UDM to field state’s only Division I lacrosse teams starting in 2008

The University of Detroit Mercy is adding three sports to its roster
for the 2008-09 season: men’s and women’s lacrosse and men’s tennis. It
will be the only Division I lacrosse offered in the state of Michigan.

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“These
three particular sports are clearly the best fit for UDM and will
benefit both our Athletic program and the University,” [athletic director Kerri] Gaither said.
“Lacrosse is a great spectator sport, and it’s truly an emerging sport
at the high school level. There has been a great and enthusiastic
response from the Metro Detroit lacrosse community as reports got out
we were considering adding the teams. Coupled with the new
multi-purpose turf field that will soon be completed on campus,
lacrosse seems like a sport where we can flourish.”

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