2019 Men's Lacrosse News

Hunter Cocks Named USILA Scholar All-American
Hunter Cocks Named USILA Scholar All-American

July 10, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 10, 2019) – Hunter Cocks (Walden, N.Y.) of the Western New England University men’s lacrosse team has received Scholar All-America recognition from the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/Warrior and New Balance for his performance on the field and in the classroom.

Western New England Places Five on IMLCA All-Region Team
Western New England Places Five on IMLCA All-Region Team

June 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (June 19, 2019) – Five Western New England University student-athletes received All-Northeast Region accolades from the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA), the organization announced last week.

Hunter Cocks Selected to Compete in NEILA East-West Senior All-Star Game
Hunter Cocks Selected to Compete in NEILA East-West Senior All-Star Game

May 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 29, 2019) – Senior faceoff specialist Hunter Cocks (Walden, N.Y.) of the Western New England University men’s lacrosse team has been selected to compete in the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) East-West Senior All-Star Game, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Hunter Cocks Earns Spot in USILA Senior All-Star Game
Hunter Cocks Earns Spot in USILA Senior All-Star Game

May 23, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 23, 2019) – Western New England University senior faceoff specialist Hunter Cocks (Walden, N.Y.) has been selected to compete in the 2019 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III North-South Senior All-Star Game on Friday (May 24) at the US Lacrosse Headquarters in Sparks, Md.

Five Golden Bears Collect USILA All-America Honorable Mention Recognition
Five Golden Bears Collect USILA All-America Honorable Mention Recognition

May 23, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 23, 2019) – Five members of the Western New England University men’s lacrosse team were recognized with honorable mention All-America accolades from the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA), the organization announced on Thursday.

Ward & Weiss Earn NEILA All-New England Accolades
Ward & Weiss Earn NEILA All-New England Accolades

May 14, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 14, 2019) – Senior attackman Jared Ward (Littleton, Mass.) and sophomore defenseman Mitch Weiss (Westfield, Mass.) of the Western New England University men’s lacrosse team have both earned All-New England honors from the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA), the organization announced on Tuesday.

Jared Ward recorded a team-high 4 points in Western New England's NCAA Tournament loss to Wesleyan on Wednesday. (Photo by Steve McLaughlin)
NCAA Tournament: Late Surge Pushes No. 10 Wesleyan Past Western New England, 11-8

May 08, 2019

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (May 8, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s lacrosse team held a third quarter lead but eventually fell to No. 10 nationally ranked Wesleyan University, 11-8, in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Jackson Field.

Photo by Rachael Margossian
NCAA Tournament Preview: Western New England Travels to No. 10 Wesleyan for Second Round Matchup

May 07, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 7, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s lacrosse team will open the 2019 NCAA Tournament with a second round contest at No. 10 nationally ranked Wesleyan University on Wednesday afternoon at Jackson Field with opening faceoff set for 4:30 p.m.

Four Golden Bears Earn CCC Championship Week Awards
Four Golden Bears Earn CCC Championship Week Awards

May 06, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 6, 2019) – Four members of the Western New England University men’s lacrosse team were honored by the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) with weekly awards on Monday following the Golden Bears’ run to their eighth CCC title last week.

Western New England Draws Defending National Champion Wesleyan in NCAA Tournament Opener
Western New England Draws Defending National Champion Wesleyan in NCAA Tournament Opener

May 05, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 5, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s lacrosse team will open the 2019 NCAA Division III Tournament on the road at defending national champion Wesleyan University on Wednesday, May 8, the NCAA announced during Sunday night’s selection show.

Western New England defeated Endicott 9-8 on Friday to secure the program's 8th CCC title. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England Wins 9-8 Thriller over Endicott to Earn 8th CCC Title

May 03, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 3, 2019) – The top-seeded Western New England University men’s lacrosse team utilized a strong second half performance to earn a thrilling 9-8 victory over second-seeded Endicott College on Friday afternoon in the championship game of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament at Golden Bear Stadium.

Golden Bears Sweep CCC Weekly Men’s Lacrosse Awards
Golden Bears Sweep CCC Weekly Men’s Lacrosse Awards

April 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 29, 2019) – Western New England University has swept the Commonwealth Coast Conference’s (CCC) Weekly men’s lacrosse awards, the league office announced on Monday.  

Ward, Weiss & Bannon Earn Major Awards as Western New England Lands 12 on All-CCC Teams
Ward, Weiss & Bannon Earn Major Awards as Western New England Lands 12 on All-CCC Teams

April 26, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 26, 2019) – The Western New England University men’s lacrosse team was heavily represented when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-CCC selections on Friday afternoon.

Cocks & Bannon Pick up CCC Weekly Accolades
Cocks & Bannon Pick up CCC Weekly Accolades

April 22, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 22, 2019) – Senior faceoff specialist Hunter Cocks (Walden, N.Y.) and freshman attackman Mike Bannon (Edmond, Okla.) of the Western New England University men’s lacrosse team have both been recognized with weekly awards from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the league office announced on Monday.