Towson Tigers men's lacrosse

Towson Tigers men's lacrosse

Founded	1958
University	Towson University
Conference	Colonial Athletic Association
Location	Towson, Maryland
Coach	Shawn Nadelen (since 2012)
Stadium	Johnny Unitas Stadium (capacity: 11,198)
Colors	Black and gold
NCAA Tournament Champions
1974 - (Division II Title)
NCAA Tournament Runner-Up
1991
NCAA Tournament Final Fours
1974 - (Division II); 1991, 2001 - (Division I)
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
1991, 1992, 1996, 2001, 2003
NCAA Tournament Appearances
(12) - 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2015
Conference Tournament Champions
2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2013, 2015
Conference Regular Season Champions
(9) - 1983, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005

The Towson Tigers men's lacrosse team represents Towson University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college lacrosse.

History

The program first started at the varsity level in 1958. Since then, the team has amassed a record of 433–326, combined DI and DII.

Towson won the NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Championship in 1974 defeating Hobart 18-17 in overtime, in the very first Division II championship tournament.

The coach is currently Shawn Nadelen, who is in his second year at that position. The team plays its home games in Johnny Unitas Stadium.

Towson has competed in the Colonial Athletic Association for lacrosse since 2002, with the conference tournament format commencing in 2003. Previously being a member of the East Coast Conference and the America East Conference.^[1]

The Tigers have made 11 NCAA tournaments.^[1] In the 1991 NCAA tournament, under coach Carl Runk, Towson recorded their first NCAA Division I tournament victory, defeating Virginia, 14–13. That season, they went on to also defeat Princeton and Maryland, before falling to North Carolina in the championship game, 18–13.

In the 2001 edition of the tournament, Towson reached the Final Four, defeating Duke and Maryland, before losing to Princeton, 11–12.

The Tigers most recent tournament appearances include a 2013 upset of NCAA tournament seed Penn State to gain the Colonial conference title and a 16–6 loss to #3 seed Ohio State. Also a 10-8win in the play-in game and a close 12-10 loss to eventual finalist Notre Dame in 2015. ^[2]

Notable players and coaches

Annual records

Year	Wins	Losses	Percent	Conference	Tournament	National Rank	SOS	RPI	Power Rating ⁽¹⁾
2015	12	6	.667	3rd	CAA Title, NCAA First Round ⁽²⁾	17	25	19	19
2014	8	7	.529	4th			22	25	36
2013	10	8	.560	3rd	CAA Title, NCAA First Round ⁽³⁾	17	26	23	30
2012	7	8	.437	4th			28	28	41
2011	3	10	.371	6th			15	40	30
2010	7	8	.467	1st			4	17	19
2009	7	10	.400	2nd			15	25	27
2008	5	9	.425	5th			12	24	31
2007	9	7	.525	2nd	CAA Finals, NCAA First Round ⁽⁴⁾	14	11	15	14
2006	8	6	.522	2nd		14	13	15	14
2005	11	5	.690	2nd	CAA Title, NCAA First Round ⁽⁴⁾	10	7	10	12
2004	11	5	.690	1st	CAA Title, NCAA First Round ⁽⁵⁾	11	18	10	10
2003	9	6	.590	1st	CAA Title, NCAA Quarterfinals ⁽⁶⁾	9	8	8
2002	7	5	.540	3rd		18	19		17
2001	14	4	.790	1st	America East Title, NCAA Semifinals ⁽⁷⁾	6	17		9

⁽¹⁾ Laxpower Power Rating^[3]

⁽²⁾ Won CAA tournament final over Massachusetts 9-8. Defeated High Point in the NCAA play in game, 10-8. Lost NCAA first round to Notre Dame 12-10.

⁽³⁾ Won CAA tournament final over Penn State 11-10. Lost NCAA first round to Ohio State 16-6.

⁽⁴⁾ Won CAA Title. Lost NCAA first round to Princeton 10-7.

⁽⁵⁾ Won CAA Title. Lost NCAA first round to Cornell 12-11.

⁽⁶⁾ Won CAA Title. Lost NCAA first round to Georgetown 15-8.

⁽⁷⁾ Won CAA Title. Won NCAA first round over Penn state 11-6. Lost NCAA Quarterfinals to Johns hopkins 14-6.

⁽⁸⁾ Won America East tournament final over Hofstra 13-11. Won NCAA first round over Duke 12-10. Won NCAA quarterfinal over Maryland 12-11. Lost NCAA semifinal to Princeton 12-11.

References

1 2 "2013 Quick Facts" (PDF). Towson University. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
↑ Devitte, Kyle (12 May 2013). "In-Game Blog: Towson-Ohio State". InsideLacrosse.com. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
↑ http://www.laxpower.com/update14/binmen/rating01.php

Towson University

Academics	Schools College of Business and Economics College of Education College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Health Professions College of Liberal Arts Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Honors College College of Graduate Studies and Research Achievements Points of Pride

Athletics	Colonial Athletic Association Towson Tigers Doc (Mascot) Fight Song Rivalries Loyola College University of Vermont University of Delaware Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, College Park Current facilities Johnny Unitas Stadium SECU Arena Towson Center John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex Burdick Pool Past facilities Minnegan Stadium

Grounds	Campus landmarks and locations "The Beach" Burdick Field Newell Field The Tiger Statue Glen Bridge TowsonTown Bridge

Student life	Grub Street The Towerlight WMJF-LP WTMD XTSR

People	Alumni Presidents

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