May 19, 2011

Hamilton, Ontario - Former Stony Brook men's lacrosse standouts Kevin Crowley and Adam Rand have joined Major League Lacrosse's Hamilton Nationals for tonight's game against the defending champion Chesapeake Bayhawks. Tonight's game will be televised live on ESPN3.com.

Crowley ended his Seawolves career among the best players in school history. The 6-4 midfielder tallied 131 goals and 101 assists in 60 career games, becoming the only player in the history of the program with 100 or more goals and assists. He finished his illustrious career as the leading scorer among all active players.

Statistically, Rand is one of the best face-off specialists in recent history. He totaled 796 face-off wins, the third most in Division I history, and is second all-time in face-offs attempted. His career win percentage of .602 also ranks among the best in Division I history.

Crowley and Rand will join former teammate Steven Waldeck '10 with the Nationals. Waldeck, who is in his second season with the organization, had two goals and 23 ground balls last season.