
Lehigh seniors reflect on careers in advance of Saturday's Senior Day
4/15/2016 5:21:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men's lacrosse senior class of 2016 has experienced a lot over their time in the Brown and White. These Mountain Hawks were crowned Patriot League Champions in 2013, helped the team get back to the title game in 2014 and will finish their careers competing in four straight Patriot League Tournaments. This group has featured contributors all over the field, including multiple All-League honorees and an All-American. Heading into Saturday, they have posted a 38-25 record over their four years. Together, they have helped the Mountain Hawks in not only their on-field play, but also through their leadership of younger players. In the classroom, they have excelled as well, owning an average GPA over 3.0, including one senior who was named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team last season.
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With Senior Day set for Saturday vs. Cornell, Lehighsports.com caught up with the Mountain Hawk seniors about their careers in the Brown and White.
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#6 Billy Oppenheimer - Midfield/Attack - Conshohcken, Pa. - English
Oppenheimer transferred to Lehigh following his freshman season at Quinnipiac and made an immediate impact in the Brown and White. Oppenheimer posted 16 points in both his sophomore and junior seasons and has already recorded 27 points this year behind 14 goals and 13 assists. Oppenheimer had two goals and one assist against Holy Cross as a sophomore then scored two goals twice last season, at Furman and Monmouth. Oppenheimer began 2016 with seven straight multi-point games, including four games with multiple goals. He dished a career-high three assists in the opener vs. NJIT, posted a career-high five points against Colgate and tallied his first-career hat trick at Lafayette. In the classroom, Oppenheimer owns a stellar 3.43 cumulative GPA as an Economics and English major, earning multiple academic awards in his career. He has been named to the Dean's List, been on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and earned the Faculty Athletics Council Award.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
BO: I'll never forget the day I walked into Coach Cassese's office and he told me I made the team. I couldn't be more thankful for the opportunity to wear the Brown and White.
How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
BO: I want my teammates to remember me as a guy who worked hard and had fun every day. I want my coaches to remember my passion for the game and my willingness to do whatever was best for the team. And I want Brady Thompson and John Mehok to remember my weird sense of humor.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
BO: I feel extremely fortunate to be a member of this class. I transferred to Lehigh as a sophomore and my classmates made me feel at home from the day I met them. It feels like we do everything together; we've experienced so much together, and they'll forever be my brothers.
Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
BO: There's definitely some mixed emotions heading into Senior Day. It's insane that this day is actually here and my time at Lehigh is coming to an end, but it's a nice time to take a step back and reflect on so many great memories with so many great people. I'm sad that my career is wrapping up, but I'm really excited for what's next.
What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
BO: I'll miss everything about Lehigh Lacrosse, but I'm really going to miss the camaraderie. I'm going to miss driving over the mountain every day and walking into the locker room to 45 of my best friends. And I'm going to miss the showers with their perfect combination of water pressure and temperature.
What are your postgraduate plans?
BO: I'm pushing off the real world for as long as possible. I am heading to Perth, Australia in June with Chris Appell for four months. We linked up with Wanneroo Lacrosse Club, so we'll be playing for their men's team and coaching their younger teams, but it's really just an excuse to travel. After Australia, I'll be heading to Colorado to be a ski instructor for the winter season.
