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Program Information SPORTS INFORMATION Assistant AD for Sports Information: .............Mark Engel A Asst. SID: ................................................................ Maggie Walsh A Sports Information Assistant: ................Scott Kretzmann Asst. SID (Men’s Lacrosse Contact): ........... P.J. Gradowski A Email: ..................................................gradowpj@udmercy.edu Sports Info. Office Phone: .............................. 313-993-1745 Sports Info. Office Fax: .................................... 313-993-1765 Website: ...............................................www.DetroitTitans.com W
DetroitTitans.com is the place for all your Titan lacrosse needs, including team information, stats, videos and more. SCHOOL INFORMATION Location: .......................................................................Detroit, MI Founded: .................................................................................. 1877 Enrollment: ............................................................................ 5,700 Nickname: ............................................................................. Titans Colors: ......................................................... Red, White and Blue Home Field:.................................................................. Titan Field Affiliation:...........................................................NCAA Division I Conference:..........................Metro Atlantic Athletic (MAAC) President: ...................................Fr. Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Athletic Director: ................................................... Keri Gaither Senior Associate AD: ............................Daron Montgomery Assistant AD for Facilities: .................................Glenn Knott Assistant AD for NCAA Compliance: ........... Steve Corder Assistant AD/Business/SWA: ............................Teri Kromrei Dir. of Marketing & Promotions: ......Brandon Longmeier Director of Ticket Operations/Sales: .........Greg Haapala Director of Sports Medicine: .............................. Mike Miller Director of Strength & Conditioning: ..............Joe Tofferi Asst. Business/Tickets: ...........................................Phuong Le Academics/Asst. Compliance Cord: ................Amy Paling Equipment Manager: ......................................Harvey Theeck Office Manager: ........................................................Lezly Pruitt Olympic Sports Office Administrator: ......... Anita Foster Facilities Assistant:..............................................Jarrett Alford Faculty Athletic Representative: .................... Erick Barnes Office Phone:........................................................ 313-993-1700 Fax:............................................................................ 313-993-2449 Mailing Address: ............................... 4001 W. McNichols Rd. .............................................................................Detroit, MI 48221
MEN’S LACROSSE STAFF Head Coach:........................Matt Holtz (Michigan State ‘96) Record at UDM: .................................... 0-11 (Second Season) Career Head Coaching Record:..................................... same Email: .....................................................holtzma@udmercy.edu Assistant Coach: ............................ Chris Kolon (Rutgers ‘99) Email: ............................................. Chris. Kolon@udmercy.edu Assistant Coach: ............................................. Kevin Demorest Assistant Coach: .........................................................Bill Kozyra Men’s Lacrosse Office:...................................... 313-578-0414 TEAM INFORMATION 2009 Record: ........................................................................... 0-11 Starters Returning/Lost:.......................................................7/3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: .............................................. 18/7 Newcomers: ................................................................................. 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Facilities: ..........................................................................................2 Titan Field: ......................................................................................3 2010 Roster: ...................................................................................4 Season Preview: .......................................................................5-6 Coaching Staff: ..........................................................................7-9 2010 Titans.............................................................................10-25 Season In Review: ...............................................................26-29 History of Titan Lacrosse: ..................................................... 30 2010 Schedule/MAAC: ............................................................ 31 Titan First: ..................................................................................... 32
Yearbook Credits The 2010 Detroit Titans Men’s Lacrosse Yearbook is a production of the UDM Sports Information Office. The guide was written, designed and edited by Assistant SID P.J. Gradowski. Editorial assistance provided by the UDM Sports Information office. Photos by Tim Busch, Dan Camarati, Matt Demorest, David Frechette, Brad Tucker and the UDM Sports Information staff. Cover/Poster design by Jeff Mitchell.
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Facilities University of Detroit Mercy Strength & Conditioning Department The main goal of the Strength and Conditioning Department is to help the studentathlete improve physically and mentally in their respective sport. This will be accomplished in such a way that is safe and efficient for each individual athlete. As the student-athlete participates in these activities we will work to lessen the possibility of injury or re-injury. If an injury should occur, we will work with the Sports Medicine Staff and the student-athlete to complete rehabilitation. Each team will have an individualized program based on their particular sport. Each program takes into account the intensity level, physical demands, and skill involved in each individual sport and also each individual student-athlete. All teams and individuals will be subject to performance tests that will help design each program and also will help to determine the success of the program. The Strength and Conditioning Staff will work with each individual coach at all times. Each coach will receive updated attendance, evaluation, and comments on a regular basis about each student-athlete. Communication is the key to success in the weight room and on the playing field. Each team will have a designated time in the weight room that will be scheduled by the coaches and also the Strength and Conditioning Staff. Once this scheduled time is set there are no exceptions for an individual to be late or miss completely. Student-athletes must
contact their Strength Coach and also their Head Coach, prior to the scheduled time, if there is a time conflict. No team will ever work in the weight room without the supervision of one or more members of the Strength and Conditioning Staff. Indoor Training Facility During the winter, the Titans practice indoors at the Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac, a facility that houses three “state of the art” fields, equipped with Astro-Turf GameDay grass XPE withTurfAide built-in, in-laid striping and the latest in infill to the envy of any sport. The entire facility has been built to the finest standards and energy efficiency with R-30 insulation rating in all areas. Air conditioning, heat and indirect lighting are designed for the highest quality of play. Amenities include: restaurant, pro shop, state-of-theart Sports Performance & Training Center, team party rrooms, coaches room, referees room, locker rooms, multiple restroom facilities, HD TV & wireless access, m EEuropean coffee shop, plenty of seating throughout aand a second floor mezzanine viewing deck for all fields Ultimate Soccer Arena is the home to the M Michigan Bucks Soccer Team and All-American LLacrosse. During the 2010 season, the UDM men’s lacrosse tteam will open the regular season with a home game against Bellarmine at Ultimate Soccer Arena. g
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Titan Field “It was great to really get all these fans out here for our first game,” said head coach Matt Holtz after the game. “The support and atmosphere was great.” Titan junior Pat O’Shea netted the field’s first lacrosse goal nearly seven minutes into the contest, with sophomore Matt Gregson feeding him the pass for the assist. The installation of the A-Turf and track was just the first part of the Titan Field upgrades. Phase 2, when completed in the future, will include stadium seating for 2,500-3,000 fans, concession stands, rest rooms, a press box, new scoreboard, lights and a building with space for offices, locker rooms and storage. The UDM athletic department proudly unveiled its new, on-campus facility in October of 2007. The new facility is on the site of the old natural-grass Titan Field, and includes an A-Turf field, along with a six-lane polyurethane track and areas for the steeplechase and field events. The field will be utilized by the UDM men’s and women’s lacrosse, track and field and soccer programs. The men’s lacrosse team played its first home game on the field on April 11, 2009, falling to Wheeling Jesuit, 14-7. The game was more about the history of the event rather than the score as it was believed to be the first-ever men’s collegiate lacrosse game played in the Motor City. With 703 spectators on hand for the event on Easter weekend, it was also believed to be one of the biggest crowds to watch a game at Titan Field.
“The construction of our new synthetic field and track is another big step forward for the Titan Athletics Program. I am excited that our student-athletes and coaches, who work so hard day in and day out, will have the on-campus facilities they need to train and compete,” Titans athletic director Keri Gaither said. “The University’s substantial commitment for the new facilities is a critical component of our sport expansion plans.” Titan Field Firsts Game - Apr. 11, 2009 - Wheeling Jesuit 14, UDM 7 Goal - UDM Pat O’Shea (8:13 from Matt Gregson) Face-Off - UDM Danny Preston, WJU Luke Janssen (won by Janssen) First Shot - WJU John Dunbar First Save - UDM Vince Diana Groundball - WJU Luke Janssen
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2010 Roster 2009 Titan Men’s Lacrosse Roster No. Name Year 1 Austin Keefer Fr. 2 Scott Harris So. 3 Vince Diana Sr. 4 Joel Matthews Fr. 5 Vince Wighdal So. 6 Matt Clugston Jr. 7 John Nowicki So. 8 Chris Butts Sr. 9 Tyler Corcoran Fr. 10 Ty Maruyama So. 11 Stephen Mastracci Fr. 12 Brad Janer So. 13 John Hogan So. 14 Tim Shoemaker Sr. 15 Adam Parrottino So. 16 Jon Bemben So. 17 Danny Preston So. 18 Jamie Hebden Fr. 19 Adam Nolan Jr. 20 A.J. Levell Fr. 21 Brian Carr Fr. 22 Matt Gregson Jr. 24 Mike Brown So. 25 Jordan Houtby Fr. 26 Nick Schesnuk Fr. 27 Andrew Khalil Fr. 28 Matt Arb Fr. 30 Nick Hoye So. 31 Tim Lehto Jr. 32 Wes Steen Fr. 33 Jason McDonald So. 34 Brandon Davenport Fr. 37 John Dwyer Fr. 41 Erek Bender Fr. 42 Mike Fields Fr. 43 Tyler Staruch Fr. 44 Chris Nemes Fr. 46 Joshua Summers Fr.
