Getting to Know Bentley men's lacrosse student-athlete Michael Haggan, a senior goalie from Braintree, Massachusetts. Michael was named 2nd team All-NE10 as a junior, and made 25 starts in his career with an excellent .553 save percentage. He is an economics-finance major.

Why did you first start playing lacrosse and what other sports did you play before college?

I started playing lacrosse in third grade. Hockey was my favorite sport growing up and lacrosse seemed somewhat similar so my parents let me try it out. Growing up I played a lot of sports but in high school I only played a golf and lacrosse.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up, and who is your current favorite athlete?

My favorite athlete growing up was Nomar Garciaparra. My current favorite athlete is Rory McIlroy

What is the most memorable sporting event that you have attended?

Growing up close to Boston has allowed me to see a bunch of awesome games, but the most memorable one had to be the 2016 Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium. Although the Bruins lost 5-1, it was still an incredible experience to watch a NHL game outdoors.

Favorite place you have traveled to?

I got to go to Iceland during my Junior year here at Bentley and it was an incredible trip.

What are your pre and post game meals of choice?

I always have chicken parm the night before a game and the meatballs at our team's postgame tailgates are the best.

What are the reasons that you chose to attend Bentley?

Out of every school I applied to, Bentley was the only one that stressed career placement and internships from the moment I stepped on campus. Both my parents and myself saw Bentley as the perfect mix between a traditional college experience, while also being in an environment that stressed the reason I was going to college, to find a career.

Favorite moment or memory of your Bentley career?

There's a bunch to choose from, but one game that I remember the most was when we played Assumption during my junior year season. Whenever we go up against our instate rivals the game always means a little bit more and both sidelines know it. When we left the field after beating them (11-8) it was an awesome feeling.

How have you been spending your time during the shutdown?

During this shutdown I've been working from home for my internship and focusing on finishing up my coursework. Besides that I've started to take up the guitar.

What were some of your reactions to the season getting shutdown?

It didn't feel real at first and honestly it still doesn't feel real some days. I was pretty disappointed when the season got cancelled mostly because the team we had this year never got a chance to accomplish our goals. We really wanted to accomplish something special this year, especially to honor Max and his family, and it is really tough to never get the chance to do that.

What are your plans post-Bentley, either work or school related?

Next year I will be working in Boston as a Fund Accounting Associate at Standish Management.