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#11 Ray Mastroianni - Midfield - Martinsville, N.J. - Finance
After missing his freshman season due to injury, Mastroianni has stepped into the lineup and made a difference in the midfield. Playing in all 18 games during Lehigh's run to the Patriot League Title Game in 2014, Mastroianni recorded three goals and three assists. Mastroianni played in 16 games as a junior, posting a goal, two assists 13 groundballs and three caused turnovers. So far as a senior, he has stepped up his game even more, owning 13 points behind seven goals and six assists. Mastroianni tallied his first-career hat trick at Army West Point while scoring twice against Loyola. He has made a big impact on the defensive end as well, recording 14 groundballs and four caused turnovers. Included was a strong four-groundball, two-caused turnover effort earlier this month in a big win at Boston University. Mastroianni has impressed in the classroom as well, owning a 3.18 cumulative GPA as a Finance major and earning a spot on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll on multiple occasions while garnering the Faculty Athletics Council Award as well.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
RM: Winning the Patriot League Championship freshman year on Frank Banko Field.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
RM: Hard worker, dedicated and committed to the program, good teammate who always put the team first and someone the team can always count on. I want to leave a legacy of having a strong work ethic, always having a competitive attitude in all aspects of life, and being committed to achieve and surpass team goals.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
RM: A very close-knit group of guys, who spends a lot of time together. Extremely competitive in everything we do. Very hard working and have been through a lot of ups and downs during our career at Lehigh. Great group of friends who are some of the hardest working people I know and are dedicated to achieving success in anything they do.      Â
Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
RM: Mixed emotions going into it; pretty crazy that it has come up so soon. Most importantly, focusing on the game and treating it as every other game. Would be awesome to get a win over a great opponent and be able to celebrate with all the seniors for one last home game as well as with everyone's families.  Â
What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
RM: I will miss being around all the guys on the team most. Whether it's in practice, the locker room or just everyone hanging out, we always have a great time and really enjoy each other's company. Next, would be playing in games and just the whole competitive aspect behind prepping for each game and then executing on gameday.Â
What are your postgraduate plans?
RM: After graduation, I will be traveling to Europe with several other seniors on the team to expand my horizon on the world and other cultures. I will be working at JP Morgan Chase as a Finance Analyst and am excited to start my career in the financial world.  Â
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#15 Chris Appell - Midfield - Locust Valley, N.Y. - Finance
Appell has developed into a strong contributor for the Mountain Hawks, serving as one of the team's top defensive midfielders for each of the past two seasons. Appell tallied four points in his sophomore season then scored a goal at Holy Cross as a junior to go with 12 groundballs and a caused turnover. He made a strong impact in Lehigh's win at No. 14 Stony Brook, collecting a career-high four groundballs. So far as a senior, Appell has a goal, eight groundballs and three caused turnovers. The goal was the game-winner with less than three minutes remaining at Boston University, breaking a 7-7 tie and giving the Mountain Hawks a thrilling 8-7 victory. In the classroom, Appell owns a 3.21 cumulative GPA as a Finance major, earning a spot on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll on multiple occasions while garnering the Faculty Athletics Council Award as well.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
CA: Winning the Patriot League Championship my freshmen year. It was a great feeling to put a big ring on my finger.
How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CA: Someone that was a hard worker and that my teammates both respected and enjoyed being around.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CA: We have all gotten really close over the past four years that it's honestly like playing with your brother out there. We have been through a lot together, both the ups and the downs, which has helped create a tight bond.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
CA: Definitely have a lot of emotions as both my college lacrosse career as well my athletic career are coming to an end. It has been a great ride and although I will miss everything about the whole experience, I'm excited to instill all the values and life lessons I have learned through athletics as I move on to the next stage of life. Â
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
CA: The thing I will miss the most is just the guys on the team. Every day I come to practice, it's like a comedy show. Sometimes, it's not easy to be excited to get up for an early practice or a long bus trip after a game, but the guys on the team can guarantee to put a smile on your face.
What are your postgraduate plans?
CA: Working in Commercial Real Estate in New York City.
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#17 Reid Weber - Attack - Oreland, Pa. - Design
Weber's career has seen tremendous growth, beginning with three points in limited action as a freshman and continuing with 44 points as a sophomore and 51 as a junior. Weber currently owns 30 goals and 42 points this season, standing top five in the Patriot League in both categories. He is also among the nation's leaders in goals per game. One of Weber's biggest highlight moments came in the 2014 Patriot League Semifinals when he scored with just 3.7 seconds remaining to give the Mountain Hawks a thrilling 12-11 win. Weber's 51 points last season was tied for third in the league. He came on as the season progressed, recording 30 points over his last seven games. Weber ended his season with a five-goal effort at Bucknell in the league semifinals to tie a career high. As a senior, Weber has recorded multiple points in all but one game, recording seven hat tricks including four hat tricks in his last seven games. More than just his on-field play, Weber has been a strong leader as one of three co-captains who has served as a model example and role model for the younger players.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
RW: My favorite memory has to be winning a Patriot League Championship. Seeing a year's worth of work realized through a championship was an incredible feeling.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
RW: I would like to be remembered as someone who was passionate, that I gave it everything I got and really cared for my guys.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
RW: My fellow seniors are my brothers. I don't think there is a closer bond; we would do anything for each other.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
RW: I am definitely starting to get emotional headed into Senior Day, but I know we have a lot of season left and am focusing on staying in the present. With my career winding down, I just want to be sure that I did everything in my power to help my teammates and that I leave absolutely nothing left.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
RW: I will miss being able to compete at the sport I love with my best friends every day. But more than anything, I will miss just the locker room and spending every waking moment with my teammates.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
RW: My postgrad plans so far are to travel Europe this summer with the seniors on the team, then I plan on working and living in NYC.
