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Former Retriever Drew Westervelt Selected by Philadelphia in National Lacrosse League Draft

9/4/2007

--Former UMBC attackman Drew Westervelt was selected by the Philadelphia Wings in the third round of the 2007 National Lacrosse League entry draft held at the Pepsi Center on Saturday, Sept. 1. 

Westervelt was the 37^th player selected overall, as the Wings acquired the pick from Buffalo.  Two other former Retrievers are currently on Philadelphia’s roster, attackmen Dan Marohl and Jeff Ratcliffe.

A third-team All American attackman in his senior season of 2007, Westervelt enjoyed an outstanding initial season with the Denver Outlaws of the Major Lacrosse League. He finished third on the team with 20 goals and 34 points and was a two-time league Rookie of the Week. The Bel Air, Md. native was Denver’s first pick in the 2007 draft and the fourth overall selection.