2019 – JUNIOR SEASON
Played in all 15 games … Finished the season with three points, five ground balls and a caused turnover … Helped CSU lead Division I in opponent clear percentage (.707) … Scored goals in wins vs. Bellarmine (2/16) and at Utah (4/20) … Notched an assist in win vs. St. Bonaventure (4/6) … Took 18 shots on season.
2018 – SOPHOMORE SEASON
Played in 11 of the final 12 games of the season … Had 10 goals, an assist and six ground balls on the year … Had a hat trick, on three shots, at nationally ranked Denver, becoming the first Viking to have a hat trick against a ranked foe (2/25) … Also had a hat trick in March 13 win over Lafayette … Scored in win at Air Force, the program’s first-ever DI road win (2/23) … Notched first collegiate assist in April 7 win over Hampton … His 10 goals came on just 28 shots as he shot 35.7% for the season.
2017 – FRESHMAN SEASON
Played in 13 of 14 games as a short-stick defensive midfielder … Scored two goals, picked up 16 ground balls and caused six turnovers on the season … Tallied a season-high three ground balls on three occasions, all of which were CSU wins … Netted his first collegiate point with a goal March 4 vs. Canisius … Added two caused turnovers against the Golden Griffins … Also scored in a March 16 win … Registered two ground balls and a caused turnover at No. 1 Denver … Picked up a ground ball in season opener Feb. 4 vs. Michigan.
Pre-CSU Highlights
Selected as U.S. Lacrosse-North Coast Chapter All-American … Also earned First Team All-Northeast Region and all-state honors … Helped Hudson reach state semifinals in 2016 … Compiled 130 career points for Explorers on strength of 85 goals and 45 assists … Claimed All-Northeast Region Honorable Mention in 2015 … Competed with Resolute on club scene for two years … Graduated with honors and was a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Son of Greg and Julie Menendez … Born July 15, 1998 … Pre-med major.
