Play will continue every Wednesday (weather permitting) through the end of summer. We ask that interested players be at least high school graduates to avoid excessive amounts of players showing up and diluting playing time.

Email ucsummerpickup@gmail.com to stay in the loop with cancellations due to weather and other extenuating circumstances.

Under his tutelage the Bearcats were able to compile a formidable record and compete for the National Championship not once, but twice. As a coach, Kevin was able to help lead the Bearcats to their first Midwest Lacrosse Festival Championship, a tournament that has provided the Bearcats with as much competition as the NCLL National Championship. On the way to the MLF Championship, the Bearcats were able to defeat two in-state rivals that they had previously never beaten in the spring season, OSU and OU. His leadership and knowledge helped make these incredible feats possible.

 He was not only a dedicated coach, but was insistent on seeing the program grow off the field. He was constantly involved in fundraising and recruiting efforts year-round which has helped the Bearcat Lacrosse team grow into a perennial contender in the Midwest.

 For all of his dedication and commitment to this team, I’d like to again give a big thanks to Coach Kevin Bissmeyer.

 - Zach

2011 features a difficult schedule with teams from the NCAA, MCLA Division 1, MCLA Division 2, and NCLL. Teams like Mount St. Joseph, Dayton, Ohio State, Denison and Illinois will test the Bearcats and see if they are truely worthy of returning to the NCLL National Championship.

Come out and support your local Club Lacrosse team at Nippert for all of our home games! Admission is free, and your attendance is always appreciated and could mean the difference bewteen a win and a loss. No one likes losing in front of a home crowd…

Please see the spring schedule here.

Glaser was defensive coordinator at St. Xavier High School for 8 years—2 years junior varsity and 6 years varsity.  He has been with several traveling teams on the East Coast showcasing at Division 1, 2, and 3 schools.  Outside of coaching, he has been able to sit on many lacrosse boards which has helped him amass a wealth of lacrosse knowledge. Coach Glaser will be responsible for defensive coaching and strategy.

A two time high school all-American from Memphis University School in Tennessee, Gibson played midfield for the University of Notre Dame from 2006 to 2009. Over the course of his four-year Irish career, Gibson was a three-time monogram recipient, tallying 18 points on nine goals and nine assists. Gibson will be responsible for offensive coaching and strategy.

The Bearcats are honored to have such outstanding individuals help direct them toward their goal of an NCLL National Championship. With their combined knowledge and experience, the Bearcats should be a force to be reckoned with in the NCLL in 2011.

     Questions regarding the team schedules, rosters, or recruiting should be directed to Team President Zach Fehr. zachcfehr@gmail.com

     Announcments regarding upcoming schedules will be forthcoming…

Well, the cool winds of fall are beginning to sweep through the Cincinnati area while the leaves are beginning to change color as fall approaches; and with the beginning of the new school year at The University of Cincinnati comes yet another anticipated year of lacrosse. The Bearcats are returning to work after making a run to the Final Four last season and are hoping to continue the programs recent success.

The Bearcats would like to announce a few important upcoming dates that new and returning players need to take note of.

September 22nd 7:00PM – 9:00PM @ Sheakley Lawn – Pick up lacrosse game for all potential and returning players. Bring a light/dark reverse jersey and your own water.

September 23rd 7:00 PM @ TUC – UC Lacrosse Orientation Meeting.

September 27th 7:00 PM @ Sheakley Lawn – First Practice

All new and returning players need to attend the orientation meeting taking place in TUC which is the building located directly west of Nippert.

The Cincinnati Bearcats would like to announce the beginning of their summer pickup league. The free pickup league begins on June 16th and will last through the end of July and will take place at Sheakley Lawn at the University of Cincinnati. The league is open to all players 17 or older and will take place every Wednesday from 7-9 PM.

All players are required to bring their own light/dark reversible jersey and their own water as there is none on site. The teams will be decided each night by tossing in sticks and then picking sides. players are asked to bring extra balls with them as the field is notorious for stealing them.

