Last the season the Springfield College men’s lacrosse team was eliminated in the second round of the division three NCAA tournament. After a great victory upsetting the number one ranked Widener team, Springfield was eliminated by Salisbury who moved on to the championship game where they lost to Tufts.
Matt Hudson a junior defensive midfielder on the team says “Last season went well, we just lost to many close games to ranked team. As a team we had to do a better job of pulling together in those tight games…We have some big expectations for this season. We have a really good team and we’re playing together as one. We expect to go far this year, our goal is to win our league, make the NCAA’s, and win a national championship.”
As of now the Springfield has started off the season with two dominant victories against Gordon and the 17th ranked Nazareth. In the two victories Springfield has outscored opponents 23-14. A big part of this is the combination of one of the countries top defences and the new and improved attack game.
When asked about the reason for the teams outstanding start to the season, junior Shane Ferguson commented that “the coaches have figured out the style of play that we are best at, and have been doing a great job working with us… The only thing that was in question with losing seniors is that we lost our goalie, but our freshman goalies have stepped up huge and our taking big steps in commanding the defense which is exciting.”
Hudson continued by adding “Our team is loaded with athletes and this year we are trying the push the pace and play a faster transition game which is always exciting to watch. We have one the best defenses in the country, and our offense is starting to find a style which makes them very successful and fun to watch.”
Fun to watch is an understatement. This year’s lacrosse team is electric. Whether it is the big hits donated to visiting teams by a stacked defensive line, numerous acrobatic saves by freshman goalies Connor Nash and Robert Maher, or the fast paced net shedding Springfield attack lead by point leader Ferguson, this years team is a must see!
While talking with the players, they gave me a list of big games including #11 Middlebury College, #18 Bowdoin, Endicott, and Stevens Tech which is this Sunday at 1 p.m.
Hudson also spoke for the team by saying “we hope all the students will make the long drive to WNEC on April 5th at 4 p.m. and show their support.”
So this is a call to all fans. The men’s lacrosse is doing their part and playing with championship form. It’s our responsibility to go to the games and make noise for them. Get painted up, make some signs or something. Its not every year Springfield is going to have a team so talented. Enjoy it while you can.
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