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Quick Facts

2012 Schedule Feb. 28 at Hood College 3:30 p.m. Mar. 3 Penn State-Abington 1:00 p.m. Mar. 4 Wells College 1:00 p.m. Mar. 7 at Immaculata University 4:00 p.m. Mar. 10 at Ferrum 1:00 p.m. Mar. 13 at Randolph 4:00 p.m. Mar. 17 at Gwynedd-Mercy College 1:00 p.m. Mar. 21 Richard Stockton College 7:00 p.m. Mar. 24 Neumann University 3:00 p.m. Mar. 28 Susquehanna University 4:00 p.m. Mar. 31 Rosemont College 12:00 p.m. Apr. 5 * at Widener University 7:00 p.m. Apr. 14 * at Elizabethtown College 1:00 p.m. Apr. 18 * Lebanon Valley College 4:00 p.m. Apr. 21 * at Lycoming College 1:00 p.m. Apr. 24 * Alvernia University 4:00 p.m. Apr. 28 * Messiah College 1:00 p.m.

*-Commonwealth Conference Game

Founded in 1856, Albright College celebrates a century and a half of a rich academic heritage in the liberal arts and professions and a dynamic, welcoming and collaborative campus community.

On 118 tree-lined acres, Albright is a place that connects people in an open, down-to-earth, collaborative community. With 1,650 undergraduate students, Albright’s small size ensures a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, close student/faculty relationships and an emphasis on the whole individual. Collaboration both in and outside of the classroom means students have extraordinary opportunities to work with, communicate with, and learn -- not only from faculty but many others with different perspectives and experiences.

At Albright, students have the ability to connect fields of study to create an individualized education. Today’s complex world demands the special perspective gained from an education that crosses boundaries to link knowledge, ideas, people and possibilities. Flexible thinkers, open to new ideas and able to commu-nicate are in demand in the job market. Connecting your interests and fields of learning can lead to new career possibilities.

At Albright, half of all students opt for combined or interdisciplinary major -- and still graduate in four years. Last year, students created more than 200 different combinations of majors - from art/biology to psychology/business and sociology/Latin American studies.

But whether you select a single major or combine fields of study, you will find that Albright faculty works closely with every student to create an individualized education that reflects individual talents, interests and career goals.

Albright offers more than 50 areas of study, a broad range of interdisciplinary programs including digital media, information systems, optics, Latin American studies, psychobiology, biochemistry, and environmental studies, and combined concentrations such as music/business for those interested in careers in the music industry. Albright’s long tradition of excellence in the natural sciences and pre-professional programs continues to prepare graduates for medical, dental, and veterinary school.

Undecided about a major? The unique Alpha Program is a structured program that allows students to explore different fields of interest and assess interests and talents before selecting a major (or majors.) Alpha provides academic guidance, activities, evens, peer support, career counseling and coursework in a wide variety of disciplines to help students make an informed choice when the time comes.

Explore Everything Albright Has to Offer

Campus life at Albright is enriched by 20 varsity sports and more than 80 student organizations. Whether you choose to be involved in Greek life, special-interest organizations, varsity, club or intramural sports, art and music groups, student government, publications or religious groups, getting involved in campus life plays a significant role in helping to produce a well rounded graduate. Interested in community service? Albright’s Volunteer Center serves as a clearinghouse for community service projects and connects students and agencies. Albright students log some 10,000 volunteer hours every year! No matter how you choose to be involved, there are always lots of choices for learning, growing and making friends at Albright!

Albright students have access to outstanding teaching, research, social, cultural and religious resources.

This is AlbrightLocation: Reading, Pa. Year Founded: 1856Enrollment: 1,660President: Lex O. McMillan III, Ph.D.Athletic Directors: Rick Ferry and Janice LuckAssistant Athletic Director: Jeff FeilerNickname: LionsColors: Red and WhiteAffiliation: NCAA Division III, ECACConference: Commonwealth Conference

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Jake Plunket Alma Mater/Year: Syracuse/2005Seasons at Albright: 1st Season Office Phone: 610-921-7834Email: [email protected] Coaches : Joey Severns, Jeromy Curry, Dave Lamont

Sports InformationSID: Jimmy McCumberOffice: 610-921-7786Fax: 610-921-7566Hotline: 610-929-6668Website: www.albrightathletics.com