Pos. M A/M G M M D A/M D M A/M M M M LSM M M M D D G M M M LSM M D A D M A D M D A M A A/M M
Ht. 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-7 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-2 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-11 6-3 5-11 5-10 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-10 6-4 5-9 6-0 6-4 6-4 6-4
Wt. 193 186 230 185 204 200 190 221 165 155 175 187 180 190 175 194 224 180 187 195 155 183 172 165 182 180 150 200 178 195 220 155 191 150 161 225 193 200
Hometown/High School (Last School) Ellicott City, MD/Wilde Lake Saline, MI/Saline Massillon, OH/Jackson (Mercyhurst-North East) St. Catharines, ON/Holy Cross Secondary Apple Valley, MN/Apple Valley (Bridgton Academy) Birmingham, MI/Fishburne Military (Va.) (Oakland) Clinton Twp., MI/De La Salle Riverhead, NY/Riverhead (Dominican College) South Lyon, MI/South Lyon Lakewood, CO/Green Mountain Auburn Hills, MI/Avondale Novi, MI/Detroit Catholic Central Grosse Pointe, MI/Grosse Pointe Rochester, MI/Rochester (Michigan State) Troy, MI/De La Salle Hartland, MI/Hartland Hempstead, NY/Hempstead Farmington Hills, MI/Brother Rice Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer (Western Michigan) Columbus, OH/Dublin Scioto Baltimore, MD/Calvert Hall Flint, MI/Powers Catholic (Adrian) Troy, MI/Troy Athens St. Catharines, ON/Holy Cross Secondary Chesterfield, MI/De La Salle Macomb, MI/De La Salle Troy, MI/Troy Athens Royal Oak, MI/Royal Oak Farmington, MI/North Farmington (Wooster) Columbus, OH/Olentangy Liberty Bayport, NY/Bayport-Blue Point Grosse Pointe Woods, MI/GP North Novi, MI/Detroit Catholic Central Fraser, MI/De La Salle Columbia, MD/Wilde Lake Brighton, MI/Brighton Novi, MI/Detroit Catholic Central Schaumburg, IL/James B. Conant
Head Coach: Matt Holtz - Second Season (Michigan State, 1996) Assistant Coach: Chris Kolon - Second Season (Rutgers, 1999) Assistant Coach: Kevin Demorest - First Season (Harvard, 2008) Assistant Coach: Bill Kozyra - Second Season (Oakland, 2007) Team Manager: Brett Miller - Second Season
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2010 Season Preview “We just think that is more of a natural position for him,” added Holtz. Three freshmen will look to make a huge impact for Detroit in Joel Matthews, Chris Nemes and Tyler Staruch. Matthews was a proven offensive weapon in high school and on the junior circuit. Nemes earned All-American honors at Detroit Catholic Central as well as All-State accolades and Staruch tallied an amazing 120 points on 86 goals as a senior.
It is not easy to build a program from scratch, but that was exactly what Detroit did when it announced in September of 2007 that it was adding men’s lacrosse. It was not upgraded from Division III to I, nor was it a club team on campus that the University elevated. Head coach Matt Holtz had just about a half a year to get on the recruiting trail and get players together and that team he assembled showed heart and character through the rough 0-11 season in 2009, but in the end, it was the start of a program on the rise. This season, the Titan coaching staff has increased its roster size and have added skill at every position, and with the Detroit name out there as a Division I lacrosse school, the Titans will only continue to grow. “We have better depth then we had last year,” said head coach Matt Holtz. “Having a full year of recruiting has helped us get bigger in numbers as well as add skill. That is the biggest strength of our team is having numbers and options. We brought in a very talented group of kids that will compete with the returners and any time there is competition, it will help everybody work that much harder.”
“Joel is someone that has all the tools to be great but needs to turn that corner,” said Holtz. “Tyler has great size and good hands and Chris brings skills and has the potential to be a great player for us.” Sophomore Ty Marayuma, who appeared in nine games a year ago, along with freshmen Matt Arb and Erek Bender will provide good depth. Another important cog was to be freshman Wes Steen, but an injury in practice will probably see him miss the entire season. Defense One of Detroit’s most experienced position looks to be defense where senior Chris Butts and Tim Shoemaker (long stick midfield) along with junior Adam Nolan and sophomore Jason McDonald all return to man that side of the field. Butts, McDonald and Shoemaker played in all 11 games a year ago, while Nolan saw action in 10 games. “Adam and Jason have really worked hard this fall and I think Jason especially is going to be big for us,” said Holtz. “Chris will definitely benefit from playing a year at this level and Tim has battled some lingering injuries, but is a hard worker who will be ready once the season starts.” Junior Matt Clugston and sophomore Nick Hoye return to the unit that will also see some key freshmen in Jamie
Attack While every facet of the Titan program will have an influx of new talent, the attack unit might feature the biggest changes with no starter from last season returning. “We have completely revamped our entire attack unit,” said Holtz. “None of the guys really played their last year and we have added some freshmen to help our scoring. The big thing is, we are really big in attack and we move well for our size.” One familiar face that will move to attack is sophomore Scott Harris, who notched three goals and an assist and will forever be remembered as the first Titan to ever score a goal. Harris was primarily a midfielder last season who brings good size up front.
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2010 Season Preview Hebden, Jordan Houtby (LSM), Andrew Khalil and John Dwyer. “Some of the freshmen have really come and played big for us in practice,” noted Holtz. “Jordan has the potential to be an All-Conference type player and Jamie is adjusting well to the college game.” Face-offs Detroit will have a new main face-off man due to the season-ending injury to sophomore Danny Preston, but junior Matt Gregson does return after winning 31-of-67 attempts last year, including a 7-1 record at No. 3 North Carolina. Freshmen Brian Carr, Tyler Corcoran and Brandon Davenport will also be in the circle for UDM. “Preston is going to be a big loss for us since he is big bruiser who really did a good job for us last year,” said Holtz. We have three players coming in to help. Carr is someone who we knew can really be a good one, but Tyler and Brandon have really stepped up throughout the fall and in the pre-season working hard giving us some really good depth.” Midfield The red, white and blue will have experience and talent at the midfield with Gregson leading the way. He was Detroit’s best offensive player a year ago leading the team in goals (15), assists (10) and points (25). “Gregson is going to be a big part of what we do. He wanted to play Division I lacrosse and really gave us a spark all year,” added Holtz. Junior Tim Lehto and sophomores Brad Janer, John Nowicki, Jon Bemben, John Hogan and Adam Parrottino all return to the team. Lehto had two assists last season, while Janer added two scores and a helper. Nowicki had nine points and five goals in 10 games, while Bemben played in all 11 games. “Lehto has been working on his shooting and that is what he needed to do,” said Holtz. “Janer is a hard worker who has really put in the time since he got here. Nowicki will play a lot of midfield and I believe that is a better position for him. He is more of a north-south dodger and I feel he will do a lot more for us at the midfield.”
mers. Fields, Keefer and Summers look to be the biggest additions so far with a great prep career behind them. Fields played in the US Lacrosse Senior Showcase after his brilliant career. Keefer had 53 points and 36 goals as a senior and Summers totaled 102 points, on 69 goals and 33 assists in just 34 career high school games. “Mike (Fields) is a good athletic fast middie who can really help us and Austin has really some around and shown some great things in practice,” Holtz said. Goalkeeper Two Titans will battle for the reigns of the starting netminder in senior Vince Diana and freshman A.J. Levell. Both bring a certain skill set to the position, with Diana adding the experience of starting every game for Detroit a year ago. Diana faced 467 shots on the season, walking away with a.481 save percentage, Levell was a three time All-Region performer in his prep career where he posted over 1,000 saves. He ended his high school as US Lacrosse Ohio Chapter All-American. “There is a lot of competition at goalie,” said Holtz. “Vince really played well late last year and A.J. is very talented so that will come down to the very end.”
The group will see a number of new faces in sophomore Mike Brown and freshmen Austin Keefer, Stephen Mastracci, Nick Schesnuk, Mike Fields and Joshua Sum-
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Head Coach Head Coach Matt Holtz Second Season
Matt Holtz enters his second season as the head men’s coach at the University of Detroit Mercy. He was hired in September of 2007 to transform an idea into a dream as he had to put together the only Division I program in the State of Michigan from scratch. No lacrosse team exsisted at UDM, not even a club squad, but Holtz took the challenge head on and quickly went on the recruiting trail and marketed the new Titan program. Even though Detroit was winless in its first campaign, the seeds were set for a quick growth in the sport and the Titans were invited to join the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), where they will be immediately eligible for postseason play in 2010. Holtz came to Detroit from Michigan State, where he was the men’s lacrosse club head coach from 2005-07. Under his reign, the Spartans posted a 22-10 record and had their highest national ranking of 17th in 2006. In that same season, MSU was a Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA) finalist and, in 2007, Holtz earned CCLA Coach of the Year honors. In his two seasons at MSU, Holtz coached five AllAmericans, including three Academic All-Americans. He was also successful in raising extra money for the club team in two annual fundraising campaigns. “Matt has a solid background in college lacrosse based on his success at Michigan State. He brings a great knowledge of the game with him to UDM. The fact that he has longstanding ties to lacrosse in the State of Michigan should be very beneficial,” UDM Athletic Director Keri Gaither said. Prior to becoming the head coach of MSU’s club team, Holtz served as offensive coordinator for the Spartans from 1997-2005. In this role, Holtz designed and taught offensive strategies, as well as assisting in off-field management with travel arrangements, recruiting, scouting and budgeting. While a student at State, Holtz played club lacrosse all four years and served as team captain his last two seasons. In addition, Holtz was a member of the Motor City Lacrosse Club from 1997-2000. Holtz is also a local product as he graduated from Detroit Catholic Central in 1992. Holtz graduated from MSU in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. Holtz and his wife, Bree, currently reside in East Lansing, MI.
