Varsity Roster 2008

Head Coach: Matt McGinnis
Assistant Coaches: Jason Archbell and Joe Benson

No. Name Pos Year Ht. Wt. Hometown High School
1 Kyle Bliss

Kyle Bliss M Fr.

Basking Ridge, N.J.
Seton Hall Prep

2008 (Freshman): Played in five games for the Big Red at midfield ... recorded his first collegiate goal in a 19-6 victory over Widener (May 7).

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. 

M Fr. 6' 5" 200 Basking Ridge, N.J. Seton Hall Prep
2 Nate Hall

Nate Hall A Jr.

Columbus, Ohio
Upper Arlington

2008 (Junior): Started all 17 games at attacker ... named second team all-NCAC ... second on the team in assists (23) and tied for fourth in points (36) ... totaled five points twice, each time with a goal and four assists, against Mt. St. Joseph (Apr. 2) and Colorado College (Apr. 18).

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.

A Jr. 5' 8" 155 Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington
3 Jim Minor

Jim Minor D Jr.

Washington, Pa.
Trinity

2008 (Junior): Started 16 of 17 games ... named first team all-NCAC as a long pole midfielder ... scored a goal and recorded an assist on the year ... helped lead Denison to the top ranked defense in the country. 

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.

D Jr. 6' 2" 225 Washington, Pa. Trinity
4 Brady Burton

Brady Burton A So.

Dublin, Ohio
Jerome

2008 (Sophomore): Named first team all-NCAC ... scored 52 goals with a .448 shot percentage ... scored eight goals in a 16-12 victory over conference rival Ohio Wesleyan (May 3) to be named NCAC Athlete of the Week ... also won the honor on April 9 after scoring 12 goals in the week. 

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.

A So. 6' 0" 175 Dublin, Ohio Jerome
5 Teddy Epstein

Teddy Epstein M Sr.

Glen Ridge, N.J
Glen Ridge

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.

M Sr. 5' 9" 170 Glen Ridge, N.J Glen Ridge
6 Peter Hunter

Peter Hunter D Jr.

Lake Bluff, Ill.
Westminster

2008 (Junior): Saw action in seven games off the bench ... recorded three ground balls as a defender. 

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.

D Jr. 5' 9" 185 Lake Bluff, Ill. Westminster
7 Nick Silbergeld

Nick Silbergeld D Sr.

Baltimore, Md.
Friends School

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.

D Sr. 5' 10" 175 Baltimore, Md. Friends School
9 Grant Peoples

Grant Peoples A/M So.

Naperville, Ill.
Neuqua Valley

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in seven games ... scored three goals and recorded an assist ... recorded a goal and an assist against Washington & Jefferson (April 5). 

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.

A/M So. 5' 9" 165 Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
10 Ty King

Ty King D So.

Jacksonville, Fla.
Bolles School

2008 (Sophomore): Played in four games off the bench as a defender ... recorded four ground balls. 

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.

D So. 5' 8" 190 Jacksonville, Fla. Bolles School
11 Topher Nazaruk

Topher Nazaruk A Sr.

Stratford, Conn.
Fairfield Prep

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. 

A Sr. 6' 0" 185 Stratford, Conn. Fairfield Prep
12 Tanner Smith

Tanner Smith M Fr.

Boxford, Mass.
Brooks School

2008 (Freshman): Played in fourteen games, including two starts ... scored 10 goals and handed out 10 assists ... break-out game came in a 19-6 victory over Widener, with two goals and three assists to help the Big Red advance to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. 

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.

M Fr. 6' 0" 180 Boxford, Mass. Brooks School
13 Colin Molloy

Colin Molloy A Fr.

Stamford, Conn.
Fairfield Prep

2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games as at attack ... scored 11 goals and recorded six assists ... scored three goals and an assist in a victory over Elizabethtown (Mar. 2). 

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).

A Fr. 6' 1" 205 Stamford, Conn. Fairfield Prep
14 Patrick Cuff

Patrick Cuff G So.

Western Springs, Ill.
Lyons Township

2008 (Sophomore): Played in five games off the bench ... recorded two saves. 

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.

G So. 6' 4" 250 Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township
15 Cy Ryan

Cy Ryan LSM So.

Palm Beach, Fla.
Westminster School (Conn.)

LSM So. 6' 3" 180 Palm Beach, Fla. Westminster School (Conn.)
16 Dan Maude

Dan Maude M Jr.

