2023 Men's Lacrosse News

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Seven From WNE Men’s Lacrosse Named to NEILA All-Academic Team

July 10, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 10, 2023) – The Western New England men’s lacrosse team continues to rack up post season awards, this time, earning seven names to the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association’s All-Academic Team. 

Two Golden Bears Headline NEILA All-New England Teams, Three Others Chosen to Play in 2023 NEILA All-Star Game
Two Golden Bears Headline NEILA All-New England Teams, Three Others Chosen to Play in 2023 NEILA All-Star Game

May 31, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 31, 2023) – The Western New England men’s lacrosse team saw two of their own added to the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association’s All-New England Teams, as announced by the chair of the organization while three other Golden Bears were named to the NEILA North-South All-Star Game. 

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Dylan Hanley Named USILA Division III Honorable Mention All-American

May 25, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 24, 2023) – Senior attackman Dylan Hanley has been awarded prestigious honors following the announcement of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Associations Division III All-American list, seeing Hanley named to the honorable mention team. 

Fourth Quarter Surge Sees Dutchmen End Golden Bear's Season for Second Consecutive Year
Fourth Quarter Surge Sees Dutchmen End Golden Bear's Season for Second Consecutive Year

May 13, 2023

SCHENECTADY, NY (May 13, 2023) – After clinching a spot in the NCAA D3 Men’s Lacrosse Tournament with their win over Endicott College last Saturday, the Western New England Men’s Lacrosse team traveled to Union College. Looking to avenge their loss to the Dutchmen in last year’s tournament, WNE was in command for nearly the entire game, but with six goals in the fourth quarter, Union took the lead and outlasted WNE, 15-13.

Hanley Named USA Lacrosse Magazine Honorable Mention All-American
Hanley Named USA Lacrosse Magazine Honorable Mention All-American

May 12, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 12, 2023) –Western New England men’s lacrosse senior Dylan Hanley has been named to the USA Lacrosse Magazine Division III Men’s All-American list, which highlights the top performers from the 2023 season. 

WNE Men’s Lacrosse, Union to Clash in Second Straight NCAA Tournament on Saturday
WNE Men’s Lacrosse, Union to Clash in Second Straight NCAA Tournament on Saturday

May 11, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 11, 2023) – For the second straight season, the Western New England men’s lacrosse team will voyage to Schenectady, New York to take on No. 17 Union College in the NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Second Round. Western New England makes the NCAA Tournament for the second  straight season after taking down Endicott in the 2023 CCC Championship game on road turf, defeating the Gulls 18-9.

Catuosco Wins Rookie of the Year, 11 Total CCC Champions Earn All-CCC Honors
Catuosco Wins Rookie of the Year, 11 Total CCC Champions Earn All-CCC Honors

May 09, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 10, 2023) – The Western New England men’s lacrosse team, coming off their CCC Championship over the weekend, has earned 11 total spots on the All-CCC Teams, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon. 

Men’s Lacrosse Sweeps Final CCC Weekly Awards of 2023
Men’s Lacrosse Sweeps Final CCC Weekly Awards of 2023

May 08, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 8, 2023) – After taking their second straight CCC Championship this weekend, the Western New England men’s lacrosse team swept the final CCC Weekly Awards today, as announced by the conference office. 

Watch the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Selection Show
Watch the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Selection Show

May 07, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 7, 2023) – The Western New England men’s lacrosse team is headed to their second straight NCAA Tournament after capturing their second consecutive Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship and tenth championship overall in the program’s history on Saturday afternoon, as the two seeded Golden Bears took down the hosting top seeded Gulls of Endicott 18-9. WNE receives an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament with the win. 

Back-To-Back – WNE Men’s Lacrosse Crowned CCC Champions After 18-9 Win over Endicott
Back-To-Back – WNE Men’s Lacrosse Crowned CCC Champions After 18-9 Win over Endicott

May 06, 2023

BEVERLY, Mass. (May 6, 2023) – The Western New England Men’s Lacrosse team traveled to Endicott College for the CCC Men’s Lacrosse Championship game, looking to get revenge after losing to the Gulls earlier in the season. Led by Dylan Hanley with eight points (two goals and six assists) on attack and anchored by Carter Randall in net (16 saves on 25 shots), the Golden Bears went on to win the CCC Championship, 17-9.

Bannon, Hanley Lead Men's Lacrosse Into 12th Straight CCC Championship Game
Bannon, Hanley Lead Men's Lacrosse Into 12th Straight CCC Championship Game

May 03, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  (May 3, 2023) – The Western New England Men’s Lacrosse team took on the Salve Regina Seahawks tonight in the CCC Semifinal round. Mike Bannon would total six points (five goals and one assist), setting the WNE Men’s Lacrosse career points record in the process (reaching 268 points) and Dylan Hanley tallied eight points (two goals and six assists) while setting the WNE Men’s Lacrosse single season assist record (with 58 assists), in a 23-11 win over the Seahawks. 

Knapp, Catuosco Earn CCC Player of the Week Awards
Knapp, Catuosco Earn CCC Player of the Week Awards

May 02, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 3, 2023) – The Western New England men’s lacrosse team saw two of their own added to the CCC Weekly Awards list, as presented by the conference office today. Junior Michael Knapp picked up Defensive Player of the Week while First Year Chris Catusoco earned his third CCC Specialist of the Week award. 

Hanley Sets Single Season Points Record as Golden Bears Defeat Nor'easters, Advance to CCC Semifinals
Hanley Sets Single Season Points Record as Golden Bears Defeat Nor'easters, Advance to CCC Semifinals

April 29, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, MA (April 29, 2023) – The Western New England Men’s Lacrosse team hosted the University of New England Nor’easters today in the Quarterfinals of the CCC Playoffs. Led by Dylan Hanley with nine points (three goals and six assists), while setting the WNE Men’s Lacrosse program record for points in a season, the Golden Bears would beat UNE, 24-9.

Golden Bears Rush Past Bison, Improve to 7-1 in CCC Play
Golden Bears Rush Past Bison, Improve to 7-1 in CCC Play

April 26, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, MA (April 26, 2023) – The Western New England Men’s Lacrosse team hosted the Nichols College Bison today for their regular season finale. Led by ten saves in net by Carter Randall, Western New England would move to 7-1 in CCC play as they beat the Bison 20-5 on the day.

Catuosco Picks Up CCC Specialist of the Week
Catuosco Picks Up CCC Specialist of the Week

April 24, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 24, 2023) – The Western New England men’s lacrosse team saw First Year Faceoff Specialist Chris Catuosco earn his second Commonwealth Coast Conference Specialist of the Week award after putting together another brilliant week in the faceoff circle. 

Gulls Roll Past Golden Bears in Important CCC Contest
Gulls Roll Past Golden Bears in Important CCC Contest

April 22, 2023

BEVERLY, MA (April 22, 2023) – The Western New England Men’s Lacrosse team traveled to Endicott College for their last regular season road game today to take on the Gulls, with both teams tied at the top of the conference at 6-0. Endicott would be too much for the Golden Bears on the day, defeating WNE 16-7.