Long Island’s Pride Shines in the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championships

Long Island continues to be home to some of the most talented lacrosse players in the country, a fact highlighted by their representation across the 18 teams competing in the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championships. These players embody the dedication, skill, and competitive spirit that defines the sport. Here is a complete overview of the Long Island athletes competing for glory, team by team. *The only team in the tourney without Long Island representation is Ohio State.

Syracuse University

Syracuse boasts a formidable lineup strengthened by Long Island players across all positions.

• Jake Spallina – Midfield, from Mount Sinai, NY (Mount Sinai)
• Joey Spallina – Attack, from Mount Sinai, NY (Mount Sinai)
• Vincent Bolognino – Defense/LSM, from Greenlawn, NY (Harborfields)
• Michael Leo – Midfield, from Seaford, NY (Saint Anthony’s)
• Matt McIntee – Midfield, from East Islip, NY (East Islip)
• Tyler McCarthy – Midfield, from Oakdale, NY (Connetquot)
• Nick Caccamo – Defense, from Centerport, NY (Harborfields)
• Tyler Cordes – Midfield, from Bohemia, NY (Connetquot)
• Brett Spallina – Defense, from Mount Sinai, NY (Mount Sinai)
• Dylan Sageder – LSM, from Mount Sinai, NY (Mount Sinai)

Cornell University

Cornell’s success is buoyed by the talent of these Long Island players.

• Matthew Perfetto – Attack, from Manhasset, NY (Manhasset HS)
• Anthony Bartolotto – Midfield, from Miller Place, NY (Miller Place HS)
• Jack Cascadden – Faceoff/Midfield, from Garden City, NY (Garden City HS)
• Brian Luzzi – Attack/Midfield, from Bethpage, NY (Bethpage HS)
• Jayson Singer – Defense, from Syosset, NY (Syosset HS)
• Danny Caddigan – Attack, from Smithtown, NY (Smithtown West HS)
• Michael Melkonian – Faceoff, from Rockville Centre, NY (South Side HS)
• Brendan Staub – Defense, from Garden City, NY (Garden City HS)
• Hugh Kelleher – Midfield, from Wantagh, NY (MacArthur HS)

University at Albany

Albany shines with a roster enhanced by Long Island athletes.

• Brendan O’Keefe – Attack, from Farmingdale, NY (Farmingdale)
• CJ Schwarz – Faceoff Specialist, from West Islip, NY (West Islip)
• Brady Smith – Goalkeeper, from Bayport, NY (Bayport-Blue Point)
• Alex Pfeiffer – Midfield, from Lake Grove, NY (Sachem North)
• James Reid – Midfield, from Central Islip, NY (Sachem North)
• Jezayd Hall – Faceoff, from Mastic, NY (William Floyd)
• Austin Oppenheim – Faceoff Specialist, from Mount Sinai, NY (Mount Sinai)
• Patrick Mai – Midfield, from Islip, NY (Islip)
• Timmy Vine – Goalkeeper, from Lindenhurst, NY (Lindenhurst)
• Dylan Mehta – Midfield, from Farmingdale, NY (Saint Anthony’s)

Siena College

The Saints benefit from a deep Long Island connection.

• Jack Lamarca – Defense, from Manhasset, NY (Manhasset)
• Michael Micena – Attack, from Manorville, NY (Eastport-South Manor)
• Patrick Radomski – Midfield, from Massapequa, NY (Massapequa)
• Liam Lennon – Midfield, from Huntington, NY (Huntington)
• Liam Hassett – Midfield, from Huntington, NY (Huntington)
• Andrew Rooney – Defense, from Rockville Centre, NY (Chaminade)
• Nick Papagalis – Faceoff, from Port Washington, NY (Chaminade)
• Sean Kiernan – Defense, from Huntington, NY (Chaminade)
• Ryan McCarthy – Attack, from Northport, NY (Northport)
• Joe Valenza – Long Stick Midfield, from Hauppauge, NY (Hauppauge)
• Will Miller – Faceoff, from Wading River, NY (Shoreham-Wading River)
• Sean Miller – Faceoff, from Wading River, NY (Shoreham-Wading River)
• Ryan Wilson – Midfield, from Shoreham-Wading River, NY (Shoreham-Wading River)
• Andrew Arcuri – Goalie, from Westhampton, NY (Westhampton HS)
• Tyler Kuprianchik – Faceoff, from East Northport, NY (East Northport HS)
• Rocco Barbero – Attack, from Setauket, NY (Ward Melville)
• Jack Cavaioli – Midfield, from Farmingdale, NY (Farmingdale HS)
• Michael Felicetti – Attack, from Lindenhurst, NY (Kellenberg Memorial High School)

University of Maryland

The Terrapins rely on the performances of these Long Island stars.

• Matthew Keegan – Attack, from Lake Grove, NY (Sachem North)
• Jack McDonald – Long Stick Midfield, from Rockville Centre, NY (South Side)

Penn State University

Penn State’s ambitions are driven by several strong Long Island athletes.