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Assistant Coach Assistant Coach A Chris Kolon S Second Season
Chris Kolon is in his second year as an assistant coach with the men’s program. He is responsible for all aspects of the Titans’ defense and serves as UDM’s recruiting coordinator No stranger to lacrosse in the Metro Detroit area, Kolon has long been dedicated to the growth of lacrosse in Michigan. He began his coaching career with Coach Holtz at Michigan State (2000-2001). Kolon then spent the next few years as a high school coach at Detroit Country Day (20032004) and Birmingham Seaholm (2006-2007), serving as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator at all three stops, while maintaining a collegiate lacrosse officiating schedule. Kolon, a 1999 Rutgers University graduate, lettered for four years as a defenseman for the Scarlet Knights. He is a local graduate of Seaholm, where he quickly picked up the game as a sophomore and parlayed his love of the game into a collegiate scholarship, earning him the distinction of the first player from Seaholm history to play and earn a scholarship at the Division I level. Kolon earned his MBA from Detroit in 2009. He is also the Marketing Director and Vice President of Scorpion Sports, Ltd., a sporting goods equipment manufacturer, and is on the Advisory Board of All-American Lacrosse Leagues. Kolon, and his wife Elizabeth, are the proud parents of newborn twin sons, John and Thomas.
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Coaching Staff Assistant Coach Kevin Demorest First Season
Kevin Demorest made an immediate impact in his only year on the field for Detroit and now he will look to continue to build the Titan program as he was recently named a graduate assistant coach for the 2010 season. He will assist the coaching staff in all facets of the program. Demorest had one season of collegiate eligibility left and the Birmingham native chose to come to Detroit and be a part of UDM’s first varsity team. He battled back from a knee injury to play in eight games in the Titans’ inaugural season, finishing third on the team in goals (10), assists (5) and points (15). Demorest, who graduated from Harvard in 2008, is currently pursuing his MBA from UDM.
Assistant Coach Bill Kozyra Second Season
Bill Kozyra is back for his second season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Titans. His duties include special teams and assists with the defense. Kozyra began his coaching career at Notre Dame Preparatory/Marist Academy in 2004, coaching the middle school program for three seasons (2004-2006) before moving up to the varsity program as an assistant for the next two years. During his time, he helped guide the varsity team to a 29-10 overall record and a Catholic League B-Division championship in 2008, following a 17-1 regular season, as well as a trip to the state regional finals. A 2007 graduate of Oakland University with a bachelor’s degree in business management, he played defense for the OU club lacrosse team for three seasons, helping the program to two CCLA Conference championships as well as two trips to the MCLA National Finals. Kozyra is currently enrolled in UDM’s MBA program.
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TITAN Seniors #8 Chris Butts Senior Riverhead, NY Riverhead Defense
2009: Started all 11 games for Detroit as a defenseman…Third on the team with 26 groundballs… Had a season-high five GB’s against Wheeling Jesuit… Scooped up three GB’s against Manhattan, at Bryant, at Presbyterian and at Denver…Took seven penalties on the season for six minutes…Off the field, Butts was a member of Detroit’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Prior to Detroit: Lettered for two years at Dominican College, before sitting out his junior season with an injury…Prior to that, he started all 27 games he played in as a freshman and sophomore, recording 54 groundballs in his career, including 35 as a rookie…That total still stands 10th on the all-time single season mark in Chargers’ history…A three-sport star in high school, he earned varsity letters in basketball, football and lacrosse, where he was named captain and the defensive MVP as a senior…Also received All-County, All-Conference and defensive MVP accolades in football. Personal: Son of Sharon Butts…Has one brother...Enjoys video games and chess in his spare time…Born on January 19, 1987…A criminal justice major.
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TITAN Seniors #3 Vince Diana Senior Massillon, OH Jackson Goalie
2009: Started all 11 games playing a total of 608:34 in goal for Detroit…Helped UDM finish fourth in the country with 13.55 saves per game…Faced 467 shots coming away with 141 saves for a .481 save percentage, while allowing 152 goals for a 14.99 goals against average… Also finished second on the team with 32 groundballs… Tallied a season-high 20 saves at Air Force, a mark that tied him for the tenth-most in a single game in the nation…Stopped 17 shots at No. 3 North Carolina and 16 at Presbyterian…Also had a pair of 15 save performances at Robert Morris and at Denver, while also scooping up a season-high 10 groundballs against the Pioneers…Made the Titans’ first save and picked up the first groundball as the starting goalkeeper at Ohio State… A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: Enjoyed an impressive junior college campaign with Mercyhurst-North East…He was a two time National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region 3 team performer as well as a two time member of the Western NY Athletic Conference (WNYAC) Team…Voted team MVP as a freshman and took home Male Student-Athlete of the Year honors as a sophomore…In two years as the Saints’ goalie, Diana recorded 491 saves, including 325 as a sophomore, and posted a career 66.7 save percentage, while also collecting 74 groundballs…In high school, he earned two varsity letters in football and lacrosse, closing out his senior year with a 70.0 save percentage. Personal: Son of Kathy and Tim Diana…Likes to spend his free time watching sports, going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family… Born on September 4, 1987…A liberal arts major.
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TITAN Seniors #14 Tim Shoemaker Senior Rochester, MI Rochester Long Stick Midfield
2009: Appeared in all 11 games with 10 starts as a long pole midfielder…Tied for sixth on the squad with 18 groundballs…Posted a season-high three GB’s against Manhattan and at Quinnipiac…Did not attempt a shot on the year…A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: Played two years of club lacrosse for Michigan State in the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association…He played for coach Holtz as a freshman at MSU, ending the season with 26 groundballs…As a sophomore, he started all 13 games earning third team All-CCLA honors as a defenseman after finishing the year with 33 groundballs and two assists…Prior to MSU, he earned two letters in lacrosse at Rochester and was named third team All-State and All-Conference his senior year. Personal: Son of Kathy and Roger Shoemaker…Has an older brother and sister…Lists playing on television in front of 5,000 people against U of M as his biggest thrill in sports…Enjoys skiing, golf, video games, working out and listening to music…A mechanical engineering major.
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Matt Clugston Junior Birmingham, MI Fishburne Military (Va.) Defense
Matt Gregson Junior Flint, MI Powers Catholic Midfield
2009: Played in all 11 games for UDM as a defensive midfielder…Collected seven groundballs on the year… Had a season-high two GB’s twice, at Quinnipiac and at Denver…Tied for fourth on the team with six penalties for a total of four minutes. Prior to Detroit: Lettered for two years in lacrosse at Fishburne Military School in Virginia, earning captain recognition both seasons…He led the Caissons in goals (35) and assists (15) his senior season, where he was named to the Virginia Independent All-Conference team…An excellent student, Clugston made honor roll as a junior and senior and was awarded the Commandant Achievement Award, the Good Conduct Medal, the Scholastic Medal of Honor for English, the Service Award and the Presidential Physical Fitness Medal in his senior year. Personal: Son of Stephanie and Bill Clugston…Has one brother who played lacrosse at Sacred Heart University… Enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding, hiking, camping and music…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as being able to salute his coach when he was selected to the all-conference team while attending Fishburne Military School…Born on August 29, 1989…A criminal justice major.
