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Lacrosse
2-6-10
The Grand Canyon University lacrosse team lost its season opener to Notre Dame de Namur University, 16-4, today at the GCU Soccer Field.
Two of the Antelopes' goals were scored by sophomore attacker Jacob Hippensteel (pictured, Chandler, AZ/Chandler HS). The others were scored by senior attacker Scott Franks (Lakewood, OH/St. Ignatius/Mercyhurst North-East) and freshman attacker Konner Klein (Scottsdale, AZ/Desert Mountain HS). Sophomore midfielder Trey Whistle (Springdale, AR/Har-Ber HS) recorded an assist.
GCU sophomore goalkeeper Andrew Hunter (Scottsdale, AZ/Desert Mountain HS) had 17 saves.
1-29-10
GCU Inducts Three into Hall of Fame 
As part of its annual Homecoming weekend, Grand Canyon University inducted former baseball star Tim Salmon, ex-men’s basketball coach Ben Lindsey and the 1996 NCAA Division II national champion men’s soccer team into the GCU Hall of Fame Friday.
Major League Baseball fans affectionately know Salmon (pictured with athletic director Keith Baker) as “King Fish.” A 14-year veteran of the Los Angeles Angels, he is considered one of the greatest players in the franchise’s history. The former right fielder and World Series champion also is recognized for hitting it out of the park for the families he supports through his many humanitarian projects, which earned him an honorary doctor of public service degree from GCU in 2006.
After three record-setting seasons at Brazell Stadium, Salmon made his major league debut on Aug. 21, 1992. He has received many honors for his efforts both on and off of the playing field. He was Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year (1992), American League Rookie of the Year (1995), and Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year (2002).
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12-2-09 Grand Canyon Lacrosse Announces Assistant Coaches 
Head lacrosse coach Adam Marshall (pictured) announces PJ Rovinelli, Lee Williams and Daniel Tussy to the 2009-2010 GCU coaching staff.
“They collectively bring a wealth of knowledge, passion, and experience to our program. I am confident that these additions will help us take our program to the next level,” says Marshall.
Coach Rovinelli comes to GCU having coached at the University of Arizona from 2006-2008, serving both as an assistant and head coach. During his tenure, four of Coach Rovinelli’s defensive players were elected WCLL All-conference Honors, including one MCLA All-American. The following year he joined the Arizona State lacrosse staff.
“I am very excited to be joining the GCU family. As an institution, GCU holds strong values. In lacrosse, Coach Marshall has done an amazing job of building a program from the ground up with a culture that fosters hard-working, young men with character,” says Rovinelli.
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12-2-09
GCU Men’s Lacrosse Announces 2009-2010 Captains
 The GCU Men’s Lacrosse Team announces the 2009-2010 captains. In a meeting held on Wednesday, November 18, the players unanimously elected Scott Franks, William Lloyd, Jacob Hippensteel, and Andrew Hunter to lead the ‘Lopes into their spring season.
“I see a lot of passion, intensity, and strength in Scott, William, Jacob, and Andrew. All four young men are deserving of this honor, and I am confident that they will lead us well on and off the fields,” says Coach Marshall.
Senior Scott Franks (pictured, Lakewood, OH/St. Ignatius/Mercyhurst North-East) looks to finish his senior year leading the Antelopes’ offense. In 2009, Franks lead the team in assists with 20, ranking him in the top 20 for Division II. A two-time JUCO Academic All-American, Franks finished tied for second in total team points (29).
M Lacrosse
11-12-09
GCU Lacrosse Heats Up
The GCU men's lacrosse team capped off their fall ball season with a cold trip to Flagstaff. As snow flurries scattered the ground, the ‘Lopes geared up to play in a fall-ball jamboree at Northern Arizona University, playing both NAU and Fort Lewis (CO).
The Lopes first took the field against Fort Lewis and came out of the gate strong, posting a 5-2 score at halftime. A dominating unit, led by face-off midfielder Dominique Turner, won 100 % of the game's face-offs. With control at the X, and lengthy possessions on offense, GCU was able to secure a 7-5 victory while having every player on the team see the field.
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