Detroit Mercy Timeline September, 2005 - A report is presented to the for the program’s first ever goal, taking a pass from Athletic board about the expansion of varsity sports in senior Michael Schumacher and finding the back of the athletic department. A full study on the addition of the net. certain sports was presented as the case study would evaluate all aspects of the sports from budgets to the Mar. 3, 2009 - The Titans play their first-ever ranked addition of athletic staff. opponent in No. 3 North Carolina, falling 19-4.

January, 2007 - The University Board of Trustees Apr.11, 2009 - With one of the largest crowds in the approves the addition of three new varsity sports. history of Titan Field on hand, junior Pat O’Shea found the back of the net for Detroit Mercy’s first goal as the Summer, 2007 - Construction begins on Titan Field. Titans fell to Wheeling Jesuit, 14-7, in the first ever home contest for the men’s lacrosse program. Sept. 5, 2007 - Detroit Mercy Athletic Director Keri Gaither announced the addition of three sports to May 18, 2009 - The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Titan athletics in men’s and women’s lacrosse and and Athletic Director Keri Gaither announced that the men’s tennis, with all three beginning in the 2008-09 Titans’ men’s lacrosse program has been accepted as season. an affiliate member of the MAAC Lacrosse League, beginning with the 2010 season. Detroit Mercy will be Sept. 24, 2007 - Detroit Mercy Athletic Director Keri immediately eligible for postseason play. Gaither names Matt Holtz as the first head coach for the new program. Holtz came to Detroit Mercy from Oct. 10, 2009 - The men’s lacrosse team participates Michigan State, where he was the men’s lacrosse club in the Annual Nick Colleluori Classic To Benefit head coach from 2005-07. Cancer Awareness.

Sept. 25, 2007 - Coach Holtz embarks on building the Feb. 6, 2010 - The Titans begin year two of the Titan program. program with an indoor home game at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac as a crowd of 1,565 fans October, 2007 - The newly renovated Titan Field, saw Detroit Mercy drop a close 12-8 contest to which now includes an A-Turf field, along with Bellarmine. a six-lane polyurethane track and areas for the steeplechase and field events, was completed.

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.

Sept. 9, 2008 - The men’s lacrosse program practiced for the first time as the team held official tryouts on Titan Field.

Sept. 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.

Oct. 12, 2008 - Detroit Mercy had its first team competition as the Titans 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.

Oct.27, 2008 - The first varsity schedule is released with Detroit Mercy playing 11 games.

Feb. 7, 2009 - A new chapter in athletics started as the men’s lacrosse team began its collegiate Scott Harris put the first goal on the program in Columbus against Ohio State, falling to the scoreboard in Titan history, finding the back Buckeyes 21-1 at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center. of the net at Ohio State. Freshman Scott Harris got Detroit Mercy on the board Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Feb. 12, 2010 - The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference released its lacrosse preseason poll and the Titans were picked to finish eighth in Detroit Mercy’s first year in the MAAC.

Feb. 22, 2010 - The Titans pick up their first-ever MAAC weekly award as Joel Matthews was named the conference’s Rookie of the Week. Matthews led the Titan offensive attack in the season opener with four goals, including three of the first four Titan scores of the year. He took a game-high 10 shots with six coming on goal, while also scooping up a pair of ground balls.

Mar. 22, 2010 - It might have been cold, windy and raining in Detroit on a Monday, but there Head coach Matt Holtz enjoys a cold bath as the Titans cele- was no better place to make some brates their first win, 16-12, on Mar. 22, 2010 over Presbyterian. history as the Titan men’s lacrosse team recorded its first win, 16-12, over Presbyterian leaders in both those categories. The rookie, who on Titan Field. Freshman Tyler Staruch scored a was named Rookie of the Week four times during program-high five goals and added an assist, while the season. The Academic All-MAAC team was also junior Tim Lehto netted three goals and also had announced with six Detroit Mercy student-athletes a helper. Joel Matthews had a pair of scores and earning the accolade in Nick Hoye, Brad Janer, Ty assists, while sophomore Scott Harris and junior Matt Maruyama, John Nowicki, Adam Parrottino and Danny Gregson each netted a goal and handed out two Preston. All six of those players also earned their way assists. Freshman A.J. Levell was the winner in net, onto the MAAC’s 2009-10 Academic Honor Roll and stopping four shots, while Rookie Brandon Davenport All-Academic Team. won 14 of 22 face-offs and had a team-high seven ground balls. June 8, 2010 - The NCAA released the final 2010 men’s lacrosse statistics with the University of Detroit Mar. 27, 2010 - Seven Titans scored goals, led by Mercy boasting a pair of top 10 marks in the country. freshman Joel Matthews’ four scores, and rookie Leading the way was an aggressive team defense netminder A.J. Levell had 12 saves as Detroit Mercy that finished third in the nation with 10.47 turnovers won its second straight game, 11-8, over VMI on per game, trailing only (11.38) and Syracuse Saturday afternoon on Titan Field. The win was also (10.67). Detroit Mercy also placed 17th in saves per the first-ever MAAC victory for the Titans, playing just game (11.53) and 19th picking up 32.2 ground balls their second league game of the season. per contest. Individually, freshman long pole Jordan Houtby was sixth in the nation causing 2.13 turnovers May 1, 2010 - The final game of the 2010 season saw per game, a number that also led the Metro Athletic Detroit Mercy use a 5-0 run in the second period to Atlantic Conference (MAAC). Also finishing high on overpower Wagner, 14-7. Eight Titans scored in the that list was freshman defender Jamie Hebden, who victory that moved the team to 3-12 on the year and was 25th in the NCAA with 1.6 per game. Offensively, 2-6 in the MAAC. The offensive barrage was led by second team All-MAAC honoree Joel Matthews ended junior Matt Gregson, who tallied four goals for his third the year 14th with 2.47 goals and 36th totaling 3.2 hat trick of the season. The midfielder ended the year points per game. second on the team with 23 markers and 31 points, including 16 goals in the last six games. June 9, 2010 - Joel Matthews added another accolade for his fantastic season as he was named May 6, 2010 - After an explosive freshman campaign, to the Inside Lacrosse All-Freshman Second Team. Joel Matthews was honored by the Metro Atlantic The 2010 team MVP and second team All-MAAC Athletic Conference with the selection to the All-MAAC performer, Matthews posted seven hat tricks on the second team, The Titan attacker led the team with 37 season, tied for the seventh most in the country. goals and 48 points and was among the conference Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Feb. 5, 2011 - The Titans open their third season on the road against No. 17 Delaware, falling to the Blue Hens, 13-5. Freshman Shayne Adams led the way with his first hat trick in his first collegiate game.

Feb. 17, 2011 - Detroit Mercy faced its second-highest ranked opponent falling to No. 4 Maryland, 16-4. Detroit Mercy actually scored the game’s first two goals with the man-up from sophomore Chris Nemes and freshman Alex Maini.