2009: Led the team in almost every statistical category including goals (15), assists (10), points (25) and ground balls (44)…Six of his markers were with the man-up… Tallied multi-goal games six times, with his best game coming at Presbyterian, where he ended the contest with four goals and three assists… Had two goals and two assists at Bellarmine… Also had a pair of goals at Robert Morris and at Bryant… Scooped up a seasonhigh eight groundballs at #3 North Carolina and at Quinnipiac… Took 57 shots on the year with 31 on goal (.544)…Won 31-of-67 face-offs for a .463 face-off percentage…Had a 7-1 record at UNC and followed that two games later with an 8-1 mark at QU…Fired the first shot in program w history and was also called for the Titans’ first penalty. h Prior to Detroit: Attended Adrian College racking up 23 points on 21 goals and two assists…He also won u 60-percent of his face-offs and collected 41 groundballs... 6 In high school, he earned four letters in lacrosse serving aas a team captain his senior season ending the year with 43 goals, 35 assists, 89 groundballs and winning w 85-percent of his face-offs…After the year, he was 8 ttabbed All-State and an All-Catholic League performer. Personal: Son of Barbara and Matthew Gregson…Has ttwo older siblings…Came to UDM for a chance to play Division I lacrosse…Born on April 14, 1988…Majoring in D mechanical engineering. m
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Tim Lehto Junior Farmington, MI North Farmington Midfield
Adam Nolan Junior Ann Arbor, MI Pioneer (Western Michigan) Defense
2009: Saw action in all 11 games…Dished out two assists on the season and collected eight groundballs… Both of his helpers aided goals by Vince Wigdahl against Manhattan and at Bryant…Recorded 25 shots with 12 on the pipes (.480)…His season-high in GB’s was two at Air Force. Prior to Detroit: Lehto was named a Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association (MHSLCA) honorable mention All-State attackman as a senior at North Farmington High School…During his time with the Falcons, Lehto t tallied over 180 c career points a left holding and t school the r record for points i a season in a well as in a as v varsity career… H was named He t team MVP as a j junior and senior t taking home AllA accolades Area i the process… in L Lehto originally s signed with W Wooster College, o of the top one p programs in D Division III, but n never played f the Fighting for S Scots.
2009: Played in 10 games with his lone start at Robert Morris…Had 11 groundballs on the season with a careerhigh three against the Colonials…Also had a pair of GB’s against Wheeling Jesuit and at Air Force. Prior to Detroit: Nolan came to Detroit after spending a year playing club lacrosse at Western Michigan, where he played in nine games notching a goal and an assist… During his high school career, Nolan was a first-team AllState longstick midfielder as a junior, before moving to defense and serving as a team captain of the Pioneers as a senior…After collecting 154 groundballs and causing 150 turnovers, he was named first-team All-State on defense as well as a US Lacrosse All-American defender. Personal: Son of Jill and Dan Nolan…The youngest of three siblings…Has one sister who played field hockey at Kent State…His hobbies are working out, cooking and mountain biking…Born on October 5, 1988…A criminal justice major.
Personal: Son of Penelope and Tom Lehto…Has one sister…Grew up on a street that produced four other collegiate athletes in Mark Moundrous (Michigan football), Jon Bills (Michigan football), Jeff Young (Albion basketball) and Stephen Doty (Michigan State baseball)…Born on June 1, 1989…Majoring in accounting.
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Jon Bemben Sophomore Hartland, MI Hartland Midfield
Mike Brown Sophomore Troy, MI Troy Athens Midfield
2009: Played in every game in the Titans’ inaugural season…Collected six groundballs with a career-high two coming at Robert Morris…Did not get off a shot on the year…A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: A three year starter in the midfield in high school…Earned All-State honors as a junior and senior and was a three-rime All-Conference honoree… Was twice named the Eagles’ Offensive Player of the Year, while taking home team MVP honors as a senior, finishing the campaign with 27 goals and 13 assists.
2009: Did not play…A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: Lettered in lacrosse and football at Athens High School in Troy…Was named All-Area as a senior and was awarded the school’s Unsung Hero honor as a junior…Helped lead the Redhawks to a regional championship in his final two seasons. Personal: Son of Susan and Todd Cowen…His hobbies include the orchestra and playing sports…Born on February 18, 1990…A business management major.
Personal: Son of Lonna and Dale Bemben…The middle of three sons, with his oldest brother playing club lacrosse at Ferris State…Born on September 25, 1989… Majoring in biology.
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TITAN Sophomores #2
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Scott Harris Sophomore Saline, MI Saline Attack/Midfield
John Hogan Sophomore Grosse Pointe, MI Grosse Pointe North Midfield
2009: Saw action in all 11 games…Will forever be remembered as the Titan who scored the first Detroit goal at Ohio State, taking a pass from senior teammate Michael Schumacher and firing it in… Finished the season with three goals and an assist for four total points… Took 17 shots with 10 on goal for a .588 shots on goal percentage… Also corralled six groundballs… Scored a seasonhigh two markers at Robert Morris…Grabbed a career best two groundballs on two occasions at No. 3 North Carolina and at Bryant.
2009: Saw action in only one contest when the Titans played at nationally ranked North Carolina. Prior to Detroit: Earned two varsity letters in lacrosse at Grosse Pointe North High School under head coach Dan Preston…Also played four years of club ball for Champion Lacrosse, three for GP Select and one summer for All-American Lacrosse. Personal: Son of Cindy and John Hogan…Has five younger siblings…His dad is a graduate of U-D...Enjoys both watching and playing sports…Lists the chance to play Division I lacrosse and his father graduating from Detroit as his biggest reasons for attending the University…Born on March 13, 1990…A mechanical engineering major.
Prior to Detroit: A proven offensive player, Harris tallied over 120 career goals and assists in four years as a member of the Saline High Hornets…As a junior, Harris led the team with 47 goals and 42 assists…At the end of the year, he was tabbed All-State, All-Region and AllArea…He also enjoyed an extremely successful summer playing with Champion Lacrosse, where he added 18 goals and 24 assists. Personal: Son of Amy and John Harris…Has three brothers…His father played collegiate basketball at Springfield College…Lists the opportunity to play Division I lacrosse as well as Detroit’s academic reputation his reason for attending UDM…Born on May 2, 1990…A business major.
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Nick Hoye Sophomore Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Defense
Brad Janer Sophomore Novi, Mi Detroit Catholic Central Midfield
2009: Played in six games for Detroit as a defenseman…Did not record a shot or a groundball… A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: A local walk on from Royal Oak High School…Earned letters in both lacrosse and football for the Ravens…A member of the first varsity lacrosse team in school history…One of the team’s top defenders. Personal: Son of Kristina and Michael Hoye…Has twin older brothers and a younger sister…Enjoys music, hiking, camping, biking and golf…Born on May 1, 1990…A criminal justice major.
2009: Played in all 11 games starting in UDM’s firstever game at Ohio State…Fourth on the team with 20 groundballs…Posted three points on two goals and an aassist…Took sseven shots on tthe season with ssix coming on goal (.857)… g SScored his first goal and assist g aat Bellarmine… Also had A a marker aat Robert Morris… M SScooped up a seasonhigh five GB’s h aat Bryant… Had four H groundballs g aagainst Manhattan… A M member of the m AD Honor Roll. A Prior P riior tto oD Detroit: etroi t it it Pl it: Played Play ed d ffour our years off var varsity lacrosse in high school, earning All-Area, All-Region and honorable mention All-State accolades as a junior…Scored 60 goals in his career, including averaging two goals and an assist during his senior campaign…Played with Total Select Lacrosse Club, one of the top summer teams in the midwest, where he was a captain as well as one of the top offensive threats…A member of the National Honor Society, Brothers Club and the Student Council Leadership Committees. Personal: Son of Maribeth and Matthew Janer…Has a younger brother and sister…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as the opportunity to play in the Michigan Lacrosse State Championship two years in a row, along with scoring a goal his sophomore year in the finals… Born on September 22, 1989…An engineering major.
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Ty Maruyama Sophomore Lakewood, CO Green Mountain Attack/Midfield
Jason McDonald Sophomore Bayport, NY Bayport-Blue Point Defense
2009: Played in nine of the Titans’ 11 games…Grabbed three groundballs on the year with his season-high of two at Bryant…Took seven shots with three on goal… A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: Earned three letters in lacrosse as well as a letter in football and golf in high school…Scored 32 goals and tallied 44 assists in just two seasons at Green Mountain, accumulating All-Conference and honorable mention All-State honors as a junior, when he led the Rams with 23 goals and 32 assists…After the season, he was elected to play in the 2007 Colorado All-State game…Despite missing his senior season due to injury, Maruyama was still named team captain. Personal: Son of Mary Ferguson and Kazuo Maruyama…Has one older brother...Came to Detroit to play Division I lacrosse…Born on January 26, 1990… Undecided on his major.
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2009: One of the Titans’ top defensive players, McDonald started all 11 games…Collected 11 groundballs with a season-high three at Quinnipiac… Tallied a pair of GB’s against Manhattan, at North Carolina and at Denver…The Titans’ most physical player leading the team with 14 penalties for 12.5 minutes. Prior to Detroit: A four-year letterwinner in lacrosse as a defenseman, as well as a two-year member of the varsity football team…McDonald earned academic All-Division honors and the Phantom Varsity award as a freshman and sophomore in lacrosse…He also played three years of AAU lacrosse with Team Long Island. Personal: Son of Sally and John McDonald…Has two brothers…His oldest brother played football at Iona… Born on August 5, 1990…A business management major.
