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John Snow Hired as Coker's Next Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
John Snow Hired as Coker's Next Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - John Snow has been hired as Coker University’s next head men’s lacrosse coach, announced today (Friday, July 9) by Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Facilities Dr. Lynn Griffin.

Coker's Olliver Headed to Providence Day School
Coker's Olliver Headed to Providence Day School

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University head men’s lacrosse coach Dave Olliver is headed to Charlotte to join Providence Day School as an Assistant Athletic Director, announced recently.

Joe Venazio Named USA Lacrosse Magazine Third Team All-American
Joe Venazio Named USA Lacrosse Magazine Third Team All-American

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University senior attackman Joe Venazio was named a Third Team All-American by USA Lacrosse Magazine, announced by the organization yesterday (Wednesday, May 19). Venazio becomes the first media poll All-American in program history.

Joe Venazio, Ethan Irizarry Earn USILA All-Region Honors
Joe Venazio, Ethan Irizarry Earn USILA All-Region Honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Coker University seniors Joe Venazio and Ethan Irizarry earned United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-Region honors, announced by the organization today (Thursday, May 20). Both men earned Honorable Mention honors for the South region at their respective positions.

Joe Venazio Named April SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month
Joe Venazio Named April SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University men’s lacrosse senior Joe Venazio has been named the SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month for April, announced today (Monday, May 3) by the Coker Athletics Department.

Venazio and Irizarry Named to South Atlantic Conference All-Conference Second Team, Brugger Named to Honorable Mention Team
Venazio and Irizarry Named to South Atlantic Conference All-Conference Second Team, Brugger Named to Honorable Mention Team

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Joe Venazio and Ethan Irizarry of Coker University men’s lacrosse were named to the South Atlantic Conference All-Conference Second Team, while James Brugger was named to the All-Conference Honorable Mention Team, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Apr. 21).

McNeany Breaks Single-Season Ground Balls Record in Tournament Quarterfinal Loss at Tusculum
McNeany Breaks Single-Season Ground Balls Record in Tournament Quarterfinal Loss at Tusculum

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Coker University junior Jason McNeany broke his own single-season ground ball record in Coker’s 10-9 South Atlantic Conference tournament quarterfinal loss at Tusculum on Tuesday (Apr. 20).

Men's Lacrosse Heads to Tusculum for South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinal
Men's Lacrosse Heads to Tusculum for South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinal

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University men's lacrosse heads to Tusculum for its South Atlantic Conference tournament quarterfinal on Tuesday (Apr. 20).

Cobras Clinch South Atlantic Conference Tournament Berth, Venazio Breaks Single-Season Points Record in Win at Anderson (S.C.)
Cobras Clinch South Atlantic Conference Tournament Berth, Venazio Breaks Single-Season Points Record in Win at Anderson (S.C.)

ANDERSON, S.C. - Coker University men’s lacrosse clinched a South Atlantic Conference tournament berth, while Joe Venazio broke the program’s single-season points record in an 18-15 win at Anderson (S.C.) on Saturday (Apr. 17).

Joe Venazio Scores 100th Career Goal, Ties Single-Season Points Record in Win over Lincoln Memorial
Joe Venazio Scores 100th Career Goal, Ties Single-Season Points Record in Win over Lincoln Memorial

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University junior attackman Joe Venazio scored his 100th career goal and tied the program’s single-season points record in Coker’s 17-8 South Atlantic Conference victory over Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday (Apr. 14).

Men's Lacrosse Concludes Regular Season This Week Against Lincoln Memorial and Anderson (S.C.)
Men's Lacrosse Concludes Regular Season This Week Against Lincoln Memorial and Anderson (S.C.)

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University men's lacrosse concludes its regular season this week against Lincoln Memorial and Anderson (S.C.).

Ethan Irizarry Scores 100th Career Goal Against No. 19 Limestone on Senior Day
Ethan Irizarry Scores 100th Career Goal Against No. 19 Limestone on Senior Day

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Senior Ethan Irizarry scored his 100th career goal as Coker men’s lacrosse fell to No. 19 Limestone 21-11 on Senior Day on Saturday (Apr. 10).

Cobras Beat Catawba in Overtime Thriller Wednesday Night, Hagy Records 500th Career Save
Cobras Beat Catawba in Overtime Thriller Wednesday Night, Hagy Records 500th Career Save

SALISBURY, N.C. - The Coker University men’s lacrosse team defeated Catawba in a 13-12 overtime thriller Wednesday night (Apr. 7) as senior goalkeeper Chris Hagy became the first player in program history to record 500 career saves.

Men's Lacrosse Travels to Catawba Wednesday, Hosts No. 19 Limestone Saturday for Senior Day
Men's Lacrosse Travels to Catawba Wednesday, Hosts No. 19 Limestone Saturday for Senior Day

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University men's lacrosse travels to Catawba on Wednesday (Apr. 7), before hosting No. 19 Limestone on Saturday (Apr. 10) for Senior Day.

Men's Lacrosse Falls to Tusculum Friday Afternoon
Men's Lacrosse Falls to Tusculum Friday Afternoon

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University men’s lacrosse fell to Tusculum on Friday afternoon (Apr. 2) in South Atlantic Conference action by a score of 13-9.

Venazio and Hagy Eclipse Career Milestones Tuesday Night Against No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne
Venazio and Hagy Eclipse Career Milestones Tuesday Night Against No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University junior attackman and senior goalkeeper Chris Hagy both eclipsed career milestones against No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne in South Atlantic Conference action Tuesday night (Mar. 30).