Feb. 26, 2011 - Freshman Shayne Adams led nine Titan goal scorers with a school record seven goals as the Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team picked up its first win of the season, 19-3, over Mercer at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac. The 19 goals scored by the Titans was a school record as well as the three markers allowed. The seven points by Adams also tied a school record for the most points in a game in school history as the rookie attacker netted at least one goal in every quarter on the day. Sophomore Jordan Houtby also set a Titan record with 11 ground balls, while tying his own school record for the second time causing six turnovers.

Mar. 13, 2011 - Detroit Mercy plays in its first-ever overtime game as the Titans were edged by Robert Morris at home, 14-13. Tim Shoemaker was named to the MAAC Apr. 2, 2011 - Six Titans scored a pair of goals and All-Tournament team in 2011. the nation’s second longest home winning streak second team All-League honors. The Academic came to an end as the Titans downed Siena, 13-11. All-MAAC team was also announced with Brandon The win put a halt to Siena’s 13-game home winning Davenport, John Dwyer, Brad Janer, Chris Nemes, streak, a number that trailed only Duke’s 14. It also Ty Maruyama, Jason McDonald, John Nowicki, Adam ended the Saints’ 20-game MAAC winning streak - Parrottino, Nick Schesnuk and Wes Steen earning the which included 10-straight at home - and was the first honor. road win in the history of the Titan program. May 6, 2011 - Sophomore Jordan Houtby had two Apr. 16, 2011 - Junior Scott Harris found the back goals, including the game winner, and sophomore A.J. of the net with 1:46 to go in overtime as the Detroit Levell played great in net stopping 13 shots as the Mercy men’s lacrosse team clinched its first-ever berth third-seeded Titans advanced to the MAAC Champi- into the MAAC tournament with a gritty, 10-9, victory onship with a 9-8 victory over second-seeded Marist. over Canisius on Titan Field. Detroit Mercy once led 6-1, but the game was tied at 8-all to begin the fourth and off a face-off victory, junior May 1, 2011 - The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Scott Harris found Houtby who rifled one in between tournament field was announced with the third-seeded the pipes for what turned out to be the last goal of the Titans facing No. 2 Marist in one semifinal. The event game with 14:47 left. was held at the Demske Sports Complex at Canisius, the host institution for this year’s event. May 8, 2011 - The Titans fought hard, but playing without their leading scorer, it was an uphill battle as May 5, 2011 - Five Titans were honored for their play Detroit Mercy fell 12-3, to top-seeded Siena in the on the field, while another 10 were recognized for MAAC Championship. Detroit Mercy played the game their academic excellence as the MAAC announced without MAAC Rookie of the Year and the nation’s its postseason awards. The biggest Titan award win- freshmen leading scorer in Shayne Adams, who ners on the night went to sophomore Jordan Houtby injured his left knee late in Friday’s semifinals victory as the Long Stick Midfielder of the Year and freshman over Marist. Following the game, three Titans were se- Shayne Adams as the Rookie of the Year. Additionally, lected to the All-Tournament team in sophomores A.J. sophomores Jamie Hebden and A.J. Levell earned Levell, Jordan Houtby and senior Tim Shoemaker.

Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline June 1, 2011 - The aggressive defense that Detroit Mercy has imposed for two straight seasons reached the pinnacle of Division I as the men’s lacrosse team led the nation in caused turnovers in 2011 with 11.63 per game. Sophomore Jordan Houtby was second in caused turnovers at 3.25 per game and 11th in ground balls picking up 6.06 per game. Sophomore Jamie Hebden was fifth in caused turnovers at 2.5 per game, while his 40 total caused turnovers were the fifth-most in the country. Sophomore goalie A.J. Levell was 13th posting 11.19 saves per game, while freshman Shayne Adams was 13th with 2.33 goals per game. His 35 goals led all Division I freshmen and was second in the MAAC and tied for 13th in the country.

Feb. 3, 2012 - The Titans were picked to finish first in the MAAC’s preseason poll.

Feb. 12, 2012 - In front of a sold-out jam packed crowd of 1,800 fans, the Titans used a third-period surge to down Michigan, 13-9, at Ultimate Soccer Arenas on Sunday afternoon. It was the first meeting between the two schools and the first-ever DI game for the Wolverines. Sophomores Alex Maini and Joel Matthews each had five points, while sophomore Adam Parrottino was a three-time MAAC All- Shayne Adams tallied four goals. Academic Team selection as well as a four- time member of the AD’s Honor Roll. Feb. 15, 2012 - The watch list for one of the most May 3, 2012 - Junior Jordan Houtby was selected prestigious awards in collegiate lacrosse was the Long Stick Midfielder Of The Year for the second- announced and Detroit Mercy sophomore Joel straight season and two more Titans earned All- Matthews was named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch League honors as the MAAC released its yearly List. Matthews becomes the first Titan to ever be awards. Sophomore Shayne Adams and junior Jamie selected to the watch list. Hebden earned Second Team All-MAAC honors, while 15 Titans were named to the Men’s Lacrosse All- Feb. 24, 2012 - One of the most popular sports Academic Team. magazines in the world features a glossy photo of a Titan as a picture from Detroit Mercy’s game at #6 May 29, 2012 - For the second year in a row, the North Carolina was published in the week’s edition of University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse aggressive Sports Illustrated. The picture – taken by Will Bratton team defense propelled the Titans to lead the nation – shows sophomore Joe MacLean with a great hit on in caused turnovers with 10.47 caused turnovers per defense on UNC’s Joey Sankey. game. Leading the way in that category was junior Jordan Houtby as the MAAC LSM of the Year was Mar. 17, 2012 - Detroit Mercy started the day with four second in the nation – also for the second year in a goals in the first five minutes and ended with a season row - producing 2.53 per game. high 17 as the Titans stormed past Canisius, 17-12, in the MAAC opener for both schools at the Demske- Aug. 31, 2012 - Senior Jordan Houtby was selected to Sports Complex. The 17 goals by Detroit Mercy were play for Team Canada in the “Duel in ” against the second-most in Titan history following the 19 they Team USA on September 8, at Dick’s Sporting Goods scored against Mercer last season in a 19-3 win. Park in Commerce City, Colo. The “Duel in Denver” was a rematch of the 2010 Federation of International Apr. 21, 2012 - Prior to a game against Bellarmine, Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship gold-medal the Titans honored their first-four year senior class game, in which Team USA defeated Canada, 12-10, as Jon Bemben, Scott Harris, Brad Janer, Tim Lehto, in Manchester, England, and it serves as a prelude Ty Maruyama, Jason McDonald, Adam Nolan, John to the 2014 FIL World Championships. The U.S. and Nowicki, Adam Parrottino and Danny Preston were Canada have met in the championship game in the recognized at midfield for pregame festivities with their last four FIL World Championships. parents and family.

Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Oct. 2, 2012 - Former Detroit Mercy attackman Joel Matthews was drafted by the of the . Matthews (2010-12) was taken in the fourth round – 31st overall - by Buffalo becoming the first Titan to ever be drafted in the ranks of professional lacrosse.

Dec. 4, 2012 - Titan senior LSM Jordan Houtby garnered preseason Honorable Mention All-American honors by Inside Lacrosse. The list was made available as part of the 2013 Inside Lacrosse’s Face- Off Yearbook as he became the first Titan to earn that preseason honor. A week later, Houtby along with senior defenseman Jamie Hebden, junior attackman Shayne Adams and junior defensive midfielder Nick Garippa were all honored on the Inside Lacrosse Coaches’ Preseason All-Conference team, while the Titans were picked to finish fourth in the MAAC.

Feb. 20, 2013 - Junior attackman Shayne Adams was named to the Tewaaraton Award watch list and two days later, senior Jordan Houtby was selected as a candidate for the 2013 Senior Class Award®, the first Titan to ever appear on that list. Senior A.J. Levell stuffs Marist’s Jack Doherty Mar. 23, 2013 - Senior Jamie Hebden broke the for one of his 17 saves as the Titans stunned school record with seven caused turnovers and eight the top-seeded Red Foxes, 7-6, in the different Titans found the back of the net as Detroit 2013 MAAC Semifinals. Mercy outgunned VMI, 11-6. Hebden broke the school record of current teammate Jordan Houtby – who Banquet. Along with Houtby, senior Jamie Hebden has had six on five different occasions – as he led was selected All-MAAC First Team on defense, while a defensive charge that caused 20 turnovers and senior A.J. Levell, junior Alex Maini and sophomore forced VMI into 29 miscues on the day. The 20 caused Mike Birney were tabbed Second Team at their turnovers tied for the second most in school history. respective positions. In addition, freshmen Paul Bitetti, Andy Hebden, Damien Hicks and Nick Melucci were Apr. 17, 2013 - The much-hyped interstate battle named to the All-Rookie Team. A total of 60 student- between the Detroit Mercy and Michigan men’s athletes comprised the 2013 MAAC Men’s Lacrosse lacrosse teams produced so much energy, lightning All-Academic Team with 18 of those members wearing was all over the scene as the Titans’ game against the the red, white and blue with the next highest team Wolverines was suspended and later cancelled due being Canisius at 11. to inclement weather. It was 4-3 Titans with 6:32 left in the second period when the second lightning delay May 3, 2013 - Senior goalie A.J. Levell made 17 sent teams off the field. saves and sophomore Mike Birney tallied three goals – including the game winner - as Detroit Mercy Apr. 27, 2013 - Detroit Mercy needed a win in upended top-seeded Marist, 7-6, in the MAAC its final regular season game to make the MAAC Semifinals on Friday night at the Demske Sports Championship and it got that on Senior Day as the Complex on the campus of Canisius. With the win, Titans scored the game’s first four goals, seven alone Detroit Mercy advanced to the MAAC Championship in the first period, to earn the fourth and final seed title game for the second time in school history. The with a 13-7 victory over Canisius. Ten different Titans 17 saves was one away from his season high and scored a goal, while senior goalie A.J. Levell made a two away from his career mark as he was named the season-high 18 saves in net. Pepsi MAX Player Of the Game, while Birney posted his fourth hat trick of the season including the game May 2, 2013 - Detroit Mercy took home a number of winner with 1:25 left. The Titan defense limited the accolades, highlighted by senior Jordan Houtby as MAAC Offensive Player of the Year Connor Rice to the Co-MAAC LSM of the Year, and a league-high 18 just two points on a pair of assists and the conference student-athletes earned All-Academic Team leading Red Foxes’ offense at 11.93 goals per game recognition at the Annual MAAC Championship to just six goals.

Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline May 5, 2013 - Sophomore Mike Birney tallied a career-high five goals, but none more important than the last one as his game winner two minutes into overtime was the golden goal as Detroit Mercy mounted a huge comeback to defeat Siena, 11-10, to win the MAAC Championship. The game was a rematch of the 2011 MAAC Championship won by Siena, 12-3. The win also gave the fourth-seeded Titans an automatic berth to the NCAA Championship for a program that is in its fifth year of existence and just its fourth year in the MAAC as they tied Bryant (2013) as the quickest programs to ever reach the NCAA Championship. The The Titans celebrate their 2013 MAAC Championship. MAAC Most Outstanding Player went to Birney with his five goals in the game – which also tied a career high with five points - and three in the May 20, 2013 - Senior Jordan Houtby left a legacy semifinals. It looked like Detroit Mercy was going on the field as the current record holder in caused to get run out of the championship game as Siena turnovers and he was also was recognized for his scored seven of eight from the midpoint of the first efforts in the classroom as the Titan LSM was named period to the 5:05 mark in the second, but trailing 9-4 to the 2013 Scholar All-American Team by the United early in the third, the Detroit Mercy offense started to States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). rev up with five-straight goals. The first-ever Titan to earn this honor, Houtby was the only member of the MAAC on this year’s team as May 5, 2013 - Nearly six hours after winning its first- the graduate posted a 3.215 GPA in business with a ever MAAC Championship, the Titans found out that it concentration in marketing. would play at No. 2 seeded Notre Dame in the NCAA First Round live on ESPNU and WatchESPN.com. May 23, 2013 - Jordan Houtby became Detroit Mercy’s first USILA Scholar All-American and now May 6, 2013 - After a thrilling MAAC Championship he added another school “First” to his collegiate come-from-behind win and by ousting the top seed resume with a selection to the 72nd United States in the semifinals, men’s lacrosse took on a national Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association/LaxWorld North- stage as the Titans were in the “Others Receiving South Games, played at Edith Robb Dixon Field on Votes” category in the latest Nike/Inside Lacrosse the campus of Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa. The Media Poll. It was the first time in school history that games brought together 128 of the finest senior Detroit Mercy has appeared in the weekly poll. lacrosse players in the country for one final game to end their collegiate career in a tradition that began in May 11, 2013 - The men’s lacrosse team’s first-ever the 1940’s. Houtby - who suited up for the South Team game in the NCAA Championship almost proved - was one of six MAAC players in the contest. to be a historic one, but a fourth-period rally by #2 Notre Dame saw the Fighting Irish erase a Titan June 3, 2013 - For the fourth year in a row, Detroit lead as Detroit Mercy fell, 9-7, in the first round of Mercy was among the top three in the nation in the NCAA Tournament at Arlotta Stadium. The game caused turnovers. Also released was the final Nike/ was broadcast live on ESPNU. It was also the first- Inside Lacrosse Media Poll and the Titans ended the ever meeting between the two schools. Junior Alex years in the receiving votes category, the first time in Maini had a pair of goals and assists and sophomore its five-year history that it has ended the season in a Brandon Beauregard tallied his first career hat trick national poll. The Titans finished tied for second with on the day. Senior A.J. Levell made 10 saves in net, Navy at 10.00 per game, trailing only Robert Morris including five in the fourth, and senior Jordan Houtby (11.27). It was also the fourth-straight season that has three caused turnovers and a game-high nine Detroit Mercy had a player in the top six in the nation ground balls. Detroit Mercy led 7-3 going into the in caused turnovers as senior Jamie Hebden was fourth as the Titans had Notre Dame on the grips of second in the nation in caused turnovers at 2.53 per an upset, but six-straight goals by the Fighting Irish in game – trailing only Villanova’s John LoCascio’s 3.79 the final 15 minutes was the difference in the game. – while senior Jordan Houtby was sixth in the nation at 2.33.

Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Sept. 16, 2013 - Make it two straight years that a Titan was drafted to play professional lacrosse as former University of Detroit Mercy standout and three-time MAAC LSM of the Year Jordan Houtby was drafted by the Minnesota Swarm in the fourth round (29th overall) of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) draft, held at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) in Oakville, .

Oct. 22, 2013 - Detroit Mercy had both its men’s and women’s lacrosse teams featured in the November issue of Lacrosse Magazine as senior Troy Dennis of the men’s lacrosse team graced the cover while working out at Troy Dennis takes part in the 73rd Annual USILA/LaxWorld Detroit Mercy. Inside the magazine, Division I/II North-South Game in 2014. a feature on Detroit Mercy lacrosse called “Motor City Moxie” talks about the strength - Junior Shayne Adams had six goals and conditioning of the Titans and the work done off Apr. 5, 2014 and seven points and freshman Jason Weber set the field in addition to the championship runs from a school record with 23 saves as the University of both teams in the 2013 season. Junior Mike Birney Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team roared back to of the men’s team and sophomore Kylie Birney of a 12-11 victory at home in a late Saturday morning the women’s lacrosse team, Mike’s sister, were also MAAC showdown.The six goals was a season high featured in the November issue. for Adams who tied his career best with seven points as the all-time leading goal scorer in Titan history Jan. 31, 2014 - It was a special night in historic reached the 100-goal plateau and now has 105 in his Calihan Hall as the University of Detroit Mercy men’s career. Detroit Mercy trailed 5-1 in the first marking lacrosse team raised its 2013 MAAC Championship the second biggest margin overcome by the Titans banner and received its championship rings on Friday behind the 9-4 score against Siena in the 2013 MAAC night during halftime of the men’s basketball game Championship, while Detroit Mercy also tied a school against Cleveland State, which was televised by record with 10 assists. ESPNU. Members of last year’s squad were back along with family and friends as they gathered for a - Junior Troy Dennis was named pre-game reception in the Titan Club. At halftime, the Apr. 14, 2014 the male Reverend Nobert Heutter Award winner, Titans took center stage with the banner raising and presented to a male and female student-athlete the presentation of the MAAC Championship rings. who has demonstrated leadership, dedication, cooperation with teammates and coaches, pride Feb. 19, 2014 - The University of Detroit Mercy men’s in team achievements, determination to excel, and lacrosse team came back from an early deficit and graciousness in victory or defeat, while junior Shayne then forced overtime with a late rally, but Michigan Adams earned the Dad Butler award - presented to a was able to net the game winner as the Titans fell to student-athletes who showed dedication to practice the Wolverines, 14-13, in overtime in front of a record and having the ability to rehabilitate an injury to his crowd of 1,909 at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac. or her fullest capabilities at the Annual Academic & The 1,909 is also believed to be the largest crowd for Athletic Awards Dinner. any Olympic sport at Detroit Mercy. Apr. 26, 2014 - Junior Shayne Adams tied his season Feb. 20, 2014 - Senior Troy Dennis of the University high with six goals and his career-high with seven of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team received a points and the Titans did what it needed to do with an great honor as he was one of 20 NCAA® lacrosse 11-6 road victory at Monmouth on Saturday afternoon, student-athletes who excel both on and off the field which helped Detroit Mercy clinch a playoff spot. The and were selected as candidates for the 2014 Senior win was the sixth of the year for the Titans, tying a CLASS Award® in collegiate men’s lacrosse. To school record for the third time, while Adams also had be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be six goals and an assist against Marist earlier in the classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have year and seven points versus Mercer in 2011. notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Apr. 30, 2014 - Freshman goalie Jason Weber was Tom Schreiber. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty named the MAAC’s Rookie of the Year and the and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior Defensive Player of the Year and for the third-straight CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete season, the University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse and encourages students to use their platform in team led the league in All-Academic selections athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference held its communities.To be eligible for the award, a student- championship banquet at Marist College, the site of athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I the 2014 MAAC Championship. Weber – also named senior and have notable achievements in four areas to the All-Rookie squad - was MAAC First Team as of excellence – community, classroom, character and was junior Shayne Adams at attack and sophomore competition. Paul Bitetti at defense, while juniors Mike Birney and Scott Drummond were tabbed Second Team at May 27, 2014 - It was a record-setting year for the midfield. The five All-League Titans mark the most in Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team as the Titans one year in school history. The MAAC also announced officially set a new standard for man-up offense with that a total of 58 athletes comprised the All-Academic the release of the final 2014 NCAA statistics. Detroit Team with Detroit Mercy leading the way with 19 Mercy broke North Carolina’s 29-year old record in selections. man-up offense efficiency (.586) as the red, white and blue completely dominated the mark scoring at a May 1, 2014 - Junior Shayne Adams scored six goals .708 clip, converting on 34-of-48 opportunities. Back and took over the Titans’ record book for goals and in 1985 when the Tar Heels claimed the record, they points in a season, but a fourth-period run by Marist were 41-of-70 in 13 games. In conference play alone, ended the year as Detroit Mercy fell, 11-9, in the Detroit Mercy was 12-of-16 (.750) and that didn’t MAAC Semifinals. Following the conclusion of the include its’ 2-for-2 total in the MAAC Championship championship, Adams and senior Alex Maini were Semifinals. Six players contributed to the 34 man- named to the MAAC All-Tournament Team. Adams up goals led by junior Shayne Adams’ school-record broke former teammate and St. Catharines, Ontartio 14, while senior Alex Maini had seven, junior Mike native Joel Matthew’s record for goals and points Birney netted six, juniors Brandon Beauregard and as he ended the year with 42 goals and 49 points, Scott Drummond had three apiece and senior Tom besting Matthews’ 37 and 48 ledger in 2010. Maini Masterson came away with one. ended his career with a school record 26 assists on the season and as the Titans’ all-time leader in points with 146 on 82 goals and 64 helpers, also a school record for total assists.