Sports MedicineAthletic Trainer: Rick Partsch, MS, ATCAssistant Athletic Trainer: Andrea Weber, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ashley Care, MS, ATCAssistant Athletic Trainer: Danielle Belfanti, ATCTeam Orthopedist: Dr. Stephen Soffer, M.D.Team Physician: Dr. William SantoroTraining Room Phone: 610-921-7827

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Facts 1This is Albright 2Albright Athletics 3 Facilities 4-5Season Preview 6Coaching Staff 7-82012 Roster 9Player Profiles 10-122011 Conference Standings 13Opponent Profiles 14

Albright College A Different Way of Thinking

Head Coach Jake Plunket

Shirk Stadium, dedicated in 1925 and home to the Albright Lions for over 80 years, underwent major renovations in 2005, turning it into one of the top Division III stadiums in the nation.

The original home grandstand, built nearly a century ago, was replaced with a new building that seats 3,000 spectators while providing locker rooms, training facilities, and a laundry room for the Lion football, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and field hockey teams. A state-of-the-art press box sits atop the home grandstand, giving both visiting media and VIP’s a first-class place to watch the game. The natural-grass playing surface was replaced with A-turf, an artifical turf surface that will allow multi-sport play in the new stadium. The sta-dium also features top-of-the-line lighting that will allow for night games to be played throughout the year.

A new grandstand on the visitors’ side seats 2,000 spectators, giving Shirk Stadium a total seating capacity of 5,000. Standing room for specta-tors is also available at either end zone.

Gene L. Shirk Stadium

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AdministrationCo-Directors of AthleticsJanice Luckphone: 610-921-7824email: [email protected]

Rick Ferryphone: 610-921-7825email: [email protected]

Assistant Director of AthleticsJeff Feilerphone: 610-921-7678email: [email protected]

Administrative AssistantBeverly Minjockphone: 610-921-7535email: [email protected]

Director of Athletic MarketingMegan Monahanphone: 610-929-6707email: [email protected]

Director of Intramurals and Schumo CenterAlison Burkephone: 610-929-6711email: [email protected]

Sports Information DirectorJimmy McCumberphone: 610-921-7786email: [email protected]

About Albright AthleticsThe athletics program at Albright College is geared to student-athletes who love their sport and want the freedom to explore everything college life has to offer.

Albright sponsors 23 sports teams on the varsity level, 11 for men and 12 for women, with more than 30 percent participation of the student body in intercollegiate athletics. The col-lege also supports four established club teams (deck hockey, men’s and women’s rugby, badminton, and ultimate frisbee) and a wide variety of seasonal intramurals.

Albright is a member of the 16-team Middle Atlantic Conference, arguably the nation’s strongest NCAA Division III conference. Because of that, student-athletes at Albright have the rare opportunity to compete on a high level and enjoy the benefits of the small-college environment. In addition to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and MAC, Albright is affiliated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).

Albright coaches ask for dedication both on the fields and in the classrooms. Despite the challenge, many Lion athletes earn grade-point averages of 3.0 and above in a variety of pre-professional disciplines and distinctive programs. Clearly, Albright is about academic excellence, first and foremost.

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The New Face of Albright Athletics

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In the summer of 2009 the Albright College Athletic department signed with Internet Consulting Services to redesign the athletic website. After just a few short weeks, ICS pre-sented Albright with a top-notch website that truly shows what Lions athletics are all about.

A new main entrance, concession stands, and restroom areas sit at the south end of the stadium. (Left)

Brand new soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse locker room facilities. (Right)

Roessner Field

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In July of 2010 Albright College received a $1 million gift from the John K. Roessner III Trust to build a new multisport field.

The gift made possible the creation of a new field for lacrosse, as well as other sports and recreational activities.

John K. Roessner III of Bonita Springs, Fla. and West Harwich, Mass., an Albright College trustee and alumnus, is the presi-

dent of EJB Real Estate Associates Ltd. For nearly

four decades he was the president and chair of E.J.

Brooks Company, the world’s leading manufacturer

of indicative and barrier security seals for electric

utilities, transportation, government and healthcare.

About the gift Roessner said, “Lacrosse has

become a really popular sport and students have

asked for it. It is an immediate need and I’m de-

lighted I can help this portion of Albright’s strategic

plan.”

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SeasonPreview

Varsity men’s lacrosse comes to Albright College for the first time ever this spring, and head coach Jake Plunket has assembled a squad of 30 players ready to make their mark in the Lions’ inaugural season.

Plunket comes to Reading after two years as an assistant coach at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He previously won two Division I national championships as a player at Syracuse, and a Division III national title as an assistant coach with SUNY-Cortland.

