Brown University Lacrosse: A Tradition of Excellence
The Brown Bears men's lacrosse team represents Brown University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's lacrosse. With a history spanning decades, the program has achieved considerable success, marked by Ivy League championships, NCAA tournament appearances, and numerous individual accolades.
Early Years and Revival
The Brown University men's lacrosse program was founded in 1926, marking the beginning of intercollegiate competition. The program continued for over a decade until 1937 when the sport was discontinued. A new chapter began in 1961 when the lacrosse program resumed play under the guidance of head coach Cliff Stevenson, setting the stage for future achievements.
Ivy League Dominance and NCAA Tournament Appearances
Since its revival in 1961, Brown has established itself as a formidable force in the Ivy League. The Bears have won 10 Ivy League championships, with five outright titles and five shared, demonstrating their consistent competitiveness within the conference.
Brown has made 14 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament appearances, including nine NCAA Quarterfinal appearances.
Individual Accolades and National Recognition
The Brown lacrosse program has garnered numerous national collegiate lacrosse awards, recognizing the exceptional talent and dedication of its players and coaches.
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Darren Lowe '92 was named 1992 NCAA Division I Player of the Year, as well as 1992 Division I Attackman of the Year. Goalie Greg Cattrano, was named Division I Goalie of the Year. In 2009, Jordan Burke became the Division I Goalie of the Year. In 2016 attackman Dylan Molloy received the Tewaaraton Trophy, the Jack Turnbull Award, and the Lt. Raymond Enners Award.
Brown has also had two coaches selected as Division I Coach of the Year: Dom Starsia in 1985 and 1991, and Peter Lasagna in 1994.
These awards highlight the program's commitment to excellence and its ability to develop players and coaches who excel at the highest levels of collegiate lacrosse.
Ivy League Awards
Brown has also won numerous Ivy League awards since All-Ivy teams were first selected in 1957. Since the award's inception in 1974, ten Brown Bears have been named Ivy League Player of the Year and four Bears have been named Men's Lacrosse Ivy League Rookie of the Year since the Rookie award was established in 1981. Since 1957, three Bears have been chosen First Team All-Ivy three times (Darren Lowe 1990, '91, '92), (Bill Aliber 1981, '82, '83), (Thomas Muldoon 2008, '09, '10) while 14 Bears have been named First Team All-Ivy two times.
Ocean State Cup
Every season since 2010, Brown has played Bryant and Providence for the Ocean State Cup. This annual competition showcases the local talent and fosters rivalries within the state of Rhode Island.
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Center for Lacrosse and Soccer at Stevenson-Pincince Field
"The University values the student-athlete experience and wants to enhance it by creating environments that help our teams succeed both on and off the field," said Director of Athletics Jack Hayes. Very soon, in fact. The University broke ground on the Center for Lacrosse and Soccer at Stevenson-Pincince Field in June 2019. With 42 Ivy League championships and 47 NCAA Tournament appearances combined, Brown University's lacrosse and soccer teams have cemented themselves as championship level.
Thanks to leadership gifts to men's lacrosse and support from alumni and families from both sports, the site is on schedule to be completed for the start of the upcoming lacrosse season. With less than $5 million in fundraising still needed to stay on target and reach funding goals for the center, there is an opportunity for fans of each of the four programs to have a notable impact.
"As our team returns to campus this fall, the players are eager to see the progress of the center and know that they will be benefiting this year," said Mike Daly, head coach of men's lacrosse. With dedicated team locker rooms accessible through the field, a training room for treatment on practice and game days, and a modern stadium experience, the anticipation for opening day is well founded.
"I think the stadium will create a new dynamic; you can already feel it," said Sydney Cummings ’21, captain of the women's soccer team. "There is excitement and anticipation leading up to the big reveal. Cummings noted that the planned rehabilitation space will be vitally important to collegiate athletes, helping them get the treatment they need. "The new stadium is every player's dream," she said.
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