2014 News

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(From left) Alex Ward Nelson '95, Andy Nelson and Jeff Nelson represent for "Team Nelly" at the 2013 Fiesta 5K in Baltimore, a fundraiser for the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins University. Photo courtesy of One Rock Studios/Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins
Tiger Men's Lacrosse Honors Alumnus With New Team Award

The first-ever Andy Nelson Unsung Hero Award went to Ryan Spitzer '15, who best embodies the inspiring qualities of former player afflicted with ALS.

Five Tigers Earn 2014 All-North Coast Athletic Conference Honors
Five Tigers Earn 2014 All-North Coast Athletic Conference Honors

Two Tigers earn second-team recognition and three others claim spots on the honorable mention list after 10-5 campaign.

Zach Shy contributed an assist to the attack in an 18-3 loss to Denison in the NCAC Tournament semifinals. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Fall To Unbeaten Denison In NCAC Tournament Semifinals

First-ever league tourney appearance ends quickly as regular season champions overpower visiting Tigers.

David Strahm had two caused turnovers and three ground balls in the Tigers' 16-4 loss to Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday. File Photo | Erin Pence
Bishops Steal Regular Season Finale From Tigers

In the regular season finale, Wittenberg men’s lacrosse fell to Ohio Wesleyan by a score of 16-4, moving to 10-4 overall and 4-3 in the North Coast Athletic Conference.

Jacob Gilbert was part of a stiff defensive unit and was one of four seniors honored at the Tigers' final regular season home game. File Photo | Erin Pence
DePauw No Match For Wittenberg On Senior Day

The Wittenberg men’s lacrosse team sent out four seniors in style with a 17-6 victory over visiting DePauw on Wednesday at Edwards-Maurer Field to improve to 10-3 overall and 4-2 in the North Coast Athletic Conference.

The Tigers celebrated eight goals against fourth-ranked Denison, but it wasn't enough as Wittenberg dropped a 14-8 decision. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Hang Tough With #4 Denison In 14-8 Defeat

Thomas Fuss, Andrew Fuss, Sean Kelleher each score twice but Tigers unable to keep pace with Big Red in battle for NCAC lead.

Jack Bornhofen scored three goals as the Tigers came back against Oberlin for a 13-9 victory. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Turn The Tables On Oberlin For 13-9 Win

The Wittenberg men’s lacrosse team turned a three-goal second-half deficit around on Oberlin by outscoring the visitors 9-4 in the final 30 minutes for a 13-9 victory on Tuesday.

Joseph Crawford distributed two assists in a 21-0 shutout of Hiram. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Complete First Shutout Since 2003 Against Hiram

After just missing shutout against Mount St. Joseph, Wittenberg turns the trick against NCAC foe Hiram by 21-0 count.

Matt Hugdahl totaled five points as the Tigers pounced on Mount St. Joseph for a 17-1 victory. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Roll Past Mount St. Joseph 17-1

Heavy rains do nothing to slow Tigers en route to season-high offensive output.

Jay Dolan was stellar again in goal for the Tigers in a 7-5 win over Wooster. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Grind Out 7-5 Win Over Wooster

Wittenberg wins first NCAC game of the year on wet, windy, cold afternoon.

Tiger Men’s Lacrosse To Host Golf Outing, Tailgating Event April 12
Tiger Men’s Lacrosse To Host Golf Outing, Tailgating Event April 12

Alumni, fans and friends are all invited to participate in golf outing at Locust Hills Golf Club and tailgating event at Edwards-Maurer Field before April 12 game against Denison.

Tigers To Raise Money, Awareness For Organ Donation March 29
Tigers To Raise Money, Awareness For Organ Donation March 29

While Wittenberg and Wooster are battling on the field, representatives from Life Connection of Ohio and Wittenberg students will join forces to encourage people to become organ and tissue donors.

Sean Kelleher was one of four Tigers to score in a 6-5 loss to Kenyon. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Fall To Kenyon On Last-Second Goal

NCAC opener ends in disappointment as Lords score the game-winner with just 13 seconds left.

Ryan Spitzer won 11 of his 18 face-offs to spark the Tigers to an 11-8 victory over Otterbein. Photo by Erin Pence
Tigers Open Home Schedule With Win Over Otterbein

Wittenberg overcomes first-half deficit with nine unanswered goals en route to key non-conference victory.

Andrew Fuss assisted on two goals in the Tigers' 8-4 loss to RPI on Wednesday. File Photo | Erin Pence
RPI Hands Tigers First Loss Of 2014

Wittenberg dropped its first game of the season with an 8-4 loss to RPI at the IMG Academy during Spring Break action on Wednesday evening.

Thomas Fuss Named NCAC Player Of The Week
Thomas Fuss Named NCAC Player Of The Week

Men's lacrosse attackman Thomas Fuss led the Tigers to two wins last week and picked up North Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors as a result.