Men's Lacrosse News

Dustin Manchester, Eric Hill, Jess Williams, Justin Korinis.

5/2: NESCAC First Round: Tufts 9, Connecticut College 7

Topher Grossman's 16 Stops Keeps Camels Close With 12th Ranked Jumbos

Medford, Mass.--Tufts University (13-2) escaped a second half rally from Connecticut College (5-11) to pull out a 9-7 victory in the first round of the 2004 NESCAC Lacrosse Championship at Kraft Field. Junior Topher Grossman showcased his talents against the 12th ranked Jumbos, making 16 saves, including 10 in the opening half, keeping the Camels within striking distance of the hosts.

Jordan Yearsley finished with three goals and Russ Chase chipped in with two scores. Brad Luckhardt dished out two assists. The Jumbos opened up a 4-2 lead at the half and led 7-3 late in the third quarter. Junior Dave Schwartz ignited his teammates, scoring on a nifty spin move to the goal with :39 seconds left in the third and it was a 7-4 game as the teams headed for the final 15 minutes of play.

Tufts regained its four goal lead, opening up a 9-5 lead early in the fourth. But the Camels would not back down. Senior midfielder Eric Hill keyed the Camels sixth goal, gaining possession and sprinting the length of the field. Hill passed the ball off to Lane Carpenter who fed Jordan Yearsley for a score and it was 9-6 with 8:11 to go. At the 6:23 mark, Jess Williams scored in a man-up situation, taking a feed from Luckhardt and the Camels pulled within two at 9-7.

The Camels continued to apply pressure but could not get any closer. The Jumbos held on for the 9-7 victory. Grossman had 31 saves in the two games at Tufts this weekend.

Connecticut College (5-11) 1 1 2 3 = 7
Tufts (13-2) 1 3 3 2 = 9

Goals: T: Bryan Griffin 4, Mark Warner 2, Michael Hughes 1, Devin Clarke 1, Stephen Ginsburg 1; CC: Jordan Yearsley 3, Russ Chase 2, Dave Schwartz 1, Jess Williams 1.

Assists: T: Griffin 2, Mike OBrien 1, Rory Doucette 1; CC: Brad Luckhardt 2, Chase 1, Tom Anderson 1, Lane Carpenter 1.

Saves: T: Luke Chicco (60:00, 7 GA) 11 saves; CC, Topher Grossman (60:00, 9 GA) 16 saves.

5/1: Camels Qualify for NESCAC Playoffs

Tufts 13, Connecticut College 9

Medford, Mass.--The Connecticut College men's lacrosse team has qualified for the 2004 NESCAC men's lacrosse championship. Under the direction of first year head coach Dave Campbell, the Camels secured the #7 seed and will visit #2 Tufts University Sunday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. The Camels and Jumbos met Saturday in the regular season finale. Tufts (12-2, 8-1) defeated the Camels (5-10, 3-6) 13-9 at Kraft Field. Connecticut College led 5-2 early and 6-5 at the half. Freshmen Sean Duddy and Lane Carpenter along with sophomore Brendan Rampi each netted two goals for the Camels. Mike O'Brien finished with four goals for the Jumbos. Topher Grossman had 15 saves in net.

Connecticut College (5-10, 3-6 NESCAC) 3 3 2 1 = 9
Tufts (12-2, 8-1 NESCAC) 2 3 5 3 = 13

Goals: T: Mike O Brien 4, Michael Hughes 2, Brett Holm 2, Devin Clarke 1, Bryan Griffin 1, Mark Warner 1, Evan Saulsbury 1, Stephen Ginsburg 1; CC, Sean Duddy 2, Lane Carpenter 2, Brendan Rampi 2, Robbie Logan 1,
Dave Schwartz 1, Joe Higgins 1.

Assists: T: Warner 3, Griffin 2, Clarke 1, Drew Innis 1; CC, Russ Chase 1, Duddy 1, Chas McLaughlin 1, Schwartz 1, Brad Luckhardt 1.

Saves: T: Brian Atherton (30:00 6 GA) 4 saves, Luke Chicco (30:00, 3 GA) 7 saves;
CC, Topher Grossman (60:00 13 GA) 15 saves

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Topher Grossman is Ready for Postseason Play

4/24: #17 Amherst College 14, Connecticut College 9

Jess Williams Nets Four Goals For Camels

NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Amherst College Lord Jeffs (9-4, 5-3) recorded a 14-9 victory over host Connecticut College (5-9, 3-5) in NESCAC men’s lacrosse action Tuesday afternoon. Senior Mike Allison (W. Nyack, NY) and junior Alex Casertano (Millbrook, NY) netted three goals apiece to pace the Jeffs. Senior midfielder Jess Williams (Concord, MA) notched four goals for Connecticut College. Brendan Rampi (N. Easton, MA) chipped in with three goals for the Camels.

