Penn State and Vermont Meet First Time in 7 Years

February 6, 2015

Vermont will travel to Happy Valley this weekend to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in their first match of the season.  The two teams have not met since 2008, which ended in a Penn State victory.  Vermont boasts of a sophomore with an incredible scoring ability.  Ian Mackay was responsible for 42 points last year for the Catamounts.  Vermont’s captains, Bryan Capone and Andrew Bucknavage, bring an experienced…

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NCAA Season Preview: THE Ohio State Buckeyes

February 4, 2015

The Buckeyes are gearing up for their inaugural appearance in the Big Ten.  They had a decent showing in the ECAC last season, ending 6-7 overall. Even with the loss of  two valuable seniors, Joe Muerer on defense and Greg Dutton in goal, the Buckeyes still look to the 2015 season with hope and determination. The scarlet and grey have chosen their captains to lead them to victory this season,…

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Offseason Check In: Penn State Looks Forward to BIG TEN Conference

October 9, 2014

One of the most talented recruiting classes is heading for the turf with Penn State’s 2015 team.  This group is going to make a huge contribution to the Nittany Lions, especially as they are hoping to keep the strong team-centered momentum that the graduating seniors of 2014 worked so hard to create.  It is looking as though Jack Donnelly and JP Burnside will be stepping up and taking the lead…

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NCAA Fall Ball Check In: North Carolina

October 1, 2014

It’s a “No days off” mentality—on and off the field as the North Carolina Men’s Lacrosse team prepare for the 2015 season. The guys are hard at work, and are setting out to dominate the conference. Breschi Scholarship FundIn addition to their recent flood of philanthropy work with Carolina Dreams, UNC has also been honored for their academic accomplishments, with 22 of their players making the ACC Honor Roll for…

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BIG10 Update: Players Shine in FIL Play, What to Expect Next Season

July 30, 2014

Before BIG10 Lacrosse fans know it, rosters will be finalized, practices will begin, and the season will be in full swing. One of the most exciting things to happen during the off season, is the FIL championships, and the appearances made by some former BIG10 players for the US and Canadian teams. Jesse King of Ohio State competed for Team Canada. Team USA boasts their BIG10 talents: Michael Evans, Tucker…

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FIL: Scotland Battles with Finland

July 14, 2014

Photo Credit: LaxWorm An exciting match will kick  off Monday morning at 8am MST between Finland and Scotland, the two top teams of the Turquoise and White divisions, respectively.  They fought their way to the top of their divisions, and are ready to face off on Field 10, and for everyone who can’t be at the match, it will be broadcast on ESPN3. Last time around, Finland ended the FIL…

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Women’s: Virginia, Duke, Louisville Advance

May 12, 2014

Virginia beat Princeton to move onto the quarterfinals this weekend.  Viriginia’s Courtney Swan has been a huge contributor all season, but she really proved her intensity in the first 10 minutes of the game by scoring three goals to attain a hat trick that would later evolve into Swan’s six-goal game. Virginia’s strong performance on Sunday is also due to Liz Colgan’s stellar performance in goal.  Virginia will move on…

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Women’s: Tournament Begins Thursday

May 6, 2014

The First Round of the NCAA DI tournament begins on Thursday, May 9.  There will be some exciting rivalries taking place this week, and it will certainly be a great week for Women’s Lacrosse. Georgetown and Johns Hopkins will take the field at 5 pm on Thursday, in Chapel Hill, NC.  This will be Hopkins’ first appearance in the tournament since 2007, and they are preparing to make a statement…

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Syracuse, ND, Florida Women Looking for Big Performances

April 15, 2014

Syracuse @ Notre Dame Last weekend, Notre Dame had an intense game against Duke.  This was a huge upset for the Blue Devils, but an even bigger boost in morale for the Irish.  The Irish are hoping their 12-10 win over their ACC rival will set the bar high for future success.  Freshman Cortney Fortunato had a career-high five goals last game, and she is having quite the season.  She…

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Evolution of Success: A Look at Penn State’s Past

March 22, 2014

If we look at where the Nittany Lions were 5 years ago, it definitely did not look like they would be as successful as they are today. They finished out the 2009 season with coach Glenn Thiel, and a 9-5 overall record. The downfall of that season was that the Blue and White did not utilize their full potential until the end of the season, when they caught fire and…

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