May 20, 2014 - For the second-straight year, a Titan will be on display in one of the longest traditions in as senior Troy Dennis was selected to play in the 73rd Annual United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association/LaxWorld North-South Games. The all-star game for Division I/II was held on Championship Monday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m., at M&T Bank Stadium in , Maryland, just prior to the 2014 national championship. The full event featured 128 seniors from all three levels of NCAA collegiate lacrosse as the student athletes officially close out their college career. Playing for the South, Dennis was one of just two players from the MAAC in the all-star game as Quinnipiac goalie Gill Conners was on the North team. He recorded a ground ball and a caused turnover as the South won 17-16.

May 24, 2014 - The end of the year accolades keep rolling in as 2014 graduate Troy Dennis of the University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team earned Senior CLASS Award First Team All-American on Saturday. The first and second teams were Brandon Beauregard helped Detroit Mercy announced today along with the 2014 Senior CLASS Award® winner in Princeton’s All-American midfielder set an NCAA record in man-up offense with three goals with the extra-man attack. Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline The extra-man unit wasn’t the only Titan on top as freshman Jason Weber – the MAAC’s Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year – led the nation with a pair of school records finishing with 16.27 saves per game and a .642 save percentage. The netminder made 179 total saves – tying a team record – and was 16th in the country and first in the MAAC with a 9.07 goals against average. He posted double digit saves in all 11 games he saw action in with at least 15 in eight games and a school record 23 in a win over Marist in the regular season, which was the second most stops on the year in Division I. As a team, Detroit Mercy was also No. 1 in the Chris Kolon took over as head coach in the summer of 2014 NCAA in saves per game (16.07), after serving as assistant coach for six seasons. while ending 17th in assists per game (6.50), 19th in caused turnovers per game (7.79) and Back in May, Detroit Mercy topped the MAAC with 19 20th in man-down defense (.673). Adams finished the student athletes earning their way onto the MAAC All- year fifth in Division I and leading the MAAC with 3.00 Academic Team. goals per game. He poured in a MAAC-best 42 goals to go along with 49 points – both school records – - Seven Titans scored goals and a fourth and his 3.50 points per game was 30th in the nation. Feb. 7, 2015 quarter run was just enough as the Titans defeated Sophomore Paul Bitetti ended the year 12th in DI and Ohio State, 9-8, in front of 1,363 fans at Ultimate leading the conference with 1.85 caused turnovers per Soccer Arenas. The game marked the head coaching game, while senior Alex Maini was 20th in the country debut for first-year head coach Chris Kolon. tallying 1.86 assists per game as he set a Detroit The win was the first by the Titans over Ohio State Mercy record with 26 total helpers on the year. in six career meetings as the Buckeyes - who were receiving votes in both the Inside Lacrosse Media May 30, 2014 - The first coaching change in Titan Poll and the USILA Coaches Poll - came to the Great history occurred as Matt Holtz announced his Lakes State for the first time. It was also a win for a resignation after six seasons. Holtz compiled a 26-60 program in just its seventh year and one that has just overall record and a 15-17 mark in MAAC play during 16 upperclassmen on its’ 47-man roster. The game his tenure. Assistant coach Chris Kolon took over as was tied at 6-6 with under seven minutes left when interim head coach just a few days later. Detroit Mercy ran off three-straight goals. July 14, 2014 - University of Detroit Mercy Director - For just the second time in program of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. removed the interim Feb. 24, 2015 history, Detroit Mercy received votes in a national tag and announced that Chris Kolon as the new men’s poll as the Titans were listed in the United States lacrosse head coach. Before serving as the interim Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Coach’s head coach for two months, Kolon spent the previous Poll. The only other time that has seen Detroit Mercy six seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting in a national poll was on May 6, 2013, after it won the coordinator for Detroit Mercy, helping transform a MAAC Championship and received votes in the Nike/ start-up program that was winless in its’ inaugural Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. campaign to a MAAC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance just five years later. Feb. 27, 2015 - Senior Shayne Adams became the school’s all-time points leader as Detroit Mercy fell to July 15, 2014 - For the third-straight year, the No. 16/17 Marquette, 12-6, on Friday afternoon at the University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team Midwest Classic at Bellarmine. Adams had two goals swept both academic categories as the Titans had 26 on the day giving him 147 career points, passing student athletes named to the 2013-14 Metro Atlantic former teammate and current assistant coach Alex Athletic Conference (MAAC) Academic Honor Roll. Maini for the school record. He also owns the Titan The Titans led the seven-team lacrosse league in goal record with 126. He came up with his record selections with 26. Canisius had the second most at breaker with 11:27 on the clock in the fourth to cut the 18, while Manhattan had 16 and Monmouth 14. deficit to four, 10-6.

Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Mar. 4, 2015 - Sophomore Jason Weber broke his teams in the nation unblemished at home. The 7-0 run own school record with 28 saves and eight Titans to start the game was the second most consecutive netted goals on the afternoon as the University of goals on the year for Detroit Mercy as it scored eight Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team scored a 12-7 in a row at Bellarmine earlier in the season. victory over Mercer at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac. Weber’s 28 saves broke his mark of 23 he Apr. 29, 2015 - Six Titans earned All-Conference had in a win over Marist in 2014 and appears to tie a honors and for the fourth-straight year, Detroit Mercy MAAC single-game record with 28 that Dan Morrissey led the MAAC in All-Academic selections. Seniors of St. Joseph’s had against Delaware on Feb. 14, Shayne Adams and junior Paul Bitetti were selected 2004. All-MAAC First Team, while seniors Mike Birney and Scott Drummond, sophomore Jason Weber Mar. 12, 2015 - The lacrosse world fans spoke and a and freshman Mark Anstead were tabbed All-MAAC Titan was at the top of their list as University of Detroit Second Team. Anstead was also named the Rookie Mercy sophomore goalie Jason Weber was voted of the Year and to the All-Rookie Team along with Inside Lacrosse’s Player of the Week on Wednesday, redshirt freshman Pat Masterson. The Titans had March 11. Weber received more than 27.0 percent 16 members on the All-Academic Team leading the of the fan voting in becoming the first Titan in school conference once again. Canisius followed with 15 history to earn the honor. student-athletes, while Monmouth had 12 student- athletes. Brandon Beauregard, Kyle Beauregard, Apr. 11, 2015 - Freshman Mark Anstead capped a Mike Birney, Paul Bitetti, Lucas Ducharme, Connor huge comeback victory for Detroit Mercy as the Titans Flynn, Joe Gifford, Andy Hebden, Seth Horwat, Pat ended the game on a 5-0 run to upend Monmouth, Masterson, Chris Perry, Chris Shevins, Thomas Sible, 9-8, at Titan Field. The win was the biggest fourth Brian Smith, Mike Spuller and Alex Wilson all earned quarter comeback victory in Titan history. The Titans the academic distinctionThe accolade was the fourth found themselves down 5-2 at the half and 8-4 time Sible has been an All-MAAC Academic selection, heading into the third when the red, white and blue while Beauregard, Birney, Gifford and Shevins were began the thrilling win. Detroit Mercy got within 8-7 three-time All-MAAC academic selections in their and then the defense held off Monmouth as the career. Hawks went on offense for nearly four minutes, and after firing numerous shots, junior Jordan Yono was able to get the ball back with a caused turnover. Senior Scott Drummond knotted it up with 4:55 on the clock and Anstead put in the game winner with 2:18 left. The Titan defense had to hold off Monmouth’s charge again and even killed a one-minute man-up situation for the Hawks with under two minutes to go.

