DU Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Trumps Alumni

DU Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Trumps Alumni
2006 GWLL Championship team awarded rings

DENVER – The University of Denver varsity men’s lacrosse team defeated the alumni, 20-15, at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium Saturday afternoon. In a reception following the game the members of the 2006 Great Western Lacrosse League Championship team received championship rings.

Current professional lacrosse players Tom Ethington, Matt Brown and Geoff Snider were in attendance, with Brown tallying five goals for the squad. Junior Jon Paulson (Flemington, NJ) led the varsity team with three goals.

“We had a great turnout today,” head coach Jamie Munro said. “We want to briefly celebrate the accomplishments of the 2006 team and get ready for 2007. I hope we’ll have this tradition for years to come.”

The Pioneer lacrosse team is on the rise nationally, having tied for two GWLL championships in 2003 and 2005 and winning the title outright in 2006. The 2006 squad also appeared in the program’s first NCAA tournament.

DU Men’s Lacrosse Hosts Alumni Game

DU Men’s Lacrosse Hosts Alumni Game
Pioneers to honor 2006 GWLL Championship team

DENVER – The University of Denver men’s lacrosse team will host its annual alumni game to conclude fall practice Saturday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m., at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The match-up will pit the 2006-07 squad against 31 former team members from 1996-2006.

Of the 31 members returning, current professionals Mike Law ’01, Tom Ethington ’02 and Matt Brown ’05 will be participating. Law was DU’s first All-America in men’s lacrosse and has played in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. Daren Tinger ’96 is the oldest alumni scheduled to play. Tinger is second on the Pioneers’ career goals scored and career points list. Geoff Snider ’06, who was drafted fourth overall in the National Lacrosse League draft in September will also be playing.

In a reception starting at 3:30 p.m., rings will be presented to the members of the 2006 Great Western Lacrosse League champions.

The Pioneer lacrosse team is on the rise nationally, having tied for two GWLL championships in 2003 and 2005 and winning the title outright in 2006. The 2006 squad also appeared in the program’s first NCAA tournament.

Matt Brown Returns to DU Lacrosse Program

Matt Brown Returns to DU Lacrosse Program
Matt Brown joins Pioneers’ men’s lacrosse coaching staff

DENVER – Former DU men’s lacrosse standout Matt Brown has rejoined the program, this time as a volunteer assistant coach, head coach Jamie Munro announced today. A four-year starter for the Pioneers, Brown tallied 113 goals, fourth on the Pioneers’ career goals list.
“Matt is a tremendous addition in both knowledge and character,” Munro said. “We are lucky to have him onboard.”

While at DU, Brown played in 56 games and accumulated 137 points, the sixth-best total in Pioneers’ history. He was named First Team All-GWLL at attack, earned Preseason All-America honorable mention honors, and was named GWLL Player of the Week, all as a senior. Brown was a three-time Face-Off Classic all-tournament team member. Brown was named the GWLL Newcomer of the Year in 2002 after leading the team in points and goals and was named to the All-GWLL second team as a junior.

“Its great to be part of this staff,” said Brown. “I am excited to be with this program on this level and can not wait to see our team compete.”

Lead by Brown, the Pioneer lacrosse program gained national attention, tying for the GWLL title in 2003 and 2005 and finishing with a then school-high ranking of No. 18 in 2005.

Upon completing his DU career, Brown was drafted fifth overall by the Arizona Sting of the National Lacrosse League, where he played in all 18 games accumulating 40 points. This past summer Brown played for the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse, leading the League in goals with 38 and fourth in the league with 46 points, as well as most game-winning goals. Brown had a 60% shooting percentage. In addition to his coaching duties, Brown runs Destinations by J&M, a property management company. Brown has also coached high school and club lacrosse in Arizona.

A native of Burnaby, British Columbia, graduated from DU with a B.S./B.A. in finance marketing in 2005. Brown resides in Denver.