The Wittenberg University men¹s lacrosse program is heading
in a new, upbeat direction in 2001 as the Tigers welcome first-year
head coach Vinnie Lang. The Tigers hope to improve upon last year's
7-7 finish (2-3 in the NCAC) and move into the top half of the
North Coast Athletic Conference.
The goals may be lofty, especially considering the strength of the
NCAC - Ohio Wesleyan and Denison start the 2001 campaign ranked
among the nation's best, but Lang feels a strong finish is entirely
possible. Bolstering his hopes is a strong returning defensive
unit, including three senior starters in backfield and a trio of
solid goaltenders.
The Tigers's defense is anchored by seniors Andy
Rathfon (Ft. Washington, Pa./Upper Dublin),
Scott Gilbert (St. Louis, Mo./Christian
Brothers College) and Tim Schuckman
(Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller). Behind them will be one of
three solid goaltenders, Tripp Way (Wayne,
Pa./Radner), Billy Hamlin (Baltimore,
Md./Archbishop Curly) or Kyle Prussing
(Concord, N.H./Carlisle).
Offensively, Wittenberg will rely upon both veterans and relative
newcomers. Senior Shawn Egan (Roswell,
Ga./Innocent Episcopal) and junior Nate Reed
(Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller) are the top players patrolling
the midfield for the Tigers. Both will be looked to for offensive
output.
The top attackers for the Tigers are expected to be senior
Mario Cassani (Chesterfield, Mo./Desmet)
and sophomore Zach Kulow (Wooster,
Ohio/Wooster).
2001 Season Outlook
Posted: Feb 11, 2001