Amherst College took a 7-3 lead after one quarter. The teams exchanged goals in the second and it was an 8-4 game at the break. Jess Williams netted his second goal of the day, just 1:43 into the second half and the hosts had cut the lead to three at 8-5.

But the Jeffs scored the next three goals, two of them off the stick Alex Casertano to build an 11-5 lead after three quarters. Jess Williams added two of four fourth quarter Camel goals but it was not enough as Amherst was able to hang on for the 14-9 victory. Topher Grossman (Villanova, PA) made 13 saves in net for Connecticut College. Cushing Donelan (Noroton, CT) had nine saves for Amherst College.

Connecticut College will visit Tufts University in Medford Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

Amherst College (9-4, 5-3) 7-1-3-3--14
Connecticut College (5-9, 3-5) 3-1-1-4--9

Scoring:
Goals: Amherst: Mike Allison 3, Alex Casertano 3, Kevin Boova, Derek Cherney, Caleb Deats, Greg Donohue, Chris Hofmann, Graham Lake, Andrew Syfu, Joaquin Walker. Connecticut College: Jess Williams 4, Brendan Rampi 3, Sean Duddy, Joe Higgins. Assists: Amherst: Derek Cherney 2 Joaquin Walker 2, Alex Casertano, Graham Lake, Sean Murray. Connecticut College:
Jordan Yearsley 2, Brad Luckhardt, Lane Carpenter, Dave Schwartz.

Saves: AC-Cushing Donelan 57:54, 9 saves, 8 GA; Raul Altreche 2:06, 1 save, 1 GA.
CC-Topher Grossman, 60:00, 13 saves, 14 GA.
Shots: AC-37, CC-32
Ground Balls: AC-23, CC-21.

Jess Williams-Four Goals Tuesday

4/24: Connecticut College 11, Colby 8

Brendan Rampi Nets Three Goals in Second Straight NESCAC Victory for Camels

Waterville, Maine.--Sophomore attackman Brendan Rampi tallied a hat-trick with three goals Saturday, leading the Connecticut College Camels (5-8, 3-4) to an 11-8 victory over Colby College (8-4, 3-4). Freshmen Russ Chase and Jordan Yearsley each contributed two goals and one assist in the NESCAC tilt. Senior tri-captain Jess Williams netted two goals and Topher Grossman made 10 stops for Connecticut College.

Brad Luckhardt and Dave Schwartz contributed two assists in the win. With two games remaining, the Camels have moved into a tie for the final NESCAC post-season bid. The Camels will return home to face Amherst College Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.....Grossman has made 194 saves this spring, an average of 14.9 saves a game...Luckhardt leads the club with 22 assists... Rampi tops the club with 14 goals.

Connecticut College (5-8, 3-4) 2-3-3-3--11
Colby College (8-4, 3-4) 0-4-1-3--8
Goals-Assists: Connecticut College: Brendan Rampi 3-0, Russ Chase 2-1, Jordan Yearsley 2-1, Jess Williams 2-0, Lane Carpenter 1-1, Robbie Logan 1-1, Brad Luckhardt 0-2, Dave Schwartz 0-2. Colby: Joshua Cleaver 3-1, Ryan Scott 2-1, Jeff Margulies 0-2, Mike Haimes 1-0, Dan Schupack 1-0, Ryan Tyler 1-0, Pete Lagos 0-1. Goalies: Topher Grossman (Connecticut College) 13, 5 GA, 53 min, Luke Boswell 2, 3 GA, 7 min.; Matt LaPaglia (Colby) 8.

#20 Russ Chase-2 Goals Saturday

4/20: Connecticut College 7, Williams 6

Jordan Yearsley Nets Game-Winner With 32 Seconds to Play in Camel Comeback Win

Williamstown, Mass. --Freshman Jordan Yearsley (Export, PA) scored with just 32 seconds to play, lifting the Connecticut College Camels (4-8, 2-4) to a 7-6 victory over Williams College (3-7, 2-4) in NESCAC men’s lacrosse action Tuesday. Freshman Brad Luckhardt (Needham, MA) contributed two assists in the victory as each of the seven Camels goals were scored by a different player.

