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Fall Ball: Metropolitan State University Takes Down Rival Colorado School of Mines

October 7, 2014
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Photo Credit:  Di Miller On Sunday October 5, Metropolitan State University (2-0) took on the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado.  The weather was beautiful except for the extreme winds.  Players were wondering how much affect this would have on their game.  The field wasn’t in the greatest of shape which was also a concern for ground balls and face-offs.  The last time these two teams met was during…

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Fall Ball Check In: Yale Bulldogs

October 6, 2014
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It’s not too often a freshmen comes out of High School tallying up 278 goals and 585 points in their four years played. However, the Yale incoming freshman, Ben Reeves has surely made a name for himself.  And he hasn’t  even played an NCAA game yet. With Reeves possibly pairing up with, senior, Conrad Oberbeck we can see the field of play open up tremendously. This is a Bulldogs squad…

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Offseason Check In: Johns Hopkins Blue Jays

October 3, 2014
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The Blue Jays looks to be turning the corner after a couple years that may not have lived up to expectations in Baltimore.  The Jays certainly are one of the most recognizable names in college lacrosse.  Now after a couple years of reorganization and restructuring, the Jays look to return to Championship Weekend. Coach Bobby Benson took the personnel and restructured the offense to work in a motion set, which…

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Offseason Look In: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

October 2, 2014
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The leaves are turning colors, the air is cooling, so you know what that means…it is time for fall lacrosse. Freshmen have had time to adjust to their surroundings and coaches get to see which of their players have improved and how their team may look come the spring time. With the fall season underway here is a look at Rutgers as it prepares itself for the 2015 season. Rutgers…

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NCAA Fall Ball Check In: North Carolina

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…

October 1, 2014
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NCAA Fall Ball Check in: Sacred Heart

October 1, 2014
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For the 2015 spring the Sacred Heart Pioneers look to get back to the NEC semifinals and hopefully qualify for a bid in the NCAA tournament. Jon Basti, the coach of the Pioneers, looks for a better improvement for this spring season as last year wasn’t the most impressing with a 5 and 9 record and losing in the semi finals to Bryant. One thing the Pioneers lose is a lot…

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Metropolitan State University Shuts Down UCD

October 1, 2014
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Photo Credit:  Di Miller On Saturday September 27, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Men’s Lacrosse team took on UCD (University of Colorado at Denver) in their second game of the fall season.  Both teams share the same campus in downtown Denver and so the rivalry as to who would come out on top was in everyone’s minds.  Final score: Metro State University 20—UCD 14. MSU (Metropolitan State University) has…

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NCAA Fall Ball Check In: Towson Tigers

September 30, 2014
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Tigertown should be a buzz with the steps that Towson University is making this Fall.  The team came back to campus to make amends for the the final six games of the 2014.  After reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2013, the Tigers were absent last Spring, but looking to return in 2015. The Tigers are a mixture of youth and elder statesmen.  A couple of transfers and impact freshmen could…

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NCAA Offseason: Denver Pioneers on Track for 2015 Success

September 29, 2014
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The Denver Pioneers have a busy offseason ahead of them. Following a NCAA Final Four semifinal fall to 3-peating Duke, the team has the consistency and ability. Duke was a powerhouse in the postseason, having witnessed first hand, and would have been a big upset for Denver. Bill Tierney’s squad is losing a big chunk of its experienced roster to graduated seniors. However, a compliment to the college program has…

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NCAA Fall Ball Check In: Loyola

September 28, 2014
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At 15 wins, two losses, Loyola University had a great 2014 season. They would have had an undefeated regular season if the Hounds had taken the opening season contest against the Wahoos. The Greyhounds continued their playoff streak but met a hot Albany team in the first round. Statistically, Loyola was in great position for success. The offense was above 12 goals per game and the defense sat five points…

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