Le Moyne Athletics : Men's lacrosse has Granite state feel (by Marc Thaler) Manchester, N.H. Union-Leader

May 26, 2006

Men's lacrosse has Granite State feel

By MARC THALER
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It's a scenario still in play: Two out-of-state schools with Granite State talent could claim national championships at the highest levels of men's college lacrosse.

Former Concord High standouts Diogo Godoi of the University of Massachusetts and Jared Corcoran of Le Moyne College have the chance to hoist Division I and II hardware, respectively, if their squads can stave off elimination at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, site of the 2006 lax championships.

Only a freshman, Godoi is a member of the unseeded UMass squad that KO'd No. 6 Cornell and No. 3 Hofstra in the D-I tournament's first two rounds. The Minutemen's two triumphs were one-goal decisions, which included an 11-10 overtime victory against Hofstra in the quarterfinals.

As a result, UMass (12-4) earned a trip to the City of Brotherly Love for a national semifinal matchup with second-seeded Maryland tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.

Should Godoi - a 2004 high school all-American and two-time state champion with the Crimson Tide - and his teammates take down the Terrapins in front of a national television audience on ESPN2, UMass will play for the crown on Monday against Virginia or Syracuse, both perennial powers.

"So far, it's a dream come true," said Godoi, who plays in man-down situations and as a long-stick midfielder. "I've only been playing lacrosse since I was in high school.

"(Playing in the Final Four) isn't something I really expected when I started playing lacrosse. I remember watching the Final Four with friends in high school. Now, to be part of it, I'm just thrilled."

Corcoran will also compete on the national stage. The Le Moyne senior is a key piece in his school's D-II title plans. The Dolphins (17-0) are the top-ranked team in the nation, a distinction supported by their 22-3 thrashing of rival Limestone College last weekend.

Corcoran was a central figure in the lopsided score from a defensive standpoint. The Northeast-10 champs' all-American goalie limited opponents to less than four goals per game (3.72) and compiled a save percentage of .660.

A title-game win for Le Moyne on Sunday against Dowling College would boost the Tide grad's record to 46-1 in his three-year stretch as starting goalie. He'd also have a second national championship to celebrate.

"Going (to the lax championships) in 2004 helped out," Corcoran said. "The juniors and seniors know what to expect out of the weekend. There's a lot of people, a lot of media around. It's something we don't see during the regular season.

"It's definitely good to have a fellow New Hampshire lacrosse player in that atmosphere," Corcoran added. "There's a sense of pride in representing the state. There's not too many players around the NCAA's from New Hampshire."



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May 26, 2006 Men's lacrosse has Granite State feel By MARC THALER Union Leader Sports http://www.unionleader.com Direct link to story: http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?articleId=db0dd382-0c7a-4bd4-b5ab-ab7f91aa1dd0 It's a scenario still in play: Two out-of-state schools with Granite State talent could claim national championships at the highest levels of men's college lacrosse. Former Concord High standouts Diogo Godoi of the University of Massachusetts and Jared Corcoran of Le Moyne College have the chance to hoist Division I and II hardware, respectively, if their squads can stave off elimination at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, site of the 2006 lax championships. Only a freshman, Godoi is a member of the unseeded UMass squad that KO'd No. 6 Cornell and No. 3 Hofstra in the D-I tournament's first two rounds. The Minutemen's two triumphs were one-goal decisions, which included an 11-10 overtime victory against Hofstra in the quarterfinals. As a result, UMass (12-4) earned a trip to the City of Brotherly Love for a national semifinal matchup with second-seeded Maryland tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Should Godoi - a 2004 high school all-American and two-time state champion with the Crimson Tide - and his teammates take down the Terrapins in front of a national television audience on ESPN2, UMass will play for the crown on Monday against Virginia or Syracuse, both perennial powers. "So far, it's a dream come true," said Godoi, who plays in man-down situations and as a long-stick midfielder. "I've only been playing lacrosse since I was in high school. "(Playing in the Final Four) isn't something I really expected when I started playing lacrosse. I remember watching the Final Four with friends in high school. Now, to be part of it, I'm just thrilled." Corcoran will also compete on the national stage. The Le Moyne senior is a key piece in his school's D-II title plans. The Dolphins (17-0) are the top-ranked team in the nation, a distinction supported by their 22-3 thrashing of rival Limestone College last weekend. Corcoran was a central figure in the lopsided score from a defensive standpoint. The Northeast-10 champs' all-American goalie limited opponents to less than four goals per game (3.72) and compiled a save percentage of .660. A title-game win for Le Moyne on Sunday against Dowling College would boost the Tide grad's record to 46-1 in his three-year stretch as starting goalie. He'd also have a second national championship to celebrate. "Going (to the lax championships) in 2004 helped out," Corcoran said. "The juniors and seniors know what to expect out of the weekend. There's a lot of people, a lot of media around. It's something we don't see during the regular season. "It's definitely good to have a fellow New Hampshire lacrosse player in that atmosphere," Corcoran added. "There's a sense of pride in representing the state. There's not too many players around the NCAA's from New Hampshire."