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John Nowicki Sophomore Clinton Twp., MI De La Salle Attack/Midfield
Adam Parrottino Sophomore Troy, MI De La Salle Midfield
2009: Started all 10 games in which he appeared in…Sixth on the team with nine points and fifth with eight goals…Two of his goals were with the man-up advantage…Fired 26 shots on the season with 16 coming on goal (.615)…Picked up seven groundballs with a career best two at Denver…Scored his first collegiate goal and handed out his first assist at Bellarmine…Posted multi-goal efforts with two markers against Manhattan, Bryant and Presbyterian. Prior to Detroit: Earned D ffour o letters in laacrosse…Named team captain and offensive MVP o aas a senior after leeading the Pilots in scoring with 332 goals and 43 aassists…Led his team to a regional cchampionship… TTook home firstteam All-State honors as well as h All-Catholic league A aaccolades…As a junior, he led his team to the h regional championship game, ending the year with 23 goals and 38 assists…For his efforts he was named AllRegion as well as third-team All-State…Graduated magna cum laude and was a two-year member of the National Honor Society…Played club for Championship Lacrosse alongside fellow Titan Scott Harris.
2009: Played in four games….Picked up one ground ball on the season against the nationally ranked Tar Heels of North Carolina… A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: Played three years of lacrosse at De La Salle Collegiate alongside fellow Titan John Nowicki… Helped the Pilots reach the regional finals as a senior… Ended his high school career with 19 goals and 25 assists…Also a member of the Student Council and a Habitat for Humanity Volunteer. Personal: Son of Denise and Anthony Parrottino…His dad played collegiate soccer at Western Michigan…Has two sisters…Lists as one of the proudest moment in his lacrosse career as walking onto the UDM lacrosse team… Born on July 9, 1989…A business and finance major.
Personal: Son of Angela and Glenn Nowicki…His mom is a 1982 graduate of Mercy College…Has two siblings…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as winning the Catholic League Championship in lacrosse and a regional championship in hockey…Born on May 4, 1990…An education major.
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Danny Preston Sophomore Hempstead, NY Hempstead Midfield
Vince Wigdahl Sophomore Apple Valley, MN Apple Valley (Bridgton Academy) Midfield
2009: Was Detroit’s primary face-off midfielder, playing in all 11 games with 10 starts…Had a record of 84-116 for a .420 percentage…Won UDM’s first-ever face-off in the opening whistle at Ohio State, ending the game winning 11-of-18 face-offs…Twice had a season-high 13 faceoff victories against Manhattan and at Presbyterian… Posted a winning face-off mark in four games, Ohio State, Manhattan (13-10), Presbyterian (13-9) and Wheeling Jesuit (9-8)…Tied for sixth on the squad with 18 groundballs…Had a season best four GB’s against the Presbyterian… A member of the AD Honor Roll. Prior to Detroit: A two-year letterwinner in lacrosse, Preston was Hempstead’s top face-off man winning 75-percent during his high school career…He also found the back of the net 22 times and handed out four assists. Personal: Son of Valerie Keirstead and Kenneth Preston…Has three siblings…Came to UDM to help start a new program as well as for its academic reputation… Born on March 15, 1990…An education major.
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2009: Played in all 11 games with his lone start at Robert Morris…Finished fourth on the squad with 12 points and nine goals and fifth with three assists…His 41 shots were also fourth most with 25 finding their way on net for a .634 SOG%…Notched his first collegiate goal with a pair of scores at Bellarmine…Had his second two-goal outing of the year in the Titans final contest at Air Force…Also had an assist and a season-high three groundballs against the Falcons…Added a goal and an assist at Bryant. Prior to Detroit: A two time first team All-Conference performer, as a sophomore, he led the state of Minnesota in goals with 48…Served as team captain his senior season and ended his final year as the team’s MVP…A member of the Minnesota Elite club team, he also played lacrosse while attending Bridgton Academy in 2007-08. Personal: Son of Melanie and Gordy Wigdahl...Has one older brother…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as scoring the winning goal to go to the state championship his sophomore year…Born on December 11, 1988…A business management major.
2010 Detroit Titans Lacrosse
TITAN Freshmen #28
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Matt Arb Freshman Troy, MI Troy Athens Attack
Erek Bender Freshman Fraser, MI De La Salle Attack
Prior to Detroit: Earned two letters in lacrosse… Tallied 40 points his senior season, where he would end the year being named to the All-Region team…Also played two years of club for Champion Lacrosse.
Prior to Detroit: A two-year letterwinner in lacrosse at De La Salle…Collected 52 career points on 33 goals and 19 assists…Led his team in scoring as a senior, ending the year by being named All-Region.
Personal: Son of Debbi Boynton and Steve Arb…Has one sister and one brother…Born on July 21, 1991…A nursing major.
Personal: Son of Josie and Mike Bender…Chose Detroit because of its good law program and the chance to play Division I lacrosse…Born on December 26, 1990…A political science major.
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Brian Carr Freshman Baltimore, MD Calvert Hall Midfield
Tyler Corcoran Freshman South Lyon, MI South Lyon Midfield
Prior to Detroit: A four year letterwinner in high school, Carr was also a four year member of University Lacrosse club team, leading his team in points in 2007 and groundballs and face-off winning percentage in 2007 and 2008…Led his team to the championship of the Empire Express Tournament and a semi-finals run in the Broadneck All-Star and MVP Tournament. Personal: Son of Toni and Dan Carr…Has an older brother who played lacrosse at Ohio State, while his older sister, Kristen, currently plays lacrosse for North Carolina…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as playing football for his high school at M&T Bank Stadium on Thanksgiving Day…Born on September 22, 1991…An engineering major.
Prior to Detroit: Ended his prep career with 178 total points on 88 goals and 90 assists…Also won 76% of his face-offs…Earned All-State honors as a senior leading South Lyon to a regional finals appearance as well as a win over rival Novi HS, the first team in the conference to ever beat them…He was also tabbed All-Conference and All-Area three times…Garnered Most Dedicated Team award, twice, as well as the Best Junior accolade…Also played two years of club lacrosse for Team Total Select. Personal: Son of Christy and Tim Corcoran…Has two sisters…His dad played Division I hockey at North Dakota… Born on February 17, 1991…Majoring in political science.
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TITAN Freshmen #34
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Brandon Davenport Freshman Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Grosse Pointe North Midfield
John Dwyer Freshman Novi, MI Detroit Catholic Central Defense
Prior to Detroit: A four-year starter who began his high school career as the only underclassman on the varsity squad…A three-time All-State performer as well as a two-time team MVP…Amassed 126 goals and 121 assists in his prep career…Won over 300 career face-offs, including a school record 90 percent as a senior…Won the U.S. Senate Scholarship as a senior and took part in the 47th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program, where he had the opportunity to meet President Barack Obama. Personal: Son of Jill and Jim Davenport…Has one older brother…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as being tabbed All-State and a team captain…Born on August 29, 1991…An education major.
Personal: Son of Carol and John Dwyer…Has four siblings…His grandfather attended University of Detroit in the 1950’s…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as making it to the state finals in 2007…Born on March 10, 1991…An engineering major.
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Mike Fields Freshman Columbia, MD Wilde Lake Midfield
Jamie Hebden Freshman Farmington Hills, MI Brother Rice Defense
Prior to Detroit: A three-year letterwinner in lacrosse who was twice named All-County honorable mention… Tabbed a team captain as a junior and senior as well as midfielder of the year as a senior…Closed out his final season by playing in the U.S. Lacrosse National Senior Showcase game…A two-time All-County selection… Led the Wildcats in points, goals and assists as a junior on his way to being named the team’s MVP…An honor roll student. Personal: Son of Missy and Hamp Fields…Has one brother…Born on January 3, 1991…A business major.
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Prior to Detroit: A three-year letterwinner for one of the best prep teams in the state…Named All-Region as a senior…Helped his team to a state finals appearance as a sophomore…The Shamrocks also won a district championship in 2008…Was also a member of the Spanish Club, Brother’s Club and National Honors Society…Played a year of club lacrosse for Team Total.
Prior to Detroit: A standout defenseman for one of the top programs in Michigan…Helped his team to a No. 1 state ranking in the state as a senior…Part of the Inside Lacrosse High School National Championship team in 2008…That year, the Warriors finished 25-0 winning the state and Midwest championship…Brother Rice would go on to win the Catholic League three times and the MHSAA twice during his tenure. Personal: Son of Kathy and Jim Hebden…Has one brother…His dad played soccer at Purdue, while his uncle played lacrosse at Notre Dame, and his cousin, Ainsley, is currently a member of Virginia’s women’s lacrosse team…His grandfather graduated from the University of Detroit…Born on August 25, 1991…A pre-med major.
2010 Detroit Titans Lacrosse
TITAN Freshmen #25
#1
Jordan Houtby Freshman St. Catharines, ON Holy Cross Secondary Long Stick Midfield
Austin Keefer Freshman Ellicott City, MD Wilde Lake Midfield
Prior to Detroit: Played for the No. 1 ranked program in Canada…Led his team to two regional championships as well as a Bronze Medal at the OFSAA championships… Played club with the St. Catharines Athletic program winning the Ontario B championship in 2007…A member of the U-19 Niagara Raiders for two years, helping the team claim the Ontario A banner…He was also part of Team Ontario’s 2008 adidas Brogden Cup, scoring two goals in the title game…Joined the St. Catharines Jr. A box lacrosse team this past summer, the highest level of competition before the pro level. Personal: Son of Debra and Ken Houtby…Has two siblings…Born on November 1, 1991…An environmental engineering major.
