HAMILTON – Colgate Men's Lacrosse honored 10 seniors and handed out four individual awards at the annual postseason banquet Sunday inside the Hall of Presidents.
Raiders head coach
Mike Murphy thanked the team, parents and supporters for another strong season, which saw Colgate finish 9-7 overall against a very stout schedule. The Raiders ended the regular season 24th nationally and second in the Patriot League in the NCAA's final RPI ratings.
Colgate finished fourth in the Patriot League standings after being picked fifth in the preseason, and the Raiders advanced to the Patriot League Tournament semifinals for the eighth time in the last nine years. Colgate in the tournament won 10-9 over Bucknell in dramatic double-overtime fashion before losing 12-6 to No. 1-ranked Loyola in the semifinals.
Jimmy Ryan received the Danny Hagerman Alumni Award, presented annually to the senior who best demonstrates an attitude, commitment, work ethic and respect that encompasses what it means to be a member of Colgate Men's Lacrosse.
Ryan played on the defensive side of the field this year, finishing with 15 games played and five starts. He posted 17 ground balls – one shy of his career high – and forced eight turnovers.
Brandon Burke was selected Rookie of the Year by his teammates to match his Patriot League honor received late last month. Burke played all but about 20 minutes as Raiders goalkeeper, finishing with an 8.81 goals-against average that was fifth in the league and 15th nationally.
Walsh, Lawrence Named MVPsThe Crease Club Offensive MVP went to
Ryan Walsh. Colgate's junior attack specialist claimed the team's scoring triple crown after finishing on top with 31 goals and 45 points, and tying
Brendon McCann for assist honors with 14.
Walsh enters next season seventh on Colgate's all-time goals list with 106, ninth in points with 153 and six assists shy of entering the top-10 in all three categories.
And
Bobby Lawrence picked up the Tyler Kopp Memorial Award, given to Colgate's most valuable defensive player. In addition to 42 ground balls, Lawrence forced a team-leading 27 turnovers to rank sixth in the Patriot League and 20th nationally.
The 10 honored seniors were Ryan, Lawrence, McCann,
Justin Kirchner,
Aaron Darr,
Derek Katchis,
Kevin Boyle,
Tim Cashman,
Conor Murphy and
Patrick Korn. Captains this season were Ryan, Lawrence and Boyle.
Team Awards Danny Hagerman Alumni AwardJimmy Ryan Rookie of the YearBrandon Burke Crease Club Offensive MVPRyan Walsh Tyler Kopp Memorial AwardBobby Lawrence All-Patriot LeagueFirst TeamMatt ClarksonBobby Lawrence Second TeamRyan WalshEric FooteAlex Kinnealey Patriot League Rookie of the YearBrandon Burke Patriot League All-TournamentRyan WalshAlex Kinnealey Patriot League Rookie of the WeekBrandon Burke (Feb. 17 and March 3)
Academic All-Patriot LeagueJustin Kirchner Raider Academic Honor RollKevin AdamsAndrew AicherJohn BakerKevin BoyleTim CashmanJake DanehyAaron DarrRobby DuniganJordan FriedmanJustin KirchnerPatrick KornBrendon McCannWill MetteChandler MillstoneConnor MurphyMatt Reyes-Guerra-DunnJimmy RyanLeo StourosGeoffrey SullivanParker WeinstockMatt Yeager
