The University of Virginia men’s lacrosse team received its 2006 national championship rings at its annual awards banquet at the Abbott Center at the Darden Graduate School of Business October 27th. All 39 team members attended.
“We have certainly been looking forward to this weekend since the conclusion of the 2006 season. It was our first opportunity to have the team together and to reflect on an undefeated season and a national championship,” said head coach Dom Starsia.
In addition to celebrating the team’s national title, Starsia announced the team’s award winners for the season.
Senior attackman Matt Ward received the Dr. Allen Voshell Award as the team’s most valuable player for the second year in a row. He was the leader of the Cavaliers this season, particularly in the postseason. He received the Tewaaraton Trophy as the top player in the nation, was named the USILA Player of the Year and a first-team All-American. He scored five goals against Massachusetts in the championship game of the NCAA tournament and was selected the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Championships; he set a tourney record with 16 goals. Ward was the leading scorer for Virginia this season for the third year in a row with 42 goals and 67 total points. He received his degree in commerce in May.
Senior defenseman Michael Culver received the Harry Gaver Award for leadership. A team captain this season, he continued the tradition of outstanding defensive players at Virginia and was selected the USILA Defenseman of the Year. Assigned to the opposition’s best attackman, he held some of the most dangerous scorers in check all season as Virginia allowed fewer than eight goals per game.
Goalie Doug Brody received the E. Doyle Smith Award for having the team’s highest grade point average for the third year in a row. A studio art major, he graduated in May with a 3.8 GPA. He played in six games and recorded four saves during the season.
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Wed 1 Nov 2006
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