ATHENS, Tenn. – Tennessee Wesleyan University Men’s lacrosse team is looking for a solid upcoming season as the Bulldogs are returning every starter from offense from the year prior. With the team only adding four new players to the roster, the Bulldogs will be relying on their experience to lead the team back to the national tournament.

The team has noticed the sense of a pattern the last few seasons as the Bulldogs have had 2 mediocre seasons with 1 of the best seasons in program history. In 2021, the Bulldogs saw seven wins with five losses. The 2022 team experienced the best season in the Tennessee Wesleyan lacrosse program as the team reached the national tournament before being put out in the first round. This previous 2023 season saw the Bulldogs with eight wins and seven losses, but the team is looking to bounce back and earn another trip to the national tournament.

With half of the 2023 roster being able to experience the 2022 national tournament. This year the team will be eager to return to the national tournament as the Bulldogs will start their season with 2 out of the first 5 games being against ranked opponents. By defeating both ranked teams, the Bulldogs will be able to jumpstart their road to nationals early in the season. With a strong start to fall ball, the Bulldogs are finding their stride during practice to take on the top teams in the 2024 season.

Coming into the 2024 season the Bulldogs have a balanced roster of upper and lowerclassmen. Returning two all-conference players, adding an assistant coach, and returning their top three points leaders from the 2023 season. Losing only two starters, the bulldogs look to fill these pieces by competing each week for the starting spots as the team has high expectations for the 2024 season.

To hear more on the Bulldogs 2024 season, tune into the Bulldog Beat podcast below, featuring Head Coach Kevin Parker and two senior Bulldogs.

Story by Jackson Lollis, Robert Holekamp, and Joe Britton.
Podcast Assistance by Baylie Davis, Jarimyah Cook
Photos by Mason Lanhart