Bill Ziskin

Men's Lacrosse Announces Signing Day Recruits

11/12/2021 12:17:00 PM

ALBANY, N.Y. – University at Albany men’s lacrosse head coach Scott Marr has announced the addition of the first eight players to the Great Danes’ squad for the 2023 season. The class features three attack, two midfielders, two defenders, and one goalkeeper.

The eight future Great Danes will join a program that has won nine America East titles, and most recently advanced to their 15th America East title game since 2003. In 2021, the Great Danes led Division I in assists per game (10.23), and ranked third in points per game (24.08), while holding additional national top-10 rankings in clearing percentage, ground balls per game, shot percentage, and man-up offense. From last year's team, the Great Danes return their second and third-leading scorers in Corey Yunker and Graydon Hogg.

MEET THE RECRUITS

Timmy Vine

Goalie

5-11 | 190

Lindenhurst, N.Y. / Lindenhurst / Legacy Lacrosse

Team MVP

2x Team Captain

Runner-Up Suffolk County Goalie of the Year

Most Saves on Long Island

First Team All-County

Timmy is a great communicator who understands how to control a defense. He has shown the ability to become an elite stopper at the next level.

Head Coach Scott Marr

Luke Grove

Midfield

6-1 | 185

Oxford, Mich. / Detroit Country Day / Juiced Cherries

All-American

First Team All-State

3-Year Varsity Starter

Team Captain

Luke possesses great defensive skills and has the tools to push and create transition as a two-way midfielder. He is a prototypical Albany midfielder.

Head Coach Scott Marr

Alex Pfeiffer

Midfield

6-1 | 180

Lake Grove, N.Y. / Sachem North / 91 Smash

First Team All-County/All-Division

Team Offensive MVP

3x Regional Suffolk Team

LILJ Top 50 Juniors

3x Team Captain

4-Year Varsity Player

Alex is a highly skilled, tough, two-way midfielder, who makes plays all over the field. He is one of the top midfielders coming off of Long Island in the 2022 class.

Head Coach Scott Marr

Max Neeson

Defense

6-1 | 210

Pottstown, Pa. / Pottsgrove / 91 Smash

Lacrosse Playground 38th Ranked Player

First Team All-Area Defensemen

2021 PAC Defensive Player of the Year

NLF National Championship Standout

4-Year Varsity Starter

2x Lacrosse Team Captain

Max comes in as one of the top ranked defenders in the 2022 class. He is a punishing defenseman who can cover and is great off the ground.

Head Coach Scott Marr

Connor Gerlach

Defense

6-1 | 195

Goshen, N.Y. / Don Bosco / 02 Lax

2x Team Captain

Tournament of Champions MVP

Second Team All-State

4-Year Varsity Athlete

Coaches Award Recipient

Connor brings an excellent work ethic both on and off the field. He has the ability to play several defensive positions and make an impact all over the field.

Head Coach Scott Marr

Justin Lee

Attack

6-5 | 190

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada / The Hill Academy

4x Captain of Mississauga

3x All-Canada Games All-Star

Hill Academy Jammer Award Recipient

Jr. NLL Champion

Jr. NLL Captain

Justin comes to Albany from The Hill Academy Canada. He has a box lacrosse background with a great skill set who can be used in multiple offensive positions.

Head Coach Scott Marr