Springfield College men's lacrosse student-athlete Jake Reynolds of Scituate, MA was named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Men's Lacrosse Defensive Athlete of the Week

2018 Mar 2

Springfield College men's lacrosse student-athlete Jake Reynolds of Scituate, MA was named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Men's Lacrosse Defensive Athlete of the Week.

Reynolds, who was selected to the Inside Lacrosse Division III Preseason All-America Second Team, anchored a defensive unit that held Nazareth to just one goal in the first half, as Springfield College stormed out to a six-goal lead before eventually escaping with the 10-8 win. The senior goalkeeper registered 10 saves, including four stops in the fourth quarter when the Pride was outshot, 16-4. Reynolds and the Pride's defense also forced the Golden Flyers to a dismal 1-for-4 performance on man-up opportunities.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide for the guiding principles of its Humanics philosophy-educating students in spirit, mind and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities. The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology. The college is ranked in the top 25 in the 2018 edition of "Best Colleges" in the top tier of "Best Regional Universities - North Region" by U.S.News. In addition, the College is ranked one of the top 17 in the North Region of the U.S.News Best Values report. It is also designated as a College of Distinction and a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA. Nearly 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its School of Professional and Continuing Studies across the country.