Men's Lacrosse | 10/6/2026 1:34:00 PM

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – The Barry University men's lacrosse team announce their latest additions to the 2027 roster all consisting of goalies and face-off specialists. This group consists of three goalies and three face-off specialists with two of them being transfers.

Head coach Alex Williams had this to say about his freshmen within this group, "This is an exciting group with tremendous potential. Faceoffs require technique, strength, quickness and a willingness to battle every possession. These young men have shown that competitive mentality, and we're looking forward to watching them push each other every day." Coach goes into further detail about his goalies, "Goaltending is a position where preparation and mentality matter just as much as athletic ability. This group has the tools, competitiveness, and work ethic we're looking for. They're eager to learn, eager to compete, and ready to put in the work."

Coach Williams then speaks on his transfers and what they can provide to the team this season, "You want goalies and FO specialist who aren't afraid of the pressure, and this group thrives on competition. They bring experience, confidence and an edge to the cage and the Dot," Things didn't stop there as coach Williams continued to emphasize what they mean to the team. "These guys also have tremendous leadership qualities, they mentor our guys and exemplify what we are looking for on a daily basis! We're excited to have them here and can't wait to see them make an impact."



Daniel Castro
Face-Off Specialist | 5-8
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Vestal, NY
High School: Vestal Senior HS

• Compiled a face-off percentage of 73 senior year
• Sectional Champ
• Seal of biliteracy recipient

QUOTE: I chose Barry University because not only do I want to be held to the highest standards but also compete in one of the most respected and well-known conferences. - Castro

Jordan Gortarez-Nelson
Face-Off Specialist | 5-9
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Paradise Valley, AZ
High School: Arcadia HS

• Five-time letter winner in football and lacrosse
• Finished senior year with 11 games played good for five goals, two assists, seven points, 38 shots-on-goal, 104 ground balls, and 157 face-offs won
• Played in 51 games over the course of his career that resulted in 15 goals, six assists, 21 points, 401 ground balls, and 527 face-offs won
• Three-time all-state, first-team all-state, face-off factory Top FOGO watchlist, Billy Loyd Memorial Award winner
• Number one in the state of Arizona for most ground balls and face-off wins

QUOTE: I chose Barry because I wanted to be part of the first year lacrosse program and have the opportunity to help build something from the ground up. I also loved the idea of living in a big city where I can enjoy fishing, going to the beach, and everything Miami has to offer. - Gortarez-Nelson

Max Johnson
Face-Off Specialist | 6-1
Class: Junior
Hometown: Westminster, MD
Previous School: CCBC-Essex
High School: Westminster HS

• Played and started 12 games that resulted in Johnson finishing the season with four goals and an assist for five points
• Registered eight shots-on-goal and won 157 face-offs out of 233
• Finished career at CCBC-Essex with 292 face-offs collected out of 443 taken
• New Balance All-American
• Two-time All-State selections
• Played and started in 16 games freshman year
• Won 135 out of 210 face-offs taken

QUOTE: To become the best while competing with the best. - Johnson



Nick Dutrieux
Goalie | 5-9
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Lewiston, NY
High School: Canisius HS

• .600 save percentage senior year
• .620 save percentage over course of career
• Second-team All-Catholic

QUOTE: I chose Barry for the academics and the great atmosphere along with the opportunities that revolve around it. - Dutrieux

Luke James
Goalie | 5-11
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Previous School: Mercyhurst
High School: East Syracuse Minoa Central HS

• Appeared in one game for Mercyhurst University
• High school campaign concluded with a total of 454 saves while collecting 191 of them during his senior year
• Awarded Defensive Player of the Year at East Syracuse Minoa Central HS

QUOTE: I chose Barry because of the immediate connection with Coach Williams and wanted to be a part of Barry's first ever lacrosse team. - James

Matthew McCoy
Goalie | 5-8
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Buford, GA
High School: Buford HS

• Compiled a .550 save percentage along with accumulating a .610 save percentage during the team's championship run in his senior year
• Career ended with a .540 save percentage good for 350 plus saves
• Two-time State Champion
• Two-time First-team All-county
• AP Scholar

QUOTE: I chose Barry, because it is an awesome opportunity to help start a new program and make history. - McCoy