ROCK HILL, S.C. – The South Atlantic Conference announced men's lacrosse annual awards today with seven Royals recognized on the all-conference team.
 
Seniors Casey Hock, Evan Farkas, Tim Cloud and Patrick Thomas were all named to the first team after helping lead Queens University of Charlotte to a share of the SAC Regular Season Title for the second year in a row. Hock and Farkas led the Royals' offense this season combining for total of 98 points. Farkas led the team with 58 points on 40 goals and 18 assists, while Hock totaled 48 points on 29 goals and 19 assists. Additionally, Farkas led the SAC in goals and ranked second in points. Cloud and Thomas helped anchor the Royals' defense combining for 22 caused turnovers and 44 ground balls.
 
Named to the second was attacker Garrett Chan who completed the year with 39 points after totaling 21 goals and 18 assists. Jonathan Paige also made an appearance on the second team ranking first in the SAC in face-off wins (164-250), and in ground balls (110). Eric Dolan was recognized on the honorable mention team after totaling 165 saves, ranking third in the league, with a .500 save percentage.
 
As a team, the Royals were SAC's statistical champion in team man-up offense. The Royals lead the league and the nation with a .545 percentage.
 
The 2015 SAC Men's Lacrosse Championship Tournament begins today with the quarterfinal round. The Royals, having received a first round bye, will face the winner of the Mars Hill versus Wingate game on Thursday at 4 p.m.
 
2015 South Atlantic Conference Men's Lacrosse Yearly Honors
 
First Team
A- Jimmy McBride, Mars Hill
A- Ned Kaish, Lenoir-Rhyne
A- Casey Hock, Queens
MF- Evan Farkas, Queens
MF- Anthony Malcom, Mars Hill
MF- Josh Smith, Coker
Long Pole MF- Tim Cloud, Queens
D- Stephen O'Hara, Lenoir-Rhyne
D- Dylan Marks, Coker
D- Patrick Thomas, Queens (tie)
D- Drew Thompson, Wingate (tie)
Spec.- Daniel Rew, Catawba
GK- Jack Grinewich, Mars Hill
 
Second Team
A- Austin Murphy, Wingate
A- Adam Wiedemann, Brevard
A- Garrett Chan, Queens
MF- Ryan Sage, Mars Hill
MF- Jon Hanlon, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF- Mike Martiello, Coker
Long Pole MF- Collin Lett, Lenoir-Rhyne
D- Mike Dorcy, Lenoir-Rhyne
D- Jacob Breig, Catawba
Spec.- Jonathan Paige, Queens
GK- Tim Ryan, Coker
 
Honorable Mention
A- Jay Goldsmith, Lenoir-Rhyne
A- Connor Kennedy, Catawba
A- Josh Wassum, Coker & Tanner Kotch, Wingate
MF- Adam Hebert, Catawba
MF- Nate Wade, Tusculum
MF- Cory Schumacher, Wingate (tie)
MF- Sam Postma, Brevard (tie)
Long Pole MF- Robert Godwin, Wingate
D- Mitch Chapman, Tusculum
D- Robert Benjamin, Wingate
D- Ryan Benck, Lincoln Memorial
Spec.- Tyler Botts, Lenoir-Rhyne
GK- Eric Dolan, Queens
 
Player of the Year
Anthony Malcom, Mars Hill
 
Freshman of the Year
Adam Wiedmann, Brevard
 
Coach of the Year
David Olliver, Coker
 
Statistical Champions
Goals per Game – Ryan Sage, Mars Hill (3.44)
Assists per Game – Adam Wiedmann, Brevard (2.27)
Shot Percentage – Ned Kaish, Lenoir-Rhyne (.500)
Save Percentage – Jack Grinewich, Mars Hill (.604)
Goals-Against Average – Joe Medel, Lincoln Memorial (8.85)
Faceoff Win Percentage – Daniel Rew, Catawba (.717)
Ground Balls per Game – Daniel Rew, Catawba (7.38)
Caused Turnovers per Game – John Elliott, Coker (1.75)
Points per Game – Adam Wiedmann, Brevard (4.73)
Team Scoring Offense – Lenoir-Rhyne (13.0)
Team Scoring Defense – Lincoln Memorial (9.29)
Team Scoring Margin – Mars Hill (3.45)
Team Man-Up Offense – Queens (.545)
Team Man-Down Defense – Mars Hill (.809)
Team Faceoff Win Percentage – Catawba (.699)
Team Shot Percentage – Mars Hill (.397)
Team Ground Balls per Game – Wingate (37.80)