The #20 Skidmore College men's lacrosse team will open its 2012 season, this Saturday at Babson.

The Thoroughbreds return thier top three scorers in All-Americans Mike Holden and Mike Perlow, as well as Bryan Connolly.  Also returning is face-off man Ryan Paradis and Liberty League Honorable Mention goalie Connor Dowling.

Last season, Skidmore opened its 2011 campaign with a 9-8 win over the Beavers en route to posting an 11-4 record and winning the Liberty League Regular Season Championship.

The Thoroughbreds 2012 schedule features neutral-site matchups against #3 Dickinson, #17 Haverford and Bates.  They will open their home schedule on March 17, when they face Clark and will open league play on March 24 at St. Lawrence.