This is the third year UC has run this summer league and in years past it has been a great success and has attracted a lot players from all kinds of competitive backgrounds. Pass on the news, and bring your friends as all are encouraged to come out and help keep this summer league growing! Follow the Bearcats on Facebook for the quickest updates on information and schedules! UCLAXFacebook

      The Cincinnati Bearcats had an excellent 09/10 campaign making it to the NCLL final four for just the second time in the schools history, but also the second time in the last three years. The recent success of the Bearcats program can be traced to many contributing factors such as increased team organization, good coaching, more commitment, and higher levels of incoming talent then in years past, however one of the other crucially important reasons for the growth and improvement of the team has been the outstanding contributions from the Bearcats seniors who have been a part of the early years of mediocrity at UC and have been instrumental in the emergence of the program in the last three years.

This years senior class was the last link to the Schools first head coach Dave Reed, and have been a part of the changing atmosphere at Cincinnati that has included two coaching changes, an increased practice schedule and the first lacrosse games played at Nippert Stadium. The expansion of the sport has a lot to do with the success of the team, and this success is thanks in large part to the seniors who have helped lead the way through the transition.

This years graduating seniors are one of the most accomplished groups to come through the school; consisting of the schools all time scoring leader, as well as the all time winningest goalie and one of the longest tenured defensive starters to play at UC. Here is a look back at the individual accomplishments of seniors Bobby Nagle, Kyle O’Neal, and Paul Mckay.

Bobby Nagle has been a staple on the UC attack since his first game as a freshman. A four year starter, Nagle has also been a team captain in both his junior and senior seasons as well as a member of the team leadership council. In addition to his accomplishments as a team leader he has been one of the teams most important players winning the UC offensive player of the year award in both his junior and senior years on his way to setting the schools all time scoring record. Since team statistics began being kept in the 07-08 season, Nagle has racked up an impressive 63 goals averaging out to 21 goals a season.

Senior goalie Kyle O’Neal may have had to wait to get his starting job, but once it was his he made a name for himself as one of the best goalies in all of club lacrosse. O’Neal, a two time team MVP is a three year starter for UC and has been a three year captain with the team as well as a member of the leadership council. Kyle will leave UC with an all time winning percentage of 81% and in his three years as a starter has led the Bearcats to a 44-10 record while allowing an average of only 4.6 goals per game. O’Neals presence between the pipes will be missed next year as the Bearcats will have to find a new starter in the net.

Senior Paul Mckay is only the second defensive player at UC to start all four years of their career. Since settling into his role on the team as a freshman, Mckay has been one of the most improved players on the team as he was able to get better every season with the team. Mckay, like the other seniors has been instrumental in helping the team on the field, but he has also extended his influence off the field. Paul was a two year captain with the team, a founder of the leadership council, and the team president in his junior year. Mckays presence on defense, his motivational speeches, and his leadership and organization efforts off the field have all been a major part of the programs improvement, and his effort will be recognizably missed in the years to come.

With these three seniors moving on to the next stage of their lives and leaving the program behind the Bearcats will have to find ways to fill the large shoes left by these players. Cincinnati is full of both youth and talent and this summer will be an important one as Cincinnati will try to fill in the holes left by the departures of these players. On behalf of all the Cincinnati Bearcats Lacrosse Community I would like to thank the seniors for all their contributions to the program over the years and wish them the best in whatever awaits them in their post lacrosse careers.

The 2009/10 lacrosse season was one of the best seasons in Cincinnati’s history and was a year filled with accomplishments and firsts. It started in the fall with the Bearcats beating Miami in the Capitol Tournament Championship to bring home the inaugural trophy in that tournament. Cincinnati continued its winning ways in the Midwest Lacrosse Festival where they brought home their first ever championship in that tournament after placing second and third in the previous seasons. During the MLF the Bearcats were also able to knock off rivals Ohio U. and Ohio State on their way to the trophy. By the end of the year Cincinnati had won its third consecutive Midwest Regional Championship, and was advancing to the NCLL Elite Eight for the second time in the last three seasons. There was one thing Cincinnati was not able to cross off its list though, a National Championship as they lost in the Final Four to Lynchburg University in a high scoring back and forth game.

