Michigan Wolverines men's lacrosse

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Michigan Wolverines men's lacrosse
Michigan Wolverines logo.svg
Founded2012 (varsity); 1940 (club)
University University of Michigan
Head coach Kevin Conry (since 2018 season)
StadiumU-M Lacrosse Stadium [1]
(capacity: 2,000)
Location Ann Arbor, Michigan
Conference Big Ten Conference
Nickname Wolverines
ColorsMaize and blue [2]
   
Pre-NCAA era championships
(MCLA) 2008, 2009, 2010
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
2023
NCAA Tournament appearances
2023, 2024
Conference Tournament championships
CCLA: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Big Ten: 2023, 2024
Conference regular season championships
CCLA: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

The Michigan Wolverines men's lacrosse team is the intercollegiate men's lacrosse program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Prior to joining the NCAA, Michigan competed as a club-varsity program at the Division I level of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) in the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA), where the Wolverines secured three MCLA national championships and won 11 consecutive conference titles. The team is coached by Kevin Conry. [3]

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History

The Michigan men's lacrosse team is one of the oldest collegiate lacrosse programs in the Midwest, having been founded in 1940. The program competed a few years until being halted for World War II. It was restarted in 1965 and has been playing ever since. [4]

In 2001, the Wolverines were elevated to club-varsity status, competing at the Division I level of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) in the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA). In 2008, the team became the first MCLA team to complete a season undefeated, finishing 20–0 and winning their first national championship at Texas Stadium. The feat was repeated in 2009 with another 20–0 season and earned their second national championship with a 12–11 victory over Chapman University at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado. In 2010, they won their third MCLA national championship in a row, defeating Arizona State University 12–11 in Denver. In 2008, Michigan faceoff specialist Brekan Kohlitz became the first MCLA player ever selected in the Major League Lacrosse draft when he was taken in the 5th round by the Washington Bayhawks. Michigan attackman Kyle Jackson was drafted as the 7th overall pick in the National Lacrosse League by the Rochester Knighthawks in 2016.

Michigan in action at Ohio Stadium against Ohio State in 2014 Ohio State vs. Michigan lacrosse (13825164904).jpg
Michigan in action at Ohio Stadium against Ohio State in 2014

The program was promoted to NCAA Division I status by the university for the 2012 season. [5] The Wolverines played in the ECAC Lacrosse League as an affiliate member during the 2012 season and as a full member in 2013 and 2014. [6] [7] In 2015, the Big Ten added men's lacrosse as a conference sport and the Wolverines joined Ohio State, Maryland, Rutgers, Penn State, and affiliate Johns Hopkins for the conference's first season.

Coaching staff

NamePosition coachedConsecutive season at
Michigan in current position
Kevin Conry Head coach 6th
Jim RogalskiAssistant coach6th
Scott BiedaAssistant coach1st
Mark BiedaVolunteer Assistant Coach1st
Joe HennessyDirector of Operations12th
Reference: [8]

Season results

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

SeasonCoachOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
John Paul (ECAC Lacrosse League)(2012–2014)
2012John Paul 1–130–0
2013John Paul 1–130–78th
2014John Paul 5–111–34th
John Paul (Big Ten Conference)(2015–2017)
2015John Paul 5–81–4T–5th
2016John Paul 3–100–56th
2017John Paul 8–60–56th
John Paul:23–61 (.274)2–24 (.077)
Kevin Conry (Big Ten Conference)(2018–Present)
2018Kevin Conry 8–61–46th
2019Kevin Conry 4–91–4T–5th
2020Kevin Conry 4–30–0††
2021Kevin Conry 3–92–8T–5th
2022Kevin Conry 7–80–56th
2023Kevin Conry 10–72–34th NCAA Division I Quarterfinals
2024Kevin Conry 10–72–34th NCAA Division I First Round
2025Kevin Conry 6–52–1
Kevin Conry:52–54 (.491)10–28 (.263)
Total:75–115 (.395)

      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 pandemic

Championships

Conference tournament championships

YearConferenceCoachOverall recordBig Ten record
2023 Big Ten Kevin Conry 10–72–3
2024 10–72–3

Postseason

NCAA tournament results

The Wolverines have appeared in 2 NCAA tournaments. Their postseason record is 1–2.

