Men's Lacrosse Welcomes 16 to the Incoming Class of 2029
5/9/2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Brown University’s Rothman Head Coaching Chair for Men’s Lacrosse Jon Torpey announced the Class of 2029 today.
The 16-member class includes Dylan Furshman, Jack Curran, Preston Evans, Ben Michels, Xander Ring, Sawyer English, Matt Egan, Nicholas Snyder, Ryan Mauer, Jameson Steele, Liam Appleton, Jayden Vega, Angus Miller, Baden Brown, Phin Gibbs, and Mason Kelly.
“We are excited to welcome this incredible group of young men to Brown,” said Torpey. “They are proven leaders, workers, tremendous students, and winners. This group truly understands our goals as a program, and I have no doubt that they will make Brown Lacrosse stronger.”
Scroll to find an in-depth look at each new Bear below and follow along on Instagram.
Dylan Furshman
Faceoff Specialist | Jupiter, Fla. | The Benjamin School
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at The Benjamin School…First Team all-state in Florida…New Balance All-American…Team USA U20 Invitee…Three-time honor roll student…Nike National All-Star and Maverik Showtime All-Star.
PERSONAL: Son of Brett Furshman and Melissa Adkin…Has two siblings, Layla and Mason…Chose Brown to help set him up for the future and be as successful as possible…Enjoys hanging out with friends, watching shows and playing video games in his free time…Aspires to be a financial advisor after graduation.
Jack Curran
Defense | Needham, Mass. | Salisbury School
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and hockey at the Salisbury School…Named 2024 Boston Globe Division I Player of the Year…Two-time team captain…Two-time US Lacrosse All-American…Two-time Boston Lax All-American…Two-time Boston Herald All-Scholastic…Two-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic…Two-time Eastern Mass All-Star…Two-time Bay State League All-Star.
PERSONAL: Son of Hugh and Carol Curran…Has two siblings, Olivia and Hugh…Chose Brown because of the great combination of athletics and academics…Enjoys playing golf in his free time.
Preston Evans
Attack | Sudbury, Mass. | Belmont Hill
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and basketball at the Belmont Hill School…Ranked 73rd recruit in the 2025 class (Inside Lacrosse)...Two-time ISL Honorable Mention…ISL Champion…Two-time NEPSAC Honorable Mention…Kenney Legacy Trip recipient.
PERSONAL: Son of Allison and David Evans (both parents have been inducted into the Brown athletics Hall of Fame) …Has one sibling, Cecilia…Chose Brown because of the elite academic and athletic programs and some of the best people.
Ben Michels
Defense | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Shady Side Academy
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and basketball at Shady Side Academy…Named captain for basketball and lacrosse…Lacrosse All-American…Two-time lacrosse all-midwest…Two-time lacrosse all-district…AP Scholar.
PERSONAL: Son of Elizabeth and Mark Michels…Has two siblings, August and Berend…Chose Brown for the prestige of the university, the freedom within the open curriculum, and the success of the athletic teams…Enjoys playing the guitar and hiking during his free time…Aspires to be an engineering consultant after graduation.
Xander Ring
Defense | Tega Cay, S.C. | Christ School
BEFORE BROWN: Named Captain at Fort Mill High School as a freshman before transferring to the Christ School…Named team defenseman of the year as a freshman...Two-time captain of the lacrosse team at the Christ School…Three-time all-conference…Named all-upper state…Named NCISAA All-State team…Named High School OT First Team all-state…Congressional Award recipient (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)...National Honor Society…AP Scholar with honors…Head of the school’s high honor roll for three consecutive years.
PERSONAL: Son of Kimberly and Brian Ring…Chose Brown for the ability to combine some of the best athletics and top-tier academics…Aspires to have a career in Finance.
Sawyer English
Midfield | Burlington, Ontario, Canada | Lawrenceville HS
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse at Lawrenceville High School in New Jersey, was named rookie of the year for the junior A Burlington Chiefs of the OLA… Ranked 39th recruit in the 2025 class (Inside Lacrosse).
PERSONAL: Son of Kim and Andrew English…Has three siblings who play or have played college lacrosse, Sam (Syracuse), Ty (North Carolina), and Brooks (Johns Hopkins)...Chose Brown because it has a great lacrosse program and is great academically.
Matt Egan
Midfield | Waltham, Mass. | Middlesex School
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and hockey at the Middlesex School…Named All-ISL in lacrosse and hockey…Won the Joseph Morrell Jr Hockey Award Class of 1975…Four-year honor roll student.
PERSONAL: Son of Christine and Shamus Egan…Has three siblings, Shamus, Cameron, and Christopher…Chose Brown because of the exceptional education and opportunity to play lacrosse at the Division I level…Enjoys playing golf and fishing during his free time…Aspires to work in Finance after graduating.
Nicholas Snyder
Defense | Boca Raton, Fla. | Pine Crest HS/Salisbury School
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football in high school…All-region as a sophomore…All-county in ninth grade.
PERSONAL: Son of Barry Snyder…Has three siblings, Rachel, Molly, and Jonathan…Chose Brown because of the excellent academics, great lacrosse history, and location.
Ryan Mauer
Faceoff Specialist | Fanwood, N.J. | Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and hockey at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School…First Team all-conference…First Team all-division…First Team all-county…Named team MVP…National Honor Society member…Four-year honor roll student.
PERSONAL: Son of Michelle and William Mauer…Has two siblings, William and Ella…Chose Brown because of his dream to play Division I lacrosse, Brown’s ability to set him up to become a well-educated individual who is ready to bring energy and passion to life, and the alumni network that can assist him in finding a place where he will be valued and enjoy what he does…Aspires to be an engineer when he graduates.
