2016 GNAC Men's Lacrosse News
Senior midfielder Chris Curtis (Ashland, Mass.) has been named a USILA All-American Honorable Mention selection.
Tufts University defeated Emmanuel College, 25-5, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament at Bello Field Wednesday afternoon.
For the second straight season, Emmanuel senior midfielder Chris Curtis has been selected as the GNAC Men's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year.
The three-time defending GNAC champion Saints earned the 15-seed in the North Region of the 2016 NCAA Division III Championship Bracket.
Emmanuel captured its third straight GNAC Championship on Sunday, edging Lasell, 14-13, in thrilling fashion to clinch and NCAA berth.
Lasell took care of business against Norwich on Friday afternoon in the GNAC Tournament Semifinals, while Emmanuel was forced to come from behind against JWU.
Third-seeded Norwich handled Rivier, 19-11, and fourth-seeded JWU took down Mount Ida, 14-9, in the GNAC Quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Emmanuel's Tony Cibelli had a nine-point week (five goals, four assists) in a 2-0 week as the Saints completed their third straight unbeaten season in GNAC play.
Following its third straight undefeated season in GNAC regular-season play, Emmanuel is now 26-0 against league opponents since the 2014 campaign.
Norwich's Ryan McCarthy potted eight goals to go with four assists for 12 points in a 2-0 week for the Cadets.
Rivier sophomore attacker Liam Ryan had four goals and six assists for 10 points last week, including a four-point performance against GNAC-leading Emmanuel.
Emmanuel's Chris Curtis posted nine points in a 2-0 week, while Rivier's Liam Ryan tallied 12 points in a 1-1 week to share GNAC Player of the Week honors.
Emmanuel's Tony Cibelli had a five-point, three-goal performance in a key double overtime win over Mount Ida last week.
Mount Ida's Lucas Stralka had seven goals and six helpers in a 1-1 week for the Mustangs to win his second GNAC Player of the Week award this season.
Emmanuel recently participated in a campaign to raise money and awareness for cancer research through the HEADstrong Foundation during a 10-day drive.
Lasell has joined the fight against sexual assault and domestic violence by raising awareness across campus through the White Ribbon Campaign and the REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Program.
