of Grand Canyon University Sunday afternoon, kicking off the Tars’ sophomore season with a record of 1-0, while the ‘Lopes drop to 1-4 overall.For more information click here.

Saturday, February 28, 2009
Mars Hill Defeats Belmont Abbey

BELMONT, N.C. - The tenth-ranked Belmont Abbey men's lacrosse team fell to the visiting eighth-ranked Mars Hill Lions 15-6 Saturday afternoon in a contest that was played in a constant downpour. Mars Hill remains unbeaten at 3-0, while the Crusaders fall to 1-2. For more information click here.

Saturday, February 28, 2009
Wingate Edged By #4 Mercyhurst 9-6

Wingate, N.C. – Mercyhurst (Pa.) College junior attack Michael Sciulli (Pittsburgh, Pa.) posted four goals and one assist to lead the number four Lakers to a 9-6 NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse victory over Wingate University Saturday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field on the Wingate campus. For more information click here.

Thursday, February 26, 2009
St. Leo Tallies 13 Goals In Win Over St. Andrews

LAURINBURG, N.C. – Saint Leo lacrosse junior Joe Guerin exploded for six goals Thursday evening as the Lions notched their first win of the 2009 campaign in a 13-6 decision against the St. Andrews’ Knights on the road in North Carolina. For more information click here.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Mars Hill Defeats Seton Hill In OT

MARS HILL, N.C. - Danny Farmer (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) scored eight goals in the No. 8 Lions 15-14 overtime victory over Seton Hill University Wednesday afternoon in the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. Farmer's final goal was the most important as he notched the game winner 1:26 into the first overtime period. MHC improved to 2-0 on the season while SHU fell to 2-1 on the year. For more information click here.

Monday, February 23, 2009
Mars Hill sweeps Player of the Week Awards

Wingate, N.C.----The Mars Hill College Lions swept the weekly Deep South Conference Awards inthe first week of voting, league officials announced Monday. Mars Hill junior attack Danny Farmer (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is this week’s Offensive Player of the Week. Senior goalkeeper Nick Sigona (Auburn, N.Y.) is the Defensive Player of the Week, while freshman defender Chris Cudmore (Whitby, Ontario, Canada) was selected Freshman of the Week. For more information, click here.

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Wingate Falls to #1 NYIT

Richmond, Va.----Defending national champion and pre-season number one New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) defeated Wingate University 18-9 in NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse action Sunday afternoon. The contest was played at the Collegiate School in Richmond. For more information, click here.

Saturday, February 21, 2009
Mars Hill Wins Season Opener

LAURINBURG, N.C. - Danny Farmer (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) led No. 10 nationally ranked Mars Hill College to a 17-12 men’s lacrosse victory over St. Andrews in Saturday’s season-opener for both teams with a game-high six goals. Junior Kyle Carnaggio (Pasadena, Md.) and sophomore Ryan Hoover (Arnold, Md.) both had a hat trick for the host. For more information, click here.

Saturday, February 21, 2009
Catawba Drops 12-9 Decision to Pfeiffer

SALISBURY, NC -- Dan Mesler (Penn Yan, NY) scored four goals as Pfeiffer defeated host Catawba 13-9 in men’s lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at Shuford Stadium.  The Falcons improve to 2-0, while the Catawba Indians fall to 0-2. For more information, click here.

Friday, February 20, 2009
Saint Leo Drops Season Opener to Adelphi

SAINT LEO, Fla. - It was a rough way to open the season for the 9th-ranked Saint Leo lacrosse team as they fell to visiting 6th-ranked Adelphi University Panthers by an 8-4 final on Friday night from a frigid University Field. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Catawba Falls to #3 C.W. Post in Opener

SALISBURY, NC -- Dave Loftis (Merrick, NY) and Matt Dimler (Long Valley, NJ) each scored three goals to lead third-ranked C.W. Post to an 18-5 win over host Catawba in men’s lacrosse action on Tuesday afternoon at Shuford Stadium.  The Pioneers improve to 2-0, while the Catawba Indians fall in their opener. For more information, click here.