With 26 freshmen, four sophomores and zero upperclassmen, the Lions will have perhaps the youngest roster in the nation. “We are looking to progress as a team and get better every day,” said Plunket.

“With no senior leadership ahead of them, these players have the opportunity to go out and compete right away and I think that’s something a young college kid really looks forward to.”

While green, Albright certainly isn’t lacking in talent or potential. In goal, Andrew Torak is an outstanding shot-stopper who faced top talent in high school. He is expected to get the start in the cage and will play a huge role as the Lions look to hang with the more experienced programs on their schedule.

Defensively, Cody Sandy comes from Homer High School in New York (Plunket’s alma mater) and will be counted on along with Sean Cunningham. Cunningham is a Drexel lacrosse transfer and a key player on Albright’s football team. “He will be a huge leader and a physical presence on the defensive end,” said Plunkett.

Michael Taggart is projected to start at long stick midfield, and is one of the most intelligent lacrosse players on the field. Challenging him is Joe Devinney, who also played football in the fall.

T.J. Holston, one of the most gifted players on the team, leads the midfield and is expected to play a variety of attacking positions this season. Freshman Bryan Smith, a high school All-Conference selection in both lacrosse and soccer, brings outstanding natural athleticism to the middle of the field.

Key players at attack will include Philip Potter and Nicholas Pisko. With his shifty mobility and great vision Potter, who was looked at by Division I programs, has the potential to be one of the best at-tacking players in the MAC. Pisko is a big player who can dodge and brings a cannon shot.

Yet another football player, Darian Meador, will be Albright’s main faceoff man. Dan Foote joins the squad from Ontario, Canada and is one of the best finishers on the team.

The Red and White will play its inaugural game on February 28 at Hood College, against a team that will be playing its fourth contest of the 2012 season. Albright’s first-ever home game will be on March 3 against Penn State-Abington.

The Lions will prepare for a difficult Commonwealth Conference that includes perennial contenders Widener, Messiah and Elizabethtown with a challenging non-conference schedule. Albright plays solid teams like Gwynedd-Mercy and Susquehanna, and will also travel to Virginia over spring break to face two newer programs- Randolph and Ferrum.

“There are no easy teams in the Commonwealth,” said Plunket. “Right now we are trying to establish the culture that we want, and hoping that the young guys can step up and take the reins a little bit.”

Freshman T.J.Holston

FreshmanPhil Potter

Jake PlunketHead Coach - 1st Season

Jake Plunket was named the first head varsity men’s lacrosse coach at Albright College in September of

2010. As the first varsity lacrosse head coach, he will be responsible for building the program from the

ground up. Albright lacrosse, a club sport since 1994, will become a varsity level sport in fall of 2011. The

team will begin competition in the spring of 2012 and will host all their contests in Shirk Stadium.

Plunket’s appointment comes just two months after Albright College announced a $1 million dollar gift

from the John K. Roessner III Trust to underwrite the start-up costs for both men’s and women’s lacrosse

programs, as well as the construction of a new multisport grass practice field.

A native of upstate New York, Plunket holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Syracuse University. He comes to Al-

bright after a standout playing and coaching career. As a player, Plunket was a four-year member of the Syracuse University men’s

lacrosse team. During his time with the Orange, Plunket led his squad

to two Division I national titles and was named team captain in 2005.

In 2005 he joined the coaching staff of Division III powerhouse SUNY

Cortland, and worked primarily with the team’s defense.

During his three seasons at Cortland, Plunket played a major part in

leading the Red Dragons to two conference tournament championships,

three NCAA tournament appearances, and a 2006 national title. He also

coached 16 All-Americans as well as numerous all-conference selec-

tions.

In 2008, Plunket became assistant coach at Hampden-Sydney College.

During his two-year stint with the Tigers, he was actively involved in the

recruitment of athletes, coordinated offensive strategies and assisted

with the team’s defense and goalies. After finishing the 2009 season

with an 8-9 record overall, Plunket helped to lead the Tigers to a pro-

gram best 13-win season in 2010.

Coaching Staff

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Coaching Staff

Joey SevernsAssistant Coach

Joey Severns was named the first assistant coach in the history of the men’s lacrosse program in June. Severns came to Albright from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, where he spent the previous year as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.

As assistant to head coach Jake Plunket, Severns will be responsible for all aspects of developing the Al-bright men’s lacrosse program. His duties include recruiting future players and working with coach Plunket on all facets of practice and game-day planning.