In Cincinnati’s first game they lined up against a talented St. Mary’s team that looked ready to give the Bearcats all they bargained for. Cincinnati started off strong taking a 9-3 lead into the half and controlling the ball possession. The second half was a much different story as UC was outscored 6-2 and was looking out of sync. However, the Bearcats pulled themselves together at the end of the game and were able to hang on to an 11-9 win moving them onto the Final Four.

Cincinnati was led in this game by Zach Fehr who tallied four goals, as well as attackmen Bobby Nagle and Danny Macauley who each scored two goals. other scorers were Ray Harper and and Alex Arkeilpane.

The Final Four match up featured a high powered Lynchburg team that has made multiple championship appearances recently and was a favorite coming into the tournament again this year. Cincinnati started the game off well taking a 6-1 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the momentum would not last as the second quarter scoring was 6-2 in Lynchburgs favor with the halftime score reading 8-7, Bearcats. The third quarter remained close as each team notched four more goals and went into the final quarter with Cincinnati leading 12-11. The fourth quarter saw it slip away from the Bearcats as they were losing the ground ball battle and as a result the possession battle as well. Lynchburg was able to rack up five more goals in the quarter while UC managed only three and with five seconds left and the ball at midfield after a penalty UC had one last chance to try to even the score, but the pass was batted down and the game, as well as the Bearcats season ended.

UC was led in scoring by returning attackman Jason Keck, who in just his second game back with the team since injuring his hip racked up four goals and an assist in limited playing time. In his final game with the Bearcats, senior Bobby Nagle scored three times while the other two attackmen Danny Macauley and Joe Werner both scored twice, with Werner adding two assists. Other scorers were Zach Fehr, Phil Cowles, Matt Keller and Alex Arkeilpane.

With the season ending one game earlier then the Bearcats would have liked the team will be working hard in the off-season to improve and reload for next season. With a returning core of players, as well as a highly anticipated incoming class Cincinnati looks to be on track for another tournament run next year.

The Bearcats would like to thank everyone who has supported and followed us and helped make this such an incredible year, we could not do it without the help of our fans!

On Friday, April 23rd the Bearcats walked into a hostile environment at Youngstown State and walked out with an NCLL D-II Regional Championship, Cincinnati’s second in three years. However, this game was anything but easy for the Bearcats as they were trailing the entire first half to a big and physical Youngstown State team. With freshman Zia Ahmed in goal for starter Kyle O’Neal, and several other starters missing, the young Bearcats were able to come from four goals down halftime to win the game 9-5 moving on to the NCLL “Elite 8″ in Maryland with their first game against St. Mary’s on Saturday, May 1st.

The turn in momentum can be attributed to an increase in the aggressiveness of the defenders as well as a very quick two goals scored by Ray Harper to start the third quarter and bring Cincinnati to within a two goals of the Penguins. Senior Bobby Nagel also had a great game finding the back of the net five times, leading all scorers.

After an impressive come from behind win at YSU the Bearcats travelled to New York to take on Buffalo State and Canisius in UC’s first trip to the liberty state. The Bearcats beat both Buffalo State and Canisius 11-5 and 11-1 respectively. Cincinnati had an impressive team effort as every player contributed equally to the quality road wins. In his first extensive action since joining the Bearcats, freshman goalie Zia Ahmed played very well allowing only 11 goals in 3 games on the road trip. Ahmed will be counted on next season as the Bearcats will lose senior Goalie Kyle O’Neal.

Cincinnati will leave Friday morning and stay over night to prepare for their first game at 8:30 Saturday morning against St. Mary’s of Maryland. The games will be played at The University of Maryland.