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Offseason Check In: Syracuse Orange Host All-Star Alumni Players

October 8, 2014
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On Saturday, October 4, the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team had their first official fall event which is a new annual tradition.  For the fifth consecutive year, the team has squared off against a team of alumni all-stars.  The alumni were showcasing one of their most talented (http://www.cuse.com/news/2014/10/1/MLAX_1001142440.aspx) groups yet, so this would prove to be an excellent challenge for the Orange who are looking to put last year’s first…

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CUFLA Rankings: The Rise of Guelph

October 7, 2014
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5. University of Guelph – 4-3 – Last Week: Unranked After dropping their first three games, Guelph University has won four straight, bringing the Gryphons above .500. Seniors Curtis Knight,Ryan Serville and Mike Burke have combined for 53 points. Seamus Shanahan has been solid for the Gryphs, netting seven goals and three assists for 10 points in five games. Guelph has one lone game this weekend with a Friday night…

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UK Lacrosse: University Season Preview

October 7, 2014
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In the UK, Lacrosse is still very much a niche sport. Building a successful University team is an uphill task, with the game is still in its infancy, most of the new recruits have little to no previous experience in the game, with the exception of the occasional North American import, and are trained from the ground up. The BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sports) league begins next Wednesday with…

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NLL, NXT in Talks to Bring Team Back to Philadelphia?

October 6, 2014
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According to a tweet from NXT Sports, the Philadelphia based company is looking to bring a team to the National Lacrosse League to Philly. The NLL has had a Philadelphia team, the Wings, in each year of their entire existence since 1987. The Wings moved this offseason to Connecticut where they will play as the New England Black Wolves. We are engaged in preliminary discussions with @NLL regarding bringing the…

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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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CUFLA Three Stars: Smith Leads the Week

October 2, 2014
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Third Star: Brandon Slade—Brock University Sophomore Brandon Slade’s five point performance helped the Badgers secure a 12-9 victory over Western University. Slade potted two goals and three helpers, bringing his point total to 23, good enough for 10th in the league. Second Star: Connor Goodwin—McGill University Captain Connor Goodwin had a big weekend for the Redmen, netting the game-winning goal against Bishop’s to take a strangle hold on first place in…

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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

October 1, 2014
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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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Kyle Dixon Retires from Major League Lacrosse

September 30, 2014
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Veteran midfielder and All-Pro Kyle Dixon has announced that he is retiring from Major League Lacrosse (MLL) competitive play. Dixon spent 8 seasons in MLL, all with the Bayhawks. Dixon played high school lacrosse for Archbishop Spalding in Severn, Maryland and college lacrosse at the University of Virginia. He won two Division I National Championships while with the Cavaliers, in 2003 and 2006. Dixon was selected as a second-team All…

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Tavares Returns to Buffalo for 2015

September 30, 2014
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He’s back. The Buffalo Bandits have announced legendary forward John Tavares, the National Lacrosse League’s all-time leading scorer, will return to the team for a league-record 24th season after reaching a contract agreement earlier this month. “John wanted to make sure we wanted to have him back,” said Bandits director of lacrosse operations Scott Loffler. “Of course, we couldn’t say no.” The 46-year-old helped the Bandits return to the playoffs last year by posting 51…

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