Alex Paulus – 2017 – Men’s Lacrosse
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2017 (Senior): Played in 19 games in the midfield .
.. moved into the starting lineup in the third round of the NCAA Tournament … scored a hat trick in Denison’s NCAA quarterfinal win over Lynchburg … scored 19 goals and 3 assists … tallied a pair of goals in Denison’s NCAA semifinal against Salisbury … scored 50 goals and 9 assists in his career.
2016 (Junior): Played in 14 games, making three starts … scored a career-high 16 goals … scored 10 goals in the final eight games of the season … started all three NCAA Tournament games.
2015 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 17 games, making two starts … scored nine goals and added four assists …. registered three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in a victory over Oberlin (April 4).
2014 (First-Year): Appeared in nine games as a rookie … scored six goals and added two assists.
Personal: Double majoring in economics and environmental science … son of Kate Bussey and Jay Paulus … father, Jay, played lacrosse at Virginia Commonwealth University .
.. mother, Kate, played lacrosse at Bowdoin College … was a U.S. Lacrosse High School All-American … two-time all-state and Maine Player of the Year in high school … member of the National Honor Society at Morse High School.
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2014Freshman
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6’3″
200 lbs
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2015Sophomore
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6’4″
205 lbs
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2016Junior
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6’4″
205 lbs
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2017Senior
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215 lbs
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Men’s lacrosse dominates and impresses with early season success – The Denisonian
Sports
by The Denisonian
By Julian Howell
Sports Editor
The Denison Big Red men’s lacrosse team made a huge statement by starting the season 3-0 with wins against Mt.
St. Joseph’s, #14 Washington & Lee and #13 Roanoke.
Much of this early season success can be attributed to goalie Chris Thomas ’16, who has stepped up this season.
“It’s obviously a good start for us, winning our first three games,” Thomas said. “The win against Roanoke was especially big because we played Washington and Lee on a Saturday and had to make a quick adjustment for that Wednesday.”
Thomas was recognized for his strong play by the NCAC (North Coast Athletic Conference) after the 11-9 win against Washington & Lee by being named Player of the Week.
“It’s definitely an honor to be recognized by the conference for my play on the field.It’s all about the team but at the same time I really appreciate this honor.”
Thomas does not let the pressure of being goalie phase him.
“Being a goalie, you have to embrace the idea of being under pressure. It’s always great to succeed under pressure, like making a big save in the fourth quarter of a close game.
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Nine days after the 12-4 victory over Roanoke, the Big Red was slated for a two game weekend against Hope College on Friday night at home and a road game against conference rival Wooster on Sunday afternoon.
Becuase the Hope College Flying Dutchmen are relatively new to collegiate lacrosse, the Big Red were not familiar with the team prior to the game.
“We honestly don’t know a whole lot about Hope College due the fact that they are only in their second year as a collegiate lacrosse program,” Thomas said. “But we go into every game expecting that the opposition will play hard and competitively.”
The inexperience of the Flying Dutchmen was evident on Friday night as the Big Red defeated them, 24-2.
The Big Red scored five goals in the first quarter, three of which were made in the first three minutes of the game. Denison scored 15 out of their 24 goals heading into half time.
Thomas started the first half at goalie, posting one save while facing five shots.