College

Baltimore Doesn’t Bid, But Why?

November 11, 2013
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There are three places left bidding to host the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse championship weekend from 2015-2018. This would be the first time for a city/stadium to hold the games in a four year term, compared to the original two. Chicago’s Soldier Field, Boston’s Gillette Stadium and Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. In a poll reported by Inside Lacrosse, Soldier Field seems to be the favorite. NCAA committee opened the bidding to…

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How to Improve in 2014: Sacred Heart Women

November 9, 2013
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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…

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Is Chicago a Good NCAA Tournament Destination?

November 9, 2013
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The NCAA has announced the three finalists who have a chance to host Championship Weekend for lacrosse from 2015-2018. The city of Chicago and the Chicago Bears’ Soldier Field is one of the finalists with Philadelphia and Boston being the other two. With the recent dip in attendance during Championship Weekend, the sport is looking for a venue that can re-energize the fan base of lacrosse. With Chicago as a…

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Guelph Dethrone Defending McGill; Crowned 2013 Baggataway Champions

November 4, 2013
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After pulling off upsets over Bishop’s and Brock, the Guelph Gryphons completed the biggest victory of the weekend as they dethrone the defending National Champion McGill Redmen after a 14-11 win to be crowned the 2013 Baggatway Cup Champions. McGill jumped out to a 4-2 lead in the first quarter but Guelph charged back in the second quarter to knot the game up at six before heading into the locker…

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Team USA Profile: Joe Fletcher

November 2, 2013
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Joe Fletcher Position: Defense College: Loyola Height: 6’2″ Weight: 185 lbs Team USA is working hard to get down to 23 guys to take to the FIL Games in Denver, CO in July of 2014. There is only one remaining Loyola Greyhound on the roster in Joe Fletcher and he just happens to be the only candidate left that is still in college. Via his profile on Loyola’s website, Joe…

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How to Improve in 2014: Michigan

November 2, 2013
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In their inaugural season to the Division 1 level of Men’s lacrosse in 2012, the Michigan Wolverines went 1-13, defeating Mercer 14-4 for their only win. Going into 2013, things seemed hopeful for the Blue and Gold, with the return of Senior Thomas Paras, who was second in scoring in 2012 with 23 points. Enter new crop of rookies and a brand new season. Recruiting helped out the Blue in…

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Colorado Women’s Team Prepares for Season

November 1, 2013
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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…

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NCAA: Fall Ball Comes to a Quiet End

November 1, 2013
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Alex Urquhart                 This year’s Fall Ball has seemed to fly by, but maybe that’s because of the outstanding games that took place. Along with these amazing games the Lacrosse community had a little bit of a heartache when it was announced that Cornell would participate in any scrimmages this fall, due to a hazing incident. Fortunately for the Lacrosse community was saved by the Orangemen of Syracuse, who took…

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Albany Great Danes: How to Improve in 2014

Albany had a very nice season last year as they went 13-5 on the season and ended ranked No. 12 in the country. One of the reasons for their highly productive season? It is very simple, their offense. The team led the nation in scoring as they scored 15.9 goals a game. And what is the main reason for the high powered offense? Well, there are actually three reasons for…

October 30, 2013
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CUFLA Names All Canadians

October 30, 2013
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The McGill Redmen were rewarded for their perfect 10-0 season with nine selections on the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association’s 2013 All-Canadian team. Bishop’s filled four of the remaining five slots on the East Division squad, with Carleton midfielder Jay Gallant the lone representative from outside of the pair of Quebec teams. Guelph led the way in the West Division with six All-Canadians, while the first-place Brock Badgers placed four…

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