New Astro-Turf Field Planned College officials announced that Potsdam will be receiving a brand new astro-turf field next fall (2001). It will be ready for the Spring 2002 season. In addition to this new facility, the Bears have a natural grass field that was completed in the spring of 1999, along with our indoor fieldhouse in Maxcy Hall. We have also just expanded our strength training facilities with the addition of Olympic Platforms and Olympic weights. Potsdam Finishes 2nd in SUNYAC Conference The Bears ended the regular season with a 4-2 record in the SUNY Conference, a record good enough for second place. The 2001 SUNY Conference winner will receive an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament. We are looking forward for the chance for our first NCAA bid next year. Six Potsdam Players Named to All-SUNYAC Team A total of six SUNY Potsdam Men’s Lacrosse players were named to the All SUNYAC Team which is voted on by the league coaches. Named to the first team were junior midfielder Brian Austin (ESM) and senior midfielder Keith Hughes (Wilbraham). Named to the second team were senior attackman Geoff Eliopoulus (Watertown) and sophomore attackman Jed Hammill (St. Lawrence Central). Named to the Honorable Mention Team were sophomore LSM Bubba Ayrassian (Canton) and freshman defenseman Brandon Webster (Vestal). Bears Return to ECAC Tourney 4th Consecutive Year The SUNY Potsdam Men’s Lacrosse Team made it to the ECAC Tournament for the fourth year in a row. Our first round opponent was Elmira and the other two teams in the tournament were Oswego and Oneonta. The Bears finished the regular season with a 10-5 record. Overall, the Bears had a very good season including big victories over Alfred, Colby, Oneonta, Clarkson, and St. Lawrence.