Peter Lawrence
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- Class of:
- 1998
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- Induction Class of:
- 2008
A strong and swift lefty with flashy stickwork, Peter Lawrence used his big frame to his advantage and emerged as one of the best defenders in Roanoke’s illustrious history. His physical and mental toughness allowed him to play at both close defense and long stick middie throughout his career. His strong check skills made it tough for opponents’ top scoring threats to get clean shots off.
Lawrence came to Roanoke as an attackman but was switched to defense at the start of his sophomore year and the dividends paid off for him. He was a three-year All-ODAC and All-American selection, with first-team honors junior and senior years and 2nd team honors as a sophomore. As a senior he was also named the 1998 ODAC Player of the Year. A two-year recipient of the ground ball award, Lawrence is ranked fourth in all-time in career groundballs (295) and third for groundballs in a season (125). His incredible stick skills allowed him to finish his career with 13 goals and eight assists for 21 points. He was a proven leader and as co-captain of the 1998 team, led the Maroons to three straight NCAA Division III Tournament appearances and a 42-16 four-year record with a 21-3 mark in the ODAC.
Lawrence’s playing days continued after Roanoke, as he was drafted by the MLL’s Bridgeport Barrage in the league’s inaugural 2001 season.