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#19 Alex Eaton - Midfield - Westford, Mass. - Finance
Eaton has emerged as one of the team's top midfielders over his career in the Brown and White. After playing in six games as a freshman, he played in all 18 games in Lehigh's run to the 2014 Patriot League Championship Game. Eaton finished the season with 20 points (11 goals, nine assists), which stood fifth on the team. The Westford, Mass. native went on to post 12 points as a junior, highlighted by his first-career hat trick in Lehigh's thrilling 16-15 win over Princeton, the program's first win over the Tigers since 1890. Eaton has recorded a career-high 23 points so far this season, starting all 11 games on the first midfield line. He posted a career-high four goals and six points in the season opener against NJIT and scored two goals at Duke, vs. Holy Cross and vs. Colgate. Eaton also dished a career-high four assists at Furman and had three assists at Lafayette. The Westford, Massachusetts native has enjoyed success in the classroom, owning a cumulative GPA over 3.0 as a Finance major, being named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and garnering the Faculty Athletics Council Award in his career.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
AE: My favorite Lehigh memory was winning the Patriot League Championship on Frank Banko Field and watching all of the fans storm the field afterwards.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
AE: I would like to be remembered as a guy who always put forth his best effort, never complained and put his team before his self.Â
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
AE: I think this senior class is one of the most special classes we have had at Lehigh. We are not the biggest or mast talented group of guys, but I believe we had great leadership and a drive to succeed. I love all of my fellow seniors and I believe we have built a friendship that will last a lifetime.Â
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
AE: These four years flew by and this season went even quicker. It seemed liked just the other day I was getting picked up outside my dorm to go to practice. It is sad to see it all coming to an end, but I think this team is going to hit its stride and make a run at this thing.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
AE: I think what I will miss most is just being in the team atmosphere all of the time. Hanging out in the locker room before games, listening to the freshman sing karaoke and celebrating after a big win.Â
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What are your postgraduate plans?
AE: After graduation, a bunch of the seniors on the team and myself are going to Europe for three weeks to travel and experience what it is like to study abroad.Â
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#31 Casey Eidenshink - Defense - Wyncote, Pa. - Finance
Eidenshink has made a significant influence on the Mountain Hawks, on and off the field. An All-Patriot League and Academic All-Patriot League honoree last season, Eidenshink has emerged as one of the top defensemen in the league. As a sophomore, Eidenshink primarily saw time at long-stick midfield, recording 29 groundballs and 16 caused turnovers in Lehigh's run to the league title game. He took his game to the next level as a junior, leading the Mountain Hawks in groundballs (50) and caused turnovers (23) to earn second team All-Patriot League honors. One highlight for Eidenshink was at Stony Brook when he held the nation's leading goal scorer Brody Eastwood, who entered with 50 goals in 12 games, to just two shots and one goal. Eidenshink also received Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week honors following three groundballs and four caused turnovers against Boston University. Named a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award earlier this season, Eidenshink has anchored the Lehigh defense while posting 23 groundballs and seven caused turnovers, which includes five groundballs and three caused turnovers at No. 3 Duke. One of three senior co-captains, Eidenshink's influence goes far beyond on-field statistics. In the classroom, he owns a strong 3.33 GPA as a Finance major, being named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll on multiple occasions, earning a spot on the Dean's List and garnering the Faculty Athletics Council Award.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
CE: Winning the Patriot League Championship my freshmen year, because it was an awesome experience to win a championship.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CE: I would like to be remembered as a great captain and great teammate. I hope that other classes remember our senior class as one of the best and a great group of guys.Â
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CE: I have an awesome relationship with the other seniors. These guys will be my friends for the rest of my life.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
CE: It doesn't really feel real; I can't believe that my Senior Day is already here. My mentality for the rest of the season is to make the most of it and keep the season going as long as possible.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
CE: Just hanging out with all the guys, on and off the field.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
CE: Hopefully working in Philadelphia for a financial services company.Â
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#43 Nick Fraboni - Midfield - East Longmeadow, Mass. - Finance and Economics
