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Tech Rallies in the Second Half for 11th Win - Apr 9, 2012
WINSTON-SALEM, NC- The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets improved to 11-3 on the season with a come from behind second half deficit to beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 8-5. The Jackets dominated play in the second half outscoring Wake 5-1 after trailing 4-3 at the half. Freshman phenom Michael Thomas (Atlanta, GA/Wesmintster) continued his scoring ways with three goals on the day and senior Cory Borgel (York, ME/York) added two goals in the win.
The first quarter of play was dominated early by Wake as they possessed the ball for a majority of the first quarter after multiple turn over’s by the sloppy play of the Jacket offense. Trailing 1-0 at the seven minute mark Tech’s offense opened up when Ben Anzovino (Kennesaw, GA/Harrison) found Borgel on the crease to get Tech on the board. Then Tech responded with two more goals in the quarter, one each from Trey Gantt (Marietta, GA/Lassiter) and Thomas. The second quarter was a see-saw affair for both teams as they looked to gain ground on one another but Wake was ready for the track meet and scored three straight goals in the quarter. The Wake defense was also up to the challenge and shut down the Jacket’s offense and held them to zero goals in the quarter. At the half Tech trailed 4-3.
The third quarter was a new game for the Jackets. They dominated play throughout the quarter and scored two goals to build a 5-4 advantage. The defense looked solid as senior’s Ryan Solan (Alpharetta, GA/Alpharetta) and Casey Fleming (Ganiesville, GA/North Forsyth) along with Junior Joe Burton (Alpharetta, GA/Milton) and Freshman Zach Ilisevich (Bethesda, MD/Georgetown Prep) held down the Wake offense shutting them out for the entire quarter. The Tynan Brother’s, Chris and Pat (Martinez, GA/Lakeside), once again dominated the face off battle and continued to give Tech possession time.
Entering the fourth Tech was wearing down the Wake defense and were closing in on pulling away in the contest. The Jacket’s went man up for two minutes and were able to score two goals in that stretch to put the game away leading 8-4. The defense held strong even when they went two men down, including one on goalie Solan. Back up goaltender John Mahoney (Atlanta, GA/Lovett) came up with a big save to thwrart a possible Deacon comeback late in the fourth quarter. The offense did the rest of the work and preserved the game for the Jackets until Wake cracked through with seconds remaining to make the final score 8-5. The 11th win for the Jacket’s is the most since 2004 when Tech won their second SELC title. Tech returns to action on Saturday versus in state rival Georgia at Milton High School at 2:15pm. The winner of the game wins the SELC Southwest title and a trip to the post season conference tournament.
GT 3 0 2 3- 8
WF 1 3 0 1- 5
GT Goals- Thomas 3, Borgel 2, Gantt 2, Jarriel
GT Assists- Stapleton 2, Anzovino, Jariel,
GT Saves- Solan 12, Mahoney 2
Tech Steamrolls Ole Miss - Feb 8, 2012 ATLANTA, GA- The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-0, 1-0 SELC Central) hosted their Southeastern Lacrosse Conference divisional rival Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday and emerged victorious with a 14-3 victory.
Freshman Trey Gantt (Lassiter/Marietta, GA) got the day going scoring his first collegiate goal in the opening minutes of the game to give Tech the early lead. But another freshman was the star this day. Freshman attackman Michael Thomas (Westminster School, Atlanta, GA) led the way with 7 goals for the Jackets. Some other young guns for the Yellow Jackets squad also got in the mix as sophomores Ben Anzovino (Harrison/Marietta, GA), Connor Houlihan (St. Anthony’s/West Islip) and Colin Granger (Leon/Tallahassee, FL) all added a goal each. Sophomore attackman Nick Picon (Cardinal Gibbons/Boca Raton, FL) scored twice for the Jackets and rookie Mick Stapleton (Woodstock/Woodstock, GA) Junior Jeff Delong (Philips Academy/Athens, GA) assisted on three scores and senior Ryan Jarriel (McLean/Vienna, VA) added two assists of his own.
The defense was solid in the game as they held Ole Miss scoreless for over three quarters of play. In the goal freshman Matt Sommerfeldt recorded 5 saves and was not really challenged. The aggressive play of the defense led by junior Philip Georgakakos (Holy Innocents/Atlanta, GA), Zach Ilisevich (Georgetown Prep/Potomac. MD) and Casey Fleming (North Forsyth/Gainesville, GA) and John Dirito (Pinecrest Academy/Norcross,GA) were solid in the keeping the Rebels offense at bay all game long.
Coach Lovic on the game, “I was happy with our performance today. Coming off a rough start versus Kennesaw State we had to re-group have a solid effort as a team. I was proud of defense all day and it was nice to see the offense generate some solid looks all day. We are a young team so each time on the field I expect us to learn and get better. ”
The Yellow Jackets next host divisional foe Alabama (1-1, 0-0 SELC Central) on Friday, February 10 followed by another home contest versus North Carolina State (0-1, 0-1 SELC North) on Sunday, February 12.