Prior to Detroit: A four-year letterwinner in both lacrosse and hockey at Wilde Lake HS…Named the Wildcats MVP as a senior after leading the team with 53 points on 36 goals and 17 assists…Was also honored as the squad’s offensive MVP as a sophomore…Played club lacrosse for two years with Helax and one year with Edge USA Lacrosse…Keefer was also a teammate of UDM freshman Mike Fields Personal: Son of Norma and Scott Keefer…Has a twin sister and two younger step brothers…His uncle, Kevin, played lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University… Chose Detroit because of the good atmosphere and its academics…His hobbies include surfing and playing video games…Born on April 8, 1991…A business major.
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Andrew Khalil Freshman Macomb, MI De La Salle Defense
A.J. Levell Freshman Columbus, OH Dublin Scioto Goalie
Prior to Detroit: Earned three letters in lacrosse… Garnered a number of accolades and awards in his prep career, including first team All-State honors as a senior… He was also named All-Region as well as the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award as a junior…He was selected for the Dixie-150 All-Star Lacrosse Team 2008, the Champ Camp and the Ohio State All-Star Lacrosse Team. Personal: Son of Emilyn and Charles Khalil…Both parents graduated from the University of Detroit…Has two younger siblings…Chose Detroit for the quality of the education as well as the opportunity to play Division I lacrosse…Born on September 3, 1991…An accounting major.
Prior to Detroit: A four-year starter in goal for Dublin…A 2009 US Lacrosse Ohio Chapter AllAmerican…Tallied over 1,000 career saves and owns the school record for most saves in a game (23) and season (285 as a sophomore)…A three-time All-Region selection, including twice on the first team…Tabbed AllMidwest second team as a sophomore and first team as a junior…A two-time All-Ohio Capital Conference award winner…Named Ohio Goalie of the Year as a junior. Personal: Son of Karleen and Bob Levell...Has a younger sister…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as winning the big game in 2008 against rival high school Upper Arlington… Born on February 19, 1991…A business major.
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TITAN Freshmen #11
#4
Stephen Mastracci Freshman Auburn Hills, MI Avondale Midfield
Joel Matthews Freshman St. Catharines, ON Holy Cross Secondary Midfield
Prior to Detroit: Attended Avondale HS, but played four years of club lacrosse for one of the top teams in Canada in the Essex Sting…The team was provincial qualifiers for three years. Personal: Son of Marie and Jeffrey Mastracci...Has one brother and one sister…Lists his biggest thrill in sports when he was 15 years old, helping the Essex Sting U-16 team defeat Lake Orion’s varsity lacrosse team…Chose Detroit for the chance to play Division I as well as the excellent nursing program…His hobbies are playing ultimate Frisbee and volleyball, officiating high school lacrosse and skiing…Born on October 1, 1991…A nursing major.
Prior to Detroit: A four-year starter in high school… Helped his team to two regional championships and a bronze medal at the Ontario Federation of Secondary Athletic Associations Championships…His prep team lost a total of fours games during his career…Played for the U-19 Niagara Raiders that won the 2008 Provincial Championship as well as helping Team Ontario the 2008 adidas Brogden Cup, scoring three goals in the title game. Personal: Son of Jeanne Matthews and Todd Tayler… Has one sister…Lists his biggest thrill in sports as winning the U-19 provincial championship and the Brogden Cup…Born on February 28, 1991…A health services administration major.
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Chris Nemes Freshman Novi, MI Detroit Catholic Central Attack/Midfield
Nick Schesnuk Freshman Chesterfield, MI De La Salle Midfield
Prior to Detroit: Earned All-American honors and first team All-State and All-Catholic accolades as a senior… Closed out his prep career scoring a team-high 29 goals and 19 assists…Took home All-Region and All-Catholic Academic honors as a junior…Helped lead his team to a state finalist appearance as a sophomore, scoring the game winning goal in the semi-finals…Played one year of club lacrosse for Team Total.
Prior to Detroit: Played two years of varsity lacrosse at De La Salle, finishing his career with 31 points on 16 goals and 15 assists…Earned third team All-State accolades as a senior and was an All-State All Star game selection… Also named All-Catholic Academic and Academic AllAmerican…Was the first-ever recipient of the Mike Jolly Scholar Athlete award…Played two years of club for Champion Lacrosse.
Personal: Son of Kathleen and Charles Nemes …Both his mom and dad as well as both of his grandfathers attended Detroit…Has two brothers with his oldest a former member of the Syracuse lacrosse team…Born on June 21, 1991…Majoring in business.
Personal: Son of Cheryl and Roman Schesnuk… Has one brother…Chose Detroit because of its highly acclaimed Dental School and the opportunity to play Division I lacrosse…Born on November 28, 1990…A predentistry major.
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TITAN Freshmen #43
#32
Tyler Staruch Freshman Brighton, MI Brighton Attack
Wes Steen Freshman Columbus, OH Olentangy Liberty Attack
Prior to Detroit: A four-year letterwinner and starter in high school…Increased his scoring in every year going from six goals and two assists as a freshman to a school record 120 points and 86 goals as a senior… For his career, he totaled 208 points on 127 goals and 81 assists…In his final year, he was named team captain and All-State…He was also tabbed All-Conference all four years as well as All-Area three times…Played club for Champion Lacrosse.
Prior to Detroit: Earned four letters in lacrosse… Finished his career with 99 goals, 48 assists and 149 groundballs…Served as a team captain as a junior and senior and was named team MVP in both years…Also tabbed first team All-OCC and second team All-Region as a junior and senior and a three-time Scholar-Athlete… Helped the Patriots to an OCC championship in 2006 and 2007 and a regional title and a Division II state runner-up finish in 2006…A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Korina and Michael Staruch...Has one sister…His dad played baseball at Slippery Rock University…Born on May 14, 1991…Majoring in physical therapy.
Personal: Son of Margaret and Jeff Steen…Has one brother…His hobbies include mountain biking and Ultimate Frisbee…Born on February 10, 1991…A mechanical engineering major.
#46 Joshua Summers Freshman Schaumburg, IL James B. Conant Midfield
Prior to Detroit: Became the youngest player in school history to play for varsity as a freshman…A 2008 adidas All-American, he totaled 102 points and 69 goals in just 34 career high school games…Also won 90-percent of his face-offs…Led his team to the state championship as a sophomore…He represented the USA on the Select Men’s Lacrosse team that participated in the Prague Cup held in the Czech Republic and was invited to try out for England’s U-19 team in 2007. Personal: Son of Sally and Charles Summers…Born in Sheffield, England…Mom played field hockey at the University of London…Has three siblings…Born on June 25, 1991…Majoring in secondary education/history.
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2009 Season In Review The old saying “you can’t run until you walk” can definitely apply for the first year of the men’s lacrosse program. Every team needs a starting point and for UDM, 2009 might have ended with Detroit at 0-11, but it was just a start for a program looking to build from the bottom up. “It was a tough year for us, but what I liked about it was that we never got down on ourselves and we kept on improving the whole year,” said head coach Matt Holtz. For a first year program, UDM did not back down from anybody, playing 10 of its 11 games on the road, including contests at No. 3 North Carolina and Ohio State. When it did finally get a chance to play on Titan Field, the University was ready as more then 700 fans were on hand to witness the first Division I men’s lacrosse game in the City of Detroit when the Titans took on Wheeling Jesuit on April 11. “It was exciting to play at home and the crowd was tremendous,” said Holtz. “It was great to just sleep in our own bed and play on a field that we are familiar with.”
Riley Turchetti “He was a diamond in the rough for us,” said Holtz. “He wanted to play Division I and just his attitude and aggressiveness was something that we needed and I hope its something the others players picked up on as we move forward.”
Detroit featured the smallest roster size in Division I with 26 eligible players. That is not even counting the games throughout the year that players missed due to injury. On the field, the young Titan squad, which had 15 freshmen and five sophomores to go with just one player with Division I experience, struggled early, but saw the development in a number of players as the season went on.
All three were helped along the way by senior Michael Schumacher’s consistent production (seven goals and 11 points) and his energy out on the field.
From the start, UDM leaned heavily on the leadership of its upper class, led by senior captains Kevin Demorest and Riley Turchetti along with junior captain Pat O’Shea.
“You can just see how much better we got from the Ohio State game until the last weekend of the year,” said Holtz. “Jason McDonald was steady for us all year. Adam Nolan came back from an early season injury and played well and guys like Tim Shoemaker and Chris Butts will benefit from playing a year at this level.”
Demorest missed the first two games of the year rehabbing from a torn ACL injury suffered in the fall. He went on to play in eight games with seven starts and was third on the team in goals (10), assists (5) and points (15). O’Shea was second on the squad with 11 goals, six assists and 17 points, while Turchetti started all 11 games as a defender scooping up 16 groundballs and forcing nine turnovers. “They were the leaders on our team and their leadership could be seen right from the start,” said Holtz. One of the young players that stepped up right away was sophomore midfielder Matt Gregson, who led the team in almost every statistical category including goals (15), assists (10), points (25) and groundballs (44).
