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Michigan Wolverines 
Founded 1940 University University of Michigan Conference ECAC Lacrosse League Location Ann Arbor, Michigan Coach John Paul (since 1998) Stadium Oosterbaan Fieldhouse
(capacity: 2,000)Nickname Wolverines Colors Maize and Blue [1]
Pre-NCAA Era Champions (MCLA) 2008, 2009, 2010 Conference Tournament Champions CCLA: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Conference Regular Season Champions CCLA 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 The Michigan Wolverines men's lacrosse team represents the University of Michigan in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's lacrosse as a member of the ECAC Lacrosse League.[2] The Wolverines play their home games at the Oosterbaan Fieldhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prior to joining the NCAA the team competed as a varsity-club program at the Division I level of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) in the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA). the Wolverines secured three MCLA national championships and won 11 consecutive titles.
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History
The Michigan men's lacrosse team is one of the oldest collegiate lacrosse programs in the midwest, having been founded in 1940,[3] the program is also the most successful athletic program at Michigan, with an .830 all-time win percentage. The program was elevated from varsity-club status to NCAA status by the university in May 2011 and will begin NCAA Division I competetion in 2012.[4] The Wolverines previously competed at the Division I level of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), in the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA). In 2008 the team became the first MCLA team to complete a season undefeated, finishing 20-0 and winning their first national championship at Texas Stadium. The feat was repeated in 2009 with another 20-0 season and earned their second national championship with a 12-11 victory over Chapman University at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado. In 2010, they won their third MCLA national championship in a row, defeating Arizona State University 12-11 in Denver. In July 2011 the university announced that the program would join the ECAC Lacrosse League as the leagues eighth member. The Wolverines will play as an affiliate member during the 2012 season and will become a full member in their second season of NCAA Division I competition in 2013. [2]
Alumni
In 2008 Michigan faceoff specialist Brekan Kohlitz became the first MCLA player ever selected in the Major League Lacrosse draft when he was taken in the 5th round by the Washington Bayhawks.
Championships
National championships
i. MCLA Division I: 2008, 2009, 2010
Conference championships
i. CCLA: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
References
- ^ UM Identity Guidelines
- ^ a b Nesbitt, Stephen J. (July 10, 2011). "Michigan lacrosse program becomes eighth member of ECAC". The Michigan Daily. http://www.michigandaily.com/sports/michigan-lacrosse-program-becomes-eighth-member-ecac. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
- ^ "Michigan adds men’s and women’s lacrosse". NCAA. May 27, 2011. http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/NCAA/Resources/Latest+News/2011/May/Michigan+adds+mens+and+womens+lacrosse. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ Snyder, Mark (May 25, 2011). "Michigan adds men's, women's lacrosse as varsity sports". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/lacrosse/2011-05-25-michigan-lacrosse-varsity-sports_N.htm. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
External links
ECAC Lacrosse League Air Force • Bellarmine • Denver • Fairfield • Hobart • Loyola • Michigan • Ohio State
Categories:- Michigan Wolverines
- College lacrosse teams in the United States
- ECAC Lacrosse League
- Lacrosse teams in Michigan
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