2017 News
he Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association announced the NCAA Division III All Region Teams over the weekend. Wittenberg landed two on West Region’s First Team; David Strahm and Aaron Blossey.
The Tigers honorees were highlighted by first team goalie Aaron Blossey and first team long stick midfielder, David Strahm. Wittenberg finished the 2017 campaign with a 9-7 overall mark, and a 6-2 NCAC record after bowing out in the NCAC Tournament semifinals to #19 Ohio Wesleyan University, 9-7.
Despite exiting the first quarter with the game tied at 1-1, Wittenberg managed to score nine goals in the second quarter, taking a commanding 10-3 lead before eventually downing Wabash 19-6.
Wittenberg trailed 4-1 at the end of the first-quarter before tying the game up at 5-5 at halftime against Wooster, as the Tigers managed to hold the Fighting Scots to one goal in quarter number three on their way to a 13-7 win.
Wittenberg dropped DePauw 20-5 on Tuesday, holding the visiting Tigers to no goals in the fourth quarter.
On senior day, the Tigers of Wittenberg made quick work of Kenyon, 13-7, while holding the Lords scoreless in the second and third quarters.
Donate Life will be present at the men’s game against Kenyon Saturday, taking place at Edward-Maurer Field at 2:00pm. The organization will be offering the opportunity for anyone in attendance to register to become an organ donor and be a hero.
Tied at the break 10-10, Wittenberg fell to #20 Ohio Wesleyan after scoring one goal in the third quarter and four total in the second half of play.
Jack Strahm and Zach Shy led the Tigers with four goals each, as Noah Moderwell assisted on five goals in the NCAC win.
In a game that was rescheduled due to inclement weather, the Tigers played 11 minutes of quarter number one against Capital before going into a two-hour lightning delay.
Wittenberg made quick work of Hiram on Saturday, winning the opening conference battle 20-6.
Wittenberg fell to Cleveland State 18-10, as Jack Strahm paced Wittenberg with four goals.
The Tigers utilized a big third quarter, outscoring Berry 6-2 behind three Zach Shy goals.
Wittenberg dropped the Cardinals of Otterbein 12-8 on Saturday, as Noah Moderwell netted four goals for the Tigers.
Freshman attack Noah Moderwell had a breakout game in his collegiate debut by scoring three goals, scooping up eight ground balls and causing one turnover.
Trailing 6-2 early on, Wittenberg clawed back in the season opener before dropping the game 12-10 to Colorado College.
