Villanova Wildcats men's lacrosse
{{Short description|Lacrosse team of the Villanova University}}
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|name = Villanova Wildcats men's lacrosse
|founded = 1981 (varsity)
|image = Villanova Wildcats logo.svg
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|university = Villanova University
|conference = Big East Conference
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|location = Villanova, Pennsylvania
|coach = Michael Corrado
| tenure = since 2007
|stadium = Villanova Stadium
|capacity = 12,000
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|NCAA_tourney = (3) - 2009, 2011, 2018
|conf_tourney = (1) - 2009
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The Villanova Wildcats men's lacrosse team represents Villanova University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's lacrosse. The Wildcats were elevated to the varsity level in 1981 after competing as a club sport since 1961.[http://www.villanova.com/sports/w-lacros/spec-rel/061108aaa.html BIG EAST Announces the Formation of Men's Lacrosse League for 2010 Season], Villanova University, June 11, 2008.
History
Villanova currently competes as a member of the Big East Conference and plays their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania.{{cite web|url=https://villanova.com/sports/2018/6/18/facilities-nova-stadium-11-html.aspx|title=Villanova Stadium|publisher=Villanova University}}
Villanova competed as an independent until joining the Colonial Athletic Association in 2002; winning the CAA tournament for their first title in 2009.[http://insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=206996 Villanova claims first CAA title with 10-9 win over Towson] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090506003356/http://insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=206996 |date=May 6, 2009 }}, Inside Lacrosse, May 2, 2009. 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.{{cite web|url=https://villanova.com/news/2009/5/2/Wildcats_Win_2009_CAA_Champions_After_Defeating_Towson_10_9.aspx|title=Wildcats Win 2009 CAA Champions After Defeating Towson 10-9|date=May 2, 2009|publisher=Villanova.com}} Villanova also made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2009 but lost in the first round to the top-seeded Virginia, 18–6.
A pivotal point for the program occurred in 2009 under head coach Mike Corrado. The Wildcats secured their first NCAA 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.{{cite web|url=https://villanova.com/news/2011/3/26/Late_Game_Heroics_Lift_No_1_Syracuse_Over_No_7_Villanova_5_4.aspx|title=Late Game Heroics Lift No. 1 Syracuse Over No. 7 Villanova, 5-4|date=March 26, 2011|publisher=Villanova.com}}
File:Villanova_Lacrosse_Syracuse_Harte_Thompson_John_Smith.jpg
Notable players
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 earned USILA First-Team All-American honors in 2011 and was awarded the Senior 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. File:Kevin_Cunningham_Villanova_Lacrosse.jpg
- 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
The 2011 Villanova Wildcats Men's Lacrosse roster was as follows:
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| 1 | Joe Payne | Midfield | Junior | – | Birmingham, Mich. | Brother Rice |
| 2 | Jack Rice | Attack | Sophomore | 5'11" | Baltimore, Md. | Boys' Latin |
| 3 | Paul Mita | Attack | Sophomore | 6'5" | Berwyn, Pa. | Conestoga |
| 4 | Billy Hurley | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | 6'2" | Morristown, N.J. | Delbarton |
| 5 | Nolan Vihlen | Midfield | Junior | 5'10" | Germantown, Tenn. | Christian Brother |
| 6 | Chris Aitken | Midfield | Redshirt Junior | 6'1" | Haverford, Pa. | Haverford School |
| 7 | Will Casertano | Attack | Sophomore | 5'9" | Millbrook, N.Y. | Salisbury School |
| 8 | Max Hart | Midfield | Sophomore | 5'10" | Bethesda, Md. | Georgetown Prep |
| 9 | Peter Metcalf | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | 6'4" | Sea Girt, N.J. | The Governor's Academy |
| 10 | Hunter Broome | Defense | Sophomore | 6'2" | Richmond, Va. | Collegiate School |
| 11 | Dan Gutierrez | Goalkeeper | Junior | 6'1" | Chevy Chase, Md. | Georgetown Prep |
| 12 | Matt Bell | Attack | Junior | 5'10" | Severna Park, Md. | St. Mary's |
| 13 | Mike Brennan | Midfield | Senior | 5'11" | Manhasset, N.Y. | Chaminade |
| 14 | T.J. O'Donnell | Midfield | Senior | – | Randolph, N.J. | Delbarton |
| 15 | Chris Ficke | Defense | Senior | 6'1" | Madison, N.J. | Delbarton |
| 16 | Kevin O'Neil | Attack | Freshman | 6'2" | Cockeysville, Md. | Boys' Latin |
| 17 | Andrew Henrich | Midfield | Senior | 6'3" | Wyndmoor, Pa. | La Salle |
| 18 | Troy Higgins | Defense | Senior | 6'3" | Wayne, N.J. | Seton Hall Prep |
| 19 | Chris Creighton | Defense | Junior | 6'1" | West Chester, Pa. | Malvern Prep |
| 20 | Harte Thompson | Midfield | Sophomore | 6'3" | Chester Springs, Pa. | Malvern Prep |
| 21 | John LoCascio | Defense | Freshman | 5'11" | Fairfield, N.J. | West Essex Regional |
| 22 | Nick LoBiondo | Midfield | Sophomore | 5'9" | Mountain Lakes, N.J. | Mountain Lakes |
| 23 | Jimmy Wyatt | Midfield | Freshman | 5'9" | Whitehouse Station, N.J. | Hunterdon Central Regional |
| 24 | Remington Pope | Defense | Freshman | 6'1" | Boston, Mass. | The Governor's Academy |
| 25 | Brian Karalunas | Defense | Senior | 5'11" | Dewitt, N.Y. | Jamesville-Dewitt |
| 26 | Chris Piccirilli | Defense | Freshman | 6'5" | Davidsonville, Md. | Archbishop Spalding |
| 27 | Christopher Conroy | Defense | Freshman | 6'1" | Chatham, N.J. | Chatham |
| 28 | CJ Burke | Midfield | Junior | 5'9" | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Central Catholic |
| 29 | Kevin Cunningham | Attack | Junior | 5'11" | Garden City, N.Y. | Kellenberg |
| 30 | C.J. Small | Midfield | Junior | 5'11" | San Diego, Calif. | La Costa Canyon |
| 32 | Alex Garrison | Midfield | Freshman | 6'2" | New Canaan, Conn. | The Taft School |
| 33 | Nick Doherty | Attack | Sophomore | 5'10" | Bernardsville, N.J. | Delbarton |
| 36 | Mark Jackson | Midfield | Freshman | 5'10" | West Chester, Pa. | Malvern Prep |
| 37 | Alex Westcott | Attack | Senior | 5'10" | Millerton, N.Y. | The Hotchkiss School |
| 40 | Michael Vigilante | Midfield | Junior | 6'2" | Massapequa, N.Y. | Massapequa |
| 41 | Tyler Brennan | Defense | Sophomore | 6'2" | East Setauket, N.Y. | Ward Melville |
