Zags face tough competition in Oregon

The Zags faced extremely tough competition in the Oregon Fall Classic last weekend facing the University of Washington, National Champion runners up University of Oregon and the perennial front runners Chico State. The Zags started off slow against the UW Huskies but remained tough through out the first half. During the second half the Zags exchanged runs with the Huskies changing the lead several times before going down by 1 with 1:31 left in the game when attackmen Ryan Carr got two consecutive penalties forcing the Zags to be man down for the remainder of the game. The Bulldogs were able to score one man down goal but also conceded one in the late seconds to lose by 1. Next up was the University of Oregon, the Bulldogs came out firing goals being recorded by Junior Ryan Carr and Freshmen Stew Allen putting the Zags in an early lead. However, the Ducks were relentless and were tied with the Zags at half. The second half was all Oregon and Gonzaga conceded its second loss of the game 10-5. In the final game of the day Gonzaga took on Chico State, this was a tough game for both squads each having already played two games that day. The score was tight at half with the Zags up by 2. In the end of regulation the Bulldogs had pulled off their first win of the day at 6-5, however, both coaches deciding to get more experience for their team agreed to play an extra five minutes in which the exhausted Bulldogs gave up two goals. All in all it was a very successful learning experience for Gonzaga and much needed experience for this young team. Coach Stein reported being pleased with his team and attributing most of the goals given up to be mental mistakes.

Bulldogs Gear Up for 2008 Season

It's fall on the Gonzaga University campus and that means lacrosse is back! The Bulldogs have started their annual fall season and have a great class of 15 recruits to add to the 16 returners from last years team. Last season ended with lackluster conference play where they feel they did not play to their full potential finishing 7-7 on the season. So far this year the Zags are 5-0 in the fall including sweeping the Rodeo City Classic in Ellensberg allowing only 7 goals over the course of the 4 games. They then returned to Spokane to host WSu on fall family weekend. The Zags look forward to their upcoming trip to Eugene to participate in the Oregon Fall Classic, featured teams include University of Oregon, Oregon State, University of Washington and Chico State. The Bulldogs hope to show off their talent in front of the conference in preseason play.



Last second miracle pulls the Bulldogs Away

The Bulldogs started off hot against the University of Idaho Vandals on Friday night under the lights. However, the Vandals drive was going to test the Bulldogs in a way they hadn't been tested all year long. After the quick four goal lead by Gonzaga the Vandals fought their way back and the game was tied leading into the fourth quarter. The begining of the fourth was all Idaho and with little more than 2 minutes left the Bulldogs found themselves down by three. HOwever, this did not phase the Bulldogs who scored two quick goals. The Bulldogs now down by 1 with less than a minute left got their second midfield on the field and an outside rip from Matt Wigren put tied the game at 13 with only fourty seconds remaining. Peter Janicki won the faceoff and hit attackmen Ryan Carr on the fast break to complete the Bulldogs win and give them their first conference win. [Box Score]


Potent Offense leads the Charge

After a rough offensive first quarter left the Bulldogs tied with the Wildcats at 0-0, Gonzaga opened the flood gates and scored a season high 19 on the Wildcats in the next three quarters ending the game with a score of 19-3. Gonzaga's attack had a potent day as Scott Seely had a career day with 1 goal and 9 assists, Ryan Carr had 8 goals and Ryan Sheldon had his first collegiate goal and added to it two assists. The ninteen goals scored by the Zags' is the highest scoring game in Gonzaga's history. The Zag's hope to continue their home win streak as they take on the University of Idaho Friday March 30th followed by WCC rival Saint Mary's on Sunday April 1st. [Box Score]

Bulldogs Outrun Wolf Pack

On Friday night there was plenty for Gonzaga enthusiasts to be pleased about on campus. As the Bulldogs took the field for their first Lacrosse game since spring break there could still be sounds heard coming from the hundred's of students participating in relay for life nearby many of whom would periodically stop by to check on their Bulldogs. The Bulldogs came out hot for their first home game since the break beating the Wolf Pack 16-5. Midfielder Peter Jannicki and Attackmen stole the show each recording 6 point games with 4 goals and 2 assists each, Ryan Carr added four more goals and midfielders Jeff Brown and Brian Leslie each tallied up two more goals for the Bulldogs. Gonzaga's lengthy offensive possesions lead to phenomenal defense when the Wolf Pack did have possession the defesnse was able to hold Nevada to only one goal per quarter till late in the fourth. The Zags started right where they left off and we look forward to see them in action again on Sunday against Central Washington University. [Box Score]


Bulldogs prove to be too much for the Grizzlies

The Gonzaga University men's lacrosse team took the field once again this Saturday against the University of Montana.  The rivalry between these two teams has produced some phenomenal games and this was not one to disappoint.  The Zags got a slow start trailing 2-0 only four minutes in to the game, then senior Brian Young struck for the Bulldogs closing the gap to one.  However, the Zags would have to wait until being down 4-1 before putting their first run together.  The Griz were held scoreless in the second quarter and the Zags received four goals from the attack position as both Scott Seely and Ryan Carr had a pair each.  Midfielder Brian Leslie connected for a goal late in the second to put the Zags up 7-4 going into the half.  Montana came out hot and went on a four goal run of their own.  The Bulldogs got two more goals from Brian Leslie and the game was neck and neck until the final minutes when consecutive goals from Scott Seely and Ryan Carr put the Zags up by two with three minutes remaining.  [Box Score]

Road trip produces two tough loses

The Bulldogs returned home late Sunday evening after two devestating loses this past weekend. The Zags started the weekend off playing the University of Washington Huskies. The Zags got off to a slow offensive start and were trailing 4-3 at half, however this was just the start to there offensive troubles as they got shut out in the second half.  The Huskies defense was able to stump the Bulldog's offense. The Zags then traveled to British Columbia to take on the Clansmen of Simon Frasier.  The Clansmen have always been a problem for the Zags and to date the Zags are 0-8 against the Clan.  The Zags were lead by Scott Seely and they were able to establish a solid lead in the first half leading by 3 going into the break.  However, the second half once again proved to be problematic for the Zags who have struggled all year late in the game.  Simon Frasier was able to put together a large run and the bulldogs were unable to weather the storm.  The Clansmen gave the Zags their second defeat of the weekend 18-8. 


Bulldogs off to a good start

The Bulldogs got off to a great start Saturday afternoon with their season opener against Whitman College. The game served as both teams season openers and was Gonzaga's first road trip of the season. The Zags got an early lead with a quick goal from Sophmore attackman Scott Seely, Gonzaga continued to build and was leading 8-2 with four minutes left in the second quarter. Whitman put together a three goal run late in the second quarter making the halftime score 8-5. The Zags again came out quick with goals from both Brian Leslie and Ryan Carr the Zags continued with this intensity and came out on top 16-7. The games leading scorer was Scott Seely with 5 goals Brian Leslie and Ryan Carr added with three goals each.

Zags win the first annual Rodeo Classic
The Zags went 4-0 in their preseason tournament held by the University of Central Washington and defeated the host 11-4 to take home the title. The bulldogs also beat Linfield University and Whitman on their road to the title game. The tournament was held at Central Washington University in Ellensberg and featured many PNCLL teams including University of Montana.

Zags complete sucessful training camp
January 15th, 8:00 P.M. the Bulldogs just finished their spring training camp with one last hurrah today on Mulligan Field. The Zags completed a 5 day program with practices several times a day and living together in the team house. This was not only an excercise to build skill but also gave the Zags a chance to bond as a team.