Sports

Men’s lacrosse ready to rumble

By Lindsay Beaver|February 5, 2013

The Oakland University men’s lacrosse season is right around the corner, and the team is now recruiting players to add to their roster.

Anyone is welcome to join the team, whether they have played lacrosse in the past or not.

“We’ve had guys who played lacrosse for us who never played it before but still had a big role,” senior team captain Aleksander Nita said. “A lot of hockey players have done well.”

Since the team is currently short of players, no one will be cut or turned away. But to put on a Grizzlies uniform, players must be committed.

“The lacrosse team is a good opportunity for anyone,” head coach Tim Gallagher said. “You will get the actual feel of the college athletic environment.”

After a playoff run last season that ended with a loss against Grand Valley State’s club, this year the team is ready to finish what they started.

“Last year was a good step in the right direction,” Nita said. “If we play to our potential and guys can play how I know they can, we can take our conference.”

The schedule currently stands at six games. With a new goalie and strong players, Gallagher is confident in the team he has so far.

“I feel great about it,” Gallagher said. “We have a solid foundation. We’d like great things this year with what we have.”

Gallagher said that the team is more experienced this year, and that experience will help them in the long run. He believes that the team is well positioned because of the division they are in.

The men currently practice two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:30 p.m. to midnight at Evolution Sportsplex on Opdyke Road.

The team will host a bowling fundraiser March 8 at Avon North Hills Lane. Tickets are $20 and include shoes, two games of bowling, pizza and pop.

T-shirts are also available to purchase on the team’s official Facebook page for $12.

Upcoming Games:

Feb. 23: Missouri Baptist

Cadet Park, St. Louis, MO

Feb. 24: Lindenwood-Belleville

Belleville Stadium, Belleville, IL

April 6: Lawrence Tech

Bishop Foley HS, Madison Heights

April 7: Michigan-Dearborn

Stoney Creek HS, Rochester Hills