Fraboni walked onto the Mountain Hawks and has been a strong contributor over the past two seasons. A hard worker who has been a valuable addition in practice, Fraboni has gotten into one career game (vs. NJIT in the season opener). Epitomizing the student-athlete, Fraboni owns a 3.54 GPA as a Finance major, earning a spot on the Dean's List and garnering the Faculty Athletics Council Award.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
NF: My favorite memory has to be the celebrations after beating Colgate earlier this season. It was great to see the whole team come together and have so much fun.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
NF: I hope that I will be remembered by the team as a hard worker and a good teammate. The legacy I hope that I leave behind is the mentality that working hard and putting in the effort can get you anywhere you want to be.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
NF: Over the past two years, I have become good friends with all of the others in the senior class. As we move on from Lehigh, I hope that we can all stay close.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
NF: Going into Senior Day is a strange feeling, especially knowing you're playing career is coming to an end. My only thoughts right now are focused on how we can keep the season going and how the seniors can end on the best note possible.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
NF: I will definitely miss just being around the team. Lehigh Lacrosse is a family like no other.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
NF: After graduation, I will be working for JP Morgan Chase & Co. in New York City.
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#55 Eddie DeDomenico - Defense/Long-Stick Midfield - Rye, N.Y. - Marketing
DeDomenico played in three games as a sophomore, making his collegiate debut at No. 17 Yale while also playing in wins over Navy and Holy Cross. DeDomenico returned to the Mountain Hawks this season and has been a hard worker and key contributor in practice. In the classroom, DeDomenico owns a cumulative GPA over 3.0 as a Marketing major.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
ED: Returning to the squad. It felt like coming home after a long trip.Â
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
ED: If I'm remembered for doing good things and pushing my teammates, and if my presence sparked good energies, that's plenty.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
ED: Dynamic. Everyone is so close, but we're still learning about one another all the time. It's a weird and exceptional group.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
ED: I feel very fortunate to have had this experience. It pushed me and put hair on my chest. By the virtue of what I've learned, I know the best is yet to come.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
ED: The ups and downs. Competing. The real world provides competition, but not in such potent, high doses. It's addicting. But most of all, I will miss the boys and the coaches
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What are your postgraduate plans?
ED: Developing a product at Lehigh's entrepreneurship grant program, LaunchBayC.
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#66 Tripp Telesco - Defense - Ridgewood, N.J. - Supply Chain Management
Telesco was an immediate contributor as a freshman, seeing time at both long-stick midfield and close defense. He was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week twice in 2013, including following a five-groundball, three-caused turnover effort against Navy. Telesco held defending Tewaaraton Award winner Peter Baum without a goal in the Patriot League Semifinals while causing a turnover in the championship game win over Bucknell and scooping two groundballs in the NCAA Tournament at North Carolina. Early in his sophomore season, Telesco had a monster game with seven groundballs and seven caused turnovers against Villanova, which still stand as career highs. The effort earned him Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week laurels. Telesco ended his sophomore campaign with 44 groundballs and 36 caused turnovers, which was among the nation's best. He earned first team All-League and honorable mention All-America honors. After 21 groundballs and 17 caused turnovers as a junior, Telesco again stands near the top of the nation in caused turnovers 26, to go with 36 groundballs. He recorded multiple caused turnovers in each of his first seven games and multiple groundballs in the first 10 contests. One of three senior co-captains, Telesco has made an impact in the leadership realm as well.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
TT: My favorite memory has to be winning the Patriot League Championship my freshman year. Every year, it is our mission to win the league and 2013 was the last time we did it.Â
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
TT: I want to be remembered as one of the hardest workers on the team… someone that others could always look up to. Hopefully I will be remembered as someone who developed into a good leader and captain. The legacy I want to leave behind is dunk-a-roo's before morning lifts.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
TT: My relationship with my fellow seniors is incredible. These truly are my best friends and I know our friendship will continue way beyond Lehigh.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
TT: It is very sentimental and surreal that my time on the team is coming to a close. I just want to make sure I leave it all out on the field for the games we have left this season, and leave nothing left in the tank.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
TT: Being with the boys every single day. I love all my teammates and am going to miss the day-to-day grind with them.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
TT: I have accepted a job with Amazon and will begin working in September.