Saturday, February 14, 2009
Bulldogs fall to #4 Pioneers

Wingate, N.C.----The fourth-ranked Pioneers of C.W. Post defeated Wingate University 15-7 in Division II lacrosse action Saturday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. The game was the season-opener for both teams, as C.W. Post moves to 1-0 and Wingate falls to 0-1. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
What a Beginning: Mocs First Lacrosse Game is Overtime Thriller With Hartwick

Lakeland, Fla. - With Florida Southern playing its first ever regular season lacrosse match, Wednesday was already a history-making night at Bryant Stadium. But the Moccasins took it one step further and ensured their first game would truly be one for the ages. A big fourth-quarter rally and sudden death overtime were all part of the story as Florida Southern fell to Hartwick (NY) by a score of 7-6. For more information, click here.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Wingate's Watson named USILA Scholar All-American

Perry, N.Y.----Wingate University senior defense Michael Watson (Wilmington, N.C.) has been named a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Scholar All-America, officials announced during the recent NCAA men’s lacrosse championships weekend in Boston. Watson is the first student-athlete in Wingate’s illustrious lacrosse history to earn this distinction. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Four DSC Players earn Honorable Mention All-American honors

Perry, N.Y.----The Deep South Conference placed four student-athletes on the USILA NCAA Division II All-American honorable mention team. Catawba College senior attack Kurt Green (Jacksonville, Fla.) and senior defense Matt Puccio (Herndon, Va.) received honorable mention distinction.Wingate University seniors Kyle Costello (Wilmington, N.C.) and Stephen Torkington (Coronado, Calif.) have earned United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) NCAA Division II All-American honorable mention team honors. The USILA announced its All-American teams for all three NCAA divisions during the recent championships weekend in Boston. For more information, click here.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Schaller earns Academic All-District III at-large first team honors

Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University junior defense Evan Schaller (Kirkville, N.Y.) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III at-large first team (college division), as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Schaller is a repeat performer, as he was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III at-large second team in 2007. For more information, click here.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Wingate's Ziegler picked to coach in North-South Game

Perry, N.Y.----Wingate University head men’s lacrosse coach Sonny Ziegler has been named the head coach for the South squad in the 67th annual United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) North-South All-Star game for NCAA Division I and Division II senior student-athletes. University of North Carolina head coach John Haus will join Ziegler on the South staff. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Three DSC Schools represented in North-South All-Star game

Boston, Mass.----Three schools from the Deep South Conference will be represented in the 67th annual United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) North-South All-Star game for NCAA Division I and Division II senior student-athletes. For more information, click here.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Deep South Conference Announces 2007-08 Honor Roll

Wingate, N.C.----The 2007-08 Deep South Conference Honor Roll includes 10 student-athletes, league commissioner Steve Poston and league officials announce this week. For more information, click here.

Saturday, April 26

Limestone Edges Catawba Saturday. For more information, click here. 

Thursday, April 24

Green Dominates in Catawba Win Over Lees-McRae. For more information, click here.  

BANNER ELK, NC -- Catawba senior Kurt Green ( San Diego, CA /Mt. Carmel HS) accounted for 10 points, scoring six goals with four assists, to lead the Indians to a 20-11 win over host Lees-McRae in men’s lacrosse action on Thursday night at Tate Field. The Catawba Indians even their record at 7-7, while the Bobcats fall to 3-10.
 
The game was scoreless for the first six minutes, but Green had two goals and an assist over a 1:18 span to give Catawba a 3-0 lead at the 7:32 mark of the opening quarter. The Indians would build their lead to 10-1 before Lees-McRae reeled off the final four goals of the half to close within 10-5 at the break.

The Bobcat closed the gap to 11-9 midway through the third quarter, but a goal by Nick Desper (Carrboro, NC/Chapel Hill HS) at the 7:40 mark and another by Green 40 seconds later sparked an eight-goal run that gave Catawba a comfortable 19-9 lead with 13 minutes to play. Desper followed Green with five goals.

Ben Huber ( Westminster, MD /Westminster HS) made eight saves for Catawba, while Brad Ross (Freeland, MD/Calvert Hall HS) finished up the contest and had one stop. Freshman Mary Tuohy (Weymouth, MA/Weymouth HS) and Cameron Kent (Roshester, NY/N. Mecklenburg,NC HS) each had a goal and three assists, while Sean Duggan (Wantagh, NY/Wantagh HS) added three goals.

