Event Recaps
2003 Men's Lacrosse
National Championship Team Returns to
Charlottesville
On April 6, the 2003 men's
lacrosse national championship
team returned to Charlottesville
to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Prior to the UNC versus
UVa men's lacrosse game, 23 of
the championship team members
and their families gathered for an
enjoyable tailgate sponsored by The 2003 men's lacrosse national championship team.
nior class back to celebrate that 2003 championship.
the Virginia Athletics Foundation. The anniverThe natural grass surface in M&T Bank Stadium
sary team was recognized on the field at halftime
was replaced immediately following that final weekwith a special video presentation as they proudly
end and the field was a quagmire by Championship
held up their championship trophy thanking the
Monday. Tillman Johnson was spectacular in goal
fans for their support.
in our semifinal win over Maryland and it took a
Coach Dom Starsia was thrilled to see so many
complete team effort to beat the No. 1 seed Johns
members of this championship team back to celeHopkins team to capture the title. It was a weekend
brate. As he reflected on their memorable experience
to remember!"
he commented, "What a treat to have the entire se-
The anniversary team was recognized on the field at halftime during the UNC versus UVa game.
