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2007 Season

After losing the season opener to then #1 BYU, the Sun Devils have gone on a 5 game winning streak, with victories over 4 MCLA ranked opponents. These victories have moved ASU up the rankings to #13 nationally. | Full Poll

In addition to the victories Sophomore attackman Tyler Westfall was named the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League (WCLL) Player of the Week twice over the last month and named Talon Lacrosse Player of the Week sponsored by Talon Lacrosse and CollegeLAX.us. Freshman Eric Nelson was named WCLL Rookie of the week for his performance in wins over #13 Utah and #15 Chapman.

ASU 14 Utah 13
The Sun Devils beat the visiting #13 Utah Utes (14-13) with 4 goals and 4 assists from Sophomore attackman Tyler Westfall. Senior Midfielder Austin Gray added 2 goals and 2 assists and freshman midefielder Anthony Laflam had 2 goals and 1 assist.. The Devils spread it around with nine players having at least one goal. | Game stats | Photos

ASU 11 Chapman 10
Tyler Westfall led the Sun Devils again with a 4 goal performance in the 11-10 victory over 15th ranked Chapman. After 3 games Tyler sits near the top of the WCLL with 5.00 PPG. Freshman Eric Nelson (1G, 4A) and Ryan Westfall (3G, 1A) were also big in the Devils win. Ben Vosika won 16 of 20 face-offs and Nick Johnson scooped up 11 ground balls. The Sun Devils will take a week off to prepare for their first road trip and their first 2 division games in San Diego. | Game Stats | Photos

ASU 18 SDSU 3
The Sun Devils got this one in their hands quick with an 11-1 lead going into half time. Senior Attackman Pete Noel led the Devils with 3G, 1A. Freshman Eric Nelson had 1G, 3A, Freshman Anthony Laflam had 3G and Senior Kalen Rickard had 3G. | Game Stats | Photos



ASU 12 UCSD 7
Arizona State controlled the ball for most of this game. The game ball was awarded to Ben Vosika for his domination of face-offs, winning all but one. Tyler Westfall led the Devils with 4G, 4A, Ryan Westfall had 1G, 3A and freshman Eric Nelson had 3G. | Game Stats | Photos

ASU 17 Texas A&M 11
ASU dominates the second half and comes out on top of #17 Texas A&M 17 - 11. The ASU freshmen came up big with Ryan Westfall, Eric Nelson and Anthony LaFlam scoring a combined 7 goals and 7 assist. Senior Pete Noel scored 4 goals to lead the Sun Devils and Sophomore Tyler Westfall had 2G, 3A.
Photos | Game Stats

Upcoming Games

The Sun Devils will get their toughest test of the season when they meet three of the top 7 MCLA ranked teams over the course of 7 days, including #1 Oregon at home and #3 Michigan in Ann Arbor.

HOME: #7 Colorado vs. #13 ASU
HOME: #1 Oregon vs. #13 ASU
Sunday March 25, 2007 @ 1PM
Tuesday March 27, 2007 @ 1PM

HOME: California vs. #13 ASU
AWAY: #13 ASU vs. #3 Michigan
Wednesday March 28, 2007 @ 7PM
Saturday March 31, 2007 @ 7PM
Apparel Available:

Three new T-shirts and sweat pants have been added to the apparel line up. Help support the team by purchasing apparel. | Merchandise



Support | Donations

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To Alumni, Boosters, Parents and Friends of ASU Lacrosse,

We are almost half way through our 2007 Season for Sun Devil Lacrosse.  We currently have a record of 5 - 1 and are 2 – 0 in the South Division of the WCLL.  While we have a lot of hard work still remaining, we must prepare now for anticipated appearances in the WCLL and the MCLA playoffs.   If we are in the WCLL Quarterfinal Playoffs, they will be either in Santa Barbara or in Tempe, assuming we win our remaining two conference games.  The WCLL Championship is on April 28 at the University of California – Berkeley.  The MCLA Championship Tournament is May 15 – 19 in Dallas. 

Obviously this takes money, which we need to raise from donations and from increased fees from our players.  We currently estimate that we will need at least $32,000 or approximately $800 per player if we make it to the MCLA Tournament.  Ideally, we would like to solicit donations that would cover all of our playoff costs as indicated above.   Any shortfall will need to come from our players and their families who have already paid $1,700 to $1,800 for the season.  In addition, many friends and parents have already made significant contributions to our 2007 season. 

We need to secure our travel arrangements as soon as possible and need the financial resources to do this.  Please consider a gift to the 2007 ASU Men’s Lacrosse Club.  We need your support now and request any donations by March 31, 2007.  In order to donate, please access the “Support” tab on our website at  laxdevils.com.  Donations are tax deductible.  Please be sure to specify your gift is for Men’s Lacrosse.  For information about types of outright gifts, pledges, matching gifts, endowment, gift planning or real property gifts, go to: The ASU foundation. 

Alternatively, you can send checks to “The ASU Foundation – Men’s Lacrosse”.  Please mail your checks to ASU Men’s Lacrosse, 11889 East Gold Dust Ave, Scottsdale, AZ  85259.  Please be sure to include you address so we can mail you a tax receipt.   Thank you for your support of Sun Devil Lacrosse.

Adam T. Hopkins
Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
Arizona State University
Hopkins32@aol.com

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