During his season with the Yeomen, Severns helped the program to a 7-9 record, which included a three-game win streak to close out the 2011 campaign. Under head coach Topher Grossman, who was named the 2011 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Coach of the Year, Severns was responsible for reviewing game film and coming up with game-day strategy and practice plans. Working primarily with the defense, Severns played a major part in helping the Yeomen hold nationally ranked Wittenberg University to less than 10 goals this past season.

Severns’ collegiate career began in upstate New York, where he was a starting attackman and team captain at SUNY Morrisville. As the team’s leader, Severns led the Mustangs to their first winning season in over five years, and received both conference and regional honors.

Following the 2006 season, Severns transferred to Virginia to play for Coach Plunket at Hampden-Sydney College. Under Plunket, who at the time was an assistant coach, Severns helped the Tigers to their first top-20 national ranking and a program-best 13 wins in his senior season.

Severns, who resides in Reading, Pa., graduated from Hampden-Sydney in May 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in history.

Jeromy CurryAssistant Coach

Jeromy Curry joined the Albright College men’s lacrosse coaching staff in the fall of 2011, prior to the Lions’ inaugural season. He played at Commonwealth Conference rival Widener as an undergrad, where he was a four-year member of the lacrosse team.

He then coached at Boyertown High School, first as an assistant and later as the head coach, leading his team to four straight league playoff berths and two District 1 playoff appearances.

Dave LamontAssistant Coach

Dave Lamont joined the Albright College men’s lacrosse staff as an assistant coach for the team’s inau-gural 2012 season. He graduated from West Chester in 2005, and was a member of the NCLL national runner-up team there.

Lamont previously served as an assistant coach at Boyertown High School, under current Albright assis-tant Jeromy Curry.

2012 Roster

No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School 1 Joe Devinney Fr. LP 5-9 175 Springfield, Pa. / Springfield 2 Thomas Mitchell Fr. G 6-0 195 Newtown Square, Pa. / Archbishop Carroll 4 Ryan Turner Fr. A 5-11 160 Floral Park, N.Y. / Long Island Lutheran 5 Jeremy Salmon Fr. M 5-7 165 Paoli, Pa. / Great Valley 6 Timothy Holston Fr. M/A 6-0 180 Gambrills, Md. / Arundel 7 Mike Donohoe So. D 5-11 205 Philadelphia, Pa. / LaSalle College 8 Matthew Pellizzi Fr. M 6-3 188 Bohemia, N.Y. / Connetquot 9 Michael Taggart Fr. LP/D 6-1 170 Wayne, N.J. / DePaul Catholic 10 Bryan Smith Fr. M/A 6-1 190 Adams, N.Y. / South Jefferson Central Adams 11 Cody Sandy Fr. D 5-9 185 Truxton, N.Y. / Homer 12 A.J. Woytko Fr. M 6-1 180 Shillington, Pa. / Governor Mifflin 13 Connor Grant Fr. M 6-1 175 Denvill, N.J. / Morris Knolls Rockaway 14 Jonathan Kopistecki Fr. M 5-10 165 Egg Harbor Township, N.J. / Egg Harbor Township 15 Kyle McCabe Fr. M 5-10 173 Quakertown, Pa. / Pennridge 16 Zach Groff Jr. M 5-10 195 Reading, Pa. / Wilson 18 Tyler Ott Fr. M 5-10 190 Howell, N.J. / Howell 19 Philip Potter Fr. A 5-10 159 Cortland, N.Y. / Cortland 20 Andrew Poitras Fr. M 6-0 165 Victor, N.Y. / Victor 21 Joshua Taylor Fr. M/A 6-4 200 Robesonia, Pa. / Conrad Weiser 22 Dan Foote Fr. A 5-10 170 St. Catharines, Ontario / Holy Cross St. Catharines 23 Darian Meador Fr. M/A 6-0 175 Westminster, Pa. / Westminster 24 Kenneth Hepner Fr. M 6-2 180 Damascus, Md. / Damascus 26 Mike Southwick Fr. M 5-10 175 Shamong, N.J. / Seneca 27 Kevin Kennedy Fr. D 6-1 185 Rutledge, Pa. / Strath Haven 30 Andrew Torak Fr. G 6-0 215 Syracuse, N.Y. / Westhill 33 Sean Cunningham So. D 6-0 211 Warminster, Pa. / Archbishop Wood 35 Michael Pedersen Fr. G 5-10 229 Hazlet, N.J. / Red Bank Catholic 42 Nicholas Pisko Fr. A 5-11 190 Glenside, Pa. / Abington 44 Justin Brown Fr. M 6-1 190 Nazareth, Pa. / Nazareth Area 45 Jordan DiZenzo So. G 6-3 275 Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Liberty