Topher Grossman (Villanova, PA) made 16 stops in goal, continuing to keep the Camels in the close contests with his dominating performances between the pipes. Williams had leads of 4-3 and 5-4 in the fourth quarter, but the Camels scored four of their seven goals in the final frame to earn the victory.
“This was a big win for us in terms of our league record,” Camel Head Coach Dave Campbell stated. “It wasn't the prettiest of games by any means but the guys never quit. Any time you have 11 different players show up in the scoring column you know it was a good team effort and that's what we had against the Ephs. The biggest reason for our success all year has been the play of Topher Grossman in goal, he's been nothing short of spectacular for us.”

The victory vaulted the Camels into seventh place in the conference. With three games to play, the Camels are contending for a spot in the NESCAC post-season tournament. Connecticut College will visit Colby College in a pivotal conference battle at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in Waterville, Maine.

Connecticut College (4-8, 2-4) 2-1-0-4--7
Williams College (3-7, 2-4) 1-1-2-2--6
Scoring:
Goals: Connecticut College: Lane Carpenter, Sean Duddy, Joe Higgins, Chas McLaughlin, Dave Schwartz, Jess Williams, Jordan Yearsley. Williams College: Eric Gottenborg 2, James Lee, Geoffrey McNally, Sean O’Grady, Tim Pingree. Assists: Connecticut College: Brad Luckhardt 2, Tom Anderson, Russ Chase, Brendan Rampi. Williams College: Jeffrey Kogel, Matt Paster.

Saves: CC-Topher Grossman, 16 saves, 6 GA.
WC-Matt Rade, 9 saves, 7 GA.
Shots: CC-22, WC-37.
Ground Balls: CC-36, WC-26.

4/17: Eastern Conn. St. 10, Connecticut College 7

Topher Grossman Stops 17 Shots for Camels

Wilimantic, Conn.--The Eastern Connecticut State Warriors (7-5) defeated the Connecticut College Camels (3-8) 10-7 Saturday afternoon. Jess Williams and Dave Schwartz scored two goals apiece for the Camels. Brad Luckhardt chipped in with a goal and two assists.

The Camels and Warriors played to a 4-4 tie at the half and were knotted at six after three quarters. The teams were tied for the final time at seven early in the fourth quarter but the Warriors were able to score the final three goals of the game to pull out the 10-7 victory. Topher Grossman but together another admiral performance in net with 17 saves for the Camels. The Camels will visit Williams College Tuesday afternoon at 4:15 p.m.

Scoring: Connecticut College- Dave Schwartz 2, Jess Williams 2, James Frank, Shane Kaiser, Brad Luckhardt 1. E. Conn. St-Bill Morgan 3, Dave Carpenter 2, Matt Kowalsky 2, Amir Loghmanieh, Andy Stockfisch, Joe Adamo. Assists: Connecticut College-Brad Luckhardt 2, Sean Duddy, Jess Williams. E. Conn. St.-Brian Hebron 3, Dave Carpenter, Andrew Handras, Amir Loghmanieh.

Shots-CC 23, ECSU 33.

Saves-CC-Topher Grossman 17

ECSU-Chris Harinsky 8

4/14: Springfield 11, Connecticut College 7

Russ Chase Nets Three Goals for Camels

Springfield, Mass. --Freshman Russ Chase netted three goals and sophomore Brendan Rampi added two scores but it was not quite enough as Springfield College (7-3) edged Connecticut College (3-7) 11-7 at Benedum Field Wednesday night. Brad Luckhardt added two assists in the game. Dave Schwartz and Jordan Yearsley tallied single goals.

Trailing 3-1 after one, the Camels rallied in the second quarter to get back into the game. Chase netted two goals in the quarter and Jordan Yearsley provided the Camels with a 5-4 lead, netting his seventh goal of the season with 7:13 remaining in the half. The Pride tied the game with 4:49 left and the teams were even with a 5-5 score at the break.

The Pride opened the second half with two goals to take a 7-5 lead. Rampi provided the Camels with a spark late in the third, scoring his second of the day on an assist from Brad Luckhardt with 4:36 remaining. But the Pride scored the next four goals to put the game out of reach.

Topher Grossman had five saves for the Camels. Brad Luckhardt dished out two assists and leads the club with eighteen. Rampi leads the club with 11 goals. Connecticut College out-shot the 10th ranked pride 32-to-30 in the game.