Apr. 18, 2015 - Sophomore Brad Harris’s strike with 33 seconds left was the golden goal as Detroit Mercy shocked the Siena Saints, 14-13, on the road. Detroit Mercy erased a number of deficits on the day, including 13-10 to start the fourth and a 5-0 run by Siena to begin the contest. The seventh victory on the season set a new school record for the Titans as they had posted six wins three times. It also assured the red, white and blue of its first non-losing season in the program’s seven-year history. It was also the third- straight game that Detroit Mercy has pitched a shutout in the final period outscoring Marist (1-0), Monmouth (5-0) and now Siena (4-0).

Apr. 25, 2015 - The Titans needed a win to make the MAAC Championship and Detroit Mercy took care of business early scoring seven-straight goals en route to an 11-6 victory over Canisius at home. The win moved Detroit Mercy to 8-5 on the season with the eight wins assurring its first winning campaign in the program’s seven-year history as well as kept the Thomas Sible earned MAAC All-Academic Titans undefeated at home at 6-0, one of only eight Team honors four time in his career. Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline May 26, 2015 - For the second- straight season, a Titan was atop the national statistics as sophomore goalie Jason Weber led the nation in saves per game. Weber topped the country with a 14.43 mark as he posted a school record 202 stops on the year. He also had the Division I single game high in 2015 as he made 28 saves against Mercer on March 4, tying a MAAC record that was set in 2004. Weber was also third in the nation and second in the MAAC with a .589 save percentage. Last season as a true freshman, Weber led the nation with 16.27 saves per game and a .642 save percentage. He is still the only Titan to lead the nation in a Joe Gifford was a model student-athlete and national statistic. As a team, Detroit helped Detroit Mercy lead the MAAC in honor roll and Mercy was number one in saves per All-Academic Team selections in all four of his playing years. game (15.14) marking the fifth time in the program’s seven-year history that it has led the country in a stat. Detroit Mercy led Division I in caused visit from the service academy was the first time Army, turnovers in 2011 and 2012, saves per game last year Navy or Air Force played on campus at Detroit Mercy as well as setting a NCAA record for man-up offense since the men’s basketball team hosted Army in the with a .708 scoring clip in 2014. 1958 Motor City Classic.

July 16, 2015 - Twenty four Titans earned a spot May 4, 2016 - The men’s lacrosse team once again on the MAAC Academic Honor Roll. Mark Anstead, led the MAAC for the fifth-straight year with 20 Brandon Beauregard, Kyle Beauregard, Mike Birney, members on the All-Academic Team in Mark Anstead, Paul Bitetti, Lucas Ducharme, Connor Flynn, Brady Kyle Beauregard, Paul Bitetti, Lucas Ducharme, Gagner, Joe Gifford, Ben Gjokaj, Andy Hebden, Connor Flynn, Brady Gagner, Ben Gjokaj, Andy Seth Horwat, Greg Marzec, Pat Masterson, Chris Hebden, JD Hess, Seth Horwat, Pat Masterson, Greg Perry, Austin Ross, Chris Shevins, Brian Smith, Marzec, Bryan Matney, Chris Perry, Austin Polson- Adam Susalla, Thomas Sible, Mike Spuller, Michael McCannon, Austin Ross, Mike Spuller, Adam Susalla, Turnbull, Alex Wilson and Jordan Yono all received the Michael Turnbull and Jordan Yono. In addition, academic accolade. The 24 student-athletes were tied Senior Paul Bitetti was named First Team All-MAAC with fellow Jesuit-member Canisius. at defense for the third-straight year becoming just the became just the second Titan to earn First Team Sept. 28, 2015 - All-time scorer and four-time All- honors three times following former teammate Shayne MAAC selection Shayne Adams was drafted by the Adams. Meanwhile, sophomore Mark Anstead was Vancouver Stealth in the second round (21st overall) selected Second Team at attack for the second- of the 2015 National Lacrosse League (NLL) draft. straight season and freshman Bo Pickens was named to the All-Rookie Team. Feb. 2, 2016 - It was announced that Titan men’s and women’s lacrosse home games would be broadcast May 11, 2016 - The National Strength and live on ESPN3 and the WatchESPN App. Four of the Conditioning Association (NSCA) announced that five men’s lacrosse home games were slated for an men’s lacrosse junior Greg Marzec as a 2016 ESPN3 broadcast with the first against Air Force on All-American Athlete Award recipient. The award March 26. recognizes Marzec’s athletic accomplishments and his dedication to strength and conditioning. Feb. 27, 2016 - For the first time in school history, Detroit Mercy played the top-ranked team in the June 10, 2016 - Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse country as the Titans traveled to #1/2 Notre Dame, junior Ben Gjokaj (had a dominating season in the falling 14-5. conference at the faceoff X as he ended up leading the MAAC in faceoff winning percentage with a Mar 26, 2016 - Another first for the Titans as they career-high and school record 56.6 percent (74-of- hosted a nationally-ranked opponent for the first time 133), which included an astounding 68-of-108 (62.9%) in school history falling to #20/20 Air Force, 7-5. The mark in MAAC play. Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline June 13, 2016 - Senior Paul Bitetti was named a Scholar All-American by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). Bitetti was one of just three MAAC student- athletes to receive the prestigious accolade and just the second Titan to ever earn the honor joining Jordan Houtby back in 2013.

