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Furman Looks to Bounce Back -
Apr 2, 2008After a long layoff, Furman returned to action against Emory last weekend and lost a spirited battle 21-2. Furman has been hampered by injuries this year but has played with tremendous authority and alacrity. Furman lost a close one to Davidson a few weeks ago but bounced back against Georgia State with solid victory. The Dins' will be heading to Kennesaw State to play a very good KSU squad this weekend. More updates to follow.
Furman Splits During Weekend Showcase -
Feb 11, 2008The Paladins earned their first win of the 2008 season downing the Alabama Crimson Tide 8-7 in Triple Overtime. This victory allowed the Paladins to bounce back after a tough loss 12-15 to rival Coastal Carolina on Friday night. The Paladins fought hard this weekend and the team had a marked improvement on Sunday after less then expected showings against Tennessee and Coastal Carolina. The Dins victory on Sunday established their first victory in division play and sets them up for a play off run. Junior Nick Milam led the way this weekend notching a career high five goals against Coastal and the game winner in triple OT versus Alabama. New Paladins Zach Pancoast and Grant Fitzgerald continued their offensive assault and helped the Paladins in their late game charges. Senior Alex Caughran continues to come along on in the midfield and is becoming a legitimate scoring threat. Jeffery Bailey Hennessy notched his first points of the seasons this weekend and is beginning to take a greater leadership role in the offense.Freshmen Goalie John Stelling stepped up big and is continuing to look like a seasoned vet in his rookie year for the Paladins. Strong clearing led to many of the Paladin goals this weekend. Alan Miller, Michael Dostie , and Justin Domeck stepped up big on the defensive end and provided much needed support for the young Goalie. Domeck came up big on the wing in the last few face-offs versus Alabama to gain possession for the Paladins.The victory on Sunday is the first of many for new coach Michael Ian Borer. Commenting on the game, Coach Borer expressed his excitement and thankfulness that this first victory is out of the way so that the Paladins can focus on their upcoming contest against rival Davidson.The Paladins next game is Saturday at 1 against Davidson at the North Village field.
The Paladins are Ready -
Jan 31, 2008The Paladins are getting ready for their first game this Saturday at 2 o'clock. The Paladins have a completely reformatted approach to their team philosophy and are ready to unveil their new strategy. First year coach, Dr. Michael Ian Borer, is looking on spreading his years of experience in the game to Furman and establishing a permanent tradition of lacrosse excellence at Furman University. Second year Atackman/Midfielder Jeffery Bailey Hennessy states that he is, "excited about transitioning to the midfield and playing with the new guys on the team." The Dins have a great mixture of experience and youth vitality and the players are excited to see this balance transition to the win column. The Paladins were dealt a blow this fall with a season ending knee injury to 2007 SELC freshman of the year Corey Gheesling. The Dins will be fine though in having Jeff Hennessy step up and fill the role Goose played in last year. All in all, the Paladins are excited and chomping at the bit to get out there and embark on another journey to the playoffs.