The Camels visit Eastern Connecticut State Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

Connecticut College (3-7) 1-4-1-1--7

Springfield (7-3) 3-2-4-2--11

Scoring: Connecticut College: Russ Chase 3, Brendan Rampi 2, Dave Schwartz, Jordan Yearsley. Springfield: Mark Maitland 3, Paul Purdy 2, Adam Cost 2, Taylor Brown, Craig Gibson, Dan Blinn, Brian Endicott. Assists: Connecticut College: Brad Luckhardt 2, Jess Williams. Springfield: Brandon Asplundh 2, Taylor Brown, Paul Purdy.

Saves: CC-Topher Grossman, 11 ga, 6 saves.

SC-Kyle Cloutier, 7 ga, 12 saves.

Shots-CC 35, SC 30

4/12: Connecticut College 11, Endicott 10 OT

Jess Williams Delivers Game-Winner for Camels
Joe Higgins Explodes for Four Goals

NEW LONDON, Conn. --Senior midfielder Jess Williams (Concord, MA) buried the game-winning goal just 20 seconds into overtime, propelling the Connecticut College Camels (3-6) to an 11-10 victory over visiting Endicott College (5-6). Sophomore Joe Higgins (Setauket, NY) netted a career-high four goals for the Camels. Freshman Russ Chase (Nantucket, MA) chipped in with two-goals as the Camels enjoyed their second straight victory. Corey Fox (Weymouth, MA) netted three fourth quarter scores to keep the visiting Gulls in the game.

The Camels led 4-1 after one quarter and seemed to be in control. In the second quarter, Endicott rallied to pull within a goal at 5-4 on an unassisted score from Paul Lord with 5:23 to go. Higgins gave Connecticut College some breathing room, delivering his second goal of the day with 1:43 remaining. With 15 seconds left in the half, sophomore Chas McLaughlin (Morris Plains, NJ) gained possession and went end-to-end for a fast break goal, providing the hosts with a 7-4 lead at the break.

Midway through the fourth quarter, Higgins netted back-to-back scores and the Camels matched their largest lead of the game with a 10-7 advantage and 6:04 to play. However, the Gulls just wouldn’t go away, scoring just seven seconds later on the ensuing faceoff. In the closing moments with 2:42 to play, Fox tied the score a 10, forcing the overtime frame.

Just 20 seconds into overtime, Williams unloaded with the walk-off score, lifting his club to victory. Topher Grossman (Villanova, PA) had 17 saves in net for Connecticut College. Matt Bagshaw (Framingham, MA) had 14 stops for the Gulls.

Connecticut College will visit Springfield College Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m.

Endicott College (5-6) 1-3-2-4-0--10
Connecticut College (3-6) 4-3-1-2-1--11

Scoring:
Goals: Endicott: Corey Fox 3, Sam Chidester 2, Paul Lord 2, Burt Fahy, Kevin Lally, Adam Partaledis. Connecticut College: Joe Higgins 4, Russ Chase 2, Lane Carpenter, Chas McLaughlin, Brendan Rampi, Jess Williams, Jordan Yearsley. Assists: Endicott: Kevin Lally 2, Burt Fahy, Ryan Fraine. Connecticut College: Sean Duddy 2, Brad Luckhardt, Brendan Rampi, Jordan Yearsley.

Saves: EC-Matt Bagshaw 60:20, 14 saves, 11 GA.
CC-Topher Grossman, 17 saves, 10 GA.

Shots: EC-29, CC-38.
Ground Balls: EC-36, CC-31.
Extra Man Opportunities: EC 1-for-4, CC 2-for-7

4/10: Connecticut College 10, Bates College 9

Freshman Sean Duddy Nets Game-Winner With 3:54 to go

NEW LONDON, Conn. --Freshman Sean Duddy (Concord, NH) scored on an assisting pass from Brad Luckhardt (Needham, MA) with 3:54 to play in regulation, lifting the Connecticut College Camels (2-6, 2-4) to a 10-9 victory over visiting Bates College (2-6, 1-5) Saturday afternoon. Duddy finished with three-goals on the afternoon. Sophomore Brendan Rampi (N. Easton, MA) erupted for three goals of his own. Luckhardt tallied a goal and two assists in the NESCAC victory. Sophomore Russ Chase (Nantucket, MA) finished with two goals for Connecticut College. Scott Duddy (Concord, NH) and Matt Erisman (Newburyport, MA) netted two goals apiece for the visiting Bobcats.

