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Matt Danowski

 
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One of the best players in Duke men’s lacrosse history, Matt Danowski enters his eigth season with the program.

In his seven seasons with the attackmen, Danowski has mentored some of Duke’s top scorers, including Jordan Wolf, Justin Guterding and current junior Joe Robertson.

In each of his years, the Blue Devils have featured one of the nation’s top offenses and some of the most prominent attackmen in the game with Joey Manown and Joe Robertson poised to become a part of that group. Duke averaged 12.22 goals per game a year ago to rank 21st nationally.

In 2018, Duke’s offense was the best in the ACC and ranked fourth nationally with Guterding leading the way. With Danowski providing daily inspiration and guidance, Guterding rewrote the NCAA record book in 2018 as he broke the career goals record with 212 goals. Netting 66 goals and 113 points overall, Guterding led the nation in goals (3.30/game) and was third in points (5.65).

Overall, Duke’s offense has flourished under Matt Danowski, ranking second and third nationally in scoring in 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2015, following the departure of All-American Jordan Wolf, Duke was fourth nationally in scoring offense at 14.28 goals per game. In 2016, with Guterding headlining the attack as a sophomore, the Blue Devils were fourth nationally.

As a player, Matt Danowski remains at the top of the Duke records book and near the top of the NCAA records book. He is still Duke’s all-time leading scorer with 353 career points and tops in assists at 183. Matt is one of four Duke players to rank in the top 10 in career goals, assists and points. In NCAA history, Matt is third in career points and sixth in assists.

Duke’s offense has flourished under Danowski’s guidance, ranking second and third nationally in scoring in 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2015, following the departure of All-American Jordan Wolf, Duke was fourth nationally in scoring offense at 14.28 goals per game. Duke led the ACC and was fourth again nationally with a 13.50 goals per game average. The Blue Devils have averaged over 13.5 goals per game in each of Danowski’s three seasons.

After becoming a household name in his rookie season, Justin Guterding continued to rewrite the records book with Danowski as a mentor.