2010 News

June 16, 2010
Deegan Appointed As Massachusetts Maritime's Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
Buzzards Bay, Mass. -- Rory Deegan, who has served for the past two seasons as Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Massachusetts Maritime, has been named as the Academy’s Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach. Deegan’s appointment, effective immediately, was made by Bob Corradi, Massachusetts Maritime’s Director of Athletics.

June 3, 2010
Beebe, Macchi, Sessa, and Smith To Represent Springfield at 2010 NEILA All-Star Game
Fairfield, Conn. - June 3, 2010 - The Springfield College men's lacrosse team had three seniors selected to play in the 2010 Turfer/New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Associates (NEILA) East-West Senior All-Star Game. Seniors Mike Smith, Pete Sessa, and Joe Macchi will all suit up one last time together, while assistant coach Jake Beebe will serve as one of the coaches for the West squad.

May 27, 2010
Six Student-Athletes Earn ECAC Division III New England All-Star Honors
May 27, 2010 - Six student athletes from the Pilgrim Lacrosse League were recently honored for their outstandings seasons as the ECAC named its 2010 Division III New England Men's Lacrosse All-Stars, Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.

May 25, 2010
Eaton and Macchi Selected As 2010 USILA Honorable Mention All Americans
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield College men's lacrosse team had a pair of student-athletes named as United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Honorable Mention All-Americans as Mark Eaton and Joe Macchi were recognized for standout seasons.

May 24, 2010
Springfield's Macchi and Smith Chosen To Play In 2010 Lax World/USILA North/South Game
Springfield, Mass. - Springfield College' s Joe Macchi and Mike Smith were recognized for their stellar senior campaigns as they were selected to play in the 2010 Lax World/USILA North/South game. The games will be held on Friday, May 28 at Goucher College in Towson, Md., with the Division III game beginning at 3 pm. at Beldon Field, and the Division I/II contest starting at 5:30 pm

May 15, 2010
No. 2 Salisbury Races Past Springfield, 17-4, In NCAA Tournament Second Round
Salisbury, Md. - The Springfield College men's lacrosse team's season came to a close on Saturday evening as it fell to No. 2 Salisbury University, 17-4, in the second round of the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Tournament. Kyle Gable scored a pair of goals in his final game in Maroon and White.

May 12, 2010
Macchi and Sessa Named To 2010 NEILA All New England Second Team
Springfield, Mass. - Seniors Joe Macchi and Pete Sessa were recently honored for their play this season by being named to the 2010 NEILA Division III All-New England Team. Both were selected to the second team, Macchi as a midfielder and Sessa as a longstick midfielder

May 12, 2010
Springfield Shuts Down Widener, 7-1, To Advance In NCAA Tournament
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield College men's lacrosse team shut down visiting Widener University, 7-1, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Sophomore goalie Marc Martinez had his best collegiate game as he registered a career-high 18 saves in the win.

May 11, 2010
2010 Pilgrim League All-Academic Selections Announced
Springfield, Mass. -41 men's lacrosse players were named to the 2010 Pilgrim Lacrosse League All-Academic Team, the conference office announced. MIT led the way with nine student athletes, while Wheaton landed eight on the All-Academic squad.

May 10, 2010
NCAA BOUND - Men's Lacrosse To Host Widener On Wednesday In NCAA First Round
Springfield, Mass. - For the third-straight season, the Springfield College men's lacrosse team has earned a berth into the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Tournament and will host Widener University of Chester, Pa. in an opening round game on Wednesday.

May 8, 2010
Springfield Captures Third-Straight Pilgrim League Championship With 12-7 Win Over Wheaton
Springfield, Mass. - May 8, 2010 - Joe Heney tallied five goals and tacked on an assist to power the Springfield College men's lacrosse team to its' third-straight Pilgrim Lacrosse League title after it downed visiting Wheaton College, 12-7, on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Springfield clinches an automatic berth into the upcoming NCAA Championship and will find out its' opponent on Sunday evening.

May 5, 2010
Wheaton Advances to Third Straight Title Game as Lyons Down Babson, 18-8
Norton, Mass. - The second-seeded Wheaton College men's lacrosse team will make its third consecutive appearance in a Pilgrim League Tournament championship game thanks to its 18-8 victory over third seed Babson College during Wednesday's semifinal round at Mirrione Stadium.

May 5, 2010
Springfield Advances To Pilgrim Championship With 14-5 Win Over MIT
Springfield, Mass. - May 5, 2010 - Kyle Gable pumped in four goals to lead the top-seeded Springfield College men's lacrosse team back to the Pilgrim Lacrosse League Tournament Championship after it defeated fourth-seeded MIT, 14-5, on Wednesday night on Stagg Field.

May 3, 2010
2010 Pilgrim League Tournament Set To Begin on Wednesday
Springfield, Mass. - Starting on Wednesday afternoon, the Pilgrim Lacrosse League Tournament will commence with Springfield, Wheaton, Babson, and MIT all vying for the automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.