Collegian Staff Report
In the midst of its fifth season, the men’s lacrosse program as been discontinued, effective immediately. The news broke March 13 in a release on Asbury’s athletic site.
According to the release, Asbury’s administration came to the decision “after conducting a thorough review and evaluation of the program, including: the ability to field a competitive team, recruiting, scheduling, coaching, budget, conference membership and alignment with the mission of the institution.”
The team started the 2019 season 0-3, having lost every game by a double-digit margin. The Eagles have only experienced one winning season, which was in 2014-15 — the first year of the team’s existence.
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mark Whitworth wants to retain these athletes at Asbury: “Asbury is committed to honoring the scholarships of all current team members through their scheduled graduation. The Athletic Department and Student Development staff stand ready to assist our students through this transition.”
This decision drops the number of Asbury’s intercollegiate athletic programs to 17.
The Asbury Collegian will update this story as more details emerge.
