University of Delaware Mens Lacrosse
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The Delaware Fighting Blue Hens men's lacrosse team represents the University of Delaware
in National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division I men's college lacrosse
. Delaware currently competes as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association
(CAA) and plays its home games at Rullo Field in Newark, Delaware
.
has led the Blue Hens for over 30 years and is only the second man to coach 500 lacrosse games.
In 2007, Delaware was ranked 15th in the country heading into the 2007 NCAA tournament
. The team had won seven games in a row and the CAA
tournament. Delaware advanced to the semifinals (Final Four
), defeating #2 Virginia
before losing to Johns Hopkins 8-3. It marked the team's first Final Four appearance.
In the program's history, Delaware has produced several notable players, including John Grant, Jr., who is considered to be among the world's best lacrosse players; Anthony DiMarzo, who ranks 13th all-time in Division I career assists; Jordan Hall
, who plays Major League Lacrosse
for the Rochester Rattlers
; Alex Smith
also of the Rochester Rattlers; Matt Alrich
; Bryan Barrett
; Chris Collins
; Anthony DiMarzo
; Keevin Galbraith
; Jay Motta; John Ciliberto; Chris Bickley; Mike Malone; Scott Rickli and RC Reed.
University of Delaware
The university is organized into seven colleges:* College of Agriculture and Natural Resources* College of Arts and Sciences* Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics* College of Earth, Ocean and Environment* College of Education and Human Development...
in National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
(NCAA) Division I men's college lacrosse
College lacrosse
College lacrosse refers to lacrosse played by student athletes at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In both countries, men's field lacrosse and women's lacrosse are played in both the varsity and club levels...
. Delaware currently competes as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association
Colonial Athletic Association
The Colonial Athletic Association is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose full-time members are located in East Coast states from Massachusetts to Georgia. Most of its members are public universities, with five in Virginia alone, and the conference is headquartered in Richmond,...
(CAA) and plays its home games at Rullo Field in Newark, Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Newark is an American city in New Castle County, Delaware, west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is the home of the University of Delaware.- History :...
.
History
Head coach Bob ShillinglawBob Shillinglaw
Robert Shillinglaw is an American lacrosse coach, noteworthy for having been the head coach of the University of Delaware Mens Lacrosse team since 1978. His record in 36 year of coaching at the college level 299-264, good for fourth on the active NCAA Division I coaching win list...
has led the Blue Hens for over 30 years and is only the second man to coach 500 lacrosse games.
In 2007, Delaware was ranked 15th in the country heading into the 2007 NCAA tournament
2007 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was held from May 12 through May 28, 2007. This was the 37th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament...
. The team had won seven games in a row and the CAA
Colonial Athletic Association
The Colonial Athletic Association is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose full-time members are located in East Coast states from Massachusetts to Georgia. Most of its members are public universities, with five in Virginia alone, and the conference is headquartered in Richmond,...
tournament. Delaware advanced to the semifinals (Final Four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
), defeating #2 Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse
The Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team represents the University of Virginia in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse...
before losing to Johns Hopkins 8-3. It marked the team's first Final Four appearance.
In the program's history, Delaware has produced several notable players, including John Grant, Jr., who is considered to be among the world's best lacrosse players; Anthony DiMarzo, who ranks 13th all-time in Division I career assists; Jordan Hall
Jordan Hall (lacrosse)
Jordan Rhys Hall is a Canadian lacrosse player from Surrey, British Columbia who plays for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League and the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-College career:...
, who plays Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse, or MLL, is a professional men's field lacrosse league that is made up of five teams in the United States and one team in Canada.- History :...
for the Rochester Rattlers
Rochester Rattlers
The Rochester Rattlers are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Rochester, New York. They are a charter member of the MLL. From their inaugural season in 2001 to 2005, they were in the National Division. From 2006 to 2008, they were a member of the Eastern...
; Alex Smith
Alex Smith (lacrosse)
Alexander Frederick Smith, was born in the city of Timonium, Maryland, August 8, 1984, to Dr. Frederick G. Smith and Dr. Vanessa K. Smith, and is the oldest of three sons. He most notably known for his skills on the lacrosse field, as a faceoff specialist, at the University of Delaware, and now...
also of the Rochester Rattlers; Matt Alrich
Matt Alrich
Matt Alrich is a professional lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League, and the Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse.Alrich is a graduate of University of Delaware...
; Bryan Barrett
Bryan Barrett
Bryan Barrett is a professional lacrosse player.Barrett is a graduate of University of Delaware. While at Delaware, his team was the 2000 Pre-Season All-American, named First Team All-American East in 2001, was the America East All-Tournament Team in 2001, and received an Inside Lacrosse...
; Chris Collins
Chris Collins (lacrosse)
Chris Collins is a professional lacrosse player with the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse.- College career :Collins earned United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association honorable mention All American honors in 2005 after leading the nationally-ranked Blue Hens to an 11-6 record,...
; Anthony DiMarzo
Anthony DiMarzo
Anthony DiMarzo was an All-American lacrosse player at University of Delaware from 1992 to 1995, with 98 goals and 153 assists for 251 points in 58 games...
; Keevin Galbraith
Keevin Galbraith
Keevin Galbraith was a professional lacrosse player for the New York Titans in the National Lacrosse LeagueGalbraith was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Wings in 2002, then was acquired by the New York Titans prior to the 2007 NLL season as a free agent.He played college lacrosse at...
; Jay Motta; John Ciliberto; Chris Bickley; Mike Malone; Scott Rickli and RC Reed.
Annual Record
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percent | Conference | Playoffs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | 7 | .590 | 1st | CAA Champions, NCAA First Round | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 | 10 | .333 | |||
| 2008 | 9 | 7 | .563 | 2nd | CAA Semifinals | |
| 2007 | 13 | 6 | .684 | 1st | CAA Champions, NCAA Semifinals | 15 |
| 2006 | 12 | 5 | .706 | 2nd | CAA Finals | 15 |
| 2005 | 11 | 6 | .647 | |||
| NCAA First Round | 16 | |||||
| 2004 | 10 | 6 | .625 | |||
| CAA Semifinals | 19 |
See also
- NCAA Men's Lacrosse ChampionshipNCAA Men's Lacrosse ChampionshipThe annual NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament determines the top men's field lacrosse team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III....
(1971– ) - Wingate Memorial TrophyWingate Memorial TrophyThe Wingate Memorial Trophy was the award given to the national champion in men's college lacrosse prior to the inception of an NCAA tournament format in 1971....
(1934–1970)