Oct. 22, 2016 - Senior Jason Weber played with Team Canada at the first stage of developing the Canadian National Team for the 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships. Weber was part of the Canadian National Team’s exhibition games against the University of Paul Bitetti was All-Conference on the field and earned the Denver on Oct. 22 and the Air Force USILA Scholar All-American as a senior. Academy on Oct. 23. The event was part of a process that will help form Team Canada for the FIL World Championships, which will be held Mar. 26, 2017 - Senior Jason Weber made 13 saves in England. Canada is the defending champion after to became the all-time leader at Detroit Mercy as he defeating Team USA, 8-5, in 2014. now has 622 in his career, passing the 609 mark set by A.J. Levell (2010-13). Dec. 14, 2016 - Two Titans who helped the University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team capture a MAAC Aug. 19, 2017 - Three former University of Detroit Championship and set a school record for wins had Mercy men’s lacrosse players won a professional the opportunity to continue their careers professionally championship as Mike Birney ‘15, Brandon Davenport as Mike Birney and Paul Bitetti were both chosen in ‘13 and Chris Shevins ‘15 were part of the MLL ’s Supplemental Draft. Birney champion . The Machine defeated was selected in the 11th round, 98th overall, by the the Denver Outlaws in Frisco, Texas, to capture the Ohio Machine, while Bitetti was tabbed in the 13th Steinfeld Trophy. round, 109th overall, by the Blaze. Feb. 18, 2018 - The Titans found themselves in a 5-0 Feb. 11, 2017 - Sophomore Matthew Vangalen tallied hole in the second and a 7-2 deficit in the third, but five points as the Titans fell, 14-8, at RV/No. 17 Ohio staged an epic comeback with three goals in the final State in its season opener at the Woody Hayes 4:23 before the game-winner in overtime as Detroit Complex.Vangalen posted two goals and three assists Mercy surged past Mercer, 8-7. The five-goal deficit is in the game and the five points were the most ever by tied for the biggest rally in school history. a Titan in their debut and the most ever by a Titan in a season opener. Feb. 18, 2018 - Fresh off a come-from-behind victory at Mercer and scoring not only the game-tying goal, Feb. 15, 2017 - Nine different Titans found the back but also the winning score, freshman Brett Erskine of the net and Detroit Mercy scored the last five goals, was tabbed the MAAC Co-Rookie of the Week on but it wasn’t enough as the men’s lacrosse team Monday. His winning goal was also featured nationally dropped a 15-10 decision to Michigan in front of 1,537 on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10 Plays of the Day. fans at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac. It was He had a fantastic score to tie it up at 7-7 with just the fourth largest crowd in Titan history following the 19 seconds remaining as he got the ground ball in a 1,909 and 1,800 against Michigan in 2014 and 2012, scrum in front of the net and quickly turned around respectively, and the 1,565 fans when the Titans took and dived forward, beating the goalie for his first on Bellarmine in 2010. collegiate goal. The dramatic game-tying marker was featured as the No. 7 play on ESPN’s SportsCenter’s Mar. 3, 2017 - Freshman attacker Seth Mendell tied Top 10 Plays of the Day. a single-game record with six goals as Detroit Mercy used a strong start and finish in a 13-10 victory over Mar. 2-4, 2018 - The Titans hostsd the Midwest Bellarmine at the Midwest Classic.Mendell tied the Classic at Wisner Stadium in Pontiac with nationally- single-game record with six goals, set by former Titan ranked Marquette and Ohio State along with standout Shayne Adams. Bellarmine in the field. Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Mar. 7, 2018 - Charlie Hayes was named one of the 20 finalist for this year’s Senior CLASS Award®. Twenty of the top NCAA® men’s lacrosse student-athletes who excel both on and off the field were selected as candidates today for the 2018 Senior CLASS Award® in collegiate lacrosse.

