• 18 Pirates Earn Chi Alpha Sigma Honors
    July 20, 2011
    Southwestern University had 18 student-athletes inducted into the 2011 class of the Chi Alpha Sigma National Athletic Honor Society on Wednesday. This award is presented annually to juniors and seniors who have earned an athletic letter, carry a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better and are community members in good standing.
  • 98 Student-Athletes Named to SCAC Academic Honor Roll
    June 24, 2011
    SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announcex its Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll on Thursday for the 2011 spring term and 98 Southwestern student-athletes were recognized.
  • Parker Named to SCAC All-Sportsmanship Team for Second Consecutive Season
    May 16, 2011
    The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced its second annual Men’s Lacrosse All-Sportsmanship team. Eight lacrosse players were selected to the 2011 squad including Southwestern University's Jack Parker. This is the second consecutive season Parker has been awarded the honor.
  • Pirates Place Three on All-SCAC Teams
    May 04, 2011
    Headlined by junior goalie Chris O’Quain’s (pictured, center) All-SCAC First Team selection, the Southwestern Pirates placed three on the awards report announced by the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference on Tuesday afternoon. Also named were sophomore attacker Jamie Long (pictured, right) and first-year middie Gus Brunger (pictured, left), both All-SCAC Second Team picks.
  • Pirates Impress in First Ever SCAC Tournament
    April 23, 2011
    The Southwestern men's lacrosse team, anchored by goalie Chris O'Quain who posted an astounding 25 saves, were narrowly defeated by SCAC-powerhouse Colorado College in the semifinals of the first SCAC Conference Tournament Friday evening. O'Quain's 25 saves was not only a new SU record, but ranks him in the top five in the nation this season.
  • Williams, O'Quain Earn SCAC Player-of-the-Week Nods
    April 19, 2011
    Southwestern lacrosse forward Edward Williams (pictured, left) was named as the SCAC's Offensive Player-of-the-Week while goalie Chris O'Quain (pictured, right) was named as the SCAC Defensive Player-of-the-Week for games played April 11 through April 17.
  • 2OT Win Ships Pirates to Post Season
    April 17, 2011
    Edward Williams' (pictured) goal, assisted by Alex Michael, with 2:38 remaining in the second overtime of Sunday's SCAC match-up gave Southwestern a 9-8 win over the Warriors of Hendrix College. The win advances the Pirates to the first-ever Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament.
  • Leadership Award Banquet
    April 13, 2011
    On Tuesday, April 12, 2011 was Southwestern University’s thirteenth annual Student Leadership Banquet. Students are nominated by professors, coaches, and other staff members based on their leadership skills in everyday life on campus.
  • 54 Student-Athletes Receive Senior Watches at Annual Ceremony
    April 13, 2011
    Thanks to the generous donations of parents, alumni and students in the Pirate Crew, Southwestern University's Booster Club, the Athletic Department was able to continue the tradition of awarding watches to senior athletes whom had completed eligibility while at SU.
  • Upset Bid Falls Short for Pirates
    April 08, 2011
    On a windy and steamy afternoon in Georgetown, Texas the Southwestern lacrosse team was unable to pull off the upset to hand Birmingham Southern their first conference loss of the season as they fell 20-5 in SCAC Conference action.
  • Pirates Rebound With Big Win Over Majors
    April 03, 2011
    Southwestern lacrosse came back strong and capped off the game with eight goals in the fourth quarter to defeat Millsaps College 16-1 on Sunday afternoon in Jackson, Miss. Sophomore forward Edward Williams scored a Southwestern record five goals in the contest.
  • Colorado Overpowers Pirates in Conference Game
    April 02, 2011
    The seasoned Colorado College team defeated Southwestern 22-2 in an SCAC neutral site game on Saturday afternoon in Jackson, Miss. The Pirates fall to 4-7 on the season and 1-2 in the SCAC while Colorado remains perfect at 7-0 on the year, 4-0 in conference.