#77 Corey Eppley - Long-Stick Midfield - Darien, Conn. - Supply Chain Management
Eppley's career was highlighted by playing in all 16 games as the team's primary long-stick midfielder last season. He finished his junior campaign with 16 groundballs and 12 caused turnovers. Included was three groundballs in a big 16-15 win over Princeton, a groundball and two caused turnovers against Bucknell and three groundballs and two caused turnovers at Loyola. Eppley also got into 13 games as a sophomore, collecting five groundballs. In six games as a senior, Eppley has posted a groundball, which came at archrival Lafayette.
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
CE: Winning the PL championship our freshman year because it is what we work so hard to reach every year and seeing our hard work pay off was an incredible feeling.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CE: I would like to be remembered as a great teammate, on and off the field. I want the Wild Boys (current senior class) to be remembered by all the other classes that we have played with, and hopefully beyond that as well.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CE: My relationship with my fellow seniors can be described as an unbreakable brotherhood.
Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
CE: It's an incredible feeling that my career at Lehigh is coming to an end. I just hope that I can make the most of what I have left.
What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
CE: The Wild Boys (current senior class)
What are your postgraduate plans?
CE: I will be going to Europe with the rest of my class and will figure it out from there.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men's lacrosse senior class of 2016 has experienced a lot over their time in the Brown and White. These Mountain Hawks were crowned Patriot League Champions in 2013, helped the team get back to the title game in 2014 and will finish their careers competing in four straight Patriot League Tournaments. This group has featured contributors all over the field, including multiple All-League honorees and an All-American. Heading into Saturday, they have posted a 38-25 record over their four years. Together, they have helped the Mountain Hawks in not only their on-field play, but also through their leadership of younger players. In the classroom, they have excelled as well, owning an average GPA over 3.0, including one senior who was named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team last season.
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With Senior Day set for Saturday vs. Cornell, Lehighsports.com caught up with the Mountain Hawk seniors about their careers in the Brown and White.
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#6 Billy Oppenheimer - Midfield/Attack - Conshohcken, Pa. - English

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
BO: I'll never forget the day I walked into Coach Cassese's office and he told me I made the team. I couldn't be more thankful for the opportunity to wear the Brown and White.
How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
BO: I want my teammates to remember me as a guy who worked hard and had fun every day. I want my coaches to remember my passion for the game and my willingness to do whatever was best for the team. And I want Brady Thompson and John Mehok to remember my weird sense of humor.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
BO: I feel extremely fortunate to be a member of this class. I transferred to Lehigh as a sophomore and my classmates made me feel at home from the day I met them. It feels like we do everything together; we've experienced so much together, and they'll forever be my brothers.
Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
BO: There's definitely some mixed emotions heading into Senior Day. It's insane that this day is actually here and my time at Lehigh is coming to an end, but it's a nice time to take a step back and reflect on so many great memories with so many great people. I'm sad that my career is wrapping up, but I'm really excited for what's next.
What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
BO: I'll miss everything about Lehigh Lacrosse, but I'm really going to miss the camaraderie. I'm going to miss driving over the mountain every day and walking into the locker room to 45 of my best friends. And I'm going to miss the showers with their perfect combination of water pressure and temperature.
What are your postgraduate plans?
BO: I'm pushing off the real world for as long as possible. I am heading to Perth, Australia in June with Chris Appell for four months. We linked up with Wanneroo Lacrosse Club, so we'll be playing for their men's team and coaching their younger teams, but it's really just an excuse to travel. After Australia, I'll be heading to Colorado to be a ski instructor for the winter season.
