With the 2024 lacrosse season looming, here’s a complete roster breakdown for Lars Tiffany’s Cavaliers, beginning with the attack and offensive midfielders.
Offense
Notable Additions: Coach Kevin Cassese, Jack Boyden, McCabe Millon
Notable Losses: Coach Sean Kirwan, Xander Dickson, Thomas McConvey, Jeff Conner, Peter Garno, Ricky Miezan
Notable Returners: Connor Shellenberger, Payton Cormier, Griffin Schutz, Patrick McIntosh, Truitt Sunderland
Virginia led Division I last season in scoring offense with 293 goals, a program record, amounting to 17.24 per game. The Hoos also finished first in shot percentage, scoring 38.1% of the time. Despite the losses of offensive mastermind Sean Kirwan and leading goal scorer Xander Dickson, among other offensive weapons, this team aims to once again dominate opposing defenses under new offensive coordinator Kevin Cassese, who joined Lars Tiffany’s staff after spending the last 16 seasons as the head coach at Lehigh.
When Cassese arrived in Charlottesville, Connor Shellenberger was the first person he met with, instilling an instant connection and commitment to the two-time Tewaaraton finalist, who is the focal point of the Virginia offense. Shellenberger finished last season with 30 goals and 54 assists and will continue to serve as the quarterback from x.