Wayne, Pa.
The Haverford School

2008 (Junior): Named USILA All-American ... named first team all-NCAC ... scored 32 goals and recorded 17 assists to finish third in the team in points (49) ... season-high of four goals came in a 23-6 victory over Elizabethtown (Mar. 2) ... posted three five-point games.


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.

M Jr. 6' 3" 210 Wayne, Pa. The Haverford School
17 Trey Sanders

Trey Sanders D So.

St. Louis, Mo.
Chaminade College Prep

2008 (Freshman): Played in five games on defense for the Big Red in his rookie season.

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.

D So. 6' 5" 205 St. Louis, Mo. Chaminade College Prep
18 Connor Detjen

Connor Detjen M So.

Winnetka, Ill.
Loyola Academy

2008 (Sophomore): Named first team all-NCAC ... in 17 games, including 15 starts, posted a team-best 93 ground balls ... 167-249 in face-offs for a .671 percentage ... netted four goals and three assists on the year. 

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.

M So. 5' 8" 175 Winnetka, Ill. Loyola Academy
19 Chris Gaines

Chris Gaines D Sr.

Upper Arlington, Ohio
St. Charles Prep

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.

D Sr. 6' 1" 185 Upper Arlington, Ohio St. Charles Prep
20 PJ Hendrick

PJ Hendrick M Sr.

Newton, Mass.
Rivers School

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.

M Sr. 6' 3" 215 Newton, Mass. Rivers School
21 Rick Mackessy

Rick Mackessy M Sr.

Hudson, Ohio
Hudson

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.

M Sr. 5' 10" 175 Hudson, Ohio Hudson
22 John Payne

John Payne D So.

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
U of D Jesuit

2008 (Sophomore): Played in six games on defense for the Big Red ... recorded two ground balls. 

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

D So. 6' 0" 185 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. U of D Jesuit
23 J.J. Reidy

J.J. Reidy M So.

Snyder, N.Y.
Amherst

2008 (Sophomore): In 13 games off the bench, recorded an assist and 11 ground balls. 

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.

M So. 6' 1" 185 Snyder, N.Y. Amherst
24 Nick Jacobs

Nick Jacobs M Jr.

Wilmington, Del.
Tower Hill

2008 (Junior): Played in all seventeen games as a midfielder ... named honorable mention all-NCAC ... scored 10 goals and recorded two assists ... 44-70 (.629) on face-offs ... added 31 ground balls ... scored two goals against Wittenberg (Mar. 26) and Colorado College (Apr. 18). 

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.

M Jr. 5' 10" 175 Wilmington, Del. Tower Hill
25 Emmett Jones

Emmett Jones A Fr.

Colorado Springs, Colo.
Air Academy

2008 (Freshman): Stepped into starting role for the final eight games of the season ... 2008 NCAC Newcomer of the Year ... team's fourth leading scorer with 28 goals ... added eight assists ... scored a season-high of six goals in a 27-3 victory over Oberlin (Apr. 9). 

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.

A Fr. 6' 0" 185 Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Academy
26 Justin Hess

Justin Hess M So.

Clarendon Hills, Ill.
Hinsdale Central

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in nine games, posting five goals and an assist ... scored a pair of goals in a 24-8 victory over Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5).

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.

M So. 5' 10" 160 Clarendon Hills, Ill. Hinsdale Central
27 Matt Edenbaum

Matt Edenbaum D Jr.

Potomac, Md.
St. Andrews

2008 (Junior): Played in 10 contests as a reserve defender ... recorded two ground balls on the season. 

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.

D Jr. 6' 2" 200 Potomac, Md. St. Andrews
28 Colin Ryan

Colin Ryan M Fr.

Fairfield, Conn.
Fairfield Ludlowe

2008 (Freshman): Saw action in seven games during his rookie season ... first career point came on an assist in a 23-6 victory over Elizabethtown (Mar. 2). 

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.

M Fr. 6' 0" 180 Fairfield, Conn. Fairfield Ludlowe
29 Kyle Brown

Kyle Brown A Fr.

Glenview, Ill.
New Trier

2008 (Freshman): Scored seven goals in seven games off the bench ... scored four goals in a 27-3 victory over Oberlin (Apr. 9).

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

A Fr. 5' 7" 160 Glenview, Ill. New Trier
30 Peter Loftus

Peter Loftus A So.

Alexandria, Va.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes

2008 (Sophomore): In twelve games off the bench, scored six goals and added an assist ... had two goals and an assist against Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5). 