Mar. 24, 2018 - Freshman Brennan Kamish posted two goals – but they were the biggest scores of the game – as the rookie tied the contest and then netted the game-winner in overtime as Detroit Mercy men’s went on the road and knocked off the defending MAAC champion , 9-8. The Titans celebrate their come-from-behind semifinals win Apr. 14, 2018 - Junior Matthew at Monmouth to advance to the MAAC Championship. Vangalen broke a Titan record with 11 points and tied another pair of school records with accolades was Kamish, Brett Erskine and Logan seven goals and four assists as the Titans cruised Shamblin, who made the All-Rookie Team. Detroit past Manhattan, 18-8, at Gaelic Park. He took just Mercy led all schools with 21 student-athletes named nine shots in the game with eight on goal and had to the All-Academic Team, the seventh-straight year his sixth career hat trick just midway through the first. that the Titans either led or tied for the most in the His 11 points and seven goals were the most by any MAAC. player in the MAAC this year and tied for the fifth most in the NCAA on the season. The seven goals were the May 3, 2018 - The University of Detroit Mercy men’s most in the MAAC since 2016, while the 11 points are lacrosse team found itself down by four goals in the the most since Siena’s Bryan Neufeld had 11 in two fourth, but the Titans ended the game on a 7-0 run games in 2012. Detroit Mercy also recorded 31 points in the final 8:08 as the red, white and blue flew by the on the day and had 13 assists, a pair of new school Monmouth Hawks, 12-9, in the MAAC Championship watermarks, while the 18 goals were the second most semifinals at to advance to their in Titan history. third MAAC title game in school history. The win was the ninth on the year for Detroit Mercy, setting a new Apr. 17, 2018 - The Major League Lacrosse season school record. added a new Titan to the professional ranks as Jason Weber made the squad for the Atlanta Blaze. May 5, 2018 - Detroit Mercy was seeking its second MAAC Championship, but a late rally by Canisius Apr. 20, 2018 - Detroit Mercy set a program record ended its quest as a goal just six seconds into with its fifth MAAC win in a 14-8 victory over Siena. overtime saw the Titans lose a heartbreaker, 10-9, in The fifth MAAC win is the most in school history the title game, televised by ESPNU. surpassing the four it had in 2011 and 2015. May 17, 2018 - The 2018 season proved to be a May 2, 2018 - Nine Titans earned a spot on an All- record-breaking one as the Titans registered new MAAC Team and Detroit Mercy once again led the standards in a number of categories. Highest on the league in All-Academic recipients as the postseason list was the nine victories on the year, breaking the honors were revealed at the annual championship school mark of eight in 2015. The red, white and banquet, held on the eve of the conference blue also registered a school-record five conference championship. Leading the way was senior Charlie wins and posted a record five-game winning streak Hayes as he was tabbed First Team All-MAAC at during the season. As a team, the 2018 squad is short stick midfield, while sophomore Alex Akins was now first in the record books in total points (261), selected First Team All-MAAC at defense. Junior goals (165), assists (96), shots (565), shots on goal Matthew Vangalen was named to the Second Team (346), least turnovers per game (14.38) and goals- at attack, senior Sean Birney and freshman Brennan against average (9.36). Individually, junior Matthew Kamish earned Second Team midfield, while senior Vangalen is now first in school history with 51 points in Will Kane was Second Team at defense. In addition, a season, while redshirt freshman Logan Shamblin’s sophomore Alex Jarzembowski was selected Second nine wins as a goalie also passed Jason Weber’s Team faceoff specialist. Rounding out the All-MAAC eight in 2015. Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline June 4, 2018 - Detroit Mercy tallied 8.56 caused turnovers per game in 2018 to not only lead the MAAC, but also rank eighth in the country. The Titans led the nation in caused turnovers per game in 2012 (10.47) and 2011 (11.63), while finishing tied for second in 2013 (10.0) and third in 2010 (10.47). Senior Charlie Hayes was a big reason for that top-10 effort as he topped the MAAC and was seventh in the nation with 2.13 caused turnovers per game. The 2.13 caused turnovers per game are the seventh most in school history and also marked the seventh time a Titan has been among the top 10 in the country in that category. His 34 total caused Charlie Hayes tied a NCAA record for caused turnovers by a turnovers are tied for the most ever short stick midfielder with 34 in 2018. by a short stick midfielder with Loyola Maryland’s Pat Laconi in 2014. Jarzembowski set a school record for the second- straight week, going 27-of-33 in faceoffs with a school- June 5, 2018 - Rising junior John Kailunas III made best 15 ground balls, while also adding a goal and the national team for Latvia and former Titan Jason Vangalen registered a career-high and school-record Weber will suit up for Team Canada in the Federation six assists and ended with nine points as his goal with of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Lacrosse nine ticks left proved to be the game winner. Championships, held from July 12-July 21 at Netanya Stadium and Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel. Also Apr. 20, 2019 - Detroit Mercy went on the road looking taking part in the lacrosse event is junior Seth Mendell to solidify its spot in the postseason and the Titans as he played with the U-21 Israel National Team, did just that as a team effort on offense and defense saw the red, white and blue put away Siena, 13-10, Oct. 5, 2018 - Graduated senior Charlie Hayes signed at Hickney Field. The win moved the Titans to 8-4 to play with the Denver Outlaws in the MLL. overall - guaranteeing them their third career winning campaign - and 5-2 in the MAAC as they clinched a Feb. 23, 2019 - Detroit Mercy jumped all over spot in the conference tournament. Sophomore Logan Marquette in a 15-12 road victory on the road for the Shamblin made a career-high 21 saves - including program’s first-ever victory over a BIG EAST school. seven stops in the second and third periods alone. The Titans had three players tally hat tricks for the first The 21 saves is the third most in school history to go time in school history and also saw a record break as with five ground balls junior Alex Jarzembowski won 19-of-30 in the face- off circle to break his own school mark. Sophomore May 1, 2019 - Three Titans took home major awards Brett Erskine led the squad with a career-high four as senior Matthew Vangalen was named the Offensive goals and tied his career best with five points, while Player of the Year, sophomore Logan Shamblin freshman Cam Kostus and senior Matthew Vangalen was tabbed the Defensive Player of the Year and added three goals. sophomore Paul Manuszak was selected the Long Stick Midfielder of the Year. In addition, all three were Feb. 28, 2019 - The brand new Premier Lacrosse also named First Team All-MAAC, while juniors Alex League will have a Titan on the sidelines as Detroit Akins and Alex Jarzembowski, redshirt junior Sam Mercy head coach Chris Kolon was named an McClain and freshman Cam Kostus were named to assistant coach with the Atlas Lacrosse Club the Second Team and freshman AJ Van Voorhis and alongside former Michigan head coach John Paul and Kostus were selected to the All-Rookie Team. Jason Lamb, Director of Athletics and Head Coach at Southern . June 28, 2019 - Senior Matthew Vangalen was selected a USILA/Warrior and New Balance Division I Mar. 2, 2019 - It was another record-breaking Scholar All-American, just the third Titan to ever earn performance for junior Alex Jarzembowski and the the academic distinction. It was a year of recognition outcome was decided in thrilling form as senior for Vangalen as he was named to the Google Cloud Matthew Vangalen tallied the game-winner in a Academic All-America® Division I Men’s At-Large 15-14 victory at Bellarmine on Saturday afternoon. Third Team too. Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Timeline Sept. 6, 2019 - For the first time in nearly 55 years, outdoor varsity athletic teams will play home contests under lights as Detroit Mercy today announced the installation of permanent lighting at Titan Field. The lights — four poles each housing an array of LED lights. The state-of-the- art addition is one of the initiatives in The Campaign for University of Detroit Mercy, a $100-million fundraising effort that supports student scholarships, academic programs, faculty research and facilities. The campaign, which marks a significant milestone in the University’s history, reached its $100-million goal in January 2019, one year ahead of schedule; it will The Titans hosted Robert Morris in their first-ever home conclude on Dec. 31. The total cost night game in school history in 2020. of the lighting project is $600,000, funded completely through philanthropic gifts from appeared on the world-wide channel in the MAAC nearly 30 donors. Lights have not been present at Championship in 2018 and in the NCAA Tournament the University’s outdoor athletic facilities since 1971, against Notre Dame in 2013. the final year of its football stadium’s existence. The University has not hosted an outdoor varsity athletic Feb. 1, 2020 - Redshirt freshman Kyle Waters scored event at night since Nov. 6, 1964, when its football five goals and junior Brett Erskine scored four as team defeated Virginia Military Institute, 28-7, in its Detroit Mercy trailed 5-0 only to come back and post final season as a program a 15-14 season-opening victory at Jacksonville. The five-goal comeback is tied for the biggest in school Sept. 17, 2019 - The University of Detroit Mercy history. The five goals and six points by Waters was men’s lacrosse program added another pro to its the most ever by a Titan playing in his first game. collection as 2019 MAAC Offensive Player of the The contest was tied at 14-14 with less than five Year Matthew Vangalen was drafted by the Rochester minutes to go when the Titans killed off two extra-man Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League in the opportunities before Waters fired in the game-winner third round, 37th overall. Vangalen becomes the fourth with 1:45 on the clock. Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse student-athlete to get drafted in the NLL following fellow Canadians Shayne Feb. 18, 2020 - Junior Ryan Figueiras posted a Adams (2015- 2nd RD., 21st overall-Vancouver), career-high five goals and seniors Alex Jarzembowski Joel Matthews (2012- 4th RD., 31st overall-Buffalo) and Seth Mendell each recorded a hat trick as Detroit and Jordan Houtby (2013 - 4th RD., 29th overall- Mercy used a 7-0 run in the second half and a 4-0 Minnesota). spurt to end the contest en route to a record-breaking 20-13 victory over Bellarmine on Tuesday afternoon Jan. 28, 2020 - Detroit Mercy was picked to finish at Ultimate Soccer Arenas. The 20 goals set a new second and five Titans garnered preseason All- school record, surpassing the 19 against Mercer League as the MAAC announced its preseason poll in 2011, while the 13 assists in the contest tied a and teams on Tuesday morning. Marist was picked program-high. to win the league with 63 votes and seven first-place nods, while the Titans totaled 49 points and one first- Mar. 4, 2020 - The first-ever night lacrosse game in place tally. The Titans also saw five players on the school history was played as the Titans dropped a preseason team in seniors Alex Akins, Seth Mendell thriller to Robert Morris, 16-13. Rookies Ryan Birney and Sam McClain along with juniors Paul Manuszak and Kyle Waters recorded hat tricks and the Titans and Logan Shamblin. came back to tie the game on a couple of occasions, but they could not get ahead in the contest. Jan. 30, 2020 - Detroit Mercy was picked to be featured on the national stage as the Titans regular- Mar. 12, 2020 - Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, season finale at Monmouth was been selected for Detroit Mercy athletics initially decided to suspend all ESPNU. The game is set for Friday, Apr. 24, at 3 p.m. practice, competition, recruiting and athletic travel and in West Long Branch, . It was the Titans’ eventually cancelled all spring sports. first regular-season appearance on ESPN as they Detroit Mercy Lacrosse History #DetroitsCollegeTeam