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#11 Ray Mastroianni - Midfield - Martinsville, N.J. - Finance

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
RM: Winning the Patriot League Championship freshman year on Frank Banko Field.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
RM: Hard worker, dedicated and committed to the program, good teammate who always put the team first and someone the team can always count on. I want to leave a legacy of having a strong work ethic, always having a competitive attitude in all aspects of life, and being committed to achieve and surpass team goals.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
RM: A very close-knit group of guys, who spends a lot of time together. Extremely competitive in everything we do. Very hard working and have been through a lot of ups and downs during our career at Lehigh. Great group of friends who are some of the hardest working people I know and are dedicated to achieving success in anything they do.      Â
Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
RM: Mixed emotions going into it; pretty crazy that it has come up so soon. Most importantly, focusing on the game and treating it as every other game. Would be awesome to get a win over a great opponent and be able to celebrate with all the seniors for one last home game as well as with everyone's families.  Â
What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
RM: I will miss being around all the guys on the team most. Whether it's in practice, the locker room or just everyone hanging out, we always have a great time and really enjoy each other's company. Next, would be playing in games and just the whole competitive aspect behind prepping for each game and then executing on gameday.Â
What are your postgraduate plans?
RM: After graduation, I will be traveling to Europe with several other seniors on the team to expand my horizon on the world and other cultures. I will be working at JP Morgan Chase as a Finance Analyst and am excited to start my career in the financial world.  Â
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#15 Chris Appell - Midfield - Locust Valley, N.Y. - Finance

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
CA: Winning the Patriot League Championship my freshmen year. It was a great feeling to put a big ring on my finger.
How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CA: Someone that was a hard worker and that my teammates both respected and enjoyed being around.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CA: We have all gotten really close over the past four years that it's honestly like playing with your brother out there. We have been through a lot together, both the ups and the downs, which has helped create a tight bond.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
CA: Definitely have a lot of emotions as both my college lacrosse career as well my athletic career are coming to an end. It has been a great ride and although I will miss everything about the whole experience, I'm excited to instill all the values and life lessons I have learned through athletics as I move on to the next stage of life. Â
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
CA: The thing I will miss the most is just the guys on the team. Every day I come to practice, it's like a comedy show. Sometimes, it's not easy to be excited to get up for an early practice or a long bus trip after a game, but the guys on the team can guarantee to put a smile on your face.
What are your postgraduate plans?
CA: Working in Commercial Real Estate in New York City.
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#17 Reid Weber - Attack - Oreland, Pa. - Design

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
RW: My favorite memory has to be winning a Patriot League Championship. Seeing a year's worth of work realized through a championship was an incredible feeling.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
RW: I would like to be remembered as someone who was passionate, that I gave it everything I got and really cared for my guys.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
RW: My fellow seniors are my brothers. I don't think there is a closer bond; we would do anything for each other.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
RW: I am definitely starting to get emotional headed into Senior Day, but I know we have a lot of season left and am focusing on staying in the present. With my career winding down, I just want to be sure that I did everything in my power to help my teammates and that I leave absolutely nothing left.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
RW: I will miss being able to compete at the sport I love with my best friends every day. But more than anything, I will miss just the locker room and spending every waking moment with my teammates.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
RW: My postgrad plans so far are to travel Europe this summer with the seniors on the team, then I plan on working and living in NYC.
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#19 Alex Eaton - Midfield - Westford, Mass. - Finance

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
AE: My favorite Lehigh memory was winning the Patriot League Championship on Frank Banko Field and watching all of the fans storm the field afterwards.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
AE: I would like to be remembered as a guy who always put forth his best effort, never complained and put his team before his self.Â
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
AE: I think this senior class is one of the most special classes we have had at Lehigh. We are not the biggest or mast talented group of guys, but I believe we had great leadership and a drive to succeed. I love all of my fellow seniors and I believe we have built a friendship that will last a lifetime.Â
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
AE: These four years flew by and this season went even quicker. It seemed liked just the other day I was getting picked up outside my dorm to go to practice. It is sad to see it all coming to an end, but I think this team is going to hit its stride and make a run at this thing.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
AE: I think what I will miss most is just being in the team atmosphere all of the time. Hanging out in the locker room before games, listening to the freshman sing karaoke and celebrating after a big win.Â
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What are your postgraduate plans?