Leading 8-6 after three quarters, the Bobcats rallied to even the score at eight, scoring twice over the first 2:51 of the final quarter. Amadi Cisse (Hanover, NH) netted the equalizer, taking a rebound and putting it in from close range with 12:51 remaining. But Rampi would put the Camels ahead 9-8 with 8:29 to play, netting his third goal of the day. Just 24 seconds later the Bobcats evened the game again at nine. But the Camels would score the final goal of the day, with Luckhardt dealing out his 13th assist of the season to Duddy for the game-winner.

Topher Grossman stopped 15 shots in net for the Camels. Paul Kazarian had eight saves for the Bobcats. The Camels will host Endicott College Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Bates College (2-6, 1-5) 3-2-1-3--9

Connecticut College (2-6, 1-4) 2-2-4-2--10

Scoring:
Goals: Bates: Scott Duddy 2, Matt Erisman 2, Gabriel Belsky, Amadi Cisse, Peter Friedman, Brad Frost, Ithai Schori. Connecticut College: Sean Duddy 3, Brendan Rampi 3, Russ Chase 2, Brad Luckhardt, Dave Schwartz. Assists: Bates: Peter Friedman 2, Wes Couture, Brad Frost, B.J. Majeski, Brenton Pitt. Connecticut College: Brad Luckhardt 2, Russ Chase, Jordan Yearsley.

Saves: BC-Paul Kazarian 45:00 min., 8 saves, 8 GA. Peter Boston, 1 save, 2 GA.
CC-Topher Grossman, 15 saves, 9 GA.

Shots: BC-31, CC-31.

Ground Balls: BC-23, CC-30.

4/7: Wesleyan 11, Connecticut College 6

Sean Duddy and Robbie Logan Finish With Two Goals Apiece for Camels

Middletown, Conn. --Wesleyan University (7-2, 1-2) defeated Connecticut College (1-6, 0-5) 11-6 in NESCAC men's lacrosse action Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinals scored the first five goals of the game and held on for the victory. Freshmen Sean Duddy and Robbie Logan finished with two goals apiece for the Camels. Sophomore Brendan Rampi netted his fifth score of the season and Lane Carpenter chipped in with a score. Brad Luckhardt dished out two assists. Topher Grossman had 11 saves for the Camels. The Camels will host Bates College on Harkness Green Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

Connecticut College 0-2-2-2--6

Wesleyan University 4-3-1-3--11

4/3: Bowdoin College 9, Connecticut College 4

NEW LONDON, Conn. --Senior Ford Gurall netted two of five Bowdoin first period goals, leading the visiting Bears (6-0, 2-0) to a 9-4 victory over Connecticut College (1-5, 0-3) in NESCAC men’s lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. Shane Kaiser (New Canaan, CT), Andy Shopneck (Denver, CO), Jess Williams (Concord, MA), and Jordan Yearsley (Export, PA) tallied single goals for Connecticut College. Sophomore goalie Grant White (Charlottesville, VA) made 11 stops in net for Bowdoin. Topher Grossman (Villanova, PA) had 18 saves for the Camels.

Leading 3-0 in the first period, Gurall erupted for two goals just 53 seconds apart to put the Bears on top 5-0 after one period. In the second quarter, Jess Williams finally put the Camels on the board with 4:51 remaining, tickling the twine with an unassisted tall. Freshman Jordan Yearsley made it a 6-2 contest, netting a goal 2:32 into the third quarter off a feed from Ryan Voccola. But the Bears netted the next three scores, and built a 9-2 lead after a goal from Chris Eaton with 3:08 left in the third.

Shane Kaiser and Andy Shopneck added fourth period goals for the hosts but Bowdoin was able to hang on to the 9-4 victory. Connecticut College will visit Wesleyan University Wednesday afternoon for an intrastate NESCAC battle at 4:30 p.m.

Bowdoin College (6-0, 2-0) 5-1-3-0--9
Connecticut College (1-5, 0-3) 0-1-1-2--4

Scoring:
Goals: Bowdoin: Ford Gurall 2, Ford Barker, Chris Eaton, Connor Fitzgerald, Ryan Hurd, Matt Neidlinger, Andy Nelson, Alex Weaver. Connecticut College: Shane Kaiser, Andy Shopneck, Jess Williams, Jordan Yearsley. Assists: Bowdoin: Conner Fitzgerald 2, Kevin Mullins 2, Chris Eaton. Connecticut College: Joe Higgins, Brad Luckhardt, Ryan Voccola.

