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Robert Morris University Athletics Alumnus Kenneth "Bear" Davis to be Inducted into the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame

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Former RMU head Men's Lacrosse coach Kenneth "Bear" Davis will be inducted into the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 2 at The Ohio Union in Columbus. Davis' coaching career has been marked by numerous achievements, including his time as the head coach of the Ohio Machine, where he led the team to four playoff appearances, including two MLL championship game appearances, and ultimately captured the franchise's first MLL Championship in 2017. Davis also coached at Robert Morris University from 2005 to 2011, where he founded and led the Colonials' men's lacrosse program, laying the groundwork for the team's future success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kenneth "Bear" Davis will be inducted into the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025 for his outstanding contributions to the sport.
  • Davis compiled 36 victories for the Colonials during his seven seasons as head coach at Robert Morris University from 2005 to 2011.
  • He guided RMU to its first-ever 10-win season and USILA national ranking in 2010.
  • Under Davis' leadership, his teams led the NCAA in scoring in 2010 (15.3) and 2011 (14.33).
  • Davis mentored 14 different all-conference players who earned 20 individual accolades during his tenure at RMU.
  • He coached the program's inaugural USILA All-American and NEC Player of the Year, Trevor Moore.
  • Davis also had a successful tenure as the founding head coach at Wheeling Jesuit, guiding that program into the USILA Division II Top 10 in 2003.
  • As the head coach of the Ohio Machine, Davis led the team to four playoff appearances from 2014 to 2017, including two MLL championship game appearances and ultimately capturing the franchise's first MLL Championship in 2017.

Statistics:

  • 36 victories for the Colonials during Davis' seven seasons as head coach at RMU.
  • 10-win season and USILA national ranking in 2010 under Davis' leadership.
  • 15.3 points per game by RMU in 2010 under Davis.
  • 14.33 points per game by RMU in 2011 under Davis.
  • 20 individual accolades earned by RMU players during Davis' tenure.
  • 4 playoff appearances by the Ohio Machine under Davis from 2014 to 2017.
  • 2 MLL championship game appearances by the Ohio Machine under Davis.
  • 1 MLL Championship captured by the Ohio Machine under Davis in 2017.

Sources:

  • Robert Morris University Athletics news release.
  • Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame website.
  • USILA (United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association) website.
  • NEC (Northeast Conference) website.
  • MLL (Major League Lacrosse) website.
  • Hilliard Davidson High School website.

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