Tucker Martinez defends a Siena Heights attacker.

Men's Lacrosse 2/25/2023 12:01:00 AM Alan Babbitt

2023 Men's Lacrosse Preview

Hope defender Tucker Martinez, pictured

The national stature of the Hope College men's lacrosse team is growing.

The Flying Dutchmen are aiming to build on their winning tradition during the 2023 season, despite graduating a talented senior class that included a pair of MIAA MVPs.

A year ago, Hope recorded its sixth full season in a row with at least 13 wins and achieved their first No. 1 regional ranking in program history.

The Flying Dutchmen captured their third MIAA regular season title and finished with a 15-3 record following a loss in the MIAA Tournament championship to Albion College.

Coach's Outlook

"We're super excited. The core bedrock of the way we play has been laid down over the past few years. These guys have embraced it and taken it to another level this year. Our basic principles of running the field, sharing the work, and getting out there playing with our friends. It's time for us to do that against somebody else. We've been practicing all month. We're excited to get going Saturday. I think it's the toughest schedule we've ever had. It's a blessing being ranked so highly in our region last year. Teams are calling us now instead of trying to see if we can come down and play them. We've got a nice slate of home games to start our season. We'd like everybody to come out, brave the elements and holler for us." — head coach Michael Schanhals

Coaching Staff

Head coach Michael Schanhals '91 has been leading the Flying Dutchmen lacrosse program since 2005. He oversaw the transition to becoming an NCAA Division III program. Since 2013, Schanhals has guided Hope to a 99-46 overall record and two NCAA tournament appearances.

Schanhals is assisted by Chris Scheldt, Pablo Peschiera, Nick Schanhals and Bruce Elder.

More on the coaching staff

2023 Roster

The Flying Dutchmen bring back 26 letterwinners, including junior attacker Michael Mann, the lone returner among last season's seven All-MIAA First Team selections. Mann scored a career-high 40 goals and topped Hope with a career-best 40 assists. Mann shared the team scoring lead with fellow attacker Jack Radzville, the MIAA's 2022 Offensive MVP in his final season.

Senior defender Tucker Martinez (Zeeland, Michigan / Zeeland West) returns for a fifth season after missing the final seven games last season due to injury. Martinez, an All-MIAA second-team honoree in 2021 and 2019, helps the Flying Dutchmen buffer the graduation of defensive standout Brayden Blackburn, the 2022 MIAA Defensive MVP as a long-stick midfielder.

Senior FOGO Max Zimmerman (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan / Detroit Country Day) takes off as the Flying Dutchmen's faceoff specialist after four-year standout Cole Scheffler graduated.

Zimmerman is a returning three-year letter winner along with Martinez, senior attacker/midfielder Alex Goodall (Clarkston, Michigan / Northwest), senior midfielder Nolan Jamieson (Okemos, Michigan / Okemos), senior midfielder Jack Maibuecher (Chicago, Illinois / Notre Dame Prep), and senior goalkeeper John Shea (Commerce Township, Michigan / Detroit Catholic Central).

Roster

2023 Schedule

The Flying Dutchmen open the season with three consecutive home games at Van Andel Soccer Stadium, beginning with Elmhurst University (Ill.) on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. Elmhurst beat Birmingham Southern College two days after Birmingham Southern knocked off traditional regional power Illinois Wesleyan University. Hope will play at Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday, March 22. The Flying Dutchmen have 10 non-league games.

Hope's first MIAA game is Wednesday, April 12, at Albion. If the Flying Dutchmen qualify for the MIAA Tournament, postseason play starts on Wednesday, May 3, with semifinals.
Schedule

MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll

Hope placed runner-up in the 2023 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll after claiming three of seven possible first-place votes. Coaches could not vote for their own teams.

With 33 points, the Flying Dutchmen finished one point behind preseason favorite Albion College, which collected four first-place votes. Adrian College rounded out the top three with 25 points, followed by Trine University in fourth place with 21 points. Calvin University landed in fifth place after earning 16 points. Kalamazoo College (11) and Alma College (7) are predicted to finish in sixth and seventh, respectively.

Preseason Poll

By The Numbers

1

One more win will give head coach Michael Scanhals and the Flying Dutchmen their 100th NCAA victory.

0.689

Hope's winning percentage on home turf. The Flying Dutchmen are 31-14 at Van Andel Soccer Stadium.

7.42

Goals against average for graduated goalie Ian Bosman, a two-year starter. Bosman recorded a save percentage of .609.

29

All-MIAA First Team selections for the Flying Dutchmen in their history.

113

Combined goals for two of Hope's three leading scorers last season, Jack Radzville with 55 and Zach Wiggins with a team-leading 58.

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Players Mentioned

#4 Brayden Blackburn: LSM; 6' 1"; Senior

#12 Ian Bosman: G; 5' 9"; Senior

#43 Michael Mann: A; 5' 9"; Junior; Public Acct/Business

#3 Jack Radzville: A; 5' 9"; Senior

#91 Cole Scheffler: FOGO; 6' 0"; Senior

#8 Zach Wiggins: A/M; 6' 2"; Senior

#15 Alex Goodall: A; 6' 2"; Senior

#20 Tucker Martinez: D; 5' 11"; Fifth Year

#12 John Shea: GK; 5' 10"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#4 Brayden Blackburn
: 6' 1"; Senior
: LSM

#12 Ian Bosman
: 5' 9"; Senior
: G

#43 Michael Mann
: 5' 9"; Junior; Public Acct/Business
: A

#3 Jack Radzville
: 5' 9"; Senior
: A

#91 Cole Scheffler
: 6' 0"; Senior
: FOGO

#8 Zach Wiggins
: 6' 2"; Senior
: A/M

#15 Alex Goodall
: 6' 2"; Senior
: A

#20 Tucker Martinez
: 5' 11"; Fifth Year
: D

#12 John Shea
: 5' 10"; Senior
: GK