Saves: BC-Grant White, 11 saves, 4 GA.
CC-Topher Grossman, 18 saves, 9 GA.

Shots: BC-32, CC-22.

Ground Balls: BC-38, CC-33.

Man Advantage: BC 0-for-1, CC 0-for-6.

3/31: Trinity 8, Connecticut College 7

Brendan Rampi and Jordan Yearsley Net Two Goals for Camels

Hartford, Conn. -- Trinity College (4-2, 2-1) edged Connecticut College (1-4, 0-2) 8-7 in NESCAC men's lacrosse action Wednesday afternoon. Eric Vaughn tallied two goals and one assist for Trinity. Freshmen attackman Jordan Yearsley and sophomore midfielder Brendan Rampi netted two goals apiece for the Camels. Trinity goalie Geoffrey Shaw made 23 saves, and Camel junior goaltender Topher Grossman stopped 18 shots. The Camels will host Bowdoin College this Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Connecticut College (1-4) 1 1 2 3 7
Trinity, Conn. (4-2) 2 2 2 2 8

GOALS
TC- Eric Vaughn 2, James Skiff, Will Peace, Coly Smith, James Slattery, Curtis Kahn, David Chapman
CC- Brendan Rampi 2, Jordan Yearsley 2, Shane Kaiser, Andy Shopneck, Jess Williams

ASSISTS
TC- James Skiff 2, Will Peace, Eric Vaughn
CC- Brad Luckhardt, Russ Chase

GOALIE SAVES
TC- Geoff Shaw 23
CC- Topher Grossman 18

3/27: #2 Middlebury 10, Connecticut College 3

Camel Defense Holds Panthers Five Goals Below Season Scoring Average

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Middlebury College Panthers (5-0, 2-0), ranked #2 in the latest USILA Division III National Poll, picked up a 10-3 victory over host Connecticut College (1-3, 0-1) in NESCAC men’s lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. Senior attacker Charley Howe (Darien, CT) notched four goals to lead the Panthers. Brendan Rampi (North Easton, MA), Chas McLaughlin (Morris Plains, NJ), and Russ Chase (Nantucket, MA) accounted for the three Connecticut College scores. Topher Grossman (Villanova, PA) made 22 stops for the home team. Eric Krieger (Princeton, NJ) had 14 saves for Middlebury.

The two teams played a defensive battle early on with each goalie making impressive stops to keep the game scoreless. With 1:36 left in the first quarter, Charley Howe put the Panthers on the board with his first score of the day. In the second quarter, Middlebury netted five unanswered goals, taking a 6-0 lead on the second goal of the day from Mike Saraceni with 1:55 remaining in the half. But with 70 seconds to play in the half, sophomore Brendan Rampi provided a spark for the home side, burying a blistering shot from the right side of the net.

The Panthers added two more goals to make it an 8-1 game after three quarters. The Camels cut the lead to six when senior Eric Hill set up Chas McLaughlin 1:13 into the fourth quarter. But the Middlebury was able to hang on for the 10-3 victory. Junior Ben Courchesne (Hooksett, NH) provided some key ground balls and defensive support for Connecticut College. Connecticut College will visit Trinity College Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

Middlebury College (5-0, 2-0) 1-5-2-2--10
Connecticut College (1-3, 0-1) 0-1-0-2--3

Scoring:
Goals: Middlebury: Charley Howe 4, Mark Foster 2, Mike Saraceni 2, Andrew Giordano, Travis Meyer. Connecticut College: Russ Chase, Chas McLaughlin, Brendan Rampi. Assists: Middlebury: Mike Saraceni 2, J.P Coviello, Travis Meyer. Connecticut College: Mike Conti, Eric Hill.

Saves: MC-Eric Krieger, 14 saves.
CC-Topher Grossman, 22 saves.

Shots: MC-48, CC-21.

Man Advantage: MC 0-for-2, CC 0-for-4.

3/14: Connecticut College 8, FDU-Florham 5

Colorado Springs, Colo.--Connecticut College (1-1) used a three-goal fourth quarter surge to pull out an 8-5 victory over FDU-Florham (2-3) in the Colorado College-Radisson Lacrosse Invitational at Washburn Field Sunday afternoon. It was the first victory for Camel Head Coach Dave Campbell. Junior Dave Schwartz (E. Dix Hills, NY) tallied a hat-trick with three goals for Connecticut College. Freshman Jordan Yearsley (Export, PA) netted two goals with one assist. Sophomore Brad Luckhardt (Needham, MA) chipped in with a goal and two assists en route to a three-point afternoon. Topher Grossman (Villanova, PA) made five stops in net.

