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Thomas Mencke

Attack
Position
6'0''
Height
180 lbs.
Weight
Junior
Class
Dallas, Texas
Hometown
Highland Park HS
High School
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TIFFANY ON MENCKE
2024 – “Thomas continues to raise the level of his game as an offensive weapon. Challenged to become a more accurate shooter, he has done just that as evidenced by his 6 goals scored in the fall scrimmage versus Colgate. Naturally a feeder-first, Thomas is exceptional at finding teammates with pin-point passes. Thomas’ ability to absorb a check makes him a tough cover. He can literally take a beating and keep on ticking (borrowing from the old Timex commercials). Thomas does not shy away from contact nor the middle of the field.” 2023 – “Thomas is an offensive talent that can take a beating and keeps coming back for more. Thomas is balanced with his dodging, meaning he is constantly probing the opposing defense in hope of finding an opening for a teammate to step into while also prepared to physically engage his defender and both deliver and take the blow. A consummate feeder, Thomas has diligently trained to enhance his accuracy with his shooting and the results were clearly evident this Fall.” 2022 – “Passionate to be an impactful offensive threat … Surveys the field superbly while dodging, making pinpoint passes to teammates’ sticks … Anticipates openings in the crease really well … Does not let the opposing defense relax as he is always probing, ready to feed or let it rip himself.”

2024

  • ACC Academic Honor Roll
  • Appeared in 17 games at attack
  • Scored a career-high two goals against UAlbany (Mar. 19)

2023

  • Appeared in 11 games primarily at attack
  • Dished out his first career assist against Towson (March 11)
  • In his first collegiate appearance, scored one goal against Harvard (Feb. 18)
  • All-ACC Academic Team
  • ACC Academic Honor Roll

2022

  • Did not appear in any games

High School 

  • Ranked the No. 7 attackman and No. 27 overall prospect in the nation according to Inside Lacrosse’s Power 100 Incoming Freshmen Rankings
  • Three-time Team Offensive MVP (2018-19, 2021)
  • Scored 172 career goals and recorded 144 career assist
  • 2018 Texas State Championship Winner
  • 2019 Texas State Championship Finalist
  • 2021 Texas State Championship Finalist
  • Two-time US Lacrosse All-American (2019, 2021)

Personal

  • Son of Mary and Robert Mencke  
  • Brother Robert Mencke played lacrosse at Harvard (2014-18) and brother Charles Mencke rowed at Cornell (2016-20)
  • Majoring in Public Policy & Leadership