Audio: Dave Pietramala at University Classic
At the University City Lacrosse Classic yesterday, we caught up with Johns Hopkins head coach Dave Pietramala about all things fall ball and Hopkins.
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University City Classic: Penn, Drexel, John Hopkins
The second annual University Classic will be held once again on the University of Pennsylvania Campus at PennPark. Schedule: 11:00 am Drexel vs Penn 1:15 pm Drexel vs John Hopkins 3:00 pm John Hopkins vs Penn Previews Drexel Dragons (13-5/4-1) will face Penn in the first game. These schools are seperated by a mile at the most. At one time or another paths are crossed with the…
CUFLA Power Rankings: Last Weekend of the Season
1. Brock University (10-0) – Last Week: 1 The Brock Badgers remain undefeated after an impressive 19-5 victory over the University of Toronto. The Varsity Blues had a hot start with a 3-1 first quarter lead, but it was all Badgers in the last three quarters as they outscored Toronto 18-2 the rest of the way. St.Catharines,ON product Mark Debrone led all Badgers in scoring with four goals, four assists…
Offseason Check In: Manhattan College Has Loads of Potential, Working to Organize It All
Photo Credit: Manhattan College Men’s Lacrosse Website Slider Manhattan College is coming off a 5-10 2014 season where the finished only in front of first year Monmouth in MAAC conference play. This year the team will look to bounce back in hopes of winning the MAAC over such teams as Siena, Detroit Mercy, and Marist who had a great 2014. The one thing that will be tough is this team…
Syracuse Looking at Goaltender Options for 2015
Being a lacrosse goalie requires a number of very specialized skills that few master. The ideal player can command the defense, throw accurate 40 yard breakout passes, defend out of the cage when needed, and of course stop every type of shot thrown at them. Because of this level of specialization, most programs are never able to find someone who can do all those things at a truly elite level. Coaches frequently…
Fall Ball: Metropolitan State University (Denver) vs. University of Wyoming
Photo Credit: Di Miller On Saturday October 18, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners (3-1) played their second game of a double-header against the University of Wyoming Cowboys. MSU had just come off a close loss to the UNC Bears 8-6 and wanted to win this game. After the first game, they went over plays; ground balls; defensive slides; passing; and working as a team. Obviously whatever Head Coach…
Mercer to Take on Jacksonville for Offseason Atlantic Sun Conference Play
When Mercer plays Jacksonville this weekend it will be some great preseason Atlantic Sun Conference action. Mercer is coming off a 7-7 2014 season while Jacksonville is coming off a 4-10 and had some tough one goal game losses. This will also show two programs from the south looking to take the step at making the NCAA tournament. Jacksonville does have some very strong players on the offensive end to watch out for this weekend….
Fall Ball Check In: Colgate Raiders
At the end of 2014, the Colgate Raiders were on the outside looking in when it came to the NCAA Tournament. The Raiders went 9-7 in 2014 before losing five of their last seven games to close out the season. That included two consecutive losses to Loyola in the Patriot League Semifinals and then Syracuse to end the year. What is in store for 2015? Well before we can take…
CUFLA Three Stars: Knight Shines Again
Third Star- Mark Debrone- Brock University Sophomore midfielder Mark Debrone lit up the University of Toronto for eight points(4G,4A) in the Badgers 19-5 victory over the Varsity Blues. The St.Catharines,ON native now has 19 goals, 19 assists for 38 points in 10 games for the Badgers. Second Star- Ryan Dewar – Bishop’s University: Junior attackman had a career day against Concordia this past weekend, netting five goals and five assists…