In a game that featured five ties, the Camels carried a 5-4 lead into the break on a goal from Dave Schwartz with 4:33 to go in the opening half. Paul Ament scored the only goal in the third period to even the score at five for FDU-Florham. But the Camels seized control of this contest in the final 15 minutes of play.

Freshman Ryan Voccola (Boston, MA) netted what proved to be the game-winner in a man-down situation for the Camels with 11:33 remaining. Just 3:11 later, Jordan Yearsley added an insurance goal to make it a 7-5 Camel advantage. Senior Shane Kaiser capitalized in an extra man advantage situation for the Camels with 7:17 to go that made it an 8-5 game. Grossman and the Camel defense were able to blank the opposition for the final quarter and pull out the win.
The Camels will travel to Southern California to meet Whittier College Tuesday afternoon.

Connecticut College (1-1) 2-3-0-3--8
FDU-Florham (2-3) 3-1-1-0--5

Goals: CC-Dave Schwartz 3, Jordan Yearsley 2, Brad Luckhardt, Ryan Voccola. Shane Kaiser. FDU-F-Drew Kiniry 2, John Damiani, Spencer Driggs, Paul Ament. Assists: CC-Brad Luckhardt 2, Jordan Yearsley. FDU-F-Chris Fieger, James Mackey.

Saves: CC-Topher Grossman, 5 saves, 5 GA. FDU-F-John Apples, 10 saves, 8 GA.
Shots: CC 26, FDU-F 29
Groundballs CC 33, FDU-F 31
Man Advantage-CC 1-for-2, FDU-F 1-for-5

3/13: Colorado College 11, Connecticut College 4

Colorado Springs, Colo.--Colorado College (2-0) defeated Connecticut College 11-4 (0-1) in the Colorado College Radisson Lacrosse Invitational at Washburn Field Saturday afternoon. The Camels trailed 4-2 at the half but could not narrow the gap. Junior Topher Grossman made11 saves in a strong season debut. Freshman Robbie Logan, sophomore Joe Higgins, and seniors Jess Williams and Shane Kaiser scored for Connecticut College. The Camels will face FDU-Florham tomorrow afternoon.

7/28: Countdown to Faceoff: 2004 Season Preview

The 2004 Connecticut College Lacrosse season promises to bring plenty of action and excitement for Camel fans. It's time to take an inside look at this year's club as we countdown to faceoff.

Attack
Brad Luckhardt established himself as one of the top stick handlers in the NESCAC as a rookie and will lead this group. Luckhardt has tremendous speed and utilized his exceptional field vision to lead the club with 24 assists in 2003. Freshman Russ Chase has been impressive in the pre-season. Chase moves well with and without the ball and that makes him dangerous all over the field. He has also demonstrated a high energy level that has impressed the coaching staff. Freshmen Jordan Yearsley and Ryan Voccola should each make immediate contributions. Junior James Frank adds experience to this group. Frank has the ability to get to the goal and appeared in 14 games as a sophomore.

Brad Luckhardt is always looking for the open man

Midfield
Senior tri-captain Jess Williams will lead the offensive midfielders. Williams has the speed to create separation and is a smart player who makes good decisions on the field. Junior Dave Schwartz is one of the strongest players on the team and should be able to overpower opponents with his size. Schwartz has a very hard shot (9-2-11 ’03) and is ready to take his game to the next level in 2004. Senior Shane Kaiser will join Williams and Schwartz on the first line and is ready to contribute in his senior year after being plagued by injuries thus far in his career.

Junior Andy Shopneck netted five goals last season and will see plenty of action for the Camels. Sophomore Brendan Rampi is a big athletic midfielder who finished his rookie season with six goals and eight points. Sophomore Joe Higgins has bulked up this off-season and is a hard-nosed player with sound stick handling skills. Freshman Robbie Logan has been impressive in the pre-season and has all the tools to be a great player in the NESCAC. Freshman Lane Carpenter is a shifty and athletic player who will be pressing for time at midfield or attack this season.

Andy Shopneck brings experience and field savvy to the midfield position.

