Villanova Wildcats men's lacrosse
| Villanova Wildcats | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1981 (varsity) |
| University | Villanova University |
| Head coach | Michael Corrado |
| Stadium | Villanova Stadium (capacity: 12,000) |
| Location | Villanova, Pennsylvania |
| Conference | Big East Conference |
| Colors | Navy blue and white[1] |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 2009, 2011 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 2009 | |
The Villanova Wildcats men's lacrosse team represents Villanova University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's lacrosse. The Wildcats were elevated to the varsity level in 1981 after competing as a club sport since 1961.[2]
History
Villanova currently competes as a member of the Big East Conference and plays their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Villanova competed as an independent until joining the Colonial Athletic Association in 2002; winning the CAA tournament for their first title in 2009.[3] The fourth-seeded Wildcats were the lowest-seeded champions in conference tournament history but had qualified for conference tournament for the fifth year in a row.[4] Villanova also made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2009 but lost in the first round to the top-seeded Virginia, 18–6.[5][6]
Annual Record Men's Lacrosse
| Year | Wins | Losses | Percent | Conference | Playoffs | National Rank | SOS | RPI | Power Rating (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | .640 | 3rd | Big East Semifinals | 18 | 11 | 13 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4th | Big East Semifinals | 12 | 27 | 30 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 10 | .420 | 4th | Big East Finals | 9 | 30 | 25 | |
| 2013 | 7 | 8 | .480 | 1st | Big East Finals | 20 | 8 | 21 | 20 |
| 2012 | 8 | 7 | .530 | 2nd | 19 | 7 | 21 | 21 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 | .620 | 4th | NCAA 1st Round (2) | 11 | 18 | 11 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 | 5 | .667 | 3rd | 17 | 33 | 21 | 22 | |
| 2009 | 11 | 6 | .650 | 3rd | NCAA 1st Round (3) | 19 | 36 | 18 | 20 |
| 2008 | 5 | 10 | .367 | 3rd | 28 | 31 | 38 | ||
| 2007 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 5th | 41 | 38 | 34 |
- (1) Laxpower Power Rating
- (2) Lost NCAA 1st round 13-10 to Denver.
- (3) Lost NCAA 1st round 18-6 to Virginia.
See also
References
- ^ Villanova Athletics Identity Standards Guide and Apparel Specifications (PDF). February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ BIG EAST Announces the Formation of Men's Lacrosse League for 2010 Season, Villanova University, June 11, 2008.
- ^ Villanova claims first CAA title with 10-9 win over Towson Archived May 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Inside Lacrosse, May 2, 2009.
- ^ Villanova Secures First CAA Men's Lacrosse Title[permanent dead link], National Collegiate Athletic Association, May 3, 2009.
- ^ Virginia crushes Villanova, 18–6, faces Hopkins in next round, The Baltimore Sun, May 11, 2009.
- ^ 2009 Villanova Men's Lacrosse Quick Facts (PDF), Villanova University, retrieved May 14, 2009.
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