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Colgate Lacrosse Coach Exits to Stony Brook

Wed, Jun 22, 2011

Colgate's men's lacrosse coach leaving for Stony Brook.

Colgate Lacrosse Coach Exits to Stony Brook

Colgate University head men's lacrosse coach Jim Nagle, who led the Raiders to 86 wins over his 10 seasons on the sidelines and a spot in the NCAA Tournament in 2008, has resigned to accept the head coaching position at Stony Brook University. A national search for his successor will begin immediately.

"I would like to thank coach Nagle for his ongoing contributions and strong recruiting to the Colgate men's lacrosse program," said Colgate Director of Athletics David Roach. "With one regular season title, a Patriot League Tournament Championship and the programs first trip to the to the NCAA Tournament in 2008, coach Nagle has helped place Colgate men's lacrosse on the national map. I believe coach Nagle's impact has turned this program into a promising destination for a head coach who will continue to compete for conference championships and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.”

This past season, Nagle led the Raiders to their best league start in program history, matching its 5-0 record in 2009. The team finished the season with an 11-5 overall record, a Patriot League Championship game appearance, and a No. 12/13 ranking in the final national polls of the season.

The highlight of the season was defeating NCAA runner-up Maryland in its final game of the season for the first time in program history, becoming the first Colgate team in history to beat an ACC Champion. The win against Navy on March 26, gave Nagle his 81st win, surpassing Harvey Potter (1955-65) for first place. The team also ranked as the most improved team in Division I lacrosse since the 2010 season according to Laxpower.com.

Source: Colgate

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