Men's Lacrosse

Recent News Updates

September 16, 2008
Michael Caravana Returns to Coach the Denison University Men's Lacrosse Program
Denison University announced today the return of Michael Caravana as men's lacrosse head coach. Caravana, who guided the Big Red men's lacrosse program for 15 seasons between 1991 and 2004, replaces Matt McGinnis, who was named the associate director of athletics at Salisbury University in August.

August 15, 2008
Nationwide search underway for Denison's next men's lacrosse coach
Denison University has begun a national search for the next head coach of its highly successful men's lacrosse program.

July 08, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Baruch signs with MLL's San Francisco Dragons
Recent Denison University graduate Alex Baruch has signed with the San Francisco Dragons of Major League Lacrosse following his banner year as the starting goalie for the Big Red men's lacrosse team.

May 27, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Three named to All-America squad; Baruch goalie of the year
Denison University senior goalie Alex Baruch was named the 2008 NCAA Division III Goalie of the Year. Joining Baruch as 2008 All-Americans were middies Rick Mackessy and Dan Maude.

May 14, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Thirteen Named to All-NCAC Squad; Baruch is POY
After posting a 14-3 record and capturing the program's 10th North Coast Athletic Conference Championship the Denison men's lacrosse team landed 13 players on the NCAC all-conference squads, highlighted by senior goalie Alex Baruch (Richmond, Va./St. Christopher's) who was selected as the conference's Player of the Year.

May 10, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: OT goal sends No. 3 Gettysburg past Denison in NCAA second round
With 1:59 left to play in the game's first overtime, Gettysburg's Ben Sufrin ended the Denison Big Red's magical 2008 season with his unassisted, game-winning goal, lifting the Bullets to a come from behind, 8-7 victory over Denison in the second round of the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship.

May 07, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Big second quarter sends Denison past Widener in NCAA first round
Sophomore specialist Conner Detjen won 10 consecutive face-off's to open the game setting the tone for another brilliant second quarter from the Denison offense. Their 9-goal burst in the second quarter would send the Big Red to a 19-6 victory over Widener in the NCAA first round and set up a rematch with Gettysburg.

May 06, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Burton named NCAC Athlete of the Week
Denison sophomore attack Brady Burton was named the North Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week after leading Denison to a 16-12 victory over Ohio Wesleyan on May 3.

May 04, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Denison to host Widener in NCAA Tournament
Denison University will take their 10-game winning streak into the 2008 NCAA Division III Tournament where they will host Widener University on Wednesday (May 7) at 2 p.m. in Piper Stadium.

May 03, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Big second quarter sends Denison past OWU
Brady Burton scored eight goals, with four coming in a pivotal second quarter as the Denison Big Red defeated Ohio Wesleyan 16-12 on Saturday at Deeds Field-Piper Stadium. The victory clinches the outright North Coast Athletic Conference championship and runs Denison's winning streak to 10 games.

April 26, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: Denison prevails in battle of nationally ranked squads
While the offense has put up some gaudy numbers over the last month, Alex Baruch and the Denison defense proved worthy of their national ranking as the Big Red rolled past No. 19 Kenyon, 9-2 on Saturday afternoon in Granville.

April 22, 2008
Men's Lacrosse: No. 13 Denison drills Fontbonne
The Big Red held visiting Fontbonne scoreless for 53 minutes and built a 17-0 lead during that span en route to the 18-3 victory on Tuesday at Deeds Field-Piper Stadium.

Men's Lacrosse: DU tops Colorado College for seventh straight victory
Men's Lacrosse: Jones named Men's Lacrosse Athlete of the Week
Men's Lacrosse: Denison Offense continues to click in win over St. Vincent
Men's Lacrosse: Goal total continues to rise in win over Oberlin
Men's Lacrosse: Burton named NCAC Athlete of the Week
Men's Lacrosse: #16 Denison rolls to win over W&J
Men's Lacrosse: Denison blitzes Mount St. Joseph
Men's Lacrosse: Denison earns road victory against Wooster