Matt Markey had three goals and an assist for Lees-McRae. Brandon Marks also had three goals.Wednesday, April 23, 2008

All-Tournament team announced

Wingate, N.C.----Mars Hill College freshman midfielder Tyler Farmer (Calgary, Alberta) has been named the 2008 Deep South Conference Tournament’s Most Valuable Player, league officials announced this week. Farmer racked up six goals and three assists in the two games, leading Mars Hill to its first DSC tournament title. For more information, click here.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Mars Hill Earns First DSC Tourney Title with 9-7 Win Over SLU

Mars Hill, N.C.----The Mars Hill College men’s lacrosse team earns its first-ever Deep South Conference tournament title Sunday, as the host Lions utilized a 5-0 second quarter run to take a 9-7 victory over Saint Leo University Sunday in the DSC championship game at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium on the MHC campus. For more information, click here.

2008 Deep South Conference Tournament

Friday, April 18, 2008

Mars Hill upsets number two Catawba 11-10

Mars Hill, N.C. ---The Mars Hill Lions upset the No. 2 seed Catawba College, 11-10 in the Deep South Conference Tournament held on the campus of Mars Hill College at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. MHC will meet Saint Leo in the championship game on Sunday at 2 p.m. Saint Leo upset top-seeded Wingate University, 8-7 in double overtime to move into the tournament finals. For more information, click here.

Saint Leo knocks off top-seeded Bulldogs in two overtimes

Mars Hill, N.C.----Saint Leo sophomore midfielder Kyle Marceau (Concord, N.H.) scored with 1:52 remaining in the second overtime, as the fourth seeded Lions of Saint Leo University defeated the top seeded and ninth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs 8-7 in the first round of the Deep South Conference lacrosse tournament Friday afternoon at Meares Stadium. For more information, click here.


Mars Hill, N.C.----The 2008 Deep South Conference tournament begins on Friday, April 18 with two semi-final games at Mars Hill College and the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. Wingate University won the regular season title. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 14, 2008

2008 DSC all-conference team announced

Wingate, N.C.----Catawba College senior attacker Kurt Green, who was second in the conference in goals and assists per game, has been named the 2008 Deep South Conference Player of the Year, the league announced Monday. Wingate led the way with six players on the all-conference team while Mars Hill placed five on the team. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 14

Wingate and Saint Leo claim weekly DSC awards

Wingate, N.C.----Saint Leo junior attacker Benjamin Brigham (Scituate, Mass.) is this week’s Deep South Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Wingate University junior defender Clay Westbrook (Hilton Head, S.C.) is the Defensive Player of the Week while Wingate defender Kris Stanford (Stafford, Va.) is the Freshman of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

#9 Bulldogs top Catawba 10-7 to claim DSC title

Wingate, N.C.----The ninth-ranked Wingate University lacrosse team jumped out to a 9-2 lead, then held on defeat the Catawba College Indians 10-7 Saturday afternoon in Deep South Lacrosse action at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. Wingate improves to 11-2 overall and 4-0 in the DSC, claiming the 2008 regular season title. Catawba falls to 6-6 overall and 3-1 in the DSC. For more information, click here.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Saint Leo defeats Rollins 13-2; Earns DSC Tournament bid

Saint Leo, Fla.---- The Saint Leo University lacrosse team (7-7, 1-3 DSC) clinched a spot in the Deep South Conference tournament with a 13-2 win over visiting Rollins College (2-13, 0-4 DSC) in the regular season finale on Friday night at University Field. For more information, click here.

#9 Bulldogs top Saint Leo 13-7 in DSC action

Wingate, N.C.----The ninth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs scored nine consecutive goals spanning both halves to overcome an early deficit and defeat Saint Leo (Fla.) University 13-7 in Deep South Lacrosse action Tuesday afternoon at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. Wingate improves to 10-2 overall and 3-0 in the DSC. Saint Leo falls to 6-7 overall and 0-3 in the DSC. For more information, click here.