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The defense also progressed at the end of the season allowing just 10 goals to Denver and 13 at Air Force in the last two games of the year, after starting the campaign giving up 21 markers to Ohio State.
Part of the turnaround can be attributed to the improvement of junior goalkeeper Vince Diana, who started all 11 games ending the year with 141 saves, including 20 against Air Force, a mark that is tied for the 10th most in a game in the country. “Diana really worked hard, both on and off the field, and in the weight room working on not just getting stronger, but his overall agility and reaction time too,” added Holtz. As Detroit moves forward and the team continues to build a winning program, the 2009 team might be remembered for its winless season, but more importantly, will be remembered as the start of things to come.
2010 Detroit Titans Lacrosse
2009 Season In Review GM 1 - Detroit at Ohio State
GM 6 - Detroit at Bryant
SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot Detroit Titans...... 0 0 0 1 1 Ohio State.......... 5 7 6 3 21 Detroit GOALS: Harris, Scott 1. Ohio State GOALS: Mike Pires 5; Joel Dalgarno 4; Jeff Ryan 3; Justin Hayes 2; James Green 1; Brian Lalley 1; Tyler Dolphin 1; Mike Smail 1; Andrew Reinhardt 1; Corey Bentine 1; Eddie Bambino 1.
SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot Detroit Titans...... 1 2 0 3 6 BRY................. 6 3 5 1 15 Detroit GOALS: Gregson, Matt 2; Nowicki, John 2; Wigdahl, Vince 1; Demorest, Kevin 1. Bryant GOALS: Greer,Zack 6; Hoagland,Kevin 2; Kaufmann,Bryan 2; Harrington,Travis 2; Crowley,Gary 1; Weisenberg,Max 1; Long,Jim 1.
GM 2 - Detroit at Bellarmine
GM 7 - Detroit at Quinnipiac
SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot Detroit Titans...... 0 3 2 3 8 BU.................. 4 4 9 1 18 Detroit GOALS: Gregson, Matt 2; Wigdahl, Vince 2; Nowicki, John 1; Janer, Brad 1; O’Shea, Pat 1; Schumacher, Michael 1. BU GOALS: Doyle, Sean 5; Hopcroft, Dereck 4; Acton, Luke 2; Williams, Chase 2; Snider, Bobby 2; Davis, Jarrett 1; Williams, Wes 1; Bright, Austin 1.
SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot Detroit Titans...... 0 1 0 3 4 Quinnipiac.......... 7 2 4 2 15 UDM GOALS: Demorest, Kevin 2; Schumacher, Michael 2. QU GOALS: Dimond, Ted 3; Kelly, Kevin 2; Cooper, Mitch 1; Alessi, Billy 1; Gast, Mike 1; Pall Zach 1; Gianfelice Jim1; Oppenheimer, Jack 1; Kerr, Garett 1; Glebocki Jake 1; Straub,Brian 1; Alessi, A.J. 1.
GM 8 - Detroit at Presbyterian
GM 3 - Detroit vs. Manhattan
SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot Detroit Titans...... 7 3 2 0 12 Manhattan........... 4 2 6 2 14 Presbyterian 2 6 3 4 15 Detroit Titans...... 1 3 3 2 9 UDM GOALS: Gregson, Matt 4; Demorest, Kevin 2; O’Shea, Pat Manhattan GOALS: Synowiez, James 4; Jensen, Justin 3; 2; Nowicki, John 2; Schumacher, Michael 1; Wigdahl, Vince 1. Variano, Joe 2; Llewellyn, Mike 1; Perrotto, Sal 1; Spatarel- PC GOALS: Athens,Andrew 7; Minick,Casey 3; Ewing,Ben la, Salvator 1; Mahon, Kelly 1; LoGiudice, Chris 1. 2; Mulford,Sean 1; Pinkston,Devin 1; Foy ,Patrick 1. Detroit GOALS: O’Shea, Pat 2; Gregson, Matt 2; Nowicki, GM 9 - Wheeling Jesuit at Detroit John 2; Demorest, Kevin 1; Julius, Jeff 1; Wigdahl, Vince 1. SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot GM 4 - Detroit at Robert Morris Wheeling Jesuit..... 5 5 3 1 14 SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot Detroit Titans...... 1 1 2 3 7 Detroit Titans...... 1 2 4 1 8 Wheeling GOALS: John Miller 3; Colin Jack 3; Eric Robert Morris....... 7 5 4 2 18 Jenkins 2; John Dunbar 2; Kyle Lucas 1; Jeff Arneson 1; UDM GOALS: Gregson, Matt 2; Harris, Scott 2; O’Shea, Pat Shawn Grimm 1; Mike Jacques 1. 1; Wigdahl, Vince 1; Schumacher, Michael 1; Janer, Brad 1. Detroit GOALS: O’Shea, Pat 2; Demorest, Kevin 2; RMU GOALS: TaoBrambleby, Corbyn 4; Marasti, Rob 4; Gregson, Matt 1; Schumacher, Michael 1; Wigdahl, Vince 1. Johnson, Brandon 3; Moore, Trevor 2; Smith, Patrick 1; GM 10 - Detroit at Denver Sealock, Jordon1; Kerch, Dan 1; Caparosa, Taylor 1; BotSCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot tazzo, Aaron 1. Detroit Titans...... 0 0 1 0 1 Denver.............. 1 2 5 2 10 GM 5 - Detroit at #3 North Carolina Detroit GOALS: O’Shea, Pat 1. SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot Den GOALS: Baxter, Todd 2; Dickenson, Charley 2; Murray, Detroit Titans...... 1 1 1 1 4 Joey 2; Schaeffler, Cory 2; Kerr, Cameron 1; Drexler, Alex 1. North Carolina...... 3 7 5 4 19 Detroit GOALS: Demorest, Kevin 2; O’Shea, Pat 1; GM 11 - Detroit at Air Force Schumacher, Michael 1. SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Tot North Carolina GOALS: Joe Howard 3; Matthias McCall 2; Detroit Titans...... 1 0 1 4 6 Gavin Petracca 2; Bart Wagner 2; Cryder DiPietro 2; Jimmy Air Force........... 5 2 1 5 13 Dunster 2; Kevin Federico 1; Billy Bitter 1; Colin Sherwood Detroit GOALS: Wigdahl, Vince 2; Gregson, Matt 2; No1; Michael Burns 1; Chris Layne 1; Tommy D’Alessandro 1. wicki, John 1; O’Shea, Pat 1. AF GOALS: Nevitt, Griffin 3; Sandtorv, Vinny 2; Paranka, Adam 2; Evans, Eric 1; Gnazzo, Dan 1; Flick, Ridge 1; Massa, Brian 1; Landgraf, K.J. 1; Gilbreath, Bryan 1.
