A nationwide group of more than 100 alumni, family, friends, and fans turned out on Oct. 23 for the 15th Annual NYIT Alumni Lacrosse Game. Held at President’s Stadium at NYITOld Westbury, the matchup included graduates spanning 16 years and four NCAA championship teams.

Quotes of the Day

“It was great coming back and playing with friends. NYIT gave me the opportunity to pursue a teaching career while playing lacrosse at a competitive level.”
Patrick Rogin (B.S. '09)

“Being part of NYIT lacrosse is something you hold onto forever.”
Jared Garcia (B.S. '08)

“I still get butterfl ies when I get dressed in the old locker room.”
Scott Hutchinson (B.S. '97)

“Over the years, more and more of our alumni are appreciative of their time here at NYIT. Events like this give us the opportunity to catch up. The game is great, but it’s the camaraderie that allows us to truly reconnect. It is very rewarding.”
Jack Kaley, 1994-2009 Head Coach / U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame 2010 Inductee

“Seeing so many old faces brought back a lifetime of memories. Though I tell current players about how talented our graduates were on past teams, they don’t really know until they face them on the fi eld. In addition, the alumni who do come back to play also make themselves available to our student- athletes for guidance in all areas of life.”
Bill Dunn, Head Coach of the Bears

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