Colgate

HAMILTON, N.Y. (9/10/09) – Former Colgate lacrosse players Kevin Colleluori '09 and Brandon Corp '09 were selected on Wednesday during the 2009 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft.

Colleluori was selected in the fourth round with the 36th overall pick by the Minnesota Swarm, while Corp the three-time Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year was chosen in the sixth round with the 57th overall pick by the Rochester Knighthawks.

Colleluori and Corp, both 2009 graduates of Colgate, led Raiders to the 2008 Patriot League Championship and into the NCAA Tournament as juniors. Colleluori finished his career with 129 points (103 goals, 26 assists). He was named to the All-Patriot League team during his final two seasons. Corp was a four-time All-Patriot League selection and was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year during his final three seasons with the Raiders. He scored at least one point in all 15 games last season to finish with a 48-game scoring streak. As a senior, Corp led the nation in scoring, averaging 4.20 points per game. Corp was also drafted by the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse. The Cannons selected Corp fourth overall during the MLL draft in May.

The NLL will begin is 24th season of professional indoor lacrosse on Friday, January 8. Corp and the Knighthawks will start the 2010 campaign on January 9 at home against Buffalo. Colleluori and the Swarm will open the season at Calgary on January 10.