Players Mentioned
Midfield
/ Men's Lacrosse
Former Two-Time Pioneer Captain Tortolani Returns to Program as Assistant Coach
9/7/2026 5:00:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
Jack Tortolani, who played for the Pioneers from 2021-25, rejoins the program ahead of fall season
DENVER – The University of Denver men's lacrosse program has named former Pioneer captain Jack Tortolani an assistant coach, William G. Tierney Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Matt Brown announced on Tuesday.
"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Jack Tortolani home to the University of Denver," Brown said. "As a two-time captain and a key member of our 2024 Championship Weekend team, Jack understands the standards, culture and commitment that define Denver Lacrosse. His year at Saint Joseph's University gave him valuable experience and a fresh perspective on the coaching profession, and we know he will make an immediate impact on our student-athletes and program. Jack is a tremendous leader, an outstanding young coach and a true Pioneer. We're thrilled to have him back in Crimson and Gold."
Tortolani played in 53 games across five seasons (2021-25) in his Pioneer career, starting 31 of them in Denver's offensive midfield. The Baltimore native posted 42 career points on 20 goals and 22 assists, including recording career-highs in all three categories in his grad year (10-11-21). Tortolani captained the Pioneers in 2024 and 2025, leading Denver back to Championship Weekend in his true senior season in 2024.
Following graduation, Tortolani joined the Saint Joseph men's lacrosse staff for the 2026 campaign, where he helped the Hawks to a 7-6 record and a 3-3 mark in the Atlantic 10. Tortolani and the Hawks earned a spot in the A-10 championship game with their 11-9 win over second-seeded High Point in the semifinals.
Season tickets are on sale for the 2027 season, and can be purchased here.
DENVER'S HOME FOR COLLEGE SPORTS
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of DU's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers and DU Men's Lacrosse on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_MLAX on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @denvermlax on Instagram
"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Jack Tortolani home to the University of Denver," Brown said. "As a two-time captain and a key member of our 2024 Championship Weekend team, Jack understands the standards, culture and commitment that define Denver Lacrosse. His year at Saint Joseph's University gave him valuable experience and a fresh perspective on the coaching profession, and we know he will make an immediate impact on our student-athletes and program. Jack is a tremendous leader, an outstanding young coach and a true Pioneer. We're thrilled to have him back in Crimson and Gold."
Tortolani played in 53 games across five seasons (2021-25) in his Pioneer career, starting 31 of them in Denver's offensive midfield. The Baltimore native posted 42 career points on 20 goals and 22 assists, including recording career-highs in all three categories in his grad year (10-11-21). Tortolani captained the Pioneers in 2024 and 2025, leading Denver back to Championship Weekend in his true senior season in 2024.
Following graduation, Tortolani joined the Saint Joseph men's lacrosse staff for the 2026 campaign, where he helped the Hawks to a 7-6 record and a 3-3 mark in the Atlantic 10. Tortolani and the Hawks earned a spot in the A-10 championship game with their 11-9 win over second-seeded High Point in the semifinals.
Season tickets are on sale for the 2027 season, and can be purchased here.
DENVER'S HOME FOR COLLEGE SPORTS
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of DU's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers and DU Men's Lacrosse on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_MLAX on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @denvermlax on Instagram
Friday, April 24
Saturday, April 11
Saturday, March 28
Saturday, March 28
