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Villanova Wildcats men's lacrosse

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Lacrosse team of the Villanova University
College lacrosse team
Villanova Wildcats men's lacrosse
Founded1981 (varsity)
UniversityVillanova University
Head coachMichael Corrado (since 2007 season)
StadiumVillanova Stadium
(capacity: 12,000)
LocationVillanova, Pennsylvania
ConferenceBig East Conference
ColorsNavy blue and white[1]
   
NCAA Tournament appearances
(3) - 2009, 2011, 2018
Conference Tournament championships
(1) - 2009
Conference regular season championships
(1) - 2013

TheVillanova Wildcats men's lacrosse team representsVillanova University inNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)Division I men'slacrosse. The Wildcats were elevated to the varsity level in 1981 after competing as a club sport since 1961.[2]

History

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Villanova currently competes as a member of theBig East Conference and plays their home games atVillanova Stadium inVillanova, Pennsylvania.[3]

Villanova competed as an independent until joining theColonial Athletic Association in 2002; winning the CAA tournament for their first title in 2009.[4] The fourth-seeded Wildcats were the lowest-seeded champions in conference tournament history but had qualified for conference tournament for the fifth year in a row.[5] Villanova also made their firstNCAA tournament appearance in 2009 but lost in the first round to the top-seededVirginia, 18–6.

A pivotal point for the program occurred in 2009 under head coach Mike Corrado. The Wildcats secured their firstNCAA Tournament appearance after earning an at-large bid, marking a milestone in the program's history. That season also featured Villanova's first win over a top-10 opponent, solidifying their place on the national stage.[6]

Villanova vs. Syracuse 2011 (#20 Harte Thompson)

Notable players

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Several standout players have made significant contributions to the Villanova Wildcats Men's Lacrosse program:

  • Brian Karalunas: A defensive midfielder known for his unmatched work ethic and on-field intelligence. He earnedUSILA First-Team All-American honors in 2011 and was awarded theSenior CLASS Award for excellence in athletics, academics, and community service.
  • Kevin Cunningham: A versatile attackman and team leader, Cunningham was instrumental in the Wildcats' success during the 2011 season, earning All-Big East honors.
    Kevin Cunningham, Attack, Villanova
  • Jack Rice: One of the program's all-time leading scorers, Rice was known for his clutch performances and finishing ability, particularly during the Wildcats' NCAA Tournament runs.
  • Chris Ficke: A reliable defenseman, Ficke played a crucial role in anchoring the Wildcats' defensive unit during their successful 2009 and 2011 campaigns.
  • T.J. O'Donnell: A midfielder whose consistent performances and leadership helped guide the team through some of its most successful seasons.

2011 Roster

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The 2011 Villanova Wildcats Men's Lacrosse roster was as follows:

No.NamePositionYearHeightHometownHigh School
1Joe PayneMidfieldJunior–Birmingham, Mich.Brother Rice
2Jack RiceAttackSophomore5'11"Baltimore, Md.Boys' Latin
3Paul MitaAttackSophomore6'5"Berwyn, Pa.Conestoga
4Billy HurleyGoalkeeperSophomore6'2"Morristown, N.J.Delbarton
5Nolan VihlenMidfieldJunior5'10"Germantown, Tenn.Christian Brother
6Chris AitkenMidfieldRedshirt Junior6'1"Haverford, Pa.Haverford School
7Will CasertanoAttackSophomore5'9"Millbrook, N.Y.Salisbury School
8Max HartMidfieldSophomore5'10"Bethesda, Md.Georgetown Prep
9Peter MetcalfGoalkeeperSophomore6'4"Sea Girt, N.J.The Governor's Academy
10Hunter BroomeDefenseSophomore6'2"Richmond, Va.Collegiate School
11Dan GutierrezGoalkeeperJunior6'1"Chevy Chase, Md.Georgetown Prep
12Matt BellAttackJunior5'10"Severna Park, Md.St. Mary's
13Mike BrennanMidfieldSenior5'11"Manhasset, N.Y.Chaminade
14T.J. O'DonnellMidfieldSenior–Randolph, N.J.Delbarton
15Chris FickeDefenseSenior6'1"Madison, N.J.Delbarton
16Kevin O'NeilAttackFreshman6'2"Cockeysville, Md.Boys' Latin
17Andrew HenrichMidfieldSenior6'3"Wyndmoor, Pa.La Salle
18Troy HigginsDefenseSenior6'3"Wayne, N.J.Seton Hall Prep
19Chris CreightonDefenseJunior6'1"West Chester, Pa.Malvern Prep
20Harte ThompsonMidfieldSophomore6'3"Chester Springs, Pa.Malvern Prep
21John LoCascioDefenseFreshman5'11"Fairfield, N.J.West Essex Regional
22Nick LoBiondoMidfieldSophomore5'9"Mountain Lakes, N.J.Mountain Lakes
23Jimmy WyattMidfieldFreshman5'9"Whitehouse Station, N.J.Hunterdon Central Regional
24Remington PopeDefenseFreshman6'1"Boston, Mass.The Governor's Academy
25Brian KaralunasDefenseSenior5'11"Dewitt, N.Y.Jamesville-Dewitt
26Chris PiccirilliDefenseFreshman6'5"Davidsonville, Md.Archbishop Spalding
27Christopher ConroyDefenseFreshman6'1"Chatham, N.J.Chatham
28CJ BurkeMidfieldJunior5'9"Pittsburgh, Pa.Central Catholic
29Kevin CunninghamAttackJunior5'11"Garden City, N.Y.Kellenberg
30C.J. SmallMidfieldJunior5'11"San Diego, Calif.La Costa Canyon
32Alex GarrisonMidfieldFreshman6'2"New Canaan, Conn.The Taft School
33Nick DohertyAttackSophomore5'10"Bernardsville, N.J.Delbarton
36Mark JacksonMidfieldFreshman5'10"West Chester, Pa.Malvern Prep
37Alex WestcottAttackSenior5'10"Millerton, N.Y.The Hotchkiss School
40Michael VigilanteMidfieldJunior6'2"Massapequa, N.Y.Massapequa
41Tyler BrennanDefenseSophomore6'2"East Setauket, N.Y.Ward Melville
42Ryan McDonaghDefenseJunior6'1"Huntington, N.Y.St. Anthony's
45Thomas CroonquistMidfieldFreshman5'11"North Caldwell, N.J.Seton Hall

