ST. AUGUSTINE — In front of a capacity crowd of over 400 spectators on Feb. 23, Flagler College and the Department of Athletics officially dedicated the Flagler College Lacrosse and Intramurals Field.

A number of dignitaries were in attendance, including Flagler College trustees, cabinet members, donors, and community leaders. Mr. Richard W. Groux, Jr., chairman of the Flagler College Board of Trustees, President John Delaney, and Director of Athletics Jud Damon addressed the crowd prior to a ribboncutting ceremony featuring members of the inaugural men's and women's lacrosse teams.
 
Flagler College announced the addition of men's and women's lacrosse as NCAA Division II sport offerings in Fall 2019. Brian Duncan and Grant Kelam were hired in July 2020 to lead the men's and women's programs, respectively. Sixty-three men and 45 women initially enrolled at Flagler in the fall of 2021 to compete on the inaugural teams.

The Flagler College Lacrosse and Intramurals Field was completed in time for the first women's game on Feb. 9 against Webber International University. Junior transfer Jordan Green scored the first goal in both program and facility history off an assist from sophomore Kate Piscopo as the Saints beat Webber International, 25-4.

SCG Fields constructed the facility, which includes a synthetic turf surface with BrockFill, state-of-the-art LED lighting by Qualite Sports Lighting, and a seating capacity of 350. Plans are underway for the construction of on-site locker rooms for both teams as well as permanent spectator restrooms and concessions facilities.
 
Both teams are midway through their first regular-season campaigns. Flagler's men, who compete in the Peach Belt Conference, are in search of the program's first win. The men open PBC play April 2 at home against Young Harris College. Flagler's women, members of the Gulf South Conference, are currently 6-5 with conference play set to begin March 26 at Young Harris.

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