After failing to notch a single point in a season-opening win against Drexel, heralded senior attacker Steele Stanwick exploded for two goals and a career-high-tying five assists to propel the No.
The No. 1 Virginia men's lacrosse team takes the field to face No. 20 Drexel Saturday afternoon. The Cavaliers, currently top-ranked in major polls and the unanimous top pick in the coaches' poll, begin their title defense without the services of departed seniors Bray Malphrus, John Haldy and Adam Ghitelman.
Following an enthralling 2011 championship campaign, the unanimous preseason No. 1 Virginia men's lacrosse team aims to handle the pressure of massive expectations and win a second consecutive national title when it opens its 2012 season this weekend. As in 2011, Virginia enters the season as the clear favorite to win the championship, with both the USILA Coaches and Inside Lacrosse polls deeming the Cavaliers the nation's top squad.
[caption id="attachment_48918" align="alignleft" width="265" caption="Senior attackman Steele Stanwick was selected second overall during last week's Major League Lacrosse draft.
Three Virginia lacrosse players outdueled 123 candidates for a spot on the U.S. Men's National Under-19 team.
[caption id="attachment_44134" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="After a one-game suspension, senior midfielder Colin Briggs scored five goals and earned Most Outstanding Player honors during the finals matchup.
Virginia men's lacrosse coach Dom Starsia announced Friday that senior midfielder Shamel Bratton has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team policies.
The No. 10 Virginia men's lacrosse team suffered its second loss in consecutive weeks to No. 6 Duke as it fell to the Blue Devils, 19-10, in the ACC Tournament semifinals and failed to defend its 2010 conference title. Junior midfielder Colin Briggs started the scoring early for the Cavaliers (8-5) with a fast-break goal only 1:23 into the first quarter.
[caption id="attachment_43725" align="alignleft" width="161" caption="Junior attackman and ACC Player of the Year Steele Stanwick missed last week's loss against Duke with a foot injury, but hopes to return this weekend.
[caption id="attachment_43411" align="alignleft" width="201" caption="Junior midfielder Colin Briggs tallied a career-best four goals against Duke, but he could not prevent another loss to the Cavaliers' chief ACC rival.
[caption id="attachment_43351" align="alignleft" width="216" caption="Senior midfielder Bray Malphrus tries for potentially the last time to beat Duke.
[caption id="attachment_43236" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Junior third baseman Steven Proscia - like many of his fellow Cavaliers - has hardly let the new NCAA bat regulations ruin his statlines.
[caption id="attachment_43091" align="alignleft" width="193" caption="Junior attacker Steele Stanwick added two goals and two assists against North Carolina.
[caption id="attachment_43030" align="alignleft" width="159" caption="Star senior midfielder Shamel Bratton returns against North Carolina after serving a one-game suspension for breaking unspecified team rules.
[caption id="attachment_42735" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Playing before 10,545 fans at Scott Stadium, junior attackman Chris Bocklet led the Cavaliers with two goals, including one to end a 25-minute scoring drought.
The No. 2 Virginia men's lacrosse team wasted an offensive master class led by junior attackman Steele Stanwick as No.
The No. 2 Virginia men's lacrosse team has no time to rest on its laurels after defeating No. 20 Ohio State 14-11 at home March 19. Saturday, the Cavaliers (7-1) travel to Baltimore to battle No.
For the last four years, senior midfielders Shamel and Rhamel Bratton have thrilled Virginia fans with their impressive on-field play.
[caption id="attachment_42058" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senior midfielder Rhamel Bratton scored a team-high four goals against the Buckeye's top-10 defense.