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#10 Brian Smith Freshman Midfield/ Attack Adams, N.Y. / South Jefferson Central Adams

Brian is a communications major off the field and is son to Robin and Matt Smith... While at S.J. Central Adams HS, Brian played soccer and basketball in addition to lacrosse... Brian was also named first team all-star and all-north all-star.

#9 Michael TaggartFreshman Long Pole/ Defense Wayne, N.J. / DePaul Catholic

Before Albright, as a member of the DePaul Catholic HS lacrosse team, Michael was selected two-time 1st team all-county, 2nd team all-state, and 2nd team all-confer-ence... Michael is a biology major.

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#2 Thomas MitchellFreshman Goalie Newtown Square, Pa. / Archbishop Carroll

Off the field, Tom is the SGA vice president and is major-ing in music business/ marketing and advertising... Tom is the son of Anne and Tom Mitchell.

#1 Joe DevinneyFreshmanLong PoleSpringfield, Pa. / Springfield

Son of Bill and Jean Devinney, Joe is currently a sociol-ogy major... In addition to lacrosse, Joe is a member of the Albright football team.

#4 Ryan TurnerFreshman Attack Floral Park, N.Y. / Long Island Lutheran

A marketing major at Albright, Ryan was lacrosse captain and MVP his senior season at Long Island Lutheran High School... Ryan is the son of Brad and Susan Turner.

#5 Jeremy Salmon Freshman Midfield Paoli, Pa. / Great Valley

A three-sport athlete out of high school, Jeremy was a 2011 Cres-Mont league honorable mention selection... Son of Chris and Rita Salmon, Jeremy is a sociology and family studies major here at Albright.

#6 T.J. Holston Freshman Midfield/ Attack Gambrills, Md. / Arundel

A criminal justice major, T.J. was selected as first team all-county his senior season of lacrosse at Arundel High School... T.J. is the son of Dawn and Nick Holston.

#7 Mike Donohoe Sophomore Defense Philadelphia, Pa. / LaSalle College

Son of Donna and Bill Donohoe, Mike is a member of the Albright football and lacrosse teams... At LaSalle College HS Mike was a part of the 2008 and 2009 PIAA lacrosse state championship teams.

#8 Matthew Pellizzi Freshman Midfield Bohemia, N.Y. / Connetquot

Matthew is a business marketing major here at Albright College... Before coming to Albright, Matthew was a member of the Connetquot HS League championship teams of 2010 and 2011.

#11 Cody Sandy Freshman Defense Truxton, N.Y. / Homer

A psychology major, Cody played football, wrestling and lacrosse and received many athletic honors while at Homer High School... Cody is the son of Paul and Susan Sandy.

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#12 A.J. Woytko FreshmanMidfield Shillington, Pa. / Governor Mifflin

A two-sport athlete for Governor Mifflin High School, A.J. was a member of the 2011 Berks County championship team in lacrosse... A.J. is currently a chemistry major at Albright.

#13 Connor Grant FreshmanMidfieldDenvill, N.J. / Morris Knolls Rockaway

Connor is a marketing and communications major at Albright and is a graduate of Morris Knolls Rockway High School... Connor is the son of Wendy and Greg Grant.

#14 Jonathan Kopistecki FreshmanMidfieldEgg Harbor Township, N.J. / Egg Harbor Township

Son of Mike and Donna Kopistecki, Jonathan is major-ing in criminology... Before Albright, Jonathan was captain of his high school football and lacrosse teams.

#15 Kyle McCabe Freshman Midfield Quakertown, Pa. / Pennridge

Majoring in criminal justice at Albright, Kyle was a member of the Pennridge football and lacrosse teams before joining the Albright squad... Kyle is son to Keith and Kathy McCabe.

#16 Zach Groff Junior Midfield Reading, Pa. / Wilson

A graduate of Wilson High School, Zach was a standout lacrosse and football player in high school... Zach is also a member of the Albright football team and is a biology/pre-med major.

