MEN'S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF ON WEDNESDAY

With a 3-0 record in conference play, the Alfred State College men's lacrosse team has secured the AMCC regular season title and hosting righs throughout the conference tournament. First round games kick off Wednesday evening, followed by the championship game on Saturday. Wednesday's first round games will feature #4 La Roche University at #1 Alfred State College, while #2 Pitt-Bradford hosts #3 Hilbert College. 

Top seed Alfred State College enters the tournament with a perfect 3-0 record in conference play. Freshman A Griffin Doan leads the conference with 32 assists and 65 points on the season, while ranking third in the AMCC with 33 goals. Freshman M Mike Wojcik ranks fifth in the league with 24 goals. Sophomore GK Matthew Burris ranks second in the conference with a 9.66 goals-against-average and is fourth with a 51.9 save percentage. 

In the program's inaugural season, Pitt-Bradford enters the tournament with a 2-1 conference record and the #2 seed. Freshman A Ben Byers ranks second in the conference with 34 goals and 44 points on the season, while also adding 10 assists. Freshman GK Evan Stack is second in the AMCC with a 61.1 save percentage, while ranking third with 135 saves and an 11.84 save percentage. 

With a 1-2 AMCC record, Hilbert enters the tournament as the #3 seed. Senior A Joey DiMaria leads the league with 35 goals this season, while freshman A/M Ty Franko ranks third in the conference with 13 assists. Senior GK Griffin Miller tops the AMCC with 157 saves, a 66.0 save percentage, and an 8.13 goals-against-average.

Rounding out the field is #4 La Roche. Freshman Nolan Lynam leads the Redhawks and ranks fourth in the conference with 25 goals. Junior GK Conner Radecki is second in the AMCC with 148 saves.

Tournament Schedule:

First Round:  Wednesday, April 30
#4 La Roche at #1 Alfred State, 4p
#3 Hilbert at #2 Pitt-Bradford, 6p

Championship:  Saturday, May 3 - 1p
At highest remaining seed