Did You Know: Tom Garvey has served as a youth lacrosse coach in his hometown of Garden City, New York. This Season: Will start on close defense for the third straight season • One of the top returning defensemen in the nation and a preseason First Team All-American by Inside Lacrosse/Face-Off Yearbook. 2004: Second Team STX/USILA All-American • Started all 15 games on close defense to run his consecutive games started streak to 31 • Leader of a Johns Hopkins defense that finished ninth in the nation in scoring defense (7.67 goals/game) and held 13 of 15 opponents to less than 10 goals • Unit held six opponents to six goals or less, including four straight early in the season • Had a career-high 24 ground balls on the year. 2003: Made the move to close defense after playing freshman year as a long stick defensive midfielder • Started all 16 games and earned a spot on the NCAA All-Tournament Team after helping the Blue Jays allow just 25 goals in four NCAA Tournament games • Anchored a defense that finished third in the nation in scoring defense (6.94) and second in man-down defense (40-of-47 man-down opportunities killed / .851) • Hopkins held 14 of its 16 opponents to less than 10 goals and seven of its last 10 opponents were held to six goals or less • Had 18 ground balls on the year. 2002: Played in all 14 games and shared the long-stick defensive midfield position with Corey Harned • Had nine ground balls on the season and saw increased playing time as the season wore on • Helped JHU defense allow an average of just 8.43 goals per game. At Garden City: Participated in lacrosse, football and indoor track • Garnered All-America honors and was the conference and county defensive player of the year as a senior • Helped lead team to the 2000 New York State Championship and the 2000 Long Island Championship. Personal: Given name is Thomas G. Garvey • The son of William and Mary Jane Garvey • Born October 29, 1983 • History major. |
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