University of Delaware Athletics
What a Year for Men's Lacrosse
6/30/2022 5:00:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
I am super proud of our young men. They were just absolute warriors throughout the year and did everything we could have asked for from investment into our culture and into our process. From day one they committed to each other and they've committed to the program and they have a lot to be proud of.Head Coach Ben DeLuca
The 2022 Delaware men’s lacrosse team had an incredible season that saw fans near and far cheer on the Blue Hens all the way to the NCAA Tournament. With a pair of Colonial Athletic Association championships, multiple school and conference records, and an electric atmosphere at Delaware Stadium, the season was one to remember.
Blue Hen faithful traveled to Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Columbus to watch the team win the CAA Tournament Championship, to yell when the squad knocked off No. 2 Georgetown in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and to cheer on the guys when they played in the first semifinals game since 2007 in the historic Ohio Stadium.
Take a look back at some of the photos, graphics, and videos to relive the season!
Gallery: Men's Lacrosse CAA Championship
CAA Championship Accolades
CAA Honors
Owen Grant, two-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year
Second straight year Delaware had six players earn All-CAA Honors
First Team
Owen Grant, JP Ward
Second Team
Mark Bieda, Mike Robinson, Joe Speers, Tye Kurtz
CAA Tourney
JP Ward eight points – tied CAA Tourney record
Mike Robinson’s six goals – tied CAA Tourney record
CAA Tourney Team
19 goals and 32 points versus Drexel – new CAA Tourney goals in a game record
13 assists versus Drexel – tied the CAA Tourney record
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— Delaware Men’s Lacrosse (@DelawareMLAX) May 12, 2022
Gallery: Men's Lacrosse at Georgetown (NCAA First
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— Delaware Men’s Lacrosse (@DelawareMLAX) May 17, 2022
I couldn't really be more proud of this team. I think we fought really hard from the very start. I am honored to be a part of the run, so to speak, that we have been going on. But realistically, no one on our team had a doubt that we could do this and that this was possible. I know a lot of people doubted us, and you could consider it a run, but our team believed the whole time that we could do this. I couldn't be more proud of the guys in that locker room and the coaching staff and the support staff that got us this far. And a huge credit to Blue Hen nation that came out.Senior Attacker Tye Kurtz
Gallery: Men's Lacrosse vs. No. 7 Cornell (NCAAs)
All-Americans
Owen Grant
Inside Lacrosse, USA Lacrosse Magazine, USILA
Second Team All-American
Mike Robinson
USILA
Honorable Mention All-American
The 2?0?2?2? season was filled with so much support! THANK YOU to everyone that rooted for us and joined us on this journey. We'll be back #BlueHens! pic.twitter.com/5eBX23emyx
— Delaware Men’s Lacrosse (@DelawareMLAX) May 25, 2022
Delaware Honors
Team
Seventh NCAA Tournament appearance, Fourth NCAA quarterfinals appearance
Second straight and third overall CAA Regular Season Crown
Fourth CAA Tournament Championship, first since 2011
13 wins ties for the second most in school history and the most since 2007
Ben DeLuca
Tied for the most career Delaware wins since
Third 10-win season, second straight
100-Point Club
Tye Kurtz, 8th - 192 points
Mike Robinson, 20th - 139 points
School Records
Owen Grant
School record holder in caused turnovers in a season, 35 in 2022
School record holder in caused turnovers in a career, 87
#BlueHens Tabbed No. 1?1? in Final @Inside_Lacrosse Poll
— Delaware Men’s Lacrosse (@DelawareMLAX) June 1, 2022
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