Men's Lacrosse

#1 Kyle Bliss M Fr.

Basking Ridge, N.J.

Seton Hall Prep

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Personal: Economics and math double major ... son of Laura and Craig Bliss ... three-year letterwinner in high school ... played for Andrew Decicco at Seton Hall Prep. 

#2 Nate Hall A Jr.

Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington

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2007 (Sophomore):  Missed four games with an injury but still finished sixth on the team in scoring with 8 goals and 11 assists ... scored three goals and had four assists against Wesley on Mar. 14, 2007, his four assists was a career-high ... started eight games at attack.

2006 (Freshman):  Led the team with 13 assists in first-year with the program ... made 12 starts while playing in 15 of 16 contests ... was sixth on the team in goals scored with seven ... posted three assists in his first collegiate game versus Kenyon on Feb. 25, 2006 ...

Personal: Economics major ... son of Bobbie and Bob Hall ... was an all-conference soccer player at Upper Arlington ... named to the All-Ohio and All-Midwest teams for lacrosse.

#3 Jim Minor D Jr.

Washington, Pa.

Trinity

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2007 (Sophomore): Started all 15 games in the defense for the Big Red ... was fifth on the team in ground balls with 26 ... was a second-team All-NCAC selection ... is a preseason All-American entering his junior season.

2006 (Freshman):  Played in seven games and made one start as a freshman.

Personal: Economics major ... is also a linebacker on the Denison football team ... his twin brother, Will, is a tight end on the Denison football team ... son of Emily and Grant Minor.

#4 Brady Burton A So.

Dublin, Ohio

Jerome

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2007 (Freshman): Set a Denison freshman single-season scoring record with 47 goals ... scored six goals in one game twice (Mar. 21 vs. St. Vincent and April 7 vs. Colorado College) ... was named the NCAC Player of the Week on April 9th after his six-goal game against Colorado College ... named to All-NCAC first-team and was the NCAC Newcomer of the Year ... led the team with eight extra-man goals ... posted a stellar .505 shot percentage ... is a preseason All-American in 2008.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Linda and Bill Burton ... was the 2006 Ohio Lacrosse Player of the Year ... two-time first-team All-Ohio pick.

#5 Teddy Epstein M Sr.

Glen Ridge, N.J

Glen Ridge

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2007 (Junior):  Played in all 15 games at middie ... scored five goals and posted two assists while picking up 16 ground balls ... was 6-for-13 in face-offs ... scored two goals in Denison's 18-5 win over Wooster on April 14, 2007.

2006 (Sophomore):  Played in all 16 games ... posted seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) ... two of his five goals were in extra-man situations ... scored two goals and had one assist against W&J on April 19, 2006.

2005 (Freshman):  Appeared in eight games during his rookie season ... scored his first collegiate goal on April 17, 2005 in a 10-7 win over Cabrini.

Personal:  Economics major ... is the son of Arden and Alan Epstein ... earned 10 letters playing football, lacrosse and hockey and was the 2004 Glen Ridge H.S. Athlete of the Year.

#6 Peter Hunter D Jr.

Lake Bluff, Ill.

Westminster

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2007 (Sophomore): Played in four games as a sophomore.

2006 (Freshman): Played in two games as a freshman.

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Christine and Willard Hunter.

#7 Nick Silbergeld D Sr.

Baltimore, Md.

Friends School

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2007 (Junior): Played in four games in the defense during the 2007 season.

2006 (Sophomore): Saw action in Denison's 17-10 win over Washington & Jefferson and in Denison's second-round NCAA loss to top-ranked Salisbury.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Ellen and Mark Silbergeld ... played football, basketball and ran cross country at Friends School of Baltimore.

#9 Grant Peoples A/M So.

Naperville, Ill.

Neuqua Valley

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2007 (Freshman): Played in seven games during his freshman season ... scored his first collegiate goal on Mar. 3 against Mount St. Joseph ... added one assist in Denison's 20-4 win at Oberlin College on April 25.

