The 2014 NLL season is almost upon us and there are plenty of storylines to go around. Below our staff goes over the ten most interesting things to watch as the season opens on Saturday. Number Ten- Troy Cordingley in Buffalo As a Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) fan, and underdog supporter in general, I’m pulling for Troy Cordingley of the Buffalo Bandits this season.I do not expect the Bandits to make…
The NCAA lacrosse season is approaching, and we get ready with some very early power rankings. 1. Massachusetts- In 2013, Massachusetts outshined all of New England in lacrosse, finishing their season at 18-3. Keeping pace from last year is definitely in the forefront for 2014. 2. Dartmouth- among Ivy League, Dartmouth was impressive in 2013, but an 11-8 record was a slight disappointment. Improvement on offense…
At the end of the 2012/2013 season, the UMass Men’s lacrosse team defeated Delaware 16-8. This impressive win did not accurately reflect the tone of their entire season, which ended dismally at a record of 7-8. At one point, the Minutemen lost 7 of 9 games, with their two wins by the narrowest of margins.
1. Le Moyne- After having lost only two games last season, the 2014 roster hopes to match what 2013 brought to the table. As defending champions, fans will expect nothing less. 2. Mercyhurst- The top two spots here are more like a tie for number one. Mercyhurst lost in the championship by only 1 goal, so to say they are high competitors would be an understatement. Le Moyne gets…
Women’s Division I lacrosse has been nothing short of impressive this fall. With the annual fall ball tournaments at an end, it’s time to start looking ahead toward the regular season. Here are the updated power rankings as each team will stand on opening day. 1. Maryland- No surprise that Maryland is at the top of this list. After finishing last season with just one loss, the addition…
Last year, Sacred Heart closed out their season dismally with a final record of 6-9. A large majority of those losses were by a large goal differential. This means Coach Laura Cook would be spending her offseason focusing on improving her team’s defense, while also searching for new ways to put the ball in the back of the net. Ten freshmen will be welcomed to the roster this year, and…
The Colorado Buffaloes lacrosse team announced on October 15th their upcoming season schedule, which features matches against many prestigious universities. The Buff’s will open their season at Stetson on February 13th, followed by a trip to Jacksonville on February 15th. Mid-Season, they will take a tour of the Northeast with games against Massachusetts and New Hampshire, followed by a home game again Rhode Island’s Brown University. Head Coach Ann Elliott…
October 26th and 27th mark a huge weekend for Women’s Fall Ball, with well over 30 games being played over the course of two days. Games include individual match-ups, but also tournaments occurring all over the country. This weekend, the entire nation gets a little taste of what fall lacrosse is all about, as games will be played in New Jersey, Virginia, California, Massachusetts, Delaware, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina….
Yesterday, Team England paid a visit to the University of Massachusetts for a friendly fall ball meeting, one of many stops on their US tour. Boston proved to be unwelcoming for the British, as they fell to UMass 14-6. At this point, it is unclear is the UMass men’s lacrosse team is just that good, or if the lacrosse team that represents England needs a little more work, but either…
The annual Quaker Fall LaxFest in Radnor, PA will take place on Sunday, November 3rd at the local Radnor High School. This event has turned into a college recruiters dream, as the teams represented include some of the top high school prospects in the country. At this year’s event, major universities like Brown, Dartmouth, Harvard, Lehigh, Marquette, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Penn State, and Syracuse will be on the lookout…