Matt Abbott #3

Pro Experience

(Chesapeake Bayhawks)

Matt was selected 9th overall by the Bayhawks in the 2009 MLL Collegiate Draft.  He has played in 23 games for the Hawks, recording 10 goals and 10 assists totaling 20 points, and adding 65 ground balls.  He was also named to the 2009 US Men's Training Team. 

College

Matt played college lacrosse at Syracuse where he played in 64 games where he recorded 41 goals and 26 assists totaling 67 points and adding 212 ground balls.  He was named USILA 1st Team All-American, Tewaaraton and Lowe's Senior Class Award Finalaist, USILA Scholar All-American, NCAA All-Tournement Team, and 1st Team Lowe's Senior All-American.   

High School

Matt attended Nottingham High School, where he was a 3-year captain, and totaled 212 points (131 goals and 81 assists).  He was also a 3-time All-League winner, and was named 1st Team All-CNY, 1st Team All-American, and Team MVP. 

Personal

Matt was born in September of 1986 to Tom and Lorrie Abbot, in Syracuse Ny.  He graduated from Syracuse University in 2009 with a degree in Accounting and Finance.