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.

A So. 5' 7" 160 Alexandria, Va. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes
32 Alex Baruch

Alex Baruch G Sr.

Richmond, Va.
St. Christopher's

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.

G Sr. 5' 11" 185 Richmond, Va. St. Christopher's
33 Dan Fosselman

Dan Fosselman D Fr.

Westerville, Ohio
Westerville South

2008 (Freshman): Played in four games as a defender in his first season in Granville ... first career point came on an assist against Fontbonne (Apr. 22). 

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.

D Fr. 6' 0" 210 Westerville, Ohio Westerville South
34 Dan Wallace

Dan Wallace G So.

Moorestown, N.J.
Moorestown

2008 (Sophomore): Played in eight games, including one start in goal ... held a GAA of 4.24 and a save percentage of .733 while recording 33 saves. 

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.

G So. 6' 0" 170 Moorestown, N.J. Moorestown
35 Dave Harman

Dave Harman D Sr.

Hudson, Ohio
Western Reserve Academy

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.

D Sr. 6' 3" 215 Hudson, Ohio Western Reserve Academy
36 Matt Lowell

Matt Lowell M Fr.

Mountain Lakes, N.J.
Mountain Lakes

2008 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve midfielder ... first career goal came in a 24-8 victory over Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5) ... added an assist the following game against Oberlin (Apr. 9). 

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.

M Fr. 6' 0" 170 Mountain Lakes, N.J. Mountain Lakes
38 Peter Bates

Peter Bates M Fr.

Cumberland, Maine
North Yarmouth

2008 (Freshman): Played in eight games on defense ... recorded 16 ground balls and was 33-57 (.579) on face-offs.

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.

M Fr. 5' 9" 165 Cumberland, Maine North Yarmouth
39 Ted Gulyas

Ted Gulyas M Jr.

Medina, Ohio
Medina

2008 (Junior): Saw action in all 17 games ... fifth on the team in goals with 14 ... added 14 ground balls and went 8-11 in face-offs ... had four two-goal games on the season. 

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.

M Jr. 6' 0" 175 Medina, Ohio Medina
40 L.J. Hackett

L.J. Hackett M Sr.

Columbus, Ohio
Worthington Kilbourne

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.

M Sr. 5' 8" 155 Columbus, Ohio Worthington Kilbourne
41 Andrew Doggett

Andrew Doggett D Sr.

Byfield, Mass.
Governor Dummer Academy

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.

D Sr. 6' 1" 190 Byfield, Mass. Governor Dummer Academy
42 John Dionne

John Dionne A/M Fr.

Scottsdale, Ariz.
Western Reserve Academy

2008 (Freshman): In seven appearances, scored four goals and added seven assists ... in the first game of his collegiate career, recorded a goal and four assists in a victory over Hendrix (Feb. 29). 

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

A/M Fr. 6' 0" 190 Scottsdale, Ariz. Western Reserve Academy
44 Taylor Nissi

Taylor Nissi LSM Sr.

Groton, Mass.
Holderness

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.

LSM Sr. 6' 0" 210 Groton, Mass. Holderness
45 Brian Moriarty

Brian Moriarty M So.

Huntington, N.Y.
Cold Spring Harbor

2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 14 games at midfield ... recorded 19 ground balls ... first career point came on an assist against Hendrix (Feb. 29). 

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.

M So. 5' 9" 170 Huntington, N.Y. Cold Spring Harbor
46 Matt McHugh

Matt McHugh M Fr.

Chatham, N.J.
Chatham

2008 (Freshman): Played in five games as a reserve midfielder in his first season in Granville. 

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

M Fr. 6' 1" 150 Chatham, N.J. Chatham
47 Jake Vita

Jake Vita M Fr.

Coronado, Calif.
Coronado

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.

M Fr. 5' 9" 160 Coronado, Calif. Coronado
48 Greg Higgins

Greg Higgins D Fr.

Montclair, N.J.
Montclair

2008 (Freshman): Played in two games as a reserve defender for the Big Red. 

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

D Fr. 6' 0" 200 Montclair, N.J. Montclair
50 Alex Mackaronis

Alex Mackaronis A/M Fr.

Mclean, Va.
Flint Hill

2008 (Freshman): Played in six contests during his first season in Granville ... first career point came on an assist against Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5).

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.

A/M Fr. 6' 0" 190 Mclean, Va. Flint Hill