Nathan Powers Drafted 83rd Overall In 2025 NLL Draft
PAXTON, MA - On Saturday, September 6th Anna Maria College men's lacrosse alumni Nathan Powers was drafted 83rd overall by the Georgia Swarm in the 2025 NLL Draft (National Lacrosse League).
During the 2025 season midfielder Nathan Powers was named GNAC Face-Off Specialist of the Year while also being named to the All-Conference First Team. Powers was a dominating presence in the face-off circle for the AMCATS all season long, going 254-327 for a .777 Win Percentage. His performance this past spring not only put him in the top of the conference leaderboards but also first in NCAA Division III as a whole. Powers also recorded a career high of 198 ground balls this season which ranked him first in the NCAA and the GNAC for Ground Balls Per Game, averaging 13.20 over 15 games played. Moreover, Powers also contributed a career high of 24 points with 13 goals and 11 assists.
Powers standout performance this past spring put him on the radar of several teams in the NLL as the league entered its 2025 Draft. Following the season, Powers was invited to play for the Connecticut Revolution as part of the NCBS Championship. It was during this tournament that he solidified himself as a potential draft pick throughout the league, winning 48 out of 69 face-offs taken for a .70 Winning Percentage over four games played.
"I know I speak for the coaching staff, his AMCAT teammates, the athletic department, and all of Anna Maria College when I say that we are tremendously proud of Nate Powers." Said Head Lacrosse Coach Nate Mayo. "Nate is the ultimate example of a person who worked around the clock to be the best he could be and because of that he is now able to fulfill a lifelong dream. As great as Nate is as a player, he's an even better person, and that is what we are most proud of here at Anna Maria. He'll be an asset to the Georgia Swarm, a team that is exemplar when it comes to class and an organization that truly embodies a sports family. From Mr. Arlotta all the way through the organization, Nate is going to a tremendous team. We will excitedly watch and root on Nate from Paxton, Massachusetts. Let's go Swarm!!!!"
"I am incredibly grateful and excited for this opportunity with the Georgia Swarm." Said Nathan Powers. "I wouldn't be the player I am today without my coaches, athletic trainers, and most importantly my teammates. Thank you, Anna Maria!"
Upon joining the Georgia Swarm organization, Powers will be competing alongside the "Thompson Trio" who are known across the lacrosse community as three of the best to play the game. We look forward to see what the future has in store for Nathan Powers as he begins his professional lacrosse career.
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