Quentin Matsui
Quentin Matsui Pronunciation
TIFFANY ON MATSUI
2023 – “Quentin, better known by his stage name ‘Q,’ is our human torpedo. His timing of when to slide is impeccable. Q patrols the crease area effectively, covering his man while keeping an eye on the perimeter. And when Q slides, he arrives with ill intentions. Missing much of the Fall due to an injury suffered in the gold-medal winning game over Canada in the U-21 Championships would hamper many athletes’ development. But with Q, the rest of us have such a trust in him and his defensive play that we know he will be back soon with very little rust to knock off.” 2022 – “Wonderful to observe the progression of his defensive on-ball positioning and with this use of his stick… Employing both the Fist-hold and V-hold effectively and appropriately… Patient teacher of the defense to the
younger men, making him an ideal role model… As a starter for much of his first two seasons here, Quentin has grown into a steady and dependable defender for us.” 2021 – “Molding and evolving into a dominant close defenseman … five months last year combined with this past fall semester have seen him emerge … combination of his own unique cover techniques and new tricks.” 2020 – “How quickly would the first-year defender from Minnesota adapt to the speed of collegiate attackmen and the necessary communication for accurate decision-making? Quentin showed us that given a month, he would prove himself to be up for the one-on-one challenges. He has also become more vocal, demonstrating a growing comfort with the defensive schemes and terminology, which is preparing him to be a contributor right away.”
2023
- Appeared in 14 games, including 13 starts, at close defense
- Finished the season with 22 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers
- Tied his career high of three caused turnovers at Notre Dame (March 25)
- USILA Scholar All-American
- All-ACC Academic Team
- ACC Academic Honor Roll
2022
- Started in all 16 games at close defense
- Finished with 28 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers
- His 12 caused turnovers were good for third on the team
- Tied his career high of three caused turnovers at Towson (Feb. 19) & at Syracuse (April 23)
- Collected a career-high five ground balls against No. 1 Maryland (March 19)
2021
- Appeared in all 18 of UVA’s games with 10 starts
- Picked up 10 ground balls and caused seven turnovers
- Picked up four ground balls against High Point
2020
- Started all six of UVA’s games
- Made collegiate debut against Loyola
- Picked up two ground balls and caused three turnovers against Lehigh
- Had a career-high three ground balls at Brown
HIGH SCHOOL
- Listed as the No. 13 recruit in the country by Inside Lacrosse
- Listed as the No. 5 defenseman in the country by Inside Lacrosse
- Under Armour All-American
- Two-time team captain
- Named 2019 Minnesota Mr. Lacrosse
- Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year
- Epoch Lacrosse Player of the Year
- Two-time All-American
- Three-time all-state
- Four-time all-section
- Also was a team captain and a two-year starter at middle linebacker on the football team
- Member of the 2017 undefeated football state champion (13-0) as a junior
- As a senior, led the football team (11-2) back to the state championship game and earned all-district honors
- Started on the varsity wrestling team as an 8th (152) and 9th grader (160)
PERSONAL
- Son of Tamara and Matt Matsui
- Majoring in Commerce
- Recipient of the 2022-23 Charles Howgate Guy, Jr. Endowed Lacrosse Fund