Senior tri-captain Eric Hill will lead the defensive midfielders. Hill is a vocal leader on and off the field who keys the transition game for the Camels. Sophomores Mike Conti and Chas McLauglin made immediate contributions as rookies and will play a pivotal role as defensive midfielders. Tim Finkle, who also plays on the Camels hockey team has demonstrated his toughness and should be a key contributor as a long stick midfielder this season. Freshman Tom Anderson is a versatile player who has a good stick and who will see a lot of time at long stick for the Camels.

Tri-captain Eric Hill is a leader on and off the field.

Defense
Senior tri-captain Justin Korinis will anchor the defensive corps. Korinis is a leader on the field who has good instincts on the field. Dustin Manchester is an experienced on the ball defender who will be moving from long stick midfield to the close defense this season. Junior Ben Courchesne is a heady player with the strength to take on larger opponents. Freshman Dan Layfield has proved that he’s ready to make immediate contributions to the defensive unit.

Goal
Junior Topher Grossman returns to handle the goaltending duties. Grossman is coming off an excellent sophomore season in between the pipes. In his first full season of goaltending, Grossman finished with 199 saves and an 8.59 Goals Against Average. Grossman tends to come up with the big save when his teammates need him the most. He is also a very underrated passer, who can get the ball up the field in a hurry. Junior Luke Boswell has done a tremendous job in the pre-season and will back-up Grossman in net.

Topher Grossman is a Talented and Fearless Goaltender

Coaching/Intangibles
Head Coach Dave Campbell enters his first season with the Camel program. Campbell has familiarity with the NESCAC as a player and as a coach. Campbell was an All-American goaltender at Middlebury College and returned to his alma-mater as an assistant coach. The past two seasons, Campbell has served as an assistant at Notre Dame. Joining Campbell on the Camel staff is Malcolm Chase. Chase is a 2001 Graduate of Whittier College and served as the assistant coach at Roanoke College last season. The Camels will be tested early and often with one of the toughest schedules in the nation. Connecticut College will open the NESCAC schedule against #5 ranked Middlebury College March 20. The Camels will also be challenged with a schedule that has 10 of their 15 games on the road.

7/28: Connecticut College Names Dave Campbell Men’s Lacrosse Coach

NEW LONDON, Conn. --Dave Campbell, an assistant coach at the University of Notre Dame and native of Norwalk, CT has been named men’s lacrosse coach and adjunct instructor of physical education at Connecticut College.

A 2000 graduate of Middlebury College, Campbell enjoyed tremendous success with the Panther program as a player and later as an assistant coach. Under the direction of Erin Quinn, Campbell garnered national acclaim for his goaltending prowess and was a two-time All-America selection in net. In his senior season, Campbell captained a Middlebury squad that captured its first ever NCAA Division III National Championship. In 2001, Campbell returned to his alma-mater as an assistant coach, and helped direct the Panthers to their second consecutive national crown.

As an assistant at Notre Dame, Campbell has worked with coach Kevin Corrigan to develop one of the top ten defenses in Division I lacrosse. During Campbell’s two years at South Bend, the Irish finished the 2002 and 2003 seasons as co-champions of the Great Western Lacrosse League. Campbell helped coordinate recruiting, worked with the goalies, and assisted in many other phases of the successful program.

Campbell will assume a position held by Fran Shields for the last 23 years, who has brought a program forward from its infancy to one of the most respected Division III programs in the nation. After a year long nationwide search, Shields was tabbed as the Katherine Wenk Christoffers ‘45 Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education in May. With Shields at the helm, the Camels went 170-138, qualifying for post-season play in 11 of the last 14 years. The Camels finished 8-6 in 2003, and reached the NESCAC tournament. It was also a banner year for recruiting as the Camel program landed 16 student-athletes, bolstering the depth of the squad for 2004.

“I’m very excited to hand over the reins of our program to a person committed to the NESCAC philosophy with national championship experience both as a player and as an assistant coach. He comes supported by a strong network of successful people in collegiate lacrosse, especially his mentors Erin Quinn of Middlebury and Kevin Corrigan of Notre Dame,” Shields stated. “Dave has been directly involved in the recent success of these two programs as an assistant coach in all phases of the game. At Middlebury, he gained valuable experience recruiting student-athletes capable of succeeding in a highly selective liberal arts setting. I am fully confident that Dave Campbell brings all the tools to keep our program successful in NESCAC and move it in a direction to bring us to the next level.”