AE: After graduation, a bunch of the seniors on the team and myself are going to Europe for three weeks to travel and experience what it is like to study abroad.Â
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#31 Casey Eidenshink - Defense - Wyncote, Pa. - Finance
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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
CE: Winning the Patriot League Championship my freshmen year, because it was an awesome experience to win a championship.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CE: I would like to be remembered as a great captain and great teammate. I hope that other classes remember our senior class as one of the best and a great group of guys.Â
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CE: I have an awesome relationship with the other seniors. These guys will be my friends for the rest of my life.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
CE: It doesn't really feel real; I can't believe that my Senior Day is already here. My mentality for the rest of the season is to make the most of it and keep the season going as long as possible.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
CE: Just hanging out with all the guys, on and off the field.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
CE: Hopefully working in Philadelphia for a financial services company.Â
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#43 Nick Fraboni - Midfield - East Longmeadow, Mass. - Finance and Economics

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
NF: My favorite memory has to be the celebrations after beating Colgate earlier this season. It was great to see the whole team come together and have so much fun.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
NF: I hope that I will be remembered by the team as a hard worker and a good teammate. The legacy I hope that I leave behind is the mentality that working hard and putting in the effort can get you anywhere you want to be.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
NF: Over the past two years, I have become good friends with all of the others in the senior class. As we move on from Lehigh, I hope that we can all stay close.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
NF: Going into Senior Day is a strange feeling, especially knowing you're playing career is coming to an end. My only thoughts right now are focused on how we can keep the season going and how the seniors can end on the best note possible.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
NF: I will definitely miss just being around the team. Lehigh Lacrosse is a family like no other.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
NF: After graduation, I will be working for JP Morgan Chase & Co. in New York City.
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#55 Eddie DeDomenico - Defense/Long-Stick Midfield - Rye, N.Y. - Marketing

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
ED: Returning to the squad. It felt like coming home after a long trip.Â
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
ED: If I'm remembered for doing good things and pushing my teammates, and if my presence sparked good energies, that's plenty.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
ED: Dynamic. Everyone is so close, but we're still learning about one another all the time. It's a weird and exceptional group.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
ED: I feel very fortunate to have had this experience. It pushed me and put hair on my chest. By the virtue of what I've learned, I know the best is yet to come.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
ED: The ups and downs. Competing. The real world provides competition, but not in such potent, high doses. It's addicting. But most of all, I will miss the boys and the coaches
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What are your postgraduate plans?
ED: Developing a product at Lehigh's entrepreneurship grant program, LaunchBayC.
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#66 Tripp Telesco - Defense - Ridgewood, N.J. - Supply Chain Management

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
TT: My favorite memory has to be winning the Patriot League Championship my freshman year. Every year, it is our mission to win the league and 2013 was the last time we did it.Â
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
TT: I want to be remembered as one of the hardest workers on the team… someone that others could always look up to. Hopefully I will be remembered as someone who developed into a good leader and captain. The legacy I want to leave behind is dunk-a-roo's before morning lifts.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
TT: My relationship with my fellow seniors is incredible. These truly are my best friends and I know our friendship will continue way beyond Lehigh.
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Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
TT: It is very sentimental and surreal that my time on the team is coming to a close. I just want to make sure I leave it all out on the field for the games we have left this season, and leave nothing left in the tank.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
TT: Being with the boys every single day. I love all my teammates and am going to miss the day-to-day grind with them.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
TT: I have accepted a job with Amazon and will begin working in September.
#77 Corey Eppley - Long-Stick Midfield - Darien, Conn. - Supply Chain Management

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What's your favorite Lehigh Men's Lacrosse memory up until this point?
CE: Winning the PL championship our freshman year because it is what we work so hard to reach every year and seeing our hard work pay off was an incredible feeling.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CE: I would like to be remembered as a great teammate, on and off the field. I want the Wild Boys (current senior class) to be remembered by all the other classes that we have played with, and hopefully beyond that as well.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CE: My relationship with my fellow seniors can be described as an unbreakable brotherhood.
Describe the feeling going into Senior Day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
CE: It's an incredible feeling that my career at Lehigh is coming to an end. I just hope that I can make the most of what I have left.
What will you miss most about Lehigh Men's Lacrosse?
CE: The Wild Boys (current senior class)
What are your postgraduate plans?
CE: I will be going to Europe with the rest of my class and will figure it out from there.
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