The University of Mount Olive men's lacrosse team received three major Conference Carolinas awards, with Aidan Lalonde named Player of the Year, Alan Usher as Defensive Player of the Year, and coach Dylan Price as Coach of the Year. Lalonde, from Coquitlam, British Columbia, became the second player in program history to earn Offensive Player of the Year, scoring 44 goals and 10 assists in 13 games. Usher led the team in caused turnovers and guided the defense to a top spot in scoring defense. Price was recognized for leading the program to its first outright regular season title.

By the Numbers
  • Lalonde ranks 10th in NCAA Division II with 3.38 goals per game.
  • Usher had 14 caused turnovers and ranked third on the team with 28 ground balls.
  • Lensing led Conference Carolinas in goals-against average (10.94) and save percentage (0.537).
  • Chapman Parker totaled 28 points on 14 goals and 14 assists in 11 games.
State of Play
  • Mount Olive earned its first outright regular season title and a perfect 7-0 record in conference play.
  • The team closed the season with a 10-3 overall record and aims to win the Conference Carolinas Tournament title.
  • Coach Price has mentored 16 all-conference selections and two major award recipients during his tenure.
What's Next

Mount Olive looks to secure their first Conference Carolinas Tournament title after earning the No. 1 seed following their successful regular season.

Bottom Line

The University of Mount Olive men's lacrosse team's exceptional performance led to three major conference awards, showcasing their dominance in the Conference Carolinas and setting the stage for a potential tournament victory.