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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The men's lacrosse team opens their first season playing at the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) Division I level this Friday when they head to Central Michigan for their season opener. The Panthers also feature a new man on the sidelines as Chris Gervat begins his first season leading the program. We will take an in-depth look at each position this week beginning with the attack today. Thursday we will highlight the middies and Friday the defense and goalies.

Davenport University has always been one of the top teams at the Division II level of the MCLA highlighted by a national championship in 2011 when they defeated St. Thomas (Minn.) in a game played in Denver, Colo. Chris Gervat takes over the program from Bob Clarkson and the first year head coach will have some experience up front as they make the transition to the D-I level.

Jordan Richtsmeier returns for his final season in a DU uniform as he currently sits in second on the career list for points (278) and goals (122) while he is tops in assists with 156. The coaching staff is excited about the leadership for his final season stating “Jordan is a gifted lacrosse player and overall athlete. Our offensive success lies within his play calling and ability to read defenses.”

Joining Richtsmeier on the attack is junior Dominic Boggiano who finished second on the team in scoring last season with 38 goals and 30 assists. Boggiano, an honorable mention All-CCLA selection a year ago will play the “X” position in 2013 and the coaching staff expects him to use his creativity to give DU another offensive weapon.