YearSeedRoundOpponentScore
2023 --First Round
Quarterfinal		#8 Cornell
#1 Duke 		W 15–14 OT
L 15–8
2024 --First Round#5 Denver L 16–11

Club Results

National Championships

MCLA Division I: 2008, 2009, 2010

Conference Championships

CCLA Regular Season: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

CCLA Tournament: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Seasons Results

The following is a list of Michigan's results by season as an independent club program from 1940 to 1971, and as a member of the Central Collegiate Lacrosse League from 1972 to 2011, prior to becoming an NCAA Division I program: [9]

SeasonCoachOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
1940Intramurals only
Eddie Lowery (Independent)(1941–1941)
1941Eddie Lowery 0–2
Eddie Lowery:0–2 (.000)
No Teams (n/a)(1942–1964)
Bill Moller (Independent)(1965–1965)
1965Bill Moller 0–3
Bill Moller:0–3 (.000)
Bob Gillon (Independent)(1966–1966)
1966Bob Gillon 1–3
Bob Gillon:1–3 (.250)
Bob DiGiovanni (Independent)(1967–1968)
1967Bob DiGiovanni 2–6
1968Bob DiGiovanni 2–3
Skip Flanagan (Independent)(1969–1969)
1969Skip Flanagan 1–4
Skip Flanagan:1–4 (.200)
Bob Kaman (Independent)(1970–1971)
1970Bob Kaman 5–2
1971Bob Kaman 8–1
Bob Kaman (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1972–1973)
1972Bob Kaman 6–5
1973Bob Kaman 11–4
Bob Kaman:30–12 (.714)
Bob DiGiovanni (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1974–1979)
1974Bob DiGiovanni 8–2
1975Bob DiGiovanni 13–2
1976Bob DiGiovanni 8–2
1977Bob DiGiovanni 9–4
1978Bob DiGiovanni 11–3
1979Bob DiGiovanni 9–4
Pete Lodwick (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1980–1980)
1980Pete Lodwick 10–4
Pete Lodwick:10–4 (.714)
Rick Bays (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1981–1981)
1981Rick Bays 15–2
Jim Camilliere (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1982–1982)
1982Jim Camilliere 13–2
Jim Camilliere:13–2 (.867)
Rick Bays (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1983–1983)
1983Rick Bays 19–0 ?–0
Rick Bays:34–2 (.944)
Steve Nazaruk (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1984–1984)
1984Steve Nazaruk 15–2
Steve Nazaruk:15–2 (.882)
Jim Plaunt (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1985–1985)
1985Jim Plaunt 17–2
Jim Plaunt:17–2 (.895)
Bob DiGiovanni (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1986–1990)
1986Bob DiGiovanni 10–5
1987Bob DiGiovanni 12–4
1988Bob DiGiovanni 16–3
1989Bob DiGiovanni 15–2
1990Bob DiGiovanni 14–3
Tom Fitzgibbons (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1991–1991)
1991Tom Fitzgibbons 9–2
Tom Fitzgibbons:9–2 (.818)
Bob DiGiovanni (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1992–1997)
1992Bob DiGiovanni 14–7
1993Bob DiGiovanni 16–3
1994Bob DiGiovanni 14–0 ?–0
1995Bob DiGiovanni 12–5
1996Bob DiGiovanni 15–5
1997Bob DiGiovanni 13–4
Bob DiGiovanni:213–67 (.761)
John Paul (Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association)(1998–2011)
1998John Paul 15–4
1999John Paul 16–51st MCLA Division I Quarterfinals
2000John Paul 20–61st MCLA Division I Quarterfinals
2001John Paul 19–21st MCLA Division I Quarterfinals
2002John Paul 18–31st MCLA Division I Quarterfinals
2003John Paul 16–51st MCLA Division I Quarterfinals
2004John Paul 14–41st MCLA Division I Quarterfinals
2005John Paul 18–31st MCLA Division I Final Four
2006John Paul 15–51st MCLA Division I Quarterfinals
2007John Paul 13–51st MCLA Division I First Round
2008John Paul 20–0 ?–01st MCLA Division I Champion
2009John Paul 20–0 ?–01st MCLA Division I Champion
2010John Paul 18–11st MCLA Division I Champion
2011John Paul 18–1 ?–01st MCLA Division I Final Four
John Paul:240–44 (.845)
Total:583–149 (.796)

      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

Alumni in the Premier Lacrosse League

Year DraftedNamePositionHeightWeightDrafted ByDraft PickCurrent TeamAll StarAccolades
2016 Kyle Jackson Attack 5'9" 166 Undrafted Undrafted Chaos LC None None
2018 Mikie Schlosser Midfield 6'2" 180 Denver Outlaws (MLL) 6th round (54th overall) Waterdogs LC 1x All Star ('21) None

References

  1. ↑ "Michigan Men's Lacrosse Facility Information". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  2. ↑ "University of Michigan Style Guide: Colors". July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  3. ↑ Lee, Edward (June 21, 2017). "Maryland men's lacrosse assistant coach Kevin Conry named Michigan's new head coach". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  4. ↑ "U-M Athletics Announces Men's and Women's Lacrosse as Varsity Sports". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. May 25, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  5. ↑ Snyder, Mark (May 25, 2011). "Michigan adds men's, women's lacrosse as varsity sports". USA Today . Retrieved May 31, 2011.
  6. ↑ Nesbitt, Stephen J. (July 10, 2011). "Michigan lacrosse program becomes eighth member of ECAC". The Michigan Daily . Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Michigan Joins ECAC". NCAA. July 7, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Michigan Wolverines Men's Lacrosse Coaches". MGoBlue.com. Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Michigan Men's Lacrosse Record Book (PDF), Page 27" (PDF). University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
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