Personal:  Political Science major ... is the son of Linda and Randy Peoples ... three-time all-conference player at Nequa Valley H.S. ... named All-Illinois as a senior.

#10 Ty King D So.

Jacksonville, Fla.

Bolles School

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2007 (Freshman):  Appeared in four games during his rookie season.

Personal:  Economics Major ... is the son of Rosa Maria and Fitch King ... was an all-state lacrosse player at the Bolles School in Florida.

#11 Topher Nazaruk A Sr.

Stratford, Conn.

Fairfield Prep

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2007 (Junior):  Played and started 13 games at attack and finished second on the team in points with 50 ... finished third in the NCAC in assists per game (1.92) and led the team with 25 helpers ... scored four goals and added four assists in Denison's 15-3 win over Wittenberg on Mar. 28 ... posted four games with at least three assists ... led the conference in points per game (3.85) ... was a first-team All-NCAC selection at attack.

2006 (Sophomore):  Missed season due to injury.

2005: (Freshman):  Played in seven games during his first year after battling back from an injury that kep him out of the first four games of the season ... scored his first collegiate goal on April 20 in a 14-2 win at Oberlin ... also netted a goal in Denison's 15-3 win over Wittenberg.

Personal: Is the son of Gretchen and Steve Nazaruk ... Nazaruk's father, Steve, was a four-year letterwinner for the Big Red from 1970-73 ... both have donned the #11 jersey while playing for the Big Red. 

#12 Tanner Smith M Fr.

Boxford, Mass.

Brooks School

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Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Sarah and Prescott Smith ... was a high school All-American at Brooks School in North Andover, Mass.

#13 Colin Molloy A Fr.

Stamford, Conn.

Fairfield Prep

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Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Patricia and Ronald Molloy ... was a two-time all-state and all-conference selection ... played prep lacrosse at same school as current teammate Topher Nazaruk (Fairfield Prep).

#14 Patrick Cuff G So.

Western Springs, Ill.

Lyons Township

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2007 (Freshman):  Played in three games as a freshman backing up goalies Alex Baruch and Dan Wallace ... recorded two saves in 19 minutes of action.

Personal: Major is political science ... is the son of Annie Thar and Kevin Cuff ... also played football at Lyons Township H.S. in Western Springs, Ill.

#15 Cy Ryan LSM So.

Palm Beach, Fla.

Westminster School (Conn.)

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#16 Dan Maude M Jr.

Wayne, Pa.

The Haverford School

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2007 (Sophomore): Played in all 15 games and finished third on the team in goals scored with 20 ... tied a career-high with five goals in Denison's 14-6 win over Greensboro on Mar. 24, 2007 ... tied a career-high with three assists against Oberlin on April 25, 2007 ... ran his list of multi-goal games to 12 ... was a first-team All-NCAC selection in midfield.

2006 (Freshman):  Named the NCAC Newcomer of the Year after finishing second on the team with 22 goals ... played in all 13 games off the bench ... scored five goals in his first college game on Feb. 25, 2006 against Kenyon College ... named to All-NCAC honorable mention list.

Personal: Major is English and pre-law ... is the son of Cathy and Pete Maude ... all-state player at The Haverford School in Pa.

#17 Trey Sanders D So.

St. Louis, Mo.

Chaminade College Prep

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Personal:  Major is political science ... is the son of Cathy and Don Sanders ... was an all-conference pick at Chaminade Prep in St. Louis, Mo.

#18 Connor Detjen M So.

Winnetka, Ill.

Loyola Academy

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2007 (Freshman): Played in 14 games and was the team's primary face-off man in 2007 ... posted a .504 face-off percentage (64-for-127) and was second on the team with 46 ground balls ... scored his first career goal against Wittenberg on Mar. 28, 2007.

Personal: Major is biology ... is the son of Colleen and Paul Detjen ... was an all-state and all-conference lacrosse player at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill.