  • More than a Number
    March 30, 2011
    The Pirates' lacrosse team honors Monty Curtis, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, for his tireless commitment to the lacrosse program over the past 26 years
  • Lacrosse Falls Despite Stellar Defense
    March 20, 2011
    Southwestern's lacrosse team dropped the tail end of the road trip 10-5 at Sewanee on Sunday afternoon despite the outstanding effort of the Pirate defense. The loss drops SU to 4-6 on the season and 1-1 in the SCAC.
  • Pirates Defeat Centre in Conference Opener
    March 18, 2011
    The men's lacrosse team opened up conference action with a thrilling 12-10 win over Centre College on Friday afternoon. The win improves the Pirates to 4-5 on the year and 1-0 in the SCAC.
  • Nationally-Ranked RPI Tops Pirates
    March 15, 2011
    GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Pirates out-scored nationally-ranked RPI 2-0 in the fourth quarter, but the Engineers took the game 18-3 on Tuesday afternoon at Southwestern. The loss drops SU to 3-5 on the year while RPI improves to 3-1.
  • Explosive Start Fizzles Out
    March 10, 2011
    Georgetown, Texas - The Pirates dropped their first game at home this season with a 14-5 loss to Trine University on Thursday afternoon.
  • Consistent Goals Lift Pirates Past 'Lopes
    March 03, 2011
    GEORGETOWN, Texas - On a sunny and windy afternoon the Pirates blew by Grand Canyon University 11-5 with a constant offensive presence, scoring multiple goals in each quarter.
  • First Half Dooms Pirates at Randolph-Macon
    February 27, 2011
    ASHLAND, Va. – Randolph-Macon scored 11 unanswered first half goals en-route to an 18-1 men's lacrosse victory over the Pirates on Sunday afternoon.
  • Fourth Quarter Leads to First Pirate Loss
    February 26, 2011
    NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Christopher Newport scored four goals in the fourth quarter and held SU to just one as the Pirates lost their first game of the season on the road on Friday night.
  • Lacrosse Shatters Record Book In Home Opener Win
    February 19, 2011
    GEORGETOWN, Texas- The Pirates rewrote the record book at Southwestern in their 24-2 season opener at home against the University of Dallas. Southwestern was led by Carter Cowan who recorded four goals and eight assists in this first collegiate appearance.
  • Southwestern University Dedicates 2011 Season To Baby Brady Wein – B Strong, Believe!
    February 17, 2011
    GEORGETOWN, Texas – The Southwestern University men’s lacrosse team has rallied around a common goal for this season, two year old Brady Wein. Brady is the son of Mike and Rachel Wein. Coach Wein (Mike) runs the Brady’s Bunch Select Team out of Mesa, AZ, the club team of current Pirate goalie Donnie Murray, and the two still maintain a very close relationship.
  • EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS INCITE EXCITEMENT FOR 2011 LACROSSE SEASON
    January 18, 2011
    GEORGETOWN, Texas – The Southwestern University men’s lacrosse program is buzzing with excitement as they begin the 2011 campaign. After an inaugural season in 2010 full of injuries, long road trips and uncertainty the Pirates are reloaded with depth and talent and are looking to build on last year.
  • SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP TO REPRESENT NORTH TEXAS
    November 01, 2010
    DALLAS, Texas - Connor Smith, a first-year lacrosse player from Southlake, Texas, has been selected to attend the World Affairs Council of America’s (WACA) 2010 National Conference, U.S. Foreign Policy: Into the Next Decade. WACA offered 25 scholarships for students and young professionals from the national network to attend the event, which is dedicated to educating the American public and preparing future leaders for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.
  • Southwestern University Announces Incoming Class and 2011 Schedule
    September 15, 2010
    GEORGETOWN, Texas - Thirteen student-athletes have enrolled at Southwestern University and joined the Pirates lacrosse program for Fall 2010, Joe Ernst, Southwestern University head coach, announced. The class is comprised of two attackmen, five midfielders, five defensemen and one goalie who hail from four states including Texas, Colorado, New York, and Pennsylvania.