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Defensive Transfer Class Introduced To The 2027 Men’s Lacrosse Roster

By: Markel Edwards
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Men's Lacrosse | 9/29/2026 11:56:00 AM

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. - The Barry University men’s lacrosse program announces its class of defensive transfers for the 2027 season. Based on the group at hand, it appears to present quite an amount of continuity immediately as three out of seven defensive transfers played at CCBC-Essex. Their collegiate playing experience can be pivotal towards the team’s success this upcoming season as each individual has the ability to bring something different to the table on the defensive side of the field. The head coach of the Buccaneers in Alex Williams brought in three defensive poles, two long-stick midfielders, and two defensive midfielders. 

“We’re excited to add this group of defensive transfer to our program. They bring experience, physicality and a competitive edge that will strengthen our defensive unit and programs mentality!” Head coach Williams said. “This group has the ability to make an impact not only on, but most importantly off the field while becoming important pieces of our program. Lasty, this group brings a lot of versatility and experience to our defense.”

2027 DEFENSIVE TRANSFER CLASS 

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Defensive Midfielder | 5-10
Class: Junior
Hometown: Palm Harbor, FL
Previous School: St. Thomas Aquinas College
High School: Palm Harbor University HS

  • Appeared in 14 games for St. Thomas Aqunias
  • Recorded three groundballs and five caused turnovers
  • Third in school history for face offs and fifth in face off percentage while at Palm Harbor University HS
  • All-County First-team in 2024
  • Lucas Speer Award winner in 2024

I chose Barry University because I wanted to be part of a first-year program and have the opportunity to be a part of history. I was also looking for a new and better environment where I could grow both academically and personally. Barry’s strong academics, along with the opportunity to be closer to home, made it the right choice for me. - Bennett

Long-Stick Midfielder | 5-10
Class: Junior
Hometown: Huntington, NY
Previous School: Nassau CC
High School: St. Dominics HS

  • Played in 20 total games at Nassau CC
  • Collected three goals and four assists for seven points
  • Gathered 51 groundballs and 26 caused turnovers

I chose Barry because of the immediate connection with coaching staff and the beauty of the campus. - Higgins

Defense | 6-6
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Frisco, TX
Previous School: Barton College
High School: Frisco HS

  • Played in three games and had one groundball while at Barton College
  • Went one-for-one on face-offs
  • Two-time letter winner in both football and lacrosse

Barry University was because of academics and great coaching staff. - Ludwig

Long-Stick Midfielder | 6-2
Class: Junior
Hometown: Brunswick, MD
Previous School: CCBC-Essex
High School: Brunswick HS

  • Concluded career at CCBC-Essex with 24 games played recording 37 groundballs and 12 caused turnovers
  • Freshman year at CCBC-Essex proved to be his best with 19 groundballs and nine caused turnovers

I chose Barry because of the welcoming first impressions, the academics, the athletic facilities and wonderful staff, and because coach Williams is a DAWG. - Porter

Defense | 5-10
Class: Junior
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Previous School: Seton Hill University 
High School: Hempfield HS

  • Played in 14 total games while at Seton Hill
  • Concluded his time with the Griffins with three groundballs and four caused turnovers

The reason I chose Barry was because I immediately saw a great opportunity to set a great standard with a new team, build more relationships and connections, and move forward with my collegiate career on and off the field. - Price 

Defense | 6-1
Class: Junior
Hometown: York, PA
Previous School: CCBC-Essex
High School: South Western HS

  • Had 27 starts at CCBE-Essex and finished with 21 caused turnovers and 31 groundballs
  • Named All-Region XX defenseman at Essex
  • Caused 15 turnovers and 15 groundballs during freshman year
  • Finished with 103 groundballs across career with South Western HS with 27 caused turnovers, five goals, and an assist
  • 2024 YAIAA First-team All-County

I choose Barry for its location and the high level of education it offers. - Ryan

Defensive Midfielder | 5-10
Class: Junior
Hometown: Essex, MD
Previous School: CCBC-Essex
High School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel 

  • Played in a total of 13 games at CCBE-Essex
  • Had five groundballs and two caused turnovers
  • Scholar Athlete Award in 2026
  • NJCAA All-academic third team in 2024
  • Was the MVP as well as bestowed the Outstanding Leadership Award while at Our Lady of Mount Carmel 

I chose Barry because of the lasting impact that I knew this team would have on the future generations of Barry lacrosse, and because of the amazing location, and coaches. - Swift