ROCHESTER, NY – The 2004 Nazareth men's lacrosse team delivered a memorable season, downing defending National champion and #3-ranked Middebury in the NCAA semifinals, before falling to Salisbury 13-9.
It was Nazareth's first appearance in the National Championship since 1998.
In the 12-8 semifinal win, Justin Wahl paced the way with four goals, while Brandon Brown went for two goals and two assists. Andrew Russo and Ryan Feltner combined to win 15-of-24 faceoffs.
Against Salisbury, T.J. Rogers put in two goals and one assist as the only multi-point scorer. Goalie Alex Civalier made 20 saves in net.
Nazareth finished the season 16-3.
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National Championship game.
Justin Wahl led Nazareth with four goals in the win over Middlebury.
Chad Amidon and Bryan Coon celebrate a goal in the national championship game.
Alex Civalier made 13 saves against Middlebury in the semifinals and 20 against Salisbury in the finals.
Brandon Brown had 2 goals and 2 assists against Middlebury.
T.J. Rogers led Nazareth with 2 goals and 1 assist against Salisbury.
2004 team photo.
Middlebury box score.
2004 season recap.
