#47
Tom Maher
Senior
Defense
Manhasset, N.Y./Port Washington HS (Herkimer JC)

High School: Played lacrosse and football at Port Washington High School..four-year starter on defense in lacrosse for coach Ken Case...earned all-county honors twice and all-conference laurels once...played linebacker and tight end in football.

At Herkimer Junior College: Played two seasons at national junior college lacrosse power Herkimer (NY) Junior College...coached by former Blue Hen player Scott Barnard...earned All-American honors as a sophomore in 2007...served as captain...led team to national junior college semifinals in 2007.

At Delaware: Second-year member of the squad as a senior...second-year transfer from Herkimer Junior College...talented longstick defender who is expected to contribute on defense...part of a talented and experienced defensive unit...exceptional defenseman with strong stick skills.

2008 Season: Played in 13 games and started six...picked up 14 groundballs and caused nine turnovers.

Personal: Thomas Brian Mayher ("marr")...son of Mike Maher and Jean Izaguirre...agriculture resources major at Delaware...youngest of three boys in family...worked as a pool cleaner during the summer...hobbies include fishing and golf....father is a stockbroker and attended Georgetown...older brother, Mike, played college lacrosse at Ithaca College.