Stillwater's Yorga Headed To NDSU Lacrosse Team

The North Dakota State University men’s lacrosse team announced Wednesday that graduate Tony Yorga will join the team as part of the Bison’s 2012 recruiting class.

Yorga, a standout midfielder for the Ponies during his high school career, helped lead the Ponies to a 7-5 overall record last spring and a 4-2 record in the Suburban East Conference, good for second place behind Mounds View. Yorga was fifth on the team with 10 points during the year, scoring seven goals and adding three assists.

According to the Bison’s press release, the team is excited about Yorga’s ability to be an offensive threat while also playing solid defense.

“Tony is an exceptional player between the boxes we [sic] are very excited to add someone with his athletic ability in our unit,” NDSU assistant coach Tony Gilani said through the press release.

Men’s lacrosse is a club sport at NDSU. The Bison compete in the Upper Midwest Lacrosse League during the regular season and take part in the MCLA’s Division II tournament during the playoffs.

NDSU compiled an 11-4 overall record in 2011, including a 6-1 mark in the UMLL, and reached the national tournament. The Bison lost 10-8 to Savannah College of Art and Design in the first round.

“This class will help us to reach our goal of a National Championship,” Bosh said. “We were able to add even more size and speed to our roster.”