Athletic Shorts

Michelle Gbelama finished her career by being named to her third all-conference team.

By Scott Fitzgerald

Women’s Tennis (13–4) The team made history this past spring by capturing its first Landmark Conference title, followed by their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. The squad traveled to Fredericksburg, Va., and shut out Western Connecticut State, 5–0, before falling in the second round to nationally ranked Carnegie Mellon.

Men’s Tennis (14–7) Men’s tennis continued its decade-long dominance,winning its 10th consecutive conference title this spring. The Rangers moved on to the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the second round for the first time ever. Coach Jeff Brandes was named Landmark Conference Coach of the Year.

Stacie Brown led her team in scoring for the third year, with 32 goals.

Women’s Lacrosse (10–9) The Rangers were one of 28 teams in the nation to qualify for the NCAA Tournament this spring, as they made their second straight trip to the big dance. And for the second time in program history, four Rangers were selected as all-region performers. All will return in 2011.

Men’s Lacrosse (8–7) The team earned a spot in the Landmark Conference Tournament for the third time in as many years, this time as the number two overall seed. The senior-laden squad was upset in the first round by a red-hot Catholic University team. Coach Tom Leanos will say goodbye to 10 seniors, including Jon Bucknam, Drew’s Male Athlete of the Year and one of the most prolific scorers in Drew history.

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