Great Western Lacrosse League
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The Great Western Lacrosse League, also known as the GWLL, was an
The GWLL ceased operations in 2010, as a result of Notre Dame's 2008 decision to leave the conference for the newly established Big East lacrosse conference in 2010; the remaining GWLL schools, including the Air Force Academy, University of Denver, The Ohio State University, Quinnipiac University, and Bellarmine University, joined the ECAC, as a five-team GWLL would no longer have been eligible to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA championship tournament under the rule requiring conferences to have at least six members to qualify for the bid.
History
The GWLL was established in 1994. The original members were
In 2008, the GWLL held its first championship tournament. Previously, the GWLL champion was determined by regular-season results.
Former members
| Institution | Nickname | Location | Head Coach | Field | Current Lacrosse League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Air Force Academy | Falcons | Colorado Springs, CO | Eric Seremet | Cadet Lacrosse Stadium | ASUN Conference
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| Bellarmine University | Knights | Louisville, KY | Kevin Burns | Owsley B. Frazier Stadium | ASUN Conference
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| Butler University | Bulldogs | Indianapolis, IN | Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) | ||
| University of Denver | Pioneers | Denver, CO | Bill Tierney | Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium | Big East Conference |
| Fairfield University | Stags | Fairfield, CT | Andrew Baxter | Lessing Field | Colonial Athletic Association
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| Michigan State University | Spartans | East Lansing, MI | Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) | ||
| University of Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | South Bend, IN | Kevin Corrigan | Arlotta Stadium | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Ohio State University | Buckeyes | Columbus, OH | Nick Myers | Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium | Big Ten Conference |
| Quinnipiac University | Bobcats | Hamden, CT | Eric Fekete | QU Lacrosse Field | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Champions
Regular Season Champions
| Year | Champion(s) | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Notre Dame | 5–0 | 12–0 |
| 2008 | Denver Notre Dame Ohio State |
4–1 4–1 4–1 |
10–7 14–3 11–6 |
| 2007 | Notre Dame | 5–0 | 11–3 |
| 2006 | Denver | 5–0 | 12–5 |
| 2005 | Denver Fairfield |
4–1 4–1 |
9–5 11–5 |
| 2004 | Ohio State | 5–0 | 12–4 |
| 2003 | Denver Notre Dame Ohio State |
4–1 4–1 4–1 |
9–5 9–5 9–5 |
| 2002 | Fairfield Notre Dame |
4–1 4–1 |
7–6 5–8 |
| 2001 | Notre Dame | 5–0 | 14–2 |
| 2000 | Notre Dame | 5–0 | 10–4 |
| 1999 | Butler Notre Dame |
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| 1998 | Ohio State | ||
| 1997 | Notre Dame | ||
| 1996 | Notre Dame | ||
| 1995 | Notre Dame | ||
| 1994 | Notre Dame |
Playoff Champions
| Year | Champion | Title Game Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Notre Dame | Ohio State | 16-7 |
| 2008 | Notre Dame | Ohio State | 9-2 |
Annual Awards
Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kevin Buchanan | Ohio State University[5] |
| 2009 | Scott Rodgers | University of Notre Dame[6] |
Newcomer of the Year
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jamie Lincoln | University of Denver[5] |
| 2009 | Dayton Gilbreath | Air Force Academy[6] |
Coach of the Year
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Eric Fekete | Quinnipiac University[5] |
| 2009 | Kevin Corrigan | University of Notre Dame[6] |
References
- ^ "Butler University Announces Changes to Athletic Program". ButlerSports.com. January 26, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ^ "Notre Dame plays outstanding defense in 9-2 GWLL finals win over Ohio State". InsideLacrosse.com. May 4, 2008. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved May 5, 2008.
- ^ "D-I Men's Lacrosse Selections Announced". NCAA.com. May 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-05. [dead link]
- ^ "Notre Dame Captures GWLL Title With 16-7 Triumph Of Ohio State". UND.com. May 3, 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ^ a b c "2008 GWLL All-League Selections and Annual Awards" (.pdf). GWLL.com. May 1, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ^ a b c "2009 GWLL All-League Selections and Annual Awards" (.pdf). GWLL.com. April 30, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-01.
External links
- Great Western Lacrosse League Website Archived 2008-10-10 at the Wayback Machine