Thomas Mencke
Thomas Mencke Pronunciation
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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