#18 Tyler Ott FreshmanMidfieldHowell, N.J. / Howell

Before Albright, Tyler was a varsity member of the football and lacrosse teams at Howell High School... The son of Frances and Charles Ott, Tyler is a criminology major at Albright.

#19 Philip Potter FreshmanAttackCortland, N.Y. / Cortland

Phil comes to Albright from Cortland High School, where he was named an Adidas All-American, and was MVP his senior year... Phil is the son of Rod and Renee Pot-ter and is currently an alpha (undeclared) major.

#20 Andrew Poitras FreshmanMidfield Victor, N.Y. / Victor

Son of Sue and Tom Potter, Andy is a graduate of Victor High School... Andy is currently a chemistry major here at Albright College.

#21 Joshua Taylor Freshman Midfield/Attack Robesonia, Pa. / Conrad Weiser

Majoring in business management and a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School, Josh was named All-Ameri-can lacrosse for the 2011 season with the Scouts... He is the son of Bill and Trish Taylor.

#22 Dan Foote Freshman Attack St. Catharines, Ontario / Holy Cross St. Catharines

Dan hails from Ontario, Canada and Holy Cross St. Catharines High School... Dan was two-time captain and a member of the four-time Provincial championship team... Dan posted two 100-point seasons... Dan is a business and writing major.

Player Profiles

#26 Mike Southwick Freshman Midfield Shamong, N.J. / Seneca

A business management major, Mike is also a member of the football team here at Albright... Mike graduated from Seneca High School and is the son of Mike and Brenda Southwick.

#27 Kevin Kennedy Freshman Defense Rutledge, Pa. / Strath Haven

The son of Kevin and Beth Kennedy, Kevin is a gradu-ate of Strath Haven High School... Kevin is currently an alpha (undeclared) major.

#30 Andrew Torak Freshman Goalie Syracuse, N.Y. / Westhill

Andrew comes to Albright from Westhill High School where he was a member of the football and lacrosse teams... A communications major, Andrew is the son of Michael and Mary Torak.

#33 Sean Cunningham Sophomore Defense Warminster, Pa. / Archbishop Wood

Majoring in business management and finance, Sean is a graduate of Archbishop Wood High School where he was league and county MVP... Sean is the son of Terri Cunningham.

#35 Michael Pedersen FreshmanGoalie Hazlet, N.J. / Red Bank Catholic

Graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, where he helped win the school’s first-ever conference champion-ship in lacrosse... Michael is a secondary education and history major here at Albright.

#42 Nicholas Pisko Freshman Attack Glenside, Pa. / Abington

Nick is a history major at Albright and is a graduate of Abington High School where he was an Adidas All-American selection... Nick is the son of Michael and Tina Pisko.

#44 Justin Brown Freshman MidfieldNazareth, Pa. / Nazareth Area

Justin comes to Albright from Nazareth Area High School where he was Express Times Player of the Year... Justin is the son of Kathy Stone and Justin Brown.

#45 Jordan DiZenzo Sophomore Goalie Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Liberty

A secondary education/English major here at Albright, Jordan is a graduate of Jackson Liberty High School where he was team MVP... Jordan is the son of Stephen and Kim DiZenzo.

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#23 Darian Meador Freshman Midfield/AttackWestminster, Pa. / Westminster

Darian is a business major at Albright... Graduate of the Westminster High School football, lacrosse and wrestling programs... Darian was named 2011 Most Outstanding Male Athlete at WHS... Darian is also a member of the Albright football team.

#24 Kenneth Hepner Freshman Midfield Damascus, Md. / Damascus

Graduate of Damascus High School where he was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball, lacrosse)... Kenny is the son of Debbie and Ray Hepner and is an alpha major (undeclared).

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Middle AtlanticConference

Conf. Pct. GF GA Overall Pct. GF GA 1. Widener 11-0-0 1.000 158 50 15-3-0 .833 212 110 2. Messiah 9-2-0 .818 141 82 12-5-0 .706 204 143 3. Eastern 9-2-0 .818 115 47 10-6-0 .625 149 94 4. FDU-Florham 8-3-0 .727 78 64 11-7-0 .611 127 131 5. Lycoming 8-3-0 .727 97 72 9-8-0 .529 141 143 6. Elizabethtown 6-5-0 .545 109 65 9-7-0 .562 164 1077. Lebanon Valley 4-7-0 .364 75 93 6-10-0 .375 117 118 8. King’s 4-7-0 .364 71 90 6-10-0 .375 102 139 9. Misericordia 3-8-0 .273 75 131 7-9-0 .438 151 175 10. DeSales 3-8-0 .273 55 101 3-12-0 .200 68 141 11. Manhattanville 1-10-0 .091 55 114 3-13-0 .188 91 182 12. Alvernia 0-11-0 .000 26 146 2-14-0 .125 55 184

