Pace Athletics RELIVE the RECORD, Presented by
NewYork-Presbyterian
Highlighting some of the major team and individual records that have been broken throughout the history of Pace Athletics!
Widely considered the most successful squad in program history, the 1999 Pace men's lacrosse team ended the year with a 14-1 record as Northeast-10 Conference regular-season and tournament champions.
In
Dan Mulholland's 14th season leading the team as head coach, the Setters were ranked No. 1 in the nation for a majority of the season, ultimately ending the year slotted No. 3 in the country. The team picked up the first win in program history over a top-five ranked opponent, defeating No. 3 NYIT, 20-10, on March 17.
Pace dominated conference play, winning all but one NE10 game by seven or more goals. Coach Mulholland was named both the NE10 and Division II National Coach of the Year for elevating the program to new heights.
The 1999 team has left their mark all over the program record book with their historic season. The team holds the records for wins in a season (14), consecutive wins (11), and fewest goals allowed (94). Pace's all-time leading scorer Andrew Wasik tallied career highs during his sophomore season, setting program records for most goals (72) and points (101) in a season, as well as tying the team record for most goals in a game with 11 against Saint Anselm in the NE10 Tournament.
The team featured four future Pace Athletics Hall of Famers: Wasik, Marcus Mayus, Joe Vuotto, and Luke Hirten. Beyond leading the team in scoring, Wasik was named Division II Attackmen of the Year after leading the country in points and goals, as well as an All-American and NE10 First Teamer.
Mayus, the 1999 Division II Midfielder of the Year, was also selected to the All-American and NE-10 First Teams, as well as Pace's Male Athlete of the Year. Vuotto earned an All-America Honorable Mention and was named the NE10 First-Team goalie following his season of leading Division II in goals-against average and save percentage.
Hirten also earned USILA All-America honors, in addition to being named the NE10 Defenseman of the Year. Chris Stanley and Gianni Abballe were also selected to NE10 All-Conference teams following the 1999 campaign.
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