#19 Chris Gaines D Sr.

Upper Arlington, Ohio

St. Charles Prep

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2007 (Junior):  Started all 15 games in the defense last year ... recorded 15 ground balls.

2006 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games off the bench as a sophomore ... recorded 11 ground balls.

2005 (Freshman): Appeared in three games as a rookie.

Personal:  Major is psychology ... is the son of Charlotte and Steven Gaines ... is a former three-time All-Ohio player at St. Charles Prep in Columbus, Ohio.

#20 PJ Hendrick M Sr.

Newton, Mass.

Rivers School

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2006 (Sophomore):  Finished third on the team in goals scored with 18 ... scored the game-winning goal in overtime against rival Ohio Wesleyan on Mar. 25, 2006 ... had seven multi-goal games as a sophomore ... was named to the All-NCAC honorable mention squad.

2005 (Freshman):  Played in 13 games making seven starts as a rookie ... scored 10 goals ... netted his first career goal against Gettysburg on Mar. 12, 2005.

#21 Rick Mackessy M Sr.

Hudson, Ohio

Hudson

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2007 (Junior):  Was third on the team in scoring with 18 goals and 19 assists ... set a career-high with four goals in a win over Oberlin on April 25, 2007 ... played in all 15 games and added 21 ground balls ... contributed three assists in Denison's 9-7 loss to Ohio Wesleyan on April 28, 2007 ... was named to the All-NCAC second-team as a midfielder.

2006 (Sophomore):  Played in 15 of 16 contests and scored six goals while adding six assists ... netted two goals in a 8-7 win over Wooster on April 1, 2006.

2005 (Freshman):  Appeared in all 13 games as a rookie ... started three contests and scored a goal in his first college game against Kenyon on Mar. 6, 2005 ... scored two goals in a 9-8 win at Haverford on Mar. 16 ... finished the year with nine goals and six assists.

Personal: Majoring in communication ... is the son of Mary and Rick Mackessy.

#22 John Payne D So.

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

U of D Jesuit

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2007 (Freshman):  Played in four games during his rookie season.

#23 J.J. Reidy M So.

Snyder, N.Y.

Amherst

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2007 (Freshman):  Played in eight games as a freshman and scored two goals and had one assist ... scored his first collegiate goal against Wittenberg on Mar. 28, 2007 ... added a goal and an assist in a win over St. Vincent on Mar. 31, 2007.

Personal:  History major ... is the son of Eileen and James Reidy.

#24 Nick Jacobs M Jr.

Wilmington, Del.

Tower Hill

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2007 (Sophomore):  Played in 14 games as a sophomore and led the squad with a .540 face-off percentage ... won 24-of-63 face-offs during the season ... scored goals in Denison's first two games of the season against Eastern and Mount St. Joseph ... gathered 22 ground balls.

2006 (Freshman):  Started 12 games and played in all 16 during his rookie campaign ... won 61-of-134 face-offs ... was fourth on the team with 28 ground balls ... scored three goals ... his first collegiate goal came against Ohio Wesleyan on Mar. 25, 2006.

Personal:  Majoring in biology ... is the son of Milbrey and Kevin Jacobs ... was an all-conference and all-state performer at Tower Hill in Wilmington, Del.

#25 Emmett Jones A Fr.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Air Academy

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Personal: Major is undeclared ... is the son of Nancy and Greg Jones ... was a two-time Male Athlete of the Year for lacrosse at Air Academy H.S. in Colorado Springs, Colo.

#26 Justin Hess M So.

Clarendon Hills, Ill.

Hinsdale Central

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2007 (Freshman):  Played in four games as a freshman ... scored his first collegiate goal on April 25, 2007 against Oberlin ... attempted five shots.

Personal:  Majoring in economics ... is the son of Jean and Scott Hess ... is also involved with Denison's student radio station, 91.1 FM - WDUB.

#27 Matt Edenbaum D Jr.

