JACKSON, MS- The 2015 Millsaps men's lacrosse season opens this Saturday at home against the Piedmont Lions. Face-off is set for noon at Harper Davis Field. 

Here is a look at the 2015 Majors' men's lacrosse team

2014 record: 6-11 (2-5 in SAA), winningest season in program history

Head Coach: John Hoeffler (2nd season, Widener)

Key losses: Hunter Stevison, graduation (41G, 58pts)

  Ryan McKay, graduation (27G, 30A, 57pts)

  Chris Hood, graduation (16 starts in goal)

  Kirk Clark, graduation (16 starts on defense)

  Julien Speyer, graduation (16 starts on defense)

  Kevin Tighe, graduation (16 starts on defense)

  Kobie Baus, graduation (11 goals in 17 games)

Key additions: Alexander Cottone (Midfield, Madison, AL)

      Ben Henry (Defense, Jackson, MS)

      Elijah Ramsey IV (Midfield, Ocean Springs, MS)

      Davis Sugg (Goalie, San Antonio, TX)

Key returners: Simon Sherman (Junior, 36 goals)

       Jack Houtz (Junior, 26 goals, 95 face-off wins)

       Scott Tafoya (Junior, 16 starts at long-stick midfield)

       Riley McLean (Sophomore, 3-2 in goal in 2014)

Captains:       

 Scott Budd (Senior, 18 goals in 2014)

 Jake Kaple (Senior, 14 starts at defensive midfield in 2014)

Schedule: The Majors open up with a six-game home stand, starting Saturday against the Piedmont Lions. Next week, the Majors host non-conference rival Huntingdon on Wednesday before welcoming in the Goucher Gophers out of Maryland on Friday, February 13th. 

We caught up with head coach John Hoeffler who is excited about the 2015 season and the overall growth of the program. Starting goaltender Riley McLean spoke about the opportunity to play on his high school field when the Majors take on Fontbonne in Saint Louis March 9th. Senior captain Jake Kaple spoke about the responsibilities of being a captain in 2015.