2011 1st Team All-Middle Atlantic Conference

Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown Johnny Casey Widener A So Glenside, PADave Darling Eastern A So San Diego, CAJosh Fox Widener A So Wynnewood, PAStephen Romano Lycoming A So Sewell, NJAndrew Janusz Widener M Sr Easton, PAJ.J. Hoeffler Widener M Sr Cranford, NJGreg Kenneally E-town M Sr Lutherville, MDJ.J. Miller Messiah Mi Sr Odenton, MDRob Novack FDU-Florham LSM Sr Madison, NJRon Johnson Eastern SSM So Carlsbad, CAMike Kenneally E-town D Sr Lutherville, MDMatt Mandia Eastern D Sr Souderton, PANick Politarhos Widener D Sr Ridley, PABrendan Corcoran E-town G Jr Hershey, PA

2011 2nd Team All-Middle Atlantic Conference

Player Team Pos. Yr. Hometown Shawn Corcoran E-town A Jr Hershey, PADrew Canfirld FDU-Florham A Sr Kinnelon, NJHeath Kupecky Messiah A So King of Prussia, PAMike Bassani Widener Mid Jr Califon, NJPaul Colflesh FDU-Florham Mid Jr Moorestown, NJLenny Fox King’s Mid So Marlton, NJWill Johnson Eastern Mid So Canandalgua, NYDustin Mulcahey E-town LSMid Sr Honeyoeye Falls, NYKevin Mclemore Widener SSMid Sr Upper Darby, PAJason Fluss FDU-Florham D Jr Farmindale, NYVic Marchetti Lycoming D Jr Cortland, NY Matt Parrott Widener D Sr Downingtown, PAZach Cureton Messiah G Sr Grayslake, IN

2011 Player of the Year: Stephen Romano, Lycoming2011 Rookie of the Year: Malik Pedroso, Lebanon Valley2011 Coach of the Year: Terry Corcoran, Elizabethtown

2011 Statistical Leaders

GOALS - Stephen Romano, Lycoming - 40

ASSISTS - Stephen Romano, Lycoming - 25

POINTS - Stephen Romano, Lycoming - 65

GAME WINNING GOALS - 3 tied with 4

GROUND BALLS - JJ Miller, Messiah - 213

SHOTS - Stephen Romano, Lycoming - 175

CAUSED TURNOVERS - Kenneally, Etown and Keiper, Messiah - 46

GOALS AGAINST AVG - Mac Nestler, Widener - 6.01

SAVE PERCENTAGE - Zach Cureton, Messiah - 61.9

SAVES - Dom Poletto, Manhattanville - 234

SHUTOUTS - Kevin Shupp, Alvernia - 1

2011 Middle Atlantic Conference Standings


Opponent Profiles

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AlverniA UniversityHome - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4 p.m.

Location: Reading, Pa

Enrollment: 2,900

Nickname: Crusaders

Colors: Maroon and Gold

Affiliations: NCAA Division III

Conference: Commonwealth Conference

Head Coach: Ryan Sheaffer

2011 Record: 2-14/ 0-11 Conference

elizAbethtown CollegeAwAy - SAturdAy, April 14, 2012 At 1 p.m.

Location: Elizabethtown, Pa.

Enrollment: 2,082

Nickname: Blue Jays

Colors: Blue and Grey



Head Coach: Terry Corcoran


FerrUm CollegeAwAy - SundAy, mArch 11, 2012 At 1 p.m.

Location: Ferrum, VA

Enrollment: 1,400

Nickname: Panthers

Colors: Black, Gold and White


Conference: USA South Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Mark Frey


gwynedd-merCy CollegeAwAy - SAturdAy, mArch 17, 2012 At 1 p.m.

Location: Gwynedd Valley, Pa

Enrollment: 2,020

Nickname: Griffins

Colors: Red and Gold


Conference: Colonial States Athletic Conf.

Head Coach: Dana Lindstrom

2011 Record: 6-9/4-2 Conference

hood CollegeAwAy - wedneSdAy, FebruAry 29, 2012 At 3 p.m.