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2009 Season In Review RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Date Feb 07 Feb 14 Feb 28 Mar 01 Mar 03 Mar 20 Mar 22 Apr 04 Apr 11 Apr 17 Apr 19
Opponent at Ohio State at BU vs Manhattan at Robert Morris at #3 North Carolina at BRY at Quinnipiac at Presbyterian College WHEELING JESUIT at Denver at Air Force
TEAM STATISTICS SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Shots/Game Assists MAN-UP OPPORTUNITIES Goals-Opportunities Conversion Percent GOAL BREAKDOWN Total Goals Man-up Man-down Unassisted Overtime Goals scored average GROUND BALLS TURNOVERS CAUSED TURNOVERS FACEOFFS (W-L) Faceoff W-L Pct. CLEARS Clear Pct. PENALTIES Number Minutes ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg
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OVERALL 0-11 0-0 0-11
L L L L L L L L L L L
Score 1-21 8-18 9-14 8-18 4-19 6-15 4-15 12-15 7-14 1-10 6-13
HOME 0-1 0-0 0-1
Att. 666 357 133 250 182 364 274 318 703 0 323
DETROIT
OPP
66-337 6.00 .196 201-337 .596 30.6 33
172-514 15.64 .335 321-514 .625 46.7 117
15-57 .263
27-64 .422
66 15 0 33 0 6.00 307 240 88 117-274 .427 170-262 .649
172 27 3 55 0 15.64 492 225 128 157-274 .573 195-226 .863
65 56:00
58 45:30
703 1/703 1/133
2734 9/304
AWAY 0-9 0-0 0-9
NEUTRAL 0-1 0-0 0-1
## PLAYER 22 Gregson, Matt 23 O'Shea, Pat 29 Demorest, Kevin 4 Wigdahl, Vince 18 Schumacher, Michael 7 Nowicki, John 2 Harris, Scott 12 Janer, Brad 31 Lehto, Tim 8 Julius, Jeff 10 Maruyama, Ty 33 McDonald, Jason 5 Nichols, Zach 30 Hoye, Nik 28 Butts, Chris 21 Gowins, Max 19 Nolan, Adam 17 Preston, Danny 16 Bemben, Jon 15 Parrottino, Adam 14 Shoemaker, Tim 13 Hogan, John 11 Turchetti, Riley 6 Clugston, Matt 3 Diana, Vince 1 Lioi, Michael
GP G A Pts Sh Gw Up Dn GB Faceoff 11 15 10 25 57 0 6 0 44 31-67 11 11 6 17 64 0 3 0 11 0-0 8 10 5 15 35 0 1 0 19 0-0 11 9 3 12 41 0 0 0 7 0-0 11 7 4 11 45 0 2 0 9 2-6 10 8 1 9 26 0 2 0 7 0-0 11 3 1 4 17 0 1 0 6 0-0 11 2 1 3 7 0 0 0 20 0-1 11 0 2 2 25 0 0 0 8 0-0 11 1 0 1 10 0 0 0 17 0-0 9 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 3 0-0 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 0-0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0-0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 84-200 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0-0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0-0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0-0 11 66 33 99 337 0 15 0 307 117-274 11 172 117 289 514 11 27 3 492 157-274
## Goalie 3 Diana, Vince 1 Lioi, Michael
GP 11 4 11 11
Goals by Period Detroit Titans Opponents
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total
Saves by Period Detroit Titans Opponents
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Shots by Period Detroit Titans Opponents
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Total Opponents
Total Opponents
Shots on Goal Detroit Titans Opponents
13 49 54 24
Min. 608:34 51:23 659:57 659:57
16 45 40 31
16 51 30 32
GA GAAvg Save
152 20 172 66
21 27 25 48
60 81 79 117 145 138 138 93
14.99 141 23.35 8 15.64 149 6.00 135
Pct
W-L-T
.481 0-11-0 .286 0-0-0 .464 0-11-0 .672 11-0-0
66 172 149 135
337 514
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total
37 103
47 85
48 81
69 52
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gp-gs
22 23 29 4 18 7 2 12 31 8 10 33 5 30 28 21 19 17 16 15 14 13 11 6 3 1
11-9 15 10 25 57 .263 31 .544 11-11 11 6 17 64 .172 39 .609 8-7 10 5 15 35 .286 25 .714 11-1 9 3 12 41 .220 26 .634 11-3 7 4 11 45 .156 30 .667 10-10 8 1 9 26 .308 16 .615 11-0 3 1 4 17 .176 10 .588 11-2 2 1 3 7 .286 6 .857 11-0 0 2 2 25 .000 12 .480 11-0 1 0 1 10 .100 3 .300 9-0 0 0 0 7 .000 3 .429 11-11 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 6-2 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 6-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11-11 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 4-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 10-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11-10 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 4-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11-10 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 1-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11-11 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11-11 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 4-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 11 66 33 99 337 .196 201 .596 11 172 117 289 514 .335 321 .625
Gregson, Matt O'Shea, Pat Demorest, Kevin Wigdahl, Vince Schumacher, Michael Nowicki, John Harris, Scott Janer, Brad Lehto, Tim Julius, Jeff Maruyama, Ty McDonald, Jason Nichols, Zach Hoye, Nik Butts, Chris Gowins, Max Nolan, Adam Preston, Danny Bemben, Jon Parrottino, Adam Shoemaker, Tim Hogan, John Turchetti, Riley Clugston, Matt Diana, Vince Lioi, Michael Total Opponents
g
a
pts
sh
sh% sog sog%
gw up dn
0 6 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 11 27
gb
t/o
ct
faceoff
0 44 26 7 31-67 0 11 19 1 0 19 16 1 0 7 15 1 0 9 13 6 2-6 0 7 16 1 0 6 13 0 0 20 10 2 0-1 0 8 15 2 0 17 12 11 0 3 5 0 0 11 12 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 13 16 0 1 2 0 0 11 1 4 0 18 6 0 84-200 0 6 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 18 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 16 4 9 0 7 3 3 0 32 9 9 0 8 2 1 0 307 240 88 117-274 3 492 225 128 157-274
pct
pen-min
.463 .333 .000 .420 .427 .573
9-9.5 2-1.5 2-2.0 5-4.5 2-1.5 2-1.0 2-1.5 2-2.0 6-4.0 14-12.5 7-6.0 1-1.0 1-1.0 2-2.0 2-2.0 6-4.0 65-56.0 58-45.5
## Goalie
gp-gs
min
ga
gaavg
saves
pct
w
l
t
shots faced
3 1
11-11 4-0 11 11
608:34 51:23 659:57 659:57
152 20 172 66
14.99 23.35 15.64 6.00
141 8 149 135
.481 .286 .464 .672
0 0 0 11
11 0 11 0
0 0 0 0
467 47 514 337
Diana, Vince Lioi, Michael Total Opponents
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History Of Titan Lax September, 2005 - A report is presented to the Athletic board about the expansion of varsity sports in the athletic department. A full study on the addition of certain sports was presented as the case study would evaluate all aspects of the sports from budgets to the addition of athletic staff. January, 2007 - The University Board of Trustees approves the addition of three new varsity sports. Summer, 2007 - Construction begins on Titan Field. September 5, 2007 - Detroit athletic director Keri Gaither announced the addition of three sports to Titan athletics in men’s and women’s lacrosse and men’s tennis, with all three beginning in the 2008-09 season. September 24, 2007 - UDM athletic director Keri Gaither named Matt Holtz as the first head coach for the new program. Holtz came to Detroit from Michigan State, where he was the men’s lacrosse club head coach from 2005-07.
21-1 at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center. Freshman Scott Harris got Detroit on the board for the program’s first ever goal, taking a pass from senior Michael Schumacher and finding the back of the net. March 3, 2009 - The Titans play their first-ever ranked opponent in No. 3 North Carolina, dropping a 19-4 decision. April 11, 2009 - With one of the largest crowds in the history of Titan Field on hand, junior Pat O’Shea found the back of the net for Detroit’s first goal as the Titans fell to Wheeling Jesuit, 14-7, in the first ever home contest for the men’s lacrosse program. May 18, 2009 - The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and UDM Director of Athletics Keri Gaither announced that the Detroit Titans men’s lacrosse program has been accepted as an affiliate member of the MAAC Lacrosse League, beginning with the 2010 season. UDM will be immediately eligible for post-season play.
September 25, 2007 - Coach Holtz embarks on building the Titan program. October, 2007 - The newly renovated Titan Field, which now includes an A-Turf field, along with a six-lane polyurethane track and areas for the steeplechase and field events, was completed. The new facility will be home to the men’s and women’s lacrosse and soccer teams. May 9, 2008 - The University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse head coach Matt Holtz announced the Titans first ever recruiting class, a 17-member group. September 9, 2008 - The Detroit Titans men’s lacrosse program practices for the first time as the team held official tryouts on Titan Field. September 30, 2008 - Head men’s lacrosse coach Matt Holtz announced that seniors Kevin Demorest and Riley Turchetti along with junior Pat O’Shea have been named the first team captains in program history. October 12, 2008 - Detroit had its first team competition as UDM scored the first nine goals in a 10-9 victory over Adrian College, before falling, 7-5, to Wittenberg in an exhibition doubleheader in Springfield, Ohio. October 27, 2008 - The first varsity schedule is released with Detroit playing 11 games and just one home contest.
Michael Schumacher had one final year of eligibility left after graduating from Michigan State and chose to come to Detroit and be a part of the Titans’ firstever varsity program.
February 7, 2009 - A new chapter in UDM athletics started as the men’s lacrosse team began its collegiate program in Columbus against Ohio State, falling to the Buckeyes
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2010 Schedule/MAAC Day Date Opponent Sat Feb. 6 Bellarmine Sun. Mar. 7 Quinnipiac 13 Sat. at Robert Morris 15 Mon. at Lehigh 20 Sat. at Manhattan * Mon. Mar. 22 Presbyterian Sat. Sat. 27 VMI * 3 Sat. at Siena * 4 Sun. at Yale Sat. Apr. 10 Mount St. Mary’s * 17 Sat. at St. Josephs * 21 Wed. at Canisius * Sat. Apr. 24 Marist * Sat. May 1 Wagner * MAAC Championship (Host Marist) Fri. May 7 Semi-Finals Sun. May 9 Championship *= MAAC Game Top four teams advance to MAAC Champio onship All times are ET and subject to change
Location Pontiac, MI Detroit, MI Moon Township, PA Bethlehem, PA Riverdale, NY Detroit, MI Detroit, MI Loudonville, NY New Haven, CT Detroit, MI Philadelphia, PA Buffalo, NY Detroit, MI Detroit, MI
Venue Ultimate Soccer Arena Titan Field Joe Walton Stadium Ulrich Sports Complex Gaelic Park Titan Field Titan Field Siena Field Reese Stadium Titan Field Finnesey Field Demske Sports Complex Titan Field Titan Field
Poughkeepsie, NY Poughkeepsie, NY
Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field
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Time 11:55 a.m. Noon 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Noon 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. TBA TBA
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