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Keydets honored by NEC for academic excellence

Junior Dayton Bagwell named NEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for Men’s Lacrosse

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Following another banner year of excellence in the classroom, the VMI lacrosse program earned an abundance of honorees recognized by the Northeast Conference as numerous Keydets were named to the NEC Spring 2026 Academic Honor Roll and Commissioner's Honor Roll announced Tuesday.
 
In addition, junior Dayton Bagwell '27 was recognized by the NEC as its Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the sport of Men's Lacrosse for his achievements both on the field and on post.

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NEC Academic Honor Roll
To be a member of the NEC Honor Roll, student-athletes must meet the following criteria: 3.20 or better GPA and be an active member of an officially recognized varsity team. Freshmen are eligible for the honor roll. 
 
A total of 28 Keydets qualified for the Honor Roll, more than half the team.
 
Below is a listing of VMI's qualifiers for the Honor Roll:
Dayton Bagwell               Jr.                           International Studies               
Kevin Berzins                  Fr.                          Computer Science                     
Sean Berzins                  So.                         Biology                              
Sebastien Chicas            Sr.                          Biology                              
Zachary Connerty           Jr.                           Economics & Business                          
Jake Cooper                    Fr.                          International Studies               
Charles Faul                   So.                         Civil Engineering                         
Thomas Finta                 Jr.                           Computer Science                     
Charlie Gormsen           So.                         English                              
Will Gormsen                 Sr.                          Economics & Business                          
Joshua Hallam              So.                         International Studies               
Cole Jones                    Sr.                          International Studies               
Gage Kirkwood              Sr.                          Economics & Business                          
Warner Lewis                 So.                         Economics & Business                          
Theo Ley                        Fr.                          Economics & Business                          
Jake McClure                 Jr.                           Electrical & Computer Engineering                
Luca Minniti                   So.                         Economics & Business                          
Sam Morginstin              Sr.                          Psychology                     
Joseph Morrin                Fr.                          International Studies               
Jack Myhre                    Sr.                          Computer Science/Cybersecurity                    
Matthew Nichols            Jr.                           Economics & Business                          
Alex Ordoqui                  Fr.                          Economics & Business                          
Ethan Ostrowski             Fr.                          Civil Engineering                         
Aidan Questell              Fr.                          Economics & Business                          
Tyler Richards               Fr.                          Economics & Business                          
Jack Rogers                  Sr.                          Psychology                     
Alex Seaton                   Fr.                          Economics & Business                          
RJ Wyrick                      Jr.                           Economics & Business          
 
NEC Commissioner's Honor Roll
To be a member of the NEC Commissioner's Honor Roll, student-athletes must meet the following criteria: 3.75 or better GPA and be an active member of an officially recognized varsity team. Freshmen are eligible to be recognized. 
 
Dayton Bagwell            Jr.                           International Studies
Sean Berzins                So.                         Biology
Sebastien Chicas         Sr.                          Biology
Jake Cooper                 Fr.                          International Studies
Charlie Gormsen         So.                          English              
Tyler Richards              Fr.                          Economics & Business
Jack Rogers                 Sr.                          Psychology     
               
 
Bagwell named NEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the sport of Men's Lacrosse
After an excellent season on the lacrosse field and elite performance in the classroom, VMI junior Dayton Bagwell was named the Northeast Conference's Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the sport of Men's Lacrosse as voted upon by league representatives.
 
On the academic side, Bagwell owns a 4.0 cumulative GPA as an international studies major. He is a 2025 and 2026 CSC Academic All-District recipient and two-time NEC All-Academic team honoree on top of multiple VMI Dean's List designations.
 
On the field, the York, Pennsylvania, native turned in a First Team All-Conference season as an attackman after leading the league in goals with 42, ranking seventh in the NCAA at 3.0 goals per game. The 42 goals for the year also ranks fifth most in program history for a single season. With seven assists for the season, he led the team with a combined 49 points.
 
Bagwell was named the NEC Player of the Week on February 23 after scoring a combined 14 goals the week of February 17-21 with seven goals at Navy in a hard-fought loss and seven goals at Hampton in a 17-15 victory. 
 
With one season to play in 2027, Bagwell is presently ranked 23rd all-time in program history with 100 career points (85 goals, 15 assists). The 85 career goals is currently ranked eighth most in program history. During the 2026 season, he joined VMI's exclusive 70 Goal Club – only the 18th Keydet in program history to reach the mark – and the 100 Point Club, only the 23rd Keydet in program history to hit the milestone.
 
 
2026 NEC Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Baseball - Lukas Torres, Wagner
Men's Golf - Arjun Singh Bhatia, LIU
Women's Golf - Marley Franklin, Howard
Men's Lacrosse - Dayton Bagwell, VMI
Women's Lacrosse - Jane Austenfeld, Le Moyne
Softball - Grace Lawton, Central Connecticut State
Men's Tennis - Tom Lamers, Wagner
Women's Tennis - Anastasia Lim, Fairleigh Dickinson
Men's Outdoor T&F - Christopher Milillo, Wagner
Women's Outdoor T&F - Mya Morabito, Central Connecticut State
Men's Volleyball - Brady Stump, Saint Francis


 
 


 
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Players Mentioned

Dayton Bagwell

#55 Dayton Bagwell

A/M
6' 0"
Sophomore
Sebastien Chicas

#5 Sebastien Chicas

GK
5' 9"
Junior
Thomas Finta

#91 Thomas Finta

M
6' 1"
Sophomore
Will Gormsen

#2 Will Gormsen

A
6' 3"
Junior
Cole Jones

#10 Cole Jones

M
5' 9"
Junior
Jake McClure

#15 Jake McClure

A
5' 8"
Sophomore
Sam Morginstin

#99 Sam Morginstin

LSM
6' 2"
Junior
Jack Myhre

#37 Jack Myhre

D
6' 0"
Junior
Jack Rogers

#13 Jack Rogers

FO
5' 8"
Junior
RJ Wyrick

#32 RJ Wyrick

D
6' 3"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Dayton Bagwell

#55 Dayton Bagwell

6' 0"
Sophomore
A/M
Sebastien Chicas

#5 Sebastien Chicas

5' 9"
Junior
GK
Thomas Finta

#91 Thomas Finta

6' 1"
Sophomore
M
Will Gormsen

#2 Will Gormsen

6' 3"
Junior
A
Cole Jones

#10 Cole Jones

5' 9"
Junior
M
Jake McClure

#15 Jake McClure

5' 8"
Sophomore
A
Sam Morginstin

#99 Sam Morginstin

6' 2"
Junior
LSM
Jack Myhre

#37 Jack Myhre

6' 0"
Junior
D
Jack Rogers

#13 Jack Rogers

5' 8"
Junior
FO
RJ Wyrick

#32 RJ Wyrick

6' 3"
Sophomore
D