Madison, NJ (June 30)- Throughout the next weeks, we will be taking a look back and ranking our top 10 moments of the 2024-25 season. There were numerous great games and performances from the past calendar year, and we are excited to look back and recap some of these moments with our fans!
Making our top 10 list at #6: #6 Men's Lacrosse Engineers Unforgettable Program Turnaround
Madison, NJ (June 30) – The FDU-Florham Devils Men's Lacrosse team entered the 2025 season with high anticipation following the hiring of new head coach Alex Stone. The result: a winning season, a revitalized program, and a string of school and individual records that marked a new era for Devils Men's Lacrosse.
Coach Alex Stone's first season began amid the harsh winter, but his team was undeterred. On February 15, FDU opened with an 18-7 road win over Rosemont, finishing the month of February undefeated while setting the tone for the season.
In a dominant non-conference performance, the Devils nearly matched the school record for most goals in a game, cruising to a 25-4 win over Centenary. Senior Brenden Fabin (Randolph, NJ) starred in the effort, notching his 100th career point and breaking the single-game record with 10 goals.
After suffering their first loss to Immaculata, the Devils bounced back with a perfect spring break road trip, defeating Juniata and Marywood. They concluded the majority of non-conference play with an impressive 6-2 record.
The month of March brought more highlights. In a 25-3 win over Cairn, Bud Snyder (Arlington Heights, Ill.) etched his name into the record books with 12 points—breaking a 59-year-old school record for most assists in a single game.
While the start of MAC Freedom play proved challenging, the Devils found their rhythm. They earned their first conference win on April 16 with a 9-8 victory over King's, celebrated Senior Day with a win against Delaware Valley, and kept postseason hopes alive by eliminating Lebanon Valley from playoff contention with a dramatic last-minute goal by Matthew Stella (Hackettstown, NJ).
Although a final-week loss ended the Devils' MAC Freedom playoff bid, FDU closed out the regular season with a 10-win campaign—the program's best since 2017. Earning the No. 3 seed in the ECAC Championship Tournament, the Devils traveled to face second-seeded Goucher in the semifinals, falling 19-8 to close the season.
With a rejuvenated foundation, record-setting performances, and a return to relevance, the 2025 Devils have laid the groundwork for a bright future under Coach Stone's leadership.
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