Potomac, Md.

St. Andrews

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2007 (Sophomore):  Defender played in 11 games in his second-year with the Big Red ... took one shot and added seven ground balls.

2006 (Freshman):  Appeared in two contests as a freshman.

Personal:  Majoring in political science ... is the son of Carolyn and Paul Edenbaum ... was an all-conference performer in basketball and lacrosse at St. Andrews Episcopal in Bethesda, Md.

#28 Colin Ryan M Fr.

Fairfield, Conn.

Fairfield Ludlowe

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Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Delores and Rick Ryan ... played football, basketball and lacrosse at Fairfield Ludlowe H.S. and was an all-conference performer in football.

#29 Kyle Brown A Fr.

Glenview, Ill.

New Trier

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Personal: Major is undeclared ... is the son of Laura and Scott Brown ... was an all-state hockey player out of New Trier H.S.

#30 Peter Loftus A So.

Alexandria, Va.

St. Stephen's & St. Agnes

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2007 (Freshman): Played ins six games and scored two goals off 12 shots ... scored his first collegiate goal on Mar. 3, 2007 against Mount St. Joseph.

Personal:  Majoring in English ... is the son of Kathryn and Robert Loftus.

#32 Alex Baruch G Sr.

Richmond, Va.

St. Christopher's

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2007 (Junior):  Started 14 games in goal for Denison ... recorded 119 saves in 706 minutes in the cage ... finished with a .613 save percentage ... was a second-team All-NCAC honoree ... posted 14 saves in victories over St. Vincent and Greensboro ... has 398 saves entering his senior season.

2006 (Sophomore): Started all 16 games for Denison in his second full year as the team's starting goalie ... finished with 153 saves in 932 minutes ... had a save percentage of .541 ... notched 16 saves in a loss to Haverford on Mar. 15, 2006 ... was named to the All-NCAC second-team.

2005 (Freshman):  Started 11 games in his first year at Denison ... opened the season as the team's starter and posted 12 saves, including eight in the fourth quarter, in DU's season-opening win over Kenyon on Mar. 6, 2005 ... set a career-high with 17 saves in a 9-8 win over Haverford on Mar. 16, 2005 ... earned first-team All-NCAC honors after posting a conference-best .618 save percentage.

Personal:  Majoring in economics ... is the son of Noeline and Fernand Baruch.

#33 Dan Fosselman D Fr.

Westerville, Ohio

Westerville South

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Personal:  Majoring in Biochemistry ... is the son of Diane and Doug Fosselman ... was a three-time All-Ohio lacrosse player and a all-conference football player at Westerville South.

#34 Dan Wallace G So.

Moorestown, N.J.

Moorestown

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2007 (Freshman):  Backed up Alex Baruch in goal ... played in seven games and made his first career start against Oberlin on April 25, 2007 ... recorded 14 saves in 149 minutes of action.

Personal: Majoring in economics and communication ... is the son of Amy and Scott Wallace ... was named to the Courier-Post first-team and second-team all-conference at Moorestown H.S.

#35 Dave Harman D Sr.

Hudson, Ohio

Western Reserve Academy

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2007 (Junior):  Played in 14 games and was named to the All-NCAC honorable mention squad ... scooped up 13 ground balls.

2006 (Sophomore):  Started 13 of his 15 games played as a sophomore ... took one shot and had nine ground balls.

Personal: Is the son of Carol and Dave Harman ... was high school teammates with freshman John Dionne at Western Reserve Academy.

#36 Matt Lowell M Fr.

Mountain Lakes, N.J.

Mountain Lakes

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Personal: Majoring in economics ... is the son of Alessandra and Barry Lowell ... won a state championship in lacrosse at Mountain Lakes H.S. ... was an all-state hockey player in high school.

#38 Peter Bates M Fr.

Cumberland, Maine

North Yarmouth

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Personal:  Majoring in economics ... is the son of Deborah Snite and Dan Bates ... was an all-conference lacrosse player at North Yarmouth Academy ... also competed in soccer and Nordic skiing in H.S.