• Patrick Carragher – Midfield, from Merrick, NY (Saint Anthony’s)
• Joe Calandrino – SSDM, from Massapequa, NY (Saint Anthony’s)
• Michael Faraone – Midfield, from Franklin Square, NY (H. Frank Carey)
• Jaeden Jenkins – Defense, from Wheatley Heights, NY (Saint Anthony’s)

University of Notre Dame

The reigning champions feature some of Long Island’s best talent.

• Chris Kavanagh – Attack, from Rockville Centre, NY (Taft)
• Will Lynch – Faceoff/Midfield, from Rockville Centre, NY (Chaminade)
• Greg Campisi – LSM, from Farmingdale, NY (Saint Anthony’s)
• Jalen Seymour – Midfield, from Melville, NY (Saint Anthony’s)
• Alex Zepf – Goalie, from Mineola, NY (Chaminade)
• Christian Alacqua – Midfield, from Manhasset, NY (Chaminade)

Georgetown University

Long Island athletes are integral to Georgetown’s lacrosse success.

• James Ball – FO, from Garden City, NY (Chaminade)
• James Carretta – Midfield, from Mount Sinai, NY (Mount Sinai)
• Michael Scharfenberger – Goalie, from Manhasset, NY (Deerfield Academy)
• Jack Erb – Midfield, from Shoreham, NY (Shoreham-Wading River)
• Aidan Carrello – Defense, from Huntington, NY (Huntington)

Duke University

The Blue Devils thrive with a strong Long Island presence.

• Andrew McAdorey – Midfield, from Manorville, NY (St. Anthony’s)
• Stephen Finnell – SSDM, from Garden City, NY (Garden City)
• Liam Kershis – Attack, from Shoreham Wading River, NY (Shoreham Wading River HS)
• Cal Girard – Faceoff, from Manhasset, NY (Manhasset HS)
• Vincent Fowler – Defense, from Wantagh, NY (Chaminade HS)
• Jake Wilson – Defense, from Shoreham Wading River, NY (Shoreham Wading River HS)

Colgate University

Colgate’s strength is amplified by its talented Long Island players.

• Rory Connor – Attack, from Manhasset, NY (Manhasset)
• Liam Connor – Midfield, from Manhasset, NY (Manhasset)

Princeton University

The Tigers reap the benefits of this Long Island athlete’s skill.

• Matthew Kephart – Defense, from Garden City, NY (Garden City)

Towson University

The Tigers’ squad is enriched by numerous Long Island athletes.

• Alex Vieni – Attack, from Merrick, NY (Calhoun HS)
• Andrew Cosentino – Midfield, from Melville, NY (Half Hollow Hills East HS)
• Brody Morgan – Midfield, from Stony Brook, NY (Ward Melville HS)
• Ronan Fitzpatrick – Attack, from Sayville, NY (Sayville HS)
• Matt Nilan – Goalkeeper, from Bayport, NY (Bayport-Blue Point HS)
• Michael Katz – Attack, from Manorville, NY (Comsewogue HS)
• Joe’ll Spagnuolo – LSM, from Miller Place, NY (Miller Place HS)
• Luke Hartman – Attack, from Long Beach, NY (Long Beach HS)

Harvard University

Crimson’s roster features outstanding Long Island lacrosse players.

• Jack Speidell – Attack, from East Setauket, NY (St. Anthony’s)
• Jackson Greene – Midfield, from Lloyd Harbor, NY (Saint Anthony’s)
• Nick Bruckner – Midfield, from Port Jefferson, NY (Ward Melville)
• Jack Petersen – Midfield, from Manhasset, NY (Manhasset Secondary School)
• Francisco Cortes – Midfield, from Shoreham, NY (Shoreham Wading River HS)

Richmond University

The Spiders bring Long Island flair to their attack.

• Luke Meyer – Attack/Midfield, from Port Washington, NY (Schreiber)
• Gavin Creo – Attack, from Rockville Centre, NY (Chaminade)

Robert Morris University

The Colonials’ defense is fortified with Long Island talent.

• Reed Greco – Defense, from Hauppauge, NY (Smithtown West)

Air Force Academy

The Falcons soar with their Long Island midfielder.

• Hunter Panzik – Midfield, from Manhasset, NY (Manhasset HS)

UNC

Tar Heels that found a home in Chapel Hill.

• Owen Duffy – Attack, from Westhampton, NY (Westhampton Beach HS)
• Peter Thomann – Defense, from Merrick, NY (Calhoun HS)
• Johnny Schwarz – Midfield, from Wading River, NY (Shoreham-Wading River HS)
• Ben Fox – Defense, from Rockville Centre, NY (Chaminade HS)
• Tyler Schwarz – Defense, from Wading River, NY (Shoreham-Wading River HS)
• Cole Aasheim – Defense, from East Norwich, NY (St. Anthony’s)
• John Moore – Defense, from St. James, NY (Salisbury School )

Long Island’s Legacy in Lacrosse

From defense to attack, Long Island players have left their mark on every aspect of the game, proving themselves integral to their teams at the highest levels of collegiate lacrosse. The pride of Long Island continues to shine on the national stage, as these athletes work toward championship glory.