The men in Cardinal and Gold triumphed over the Pepperdine Waves today, 17 to 2. Top goal contributors include transfer sophomore Jordan Levitz at attack with 5, fellow attackman and freshman John Duddridge with 3, and returning midfielders Ricky Giancola and Matt Williams, both scoring 2. Putting on an all-star performance was captain and returning midfielder Corey Janoff with 4 goals and 14 won faceoffs. Returning midfielder Case Lawal provided 1 goal and 1 assist while fellow returner Nima Majd assisted 2.
The dominant defense by starting long poles Hunter Meldman, David Krumwiede, and John Ludwig was supported by fellow close defenders Jordan Morse Reiff and freshman Chase Bakaly, holding the Waves to only 2 goals. Supporting the defensive efforts were longstick midfielders Ryan Leaverton and Jamie Kline.
Goaltenders Addison Martinez, Alex Rice, and Jeff Barton took turns in the crease stopping nearly all the shots the Waves got off and starting clears that led to multiple fast break opportunities for the Trojans.
usclacrosse.com now has a handy-dandy widget to let you know when and where the next upcoming game is (see the left side of this page). However, you can also find USC Men’s Lacrosse games proudly displayed on the USC Events Calendar, which will feature each of our games, both home and away.
Don’t forget, the home opener is just days away when we host Pepperdine on Saturday, January 1 at 2pm. Be there – it’s going to be a great game!
The 2008-2009 USC Trojans were the focus of the “Team Spotlight” article in the January 2009 edition of MCLA The Lax Mag. While the article was written in the Fall, before the Spring season team was formed, it gives a good idea of the new direction of the team and the overall change in philosophy that the new coaching staff is bringing with it. usclacrosse.com has obtained an electronic copy for your enjoyment here:
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USC Men’s Lacrosse announces the formation of it’s 2009 roster which can be found at http://www.usclacrosse.com/roster . The Trojans are again fielding a young team with extensive lacrosse experience this year. Under the leadership of seniors like captains Corey Janoff and David Krumwiede, the team is eager to see the new talents of promising freshmen and transfer students alike on the field against some of the top teams in the MCLA. Deep in key defensive positions and with 2 new goalies backing up returning starter Alex Rice, the Trojans are sure to give up few goals this year.
“I feel great about our defensive prospects this year. We have some excellent talent coming in to complement an already solid group. New names on the defense roster this year include Hunter Meldman, a transfer from NCAA Division 1 UNC Chapel Hill, Chase Bakaly, a freshman from top-ranked Landon School, and Luke Gilliand, a senior who is returning to the team after taking last year off” said Head Coach David Aktary.
If the Trojans will be stacked at defense, they aregoing to be absolutely lethal on the offensive side of the field. Rookies Peter Ding, John Duddridge, and Macklen Lethin join veterans like Kase Lawall and Jon Chow to fill out an attack unit that is sure to be a serious offensive threat.
Not to be overlooked, the midfield remains one of USC’s strongest areas. Boasting 4 LSM players like senior Luke Whiteside, and 11 dedicated midfielders including juniors Matt Williams and Will Purvis , the Trojans will have both talent and depth to compete in what is certainly the most talented conference in the MCLA.