Box Score
GT 4 6 4 0- 14
MISS 0 0 0 3- 3
GT Goals- Thomas 7, Picon 2, Borgel, Gantt, Houlihan, Anzovino, Granger
GT Assists- Delong 3, Gantt, 2, Jarriel 2, Foarde, Borgel, Tynan, Stapleton
GT Saves- Sommerfedlt 5, Solan 3
GT Lacrosse and Brine/Warrior Ink Deal - Sep 8, 2011 Atlanta, GA- The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), an MCLA Division I lacrosse team, is the latest team to sign an equipment deal with the innovative equipment manufacturer Brine/Warrior Lacrosse.
Beginning in the fall of 2011 and over the next several seasons, the Yellow Jackets will take to the field in custom gold, white and navy Brine King III gloves and Warrior Nation elbow pads and guards.
Tech's players will also have the new Brine and Warrior heads at their disposal with custom Warrior Georgia Tech Lacrosse printed shafts. Along with the equipment deal, the Tech players will also be donning custom New Balance and Warrior turf and grass cleat footwear.
"The boys couldn't be more excited about continuing with Brine equipment. We have worn Brine for the past 8 years but the difference now is that all we will wear is Brine/Warrior," said Georgia Tech’s Head Coach Ken Lovic. "We appreciate Liam Banks and Chip Mayer, for not only what they have done for the program, but also the lacrosse community. Brine/Warrior is the top of the product line in lacrosse equipment and the Georgia Tech program is proud to wear their logo as a partnered collegiate program”.
Alongside the teams equipment outfitting, GT Lacrosse Camps Inc. will now be covered under the Brine/Warrior partnership. The over 1000 annual campers will be able to see new product lines before they are released and also receive various products from Brine/Warrior during their registered event. GT Lacrosse Camps offers a wide range of programming from summer camps, fall high school tournaments and their new 2012 youth summer league.
"Coach Lovic has built a fantastic program for Tech and the surrounding community. We are excited to solidify our partnership with such a competitive and highly visible team and camp business," commented Liam Banks, the Southeast Representative for Brine/Warrior. “He is a known figure in the state of Georgia lacrosse history as well as in the national lacrosse community”.
"We are looking forward to working with everyone at Georgia Tech and will do everything to support Coach Lovic and the Yellow Jackets' efforts to bring home a Southeastern Lacrosse Conference championship."
About Brine.
Was originally established in 1922 but in 2006, Brine was acquired by New Balance, a leading manufacturer of technologically innovative width-sized performance footwear and athletic apparel for women, men, and children.
"Brine's history of manufacturing high-performance team sports products will enable us to broaden our offerings at the global level," says Jim Davis, Chairman and CEO for New Balance. Brine's motto "Find Your Game," speaks directly to their long-standing support of game improvement products and programs, and fits in well with New Balance's philosophy of promoting personal athletic achievements.
#### 2012-2012 Captains and Officers Elected - Sep 6, 2011 Atlanta, G.A. At the conclusion of the Georgia Tech Lacrosse team’s fall meeting last week, two student-athletes have been tabbed as team captains for the 2011-2012 Georgia Tech men's lacrosse team by a vote of their teammates. Along with the captain position’s, new officers have been elected by their peers, Head Coach Ken Lovic announced today.
Senior Midfielder Pat Tynan (Martinez, GA.) along with junior defender Phil Georgakakos (Atlanta, GA.) will serve as captains for the upcoming season.
"These two young men bring a great deal of leadership to our team on and off the field, and I applaud our team for this year's selections," Lovic said. "Each brings unique and different leadership skills which will complement each other, and I believe they will be very effective leaders this season for our team as they work together to make our team better to achieve our ultimate goal of a conference championship."
Tynan has been a member of Georgia Tech’s midfield unit since coming to the school as a freshman in 2008. He played many roles on the field including taking face-offs and short stick defense.
Georgakakos is a member of Georgia Tech's defense. He played all last year rotating between base defense and long stick midfield. Phil finished his 2011 season with 1 goal and 2 assists and over 50 ground balls. Phil compliments the Yellow Jackets base defensive unit with his speed and athleticism.
Akram Ibrahim, Colin Gray, Colin Granger and John Mahoney have been elected as officers for the 2011-2012 year. Junior Ibrahim (Alpharetta,GA.) has taken the position as President of the lacrosse program. Gray (Charlotte, NC.) has stepped into role of Treasurer. Sophomore Granger (Tallahassee, FL) has been nominated and awarded the position of secretary and equipment manager and finally Junior goalie Mahoney has been elected as Vice-President to help Ibrahim with the daily duties assigned to him concentrating on marketing and recruiting assistance.
Georgiatech’s freshman and returning players arrived on campus August 18 with the first meeting of the year last week. The team got under way with their first contact practice on Labor Day.
Georgia Tech officially opens the 2012 season on February 10 when the Crimson Tide of Alabama comes toAtlantafor a 3p.m. face-off.
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