Denver: What it Takes to Climb to #1

February 8, 2015

The DU Pioneers are ranked #1 in practically every preseason poll. When I had the privilege of interviewing Head Coach Bill Tierney, he was able to give me more insight into Denver’s growth and how it goes beyond the team. Denver has (P)ioneered their way to three NCAA Final Four appearances in the last four years. The team is averaging well over .740 winning percentage and has a Denver-career record…

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Virginia Outlasts Greyhounds in a Close Game

February 8, 2015

In front of a huge crowd at Loyola the Cavaliers come away with a hards fought win beating the Greyhounds 13-12. This was one that if you weren’t watching and were following along on twitter probably reminded you a lot of the first game of the season for both teams from last season that was also a nail biter. This is becoming the 1 game to make sure not to…

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VMI and Navy Look for First Win

February 8, 2015

2014 Results:  Navy 18 v VMI 5 VMI: 2-12 with wins over Air Force & Richmond Navy: 4-10, losing to Lehigh in the Patriot League Quartfinals VMI loses their top scorer in Mickey Hofmeister (30G, 11A) and that is their only loss on offense heading into 2015. They return Mike Deblasio, Ben Huger, Dale Mattice who combined for 26 goals and 14 assists. They will need Brad Nardella, Dan Bull,…

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Syracuse Orange Roll Past Siena

February 8, 2015

Syracuse and Siena started their season in the Carrier Dome much the same way 2014 began.  Last season, Syracuse topped the Saints 19-7.  This year looked like it should have been a much closer matchup, with Syracuse still coming away with the win.  Instead, it was a bigger rout as the Orange would walk away with a 21-7 win. Syracuse dominated this game from start to finish.  The biggest takeaway…

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Air Force Flies to Duke in Durham

February 8, 2015

NCAA lacrosse season is fully underway as of this weekend. Both teams are matched well for the first time in two or three seasons and each squad has its advantages. Game time is set for noon EST in Durham, N.C. DUKE They’re a powerhouse that just repeated National Championship victories. Deemer Class and Myles Jones return following great 2014 performances. Deemer Class (midfield, junior) posted 65 points in 2014 behind…

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Pietramala Becomes Leader in Wins at JHU

February 7, 2015

–Hopkins 16-4 Win Over UMBC– Baltimore, Maryland – The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays opened the season with a decisive win against the UMBC Retrievers, winning 16-4.  With the win, Coach Pietramala becomes the first in all time wins as a coach, moving one better than legendary coach Bob Scott. The Jays jumped out early on the Retrievers and took a commanding first quarter lead.  Connor Read opened the 2015 scoring…

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Marquette Defeats #16 Lehigh

February 7, 2015

The Marquette University men’s lacrosse team knocked off No. 16 Lehigh 10-9 Saturday to give the Golden Eagles their first win over a ranked team in program history and their first victory in a season-opener. Marquette head coach Joe Amplo attributed the win to his veteran leadership and six captains. “(At halftime) It was nothing I said, but it was everything our guys did,” Amplo said. “Our upperclassman stepped up and…

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Detroit Stuns Ohio State

February 7, 2015

The University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse earned a 9-8 come-from-behind victory Saturday over Ohio State University in the 2015 season opener at Ultimate Soccer Arenas. It’s the first victory inprogram history over the Buckeyes. Detroit scored three straight goals in the fourth period to take a 9-6 lead. Ohio State scored two goals to pull to within 9-8 but the Detroit defense didn’t allow a goal in the final…

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MCLA Season Preview: Missouri Valley

February 7, 2015

With the MCLA season upon us I talked with Head Coach of Missouri Valley Kevin Totaro. Kevin is a Maryland native who played his first two years of college at Harford community college before transferring to Division III Shenandoah University. After his playing days Kevin went on to coach at both Northern Virginia Community College and Catonsville Community College. I had a few questions for Coach Totaro to talk about…

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