Location: Frederick, MD

Enrollment: 1,486

Nickname: Blazers

Colors: Blue and Grey


Conference: Capital Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Molly Evans


immACUlAtA UniversityAwAy - wedneSdAy, mArch 7, 2012 At 4 p.m.

Location: Immaculata, Pa.

Enrollment: 4,400

Nickname: The Mighty Macs

Colors: Blue and White



Head Coach: Christian Zwickert


lebAnon vAlley Collegehome - wedneSdAy, April 18, 2012 At 4 p.m.

Location: Annville, Pa.

Enrollment: 1,765

Nickname: Flying Dutchmen

Colors: Blue and White

Affiliations: NCAA Division III, ECAC


Head Coach: John Haus


lyComing CollegeAwAy - SAturdAy, April 21, 2012 At 1 p.m.

Location: Williamsport, Pa.

Enrollment: 1,485

Nickname: Warriors

Colors: Blue and Yellow



Head Coach: Todd Hodgson


messiAh Collegehome - SAturdAy, April 28, 2012 At 1 p.m.

Location: Grantham, Pa.

Enrollment: 2,932

Nickname: Falcons

Colors: Navy and White



Head Coach: Geof Weisenborn


neUmAnn Universityhome - FridAy, mArch 24, 2012 At 3 p.m.

Location: Aston, Pa.

Enrollment: 3,000

Nickname: Knights

Colors: Blue and Gold



Head Coach: Roland D’Ortone


Penn stAte- Abingtonhome - SAturdAy, mArch 3, 2012 At 1 p.m.

Location: Abington, Pa

Enrollment: 3,400

Nickname: Nittany Lions

Colors: Navy Blue and Grey


Conference: North Eastern Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Keith Brandon


rAndolPh CollegeAwAy - tueSdAy, mArch 13, 2012 At 4 p.m.

Location: Lynchburg, Va.

Enrollment: 517

Nickname: Wildcats

Colors: Black and Yellow


Conference: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Andy Sinclair


riChArd stoCkton Collegehome - wedneSdAy, mArch 21, 2012 At 7 p.m.

Location: Galloway, NJ

Enrollment: 7,243

Nickname: Ospreys

Colors: Black, Columbia Blue and White


Conference: New Jersey Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Kevin Zulauf


rosemont Collegehome - SAturdAy, mArch 31, 2012 At 12 p.m.

Location: Rosemont, Pa.

Enrollment: 518

Nickname: Ravens

Colors: Maroon and Grey



Head Coach: Brian Rusi

2011 Record: N/A

sUsqUehAnnA Universityhome - tueSdAy, mArch 28, 2012 At 4 p.m.

Location: Selinsgrove, Pa.

Enrollment: 2,300

Nickname: Crusaders

Colors: Orange and Maroon


Conference: Landmark Conference

Head Coach: Stewart Moan


wells Collegehome - SundAy, mArch 4, 2012 At 1 p.m.

Location: Aurora, NY

Enrollment: 500

Nickname: The Express

Colors: Red, White and Black


Conference: North Eastern Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Bryan Jenkins

2011 Record: 3-8

widener UniversityAwAy - thurSdAy, April 5, 2012 At 7 p.m.

Location: Chester, Pa.

Enrollment: 3,204

Nickname: Pride

Colors: Blue and Gold



Head Coach: Brendan Dawson


Feb. 28 Hood College Frederick, Md. 3:30 p.m. Mar. 3 Penn State-Abington HOME 1:00 p.m. Mar. 4 Wells College HOME 1:00 p.m. Mar. 7 Immaculata University Immaculata, Pa. 4:00 p.m. Mar. 10 Ferrum Ferrum, Va. 1:00 p.m. Mar. 13 Randolph Lynchburg, Va. 4:00 p.m. Mar. 17 Gwynedd-Mercy College Lower Gwynedd, Pa. 1:00 p.m. Mar. 21 Richard Stockton College HOME 7:00 p.m. Mar. 24 Neumann University HOME 3:00 p.m. Mar. 28 Susquehanna University HOME 4:00 p.m. Mar. 31 Rosemont College HOME 12:00 p.m. Apr. 5 * Widener University Chester, Pa. 7:00 p.m. Apr. 14 * Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, Pa. 1:00 p.m. Apr. 18 * Lebanon Valley College HOME 4:00 p.m. Apr. 21 * Lycoming College Williamsport, Pa. 1:00 p.m. Apr. 24 * Alvernia University HOME 4:00 p.m. Apr. 28 * Messiah College HOME 1:00 p.m.

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