Jameson Steele
Attack | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Everest Academy
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse, hockey, and golf at Everest Academy…Ontario Hockey League draft pick…Ontario Hockey Federation champion…Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse Association finalist…NCAA futures tournament champion…Four-year honor roll student.
PERSONAL: Son of Lee and Scott Steele…Has one sibling, Sophie…Chose Brown because of the world-class academics and the freedom of the open curriculum, while also being able to compete at the highest level in a sport he loves…Enjoys playing golf, playing hockey, and snowboarding during his free time…Aspires to work in the sports business industry after graduating.
Liam Appleton
Midfield | Cohasset, Mass. | Deerfield Academy
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at Deerfield Academy…Named captain for lacrosse and football…Two-time football team MVP…Two-time lacrosse offensive player of the year…Boston Globe football All-Scholastic…Boston Herald All-Scholastic in football and lacrosse…Two-time Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic…Football league MVP…Three-time league All-Star in football and lacrosse…New England Prep School First Team in football…Four-year honor roll student…Will Golden Scholarship recipient (awarded to student athlete who embodies strong leadership on and off the field)...Clark Chatterton Award recipient (awarded to a student athlete who exemplifies resilience and encourages on and off the field).
PERSONAL: Son of Paul Appleton…Has three siblings, Emily, James, and Johnny…Chose Brown because of the opportunity to attend a world-class school while engaging in athletics and surrounding himself with like-minded teammates and classmates.
Jayden Vega
Attack/Midfield | Port St. Lucie, Fla. | The Benjamin School
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at The Benjamin School...2024 Florida lacrosse state champion…Named First Team all-state…First Team all-county…Player of the Year nominee…Sun Sentinel First Team in lacrosse…Team offensive player of the year…Named captain of the lacrosse team…First Team all-county in football…Nominated for player of the year in football…Nominated for offensive player of the year in football…Named to ESPN’s top 63 in football in Palm Beach County/Treasure Coast.
PERSONAL: Son of Nixalys and Robert Vega…Has one sibling, Alexa…Chose Brown because of the opportunity to be challenged academically and athletically while believing that the football and lacrosse coaching staffs are committed to being the best…Enjoys hanging out with friends and fishing in his free time… He aspires to be an entrepreneur after graduating.
Angus Miller
Defense | Jackson, Wyo. | Groton School
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse, hockey, and soccer at the Groton School…All-ISL First Team in lacrosse…Headmaster's Inclusion Scholar Award…Four-year honor roll student…AP Scholar.
PERSONAL: Son of Maureen Fitzgerald and Heath Miller…Has one sibling, Finley…Chose Brown because of its ability to push students to pursue and design their future based on their interests; he believes that the lacrosse coaches and culture reflect the school well, allowing him to play the highest level of lacrosse and receive an excellent education in what he wants to study…Enjoys skiing, fishing, and rafting in his free time.
Baden Brown
Attack | Lone Tree, Colo. | Valor Christian HS
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and tennis at Valor Christian High School…2024 Colorado lacrosse 5A player of the year…Two-time USA Lacrosse All-American…Adrenaline All-American…Two-time First Team all-state…National Merit Recognition…DECA International Qualifier…Finished sixth in DECA state competition…AP Scholar with Distinction honors.
PERSONAL: Son of Kim and Barry Brown…Has three siblings, Whitman, Abby, and Deacon…Chose Brown because he believes that Brown is a place that leads innovation and prepares its students to change the world for the better…After graduating, he enjoys skiing, bowling, and fishing during his free time… He aspires to work in investment banking or venture capital.
Phin Gibbs
Midfield | Providence, R.I. | Phillips Exeter Academy
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at Phillips Exeter Academy…Nike National All-Star…Named to the 2024 All-Region team…Four-year highest honors student.
PERSONAL: Son of Bradford Gibbs ‘93 and Robin Gibbs ‘93…His father, Bradford, teaches Finance at Brown…Has one sibling, Tucker Gibbs ‘27…Has three grandparents who graduated from Brown: Martin Gibbs ‘59, Pancha Peterson ‘66, Carl Peterson ‘66…Chose Brown because of his time spent in classrooms with his father and attending Brown lacrosse games as a kid, becoming familiar with the school and dreaming of one day attending…Enjoys playing tennis, sailing, and cooking during his free time…Aspires to work in financial services when he graduates.
Mason Kelly
Midfield | Granite Springs, N.Y. | Somers Senior HS
BEFORE BROWN: Played lacrosse and football at Somers High School…Four-year starter in lacrosse…Team captain of the lacrosse team…Two-time LoHud Elite 11 player to watch… ‘Best of the Rest’ nominee…2022 CHSAA lacrosse state champion…Three-time New York Class A state champion in football…2025 Golden Dozen Scholar Athlete recipient in football…Named to the 2024 LoHud Super 11 team in football…2024 Tony DeMatteo Award recipient in football…Two-time New York First Team all-state in football…2023 New York Section 1 Class A offensive player of the year in football…2023 New York Section 1 Class A best offensive back in football…Two-time New York All Section 1 in football…Team captain of the football team.
PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Kimberly Kelly…Chose Brown because of the balance between rigorous academics and outstanding athletics that prepare students for prosperous futures…Enjoys lifting weights, fishing, playing guitar, playing golf, and spending time with friends in his free time…Aspires to work in investment banking on Wall Street when he graduates.