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Season results

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The following is a list of Villanova's results by season as an NCAA Division I program:

SeasonCoachOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
Lee Stevens(Independent)(1981–1982)
1981Lee Stevens4–8
1982Lee Stevens4–8
Lee Stevens:8–16 (.333)
Randy Marks(Independent)(1983–2001)
1983Randy Marks7–4
1984Randy Marks11–1
1985Randy Marks4–8
1986Randy Marks8–6
1987Randy Marks7–6
1988Randy Marks5–8
1989Randy Marks9–5
1990Randy Marks9–5
1991Randy Marks9–5
1992Randy Marks7–7
1993Randy Marks6–7
1994Randy Marks5–8
1995Randy Marks6–9
1996Randy Marks8–7
1997Randy Marks7–7
1998Randy Marks6–8
1999Randy Marks8–6
2000Randy Marks9–5
2001Randy Marks8–6
Randy Marks(Colonial Athletic Association)(2002–2006)
2002Randy Marks6–82–45th
2003Randy Marks10–53–23rd
2004Randy Marks12–34–12nd
2005Randy Marks7–83–2T–3rd
2006Randy Marks5–103–3T–3rd
Randy Marks:179–152 (.541)15–12 (.556)
Mike Corrado(Colonial Athletic Association)(2007–2009)
2007Mike Corrado7–72–4T–4th
2008Mike Corrado5–103–3T–3rd
2009Mike Corrado11–63–3T–3rdNCAA Division I First Round
Mike Corrado(Big East Conference)(2010–Present)
2010Mike Corrado10–54–23rd
2011Mike Corrado11–53–34thNCAA Division I First Round
2012Mike Corrado8–74–22nd
2013Mike Corrado7–85–1T–1st
2014Mike Corrado6–103–3T–3rd
2015Mike Corrado6–81–4T–4th
2016Mike Corrado9–53–23rd
2017Mike Corrado9–64–12nd
2018Mike Corrado10–63–2T–2ndNCAA Division I First Round
2019Mike Corrado8–73–2T–2nd
2020Mike Corrado4–30–0††
2021Mike Corrado7–56–43rd
2022Mike Corrado9–63–23rd
2023Mike Corrado10–53–23rd
2024Mike Corrado9–72–34th
2025Mike Corrado8–74–1T–1st
2026Mike Corrado1–00–0
Mike Corrado:163–125 (.566)81–48 (.628)
Total:341–287 (.543)

      National champion        Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion        Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion      Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

†NCAA canceled 2020 collegiate activities due to the COVID-19 virus.

See also

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References

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  1. ^Villanova Athletics Identity Standards Guide and Apparel Specifications(PDF). February 4, 2014. RetrievedFebruary 25, 2019.
  2. ^BIG EAST Announces the Formation of Men's Lacrosse League for 2010 Season, Villanova University, June 11, 2008.
  3. ^"Villanova Stadium". Villanova University.
  4. ^Villanova claims first CAA title with 10-9 win over TowsonArchived May 6, 2009, at theWayback Machine,Inside Lacrosse, May 2, 2009.
  5. ^"Wildcats Win 2009 CAA Champions After Defeating Towson 10-9". Villanova.com. May 2, 2009.
  6. ^"Late Game Heroics Lift No. 1 Syracuse Over No. 7 Villanova, 5-4". Villanova.com. March 26, 2011.
  7. ^Virginia crushes Villanova, 18–6, faces Hopkins in next round,The Baltimore Sun, May 11, 2009.

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