#39 Ted Gulyas M Jr.

Medina, Ohio

Medina

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2007 (Sophomore):  Played in 11 games and had six goals and one assist off just nine shots ... scored a career-high three goals against Wittenberg on Mar. 28, 2007 ... his .667 shot percentage tied for the team lead.

2006 (Freshman):  Appeared in three games as a rookie and notched his first career assist on April 19, 2006 against Washington & Jefferson.

Personal:  Majoring in political science and Spanish ... is the son of Jean and Ted Gulyas.

#40 L.J. Hackett M Sr.

Columbus, Ohio

Worthington Kilbourne

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2007 (Junior):  Played in 14 of 15 games as a junior ... had 20 ground balls and scored his first collegiate goal against The College of Wooster on April 14, 2007.

2006 (Sophomore):  Appeared in 15 games off the bench and was fourth on the team with 31 ground balls ... notched an assist on April 9, 2006 against Whittier.

2005 (Freshman):  Played in 11 games and made one start ... had 21 ground balls and attempted one shot.

Personal:  Majoring in economics ... is the son of Lynn and Larry Hackett ... was an All-Ohio lacrosse player at Worthington-Kilbourne.

#41 Andrew Doggett D Sr.

Byfield, Mass.

Governor Dummer Academy

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2007 (Junior):  Played in seven games last season ... recorded four ground balls.

2006 (Sophomore):  Appeared in eight games off the bench.

Personal: Majoring in political science ... is the son of Patty and Marty Doggett ... volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

#42 John Dionne A/M Fr.

Scottsdale, Ariz.

Western Reserve Academy

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Personal:  Majoring in history and economics ... is the son of Alison McAdam and Jule Dionne ... is a member of the Denison Hilltoppers acapella group.

#44 Taylor Nissi LSM Sr.

Groton, Mass.

Holderness

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2007 (Junior):  Is a preseason All-America selection entering his senior year ... appeared in all 15 games at long stick for the Big Red ... gathered 32 ground balls ... earned his second consecutive All-NCAC first-team award.

2006 (Sophomore):  Played in 15 of 16 contests as a sophomore ... was the team's starting long stick ... totaled 35 ground balls and scored his first collegiate goal against Whittier on April 9, 2006 ... was named to the All-NCAC first-team at LSM.

2005 (Freshman):  Saw action in five games as a rookie.

Personal:  Majoring in geoscience and economics ... is the son of Jane and Nordo Nissi ... his sister, Molly, is a member of the Denison women's field hockey team ... summited Alaska's Mount Denison in the summer of 2007 along with three other DU alums.  The foursome are just the second group to achieve this feat.

#45 Brian Moriarty M So.

Huntington, N.Y.

Cold Spring Harbor

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2007 (Freshman):  Appeared in six games and had four ground balls in his first season with the Big Red.

Personal:  Majoring in economics ... is the son of Gazaiano and Robert Moriarty ... attended the same high school as Cleveland Cavalier forward Wally Sczcerbiak.

#46 Matt McHugh M Fr.

Chatham, N.J.

Chatham

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Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Pamela and Chris McHugh.

#47 Jake Vita M Fr.

Coronado, Calif.

Coronado

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Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Deborah Justin and Glenn Vita ... was a San Diego all-star as a senior and a first-team all-conference selection at Coronado H.S.

#48 Greg Higgins D Fr.

Montclair, N.J.

Montclair

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Personal:  Is majoring in communication ... is the son of Mariann and Thomas Higgins ... an all-county selection in lacrosse at Montclair H.S.

#50 Alex Mackaronis A/M Fr.

Mclean, Va.

Flint Hill

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Personal:  Is majoring in psychology ... is the son of Susan Rees and Chris Mackaronis ... was a two-time first-team all-state selection at Flint Hill School in Oakton, Va.