Jan. 5, 2001

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Eight former Maryland lacrosse players are on rosters in the National Lacrosse League, which kicked off action last weekend. The Washington Power lead the way with five former Terps on the roster and current Maryland women's lacrosse assistant coach Gary Gait.

Joining Gait on the Power are former Terps Jon Brothers (at Maryland from 1992-95), Casey Connor (1997-2000), Kip Fulks (1992-95), Brian Reese (1995-98) and Brian Zeller (1997-2000).

Three other former Maryland stars are also in the league in Dan Radebaugh (1992-95) and Jeff Shirk (1997-2000) with the Philadelphia Wings and Andrew Whipple (1995-98) with the Rochester Knighthawks.

Connor had a sensational pro debut with the Power as he scored a goal and handed out four assists in Washington's season opener, a 20-19 loss to Buffalo at MCI Center on Dec. 30. Reese also recorded a pair of assists in that game and also had two assists in the Power's 13-12 win over the Toronto Rock on Dec. 31.

Continue to check umterps.com for the latest on the Terps in the NLL.

Here's the all-time roster of Maryland alums who have played in the NLL (formerly the Major Indoor Lacrosse League).

Current Terps In The NLL:
Jon Brothers         Washington Power
Casey Connor         Washington Power
Kip Fulks            Washington Power
Dan Radebaugh        Philadelphia Wings
Brian Reese          Washington Power
Jeff Shirk           Philadelphia Wings
Andrew Whipple       Rochester Knighthawks
Brian Zeller         Washington Power


Former Terps In The MILL/NLL: (with last year of competition listed):
Scott Hochstadt      Buffalo Bandits          2000
Bill Ruhl            Pittsburgh Crossfire     2000
Todd Evans           Philadelphia Wings       1999
Brian Dougherty      Baltimore Thunder        1998
Kevin Bilger         Baltimore Thunder        1996
Steve Beardmore      Baltimore Thunder        1992
Phil Willard         Pittsburgh Bulls         1992
Tom Worstell         Pittsburgh Bulls         1992
Matt McGeady         Philadelphia Wings       1991
Ron Martinello       Detroit Turbo            1991
Jim Beardmore        Pittsburgh Bulls         1990
Kirk Thurston        Washington Wave          1989
John Lamon           Washington Wave          1989
Chris Lamon          Washington Wave          1989
Brian Willard        Washington Wave          1989