- Delaware Fighting Blue Hens men's lacrosse
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University of Delaware Lacrosse Founded 1948 Conference CAA Location Newark, Delaware Coach Bob Shillinglaw (since 1978) Stadium Fred P. Rullo Field, Delaware Stadium Nickname Fightin' Blue Hens Colors Blue and Gold
NCAA Tournament Final Fours 2007 NCAA Tournament Appearances 1984, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011 Conference Tournament Champions 2011 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.
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History
Head coach Bob Shillinglaw 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.
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 Championship (1971– )
- Wingate Memorial Trophy (1934–1970)
External links
- Delaware Lacrosse year by year Results
- May 26, 2007 Hopkins and Delaware 2007 NCAA semi-final
- Laxpower - Delaware 1999 Season
- May 16, 1999 NCAA Tournament 1st Round Delaware 12, UMBC 11 OT
References
University of Delaware Colleges Athletics Colonial Athletic Association • Bob Carpenter Center • Delaware Fight Song • Delaware Stadium • Football (2011 • Coach) • Frazer Field • Fred Rust Ice Arena • Men’s Lacrosse • Men's Soccer • YoUDee
Campus Main campus: Newark
Satellite campuses: Dover • Georgetown • Lewes • Wilmington
Botanic Gardens • Delaware Biotechnology Institute • Disaster Research Center • Energy Institute • Images • University Museums at the University of DelawarePeople Alumni • Faculty • Patrick T. Harker (President) • Police
Student life Deer Park Tavern • Emergency Care Unit • Figure Skating Club • Greek life • The Lamplighter • The Review • Mainstreet Journal • Petal and Thorn • WVUD
Other College lacrosse awards Most outstanding player: Tewaaraton Trophy | Lt. Raymond Enners Award | Attackman (Div. I, II, & III): Lt. Col. J. I. (Jack) Turnbull Award | Midfielder (Div. I & II): Lt. j.g. Donald MacLaughlin Jr. Award | Midfielder (Div. III): Fran McCall Award | Long Pole Midfielder (Div. II & III): Long Pole Midfielder of the Year | Defenseman (Div. I & II): William C. Schmeisser Award | Goalie (Div. I, II, & III): Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award | Coach: F. Morris Touchstone Award | Student-athlete: Lowe's Senior CLASS Award | Other: USILA Special Awards | USILA All-Americans
Lacrosse Leagues Professional Canadian Box Lacrosse Senior AWestern Lacrosse Association (BCLA) • Major Series Lacrosse (OLA)Senior BSenior CWest Central Lacrosse League (BCLA)Junior AJunior BJunior CCollege Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (non-varsity women)Post-Collegiate Club Lacrosse Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference • Gulf Coast Lacrosse Association • Women's Post-Collegiate Clubs Council • American Lacrosse LeagueNotable Defunct Leagues Categories:- Delaware Fighting Blue Hens
- College lacrosse teams in the United States
- Lacrosse teams in Delaware
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