2025 Men's Lacrosse Roster

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Sydney Smith

9 Brett Kelley

  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 170
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Herndon, Va.
  • Highschool Herndon

Biography

2025 - Sophomore Season - Stepped into a starting role on the defensive unit and put together a fantastic year on the back line ... Earned a start in all 15 of his appearances, including eight of the squad's bouts against top-25 competition and each of CNU's five postseason tilts ... Finished with 20 caused turnovers and 18 ground balls ... Had six takeaways in his first career start against Hampden-Sydney on February 8, which equaled the eighth-highest total by a Captain in program history ... Named to the USILA National Team of the Week on February 12 for that performance ... Collected at least two takeaways in six contests, including his first four outings of the year ... Snatched three caused turnovers in early-season wins over Adrian on February 15 and Grove City on March 1 ... Also had two at No. 18 Stevenson on February 22 ... Stifled nationally-ranked competition throughout the year, including stellar work in a pair of match-ups with No. 16 Lynchburg ... Had two takeaways and three ground balls against the Hornets in the regular season on March 15 before chipping in with two more strips in the NCAA Sweet 16 on May 11 ... Continued his postseason domination with another caused turnover in the NCAA Quarterfinals against No. 8 Bowdoin on May 17 ... Scooped up a ground ball in 12 of his appearances, including a pair of rollers against Grove City in the opening bout of the national playoffs on May 10 ... Chipped in on the offensive end with a pair of goals during the year, including a rip against No. 8 Gettysburg on March 14 ... Also landed his first career blow against Grove City on March 1 ... Was equally impressive in the classroom and picked up Academic All-District honors for his scholarly achievements.
 
2024 - Freshman Season - Made contributions throughout the year on the defensive unit but was especially dominant during the squad's postseason run ... Had two takeaways in both games during the Coastal Lacrosse Conference Tournament, including a stellar showing at No. 1 Salisbury on May 5 ... Continued his surge in the playoffs with another strip in a win over No. 15 Stevens during the third round of the NCAA Tournament on May 12 ... Wrapped up the year with seven caused turnovers and seven ground balls ... Forced miscues in a pair of early season battles against Berry on February 17 and Ohio Wesleyan on February 25 ... Also grabbed a ground ball in each of his first four appearances, including his collegiate debut at Hampden-Sydney on February 10 ... Came back with another roller in three league tilts against Montclair State on March 30, Kean on April 13, and Stockton on April 20 ... Saw action in five games against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over No. 4 Dickinson during the Mustang Classic on March 15 ... Also appeared in both showdowns with top-ranked Salisbury, including a regular season bout on April 6.

At Herndon - Starred throughout his time with the Hornets ... Collected All-District and All-Region accolades for his performance ... Was a three-time Team MVP and served as a team captain ... Also competed on the varsity football team.

Personal - Brett Vincent Kelley is the son of Brian and Camille Kelley ... Mark Sanchez is the person in history he would most like to meet, and his dream vacation would be a trip to Metlife Stadium ... Majoring in finance.

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Historical Player Information

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    2024Freshman

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    5'10" 175 lbs
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  • 9

    2025Sophomore

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    5'10" 170 lbs
    9