University of Detroit Mercy Athletics

Career Highlights:

• Detroit Mercy Athletic Director's Honor Roll (2025)
• NEC Commissioner's Honor Roll (2026)

2026:

• Saw action in 12 games, starting seven, and was tied for fifth on the squad with nine points and fifth with eight goals
• Had a .649 shots on-goal percentage as 24 of his 37 attempts were on frame
• Recorded his first collegiate point on an assist at Hampton
• Scored his first two collegiate goals against LIU
• Had his first collegiate hat trick with three goals at Mercyhurst
• Netted his second-straight hat trick versus Cleveland State, including the final two goals to break the 8-8 tie with just five minutes left

Prior To Detroit Mercy:

• Earned letters in lacrosse and bowling, and was a team captain for both squads
• A two-time USA Lacrosse All-American as a junior and senior
• Also, a two-time First Team All-State award winner
• Tallied 180 points in his last two years on 116 goals and 64 assists, and added 46 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers as a senior 
• Helped his team win three Catholic League Championships and a 2024 state title
• Was also All-League in bowling
• Played club with the Juiced Cherries

Personal:

• Son of Jodie and Stanley Zajdel
• His father played lacrosse at Michigan State, and his grandfather graduated from UDM
• Has two older sisters and a younger brother
• Chose Detroit Mercy because of the academics and it is close to home
• A Business major