| 42 | Ryan McDonagh | Defense | Junior | 6'1" | Huntington, N.Y. | St. Anthony's |
| 45 | Thomas Croonquist | Midfield | Freshman | 5'11" | North Caldwell, N.J. | Seton Hall |
[https://archive.today/20120721074321/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/lacrosse/bal-sp.laxrup11may11,0,5700820.story Virginia crushes Villanova, 18–6, faces Hopkins in next round], The Baltimore Sun, May 11, 2009.
Season results
The following is a list of Villanova's results by season as an NCAA Division I program:
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| overall = 8–16 ({{Winning percentage|8|16}})
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|endyear=2001
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| name = Randy Marks
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| name = Randy Marks
| overall = 11–1
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| overall = 8–6
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| overall = 9–5
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| overall = 7–7
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| overall = 6–7
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| overall = 5–8
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| name = Randy Marks
| overall = 6–9
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| overall = 8–7
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| overall = 7–7
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| overall = 6–8
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| overall = 8–6
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| overall = 9–5
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| overall = 8–6
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|conference= Colonial Athletic Association
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| name = Randy Marks
| overall = 6–8
| conference = 2–4
| confstanding = 5th
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| season = 2003
| name = Randy Marks
| overall = 10–5
| conference = 3–2
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| season = 2004
| name = Randy Marks
| overall = 12–3
| conference = 4–1
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| overall = 7–8
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| name = Randy Marks
| overall = 5–10
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| overall = 179–152 ({{Winning percentage|179|152}})
| confrecord = 15–12 ({{Winning percentage|15|12}})
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|name= Mike Corrado
|conference= Colonial Athletic Association
|startyear=2007
|endyear=2009
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| season = 2007
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 7–7
| conference = 2–4
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| season = 2008
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 5–10
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| season = 2009
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 11–6
| conference = 3–3
| confstanding = T–3rd
| postseason = NCAA Division I First Round
| championship = conference tournament
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|conference= Big East Conference
|startyear=2010
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| season = 2010
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 10–5
| conference = 4–2
| confstanding = 3rd
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| season = 2011
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 11–5
| conference = 3–3
| confstanding = 4th
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| season = 2012
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 8–7
| conference = 4–2
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| season = 2013
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 7–8
| conference = 5–1
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| season = 2014
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 6–10
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| season = 2015
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 6–8
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| season = 2016
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 9–5
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| season = 2017
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 9–6
| conference = 4–1
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| season = 2018
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 10–6
| conference = 3–2
| confstanding = T–2nd
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| season = 2019
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 8–7
| conference = 3–2
| confstanding = T–2nd
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| season = 2020
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 4–3
| conference = 0–0
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| season = 2021
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 7–5
| conference = 6–4
| confstanding = 3rd
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| season = 2022
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 9–6
| conference = 3–2
| confstanding = 3rd
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| season = 2023
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 10–5
| conference = 3–2
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| season = 2024
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 9–7
| conference = 2–3
| confstanding = 4th
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| season = 2025
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 5–5
| conference = 2–0
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{{CBB Yearly Record Subtotal
| name = Mike Corrado
| overall = 159–123 ({{Winning percentage|159|123}})
| confrecord = 79–47 ({{Winning percentage|79|47}})
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{{CBB Yearly Record End
| overall = 337–285 ({{Winning percentage|337|285}})
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†NCAA canceled 2020 collegiate activities due to the COVID-19 virus.
See also
References
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External links
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{{Villanova University}}
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