Monday, April 7

Wingate and Catawba claim weekly DSC awards

Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University senior attack man Kyle Costello (Wilmington, N.C.) is this week’s Deep South Conference Offensive Player of the Week, while Wingate junior defender Evan Schaller (Kirkville, N.Y.) is the Defensive Player of the Week honoree. Catawba first-year goal keeper Colin McClimans (Washington, D.C.) has been named the DSC Freshman of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Catawba tops Saint Leo 10-4 in DSC Action
Indians Pull Away in Final Three Quarters. For more information, click here.

Saturday April 5

Srong Second Half Helps #9 Wingate To 13-8 Win Over MHC. For more information, click here.

Friday, April 4

Catawba Tops Rollins 22-2 Friday Night. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, April 2

Two DSC Teams Play Non-Conference Opponents Wednesday Evening. For more information, click here.

Monday, March 31

Wingate and Mars Hill Claim DSC Weekly Awards 

Wingate University senior attacker Kyle Costello (Wilmington, N.C.) has been named the Offensive Player of the Week while junior defender Evan Schaller (Kirkville, N.Y.) is the Defensive Player of the Week, and Mars Hill College freshman midfielder Eric Benesch ( Bloomingdale, Ontario ) is the Freshman of the Week.  For more information, click here.

Sunday, March 30

Tars Silenced in Loss to St. Andrews. For more information, click here. 

Saturday, March 29

Three Deep South Conference Teams see action Saturday.  For more information, click here.

Friday, March 28

Tars Controlled by Belmont Abbey in 20-4 Defeat. For more information, click here. 

Wednesday, March 26

Three Deep South Conference Teams defeat Non-Conference opponents Wednesday. For More information, click here.

Tuesday, March 25

Mars Hill sweeps Player of the Week Awards

Wingate, N.C.----The Mars Hill Lions swept the Deep South Conference Player of the Week awards, league officials announced Tuesday. Junior midfielder Jeff Cizdziel (Stafford, Va.) was named the Offensive Player of the Week. Junior goalie Nick Sigona (Auburn, N.Y.) was named the Defensive Player of the Week and Tyler Farmer (Calgary, Alberta) was named the Freshman of the Week. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 22

Saint Leo University Lacrosse Team Downed 9-5 By Mars Hill College in Deep South Conference Opener. For more information, click here. 

Thursday, March 20

Four Deep South Conference Teams see action Thursday.  For More information, click here. 

Wednesday, March 19

Number Six Bulldogs Down Falcons 11-5  

The sixth-ranked Bulldogs of Wingate University defeated Pfeiffer University 11-5 Wednesday afternoon in NCAA Division II lacrosse action at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. Wingate improves to 6-1 overall, while the Pfeiffer Falcons fall to 4-4. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, March 18

Saint Leo University Lacrosse Team Downs Franklin Pierce University 14-9 

Kyle Marceau Scores Four Goals and Adds Three Assists to Lead Lions to Win. For more information, click here. 

Monday, March 17

Catawba and Rollins Claim Weekly Awards

Catawba’s Kurt Green (San Diego, Calif.) was named the Deep South Conference Offensive Player of the Week, while Matt Puccio (Oakton,Va.) was named the Defensive Player of the Week. Rollins' Zach Cole (Rumford, R.I.) was named the Freshman of the Week, league officials announced Monday. For more information, click here.

Sunday, March 16

Rollins Trips in 13-10 Loss to Franklin Pierce

Freshman goalie Zach Cole made an impressive 18 saves in Sunday afternoon’s contest against Franklin Pierce University.  For more information,

Lions Sweep Deep South Conference Awards
Wingate, N.C.----The Mars Hill College lacrosse team sweeps the first weekly awards of the season in the Deep South Conference, league officials announced Tuesday. Jeff Cizdziel was named the Offensive Player of the Week, Kris Frier was named the Defensive Player of the Week and Tyler Farmer was named the Freshman of the Week. Full Story.

Saturday, Feb. 16 -- Three DSC teams pick up wins Saturday.
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Friday, Feb. 15-- Rollins College wins first game with 13-6 victory over SCAD.
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Saturday, Feb. 9--Mars Hill College records a big 15-13 victory over NCAA Division I Presbyterian College.
Rollins College starts its first-ever men’s lacrosse season with a tough loss to the University of Central Florida. For more information, click here.