Michael Pretlove of Orange Begins Men's Lacrosse Season

Eastern Student Athlete Michael Pretlove of Orange Begins Men's Lacrosse Spring 2019 Season

WILLIMANTIC, CT -- The men's lacrosse team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its spring season. The opening game resulted in a 10-7 non-conference win, the first for new head coach Marc Graham.

Among the student athletes is Michael Pretlove '21 of Orange, who majors in Pre-Social Work and wears jersey number 6. He plays long stick midfield and defense.

At 10-7 overall and 5-2 in the conference last spring, the team is coming off its 16th winning season in the program's 18-year history. They are ranked third in the LEC pre-season poll. Graham hopes to guide the Warriors to their first LEC playoff title in six years.

"I think the guys have really started to buy into the commitment of getting better at every level," he said. "I've been pleased with the changes we have seen and the improvements that we've made." He argues that conditioning and versatility are among the team's strengths.

The Warriors compete in the Little East Conference (LEC), which was established in 1986 as a single-sport league by six public institutions throughout New England. The LEC has since become a multi-sport league with eight primary members, six affiliate members and 19 championships.
Eastern offers a broad-based, Division III athletic program aimed at safeguarding the amateur aspects of the various sports and maintaining the proper perspective of athletics within Eastern's academic mission.

By placing emphasis on the values of equity, diversity, sportsmanship, health and wellbeing, Eastern's athletic program encourages students to contribute more effectively to our society and live richer, fuller lives.