Jacksonville Men's Lacrosse celebrated a successful season with multiple postseason honors, including a share of the Atlantic Sun Championship. Drew Rippeon earned Specialist of the Year for leading the ASUN in faceoff percentage at 60.8% and ground balls per game at 7.92. Freshman Zane Czeschin took home Freshman of the Year, leading ASUN freshmen with 41 points. Head Coach John Galloway was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Dolphins to the top seed in the conference tournament. In total, 15 players from Jacksonville were recognized in ASUN postseason honors.

By the Numbers
  • Drew Rippeon's 60.8% faceoff percentage was the highest in the ASUN and ranked 13th nationally.
  • Zane Czeschin scored 32 goals and provided 9 assists for a total of 41 points this season.
Yes, But

While Jacksonville's recognition highlights individual excellence, concerns remain about maintaining competitive performance in the upcoming postseason. Critics may question whether these accolades will translate into playoff success against fierce competition.

State of Play
  • Jacksonville secured the No. 1 seed for the ASUN Men's Lacrosse Championship.
  • The Dolphins will face the #4 Mercer Bears in the first round of the tournament.
What's Next

The Dolphins aim to seize the ASUN Championship starting Friday against Mercer, potentially capitalizing on their recent success and accolades. Continued standout performances from players like Rippeon and Czeschin will be crucial for their advancement.

Bottom Line

Jacksonville's individual honors reflect a strong season; however, translating this success into championship victory will be the true test for the Dolphins going forward.