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Polar Bear Men's Lacrosse leads nation in scoring defense during 2018 campaign

Polar Bear Men's Lacrosse leads nation in scoring defense during 2018 campaign
July 12, 2018

By Blake Moore

ADA – The Ohio Northern men's lacrosse program has been recognized by the NCAA national office as the Division III statistical champion for scoring defense during the 2017-18 season.

The Polar Bears recorded the top mark after conceding just 5.59 goals per contest, which topped second-place finisher Hope (Mich.) in scoring defense (5.88) by .29 during the year.

During their eight-game conference schedule, Northern would hold OAC foes to just 5.13 goals per game.

Due to their defensive efforts, the Polar Bears would set new program-bests with 14-3 regular season and 7-1 conference records under third-year head coach Nat St. Laurent.

The ONU athletic department will receive a plaque from the NCAA for display at the institution to honor the statistical champions.