Maryville graduate Jake Foster became the men's lacrosse program's first professional draft pick when he was selected by the Albany FireWolves with the 14th pick in the fifth round of the 2021 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft, which was held Saturday. The Saints grad was the 76th overall selection in the draft.
 
Foster was a first-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection at the attack position. He ranked second in the GLVC in goals per game at 2.54 and was second in points per game at 3.69 on 33 goals and 15 assists for 48 points. Foster recorded at least three goals in six contests, including a season-high five at Quincy and at Davenport. He tallied four man-up goals, scored two game winners and aided the defensive efforts with 21 ground balls. Boosted by Foster's offense, the Saints posted seven victories on the season, including wins over No. 13 Lindenwood and No. 13 Rockhurst.
 
Founded in 1986, the National Lacrosse League (NLL) is the longest running and most successful professional lacrosse league, ranking third in average attendance for pro indoor sports behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is currently comprised of 15 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Panther City Lacrosse (to begin play in 2021-22), Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas (expansion team), New York Riptide, Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors.