While the Blue Jays are looking to kick off their season with a W to prove they belong in the new BIG 10 lacrosse conference, the Retrievers are looking to come out of the gates strong and get an early win to keep the momentum from last year going. These two teams agreed to play this game a week earlier than usual due to JHU’s BIG 10 schedule this year….
A source closely involved with Cascade has reconfirmed with Johns Hopkins that they will wear Cascade helmets this 2015 season. Cornell has also been reconfirmed to use Cascade, but will sport STX Stallions as well throughout the season. Penn is confirmed to wear STX Stallions, as well as Ohio State. This has been an update from the ILWT Gear crew.
The B1G conference has always been known as a football conference and why wouldn’t it be with national powers such as Michigan and Ohio State gracing the conference every year. However, the lacrosse world throws its hat in the B1G ring and in its inaugural season. Obvious programs such as Ohio State and Michigan make up the core of the conference landscape. Meanwhile, Penn State leaves the CAA, Rutgers leaves…
On an absolute gorgeous day in Philadelphia, the 2nd annual University City Classic was played. Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania and John Hopkins Unversity all took part on this day. All the proceeds from this event went to benefit the HEADstrong Foundation. Game 1 Drexel 6 Penn 6. In the first game we had a rematch of the first round in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Both teams came out…
At the University City Lacrosse Classic yesterday, we caught up with Johns Hopkins head coach Dave Pietramala about all things fall ball and Hopkins.
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…
With the departing of some long time starters and game changers, who will become the next backstop to a national champion? Jake Runkel won his title with Loyola, Niko Amato came close during his tenure at Maryland as they topped the All American Balloting. Gunnar Waldt – Bryant With a win in the NCAA Tournament in the vaunted Carrier Dome under his belt, Waldt is in contention to be…
Photo Credit: Ian Neadle ACC Well, my bracket is toast. The only thing I can say is that I correctly picked that three ACC teams would make Championship Weekend. That being said, I picked Duke, Syracuse, UNC and Loyola. Like I said, my bracket is toast. Either way, the ACC will be well represented in Baltimore next weekend, and is guaranteed to have at least one team in the finals….
Photo Credit: Ian Neadle On Sunday at noon in the University of Delaware, Johns Hopkins met up with Duke in the NCAA Quarterfinals. The Blue Devils would come out on top 19-11. The referees in this game were making many questionable calls whether due to the penalized action or the timing of their calls. In the end, Hopkins accumulated more than twice the amount of penalties than did Duke which…
FINAL: DUKE 19 J. HOPKINS 11 This was a game that heated up quickly becoming an aggressive and passionate match. Duke’s defense was on their game today. They played tight defense, communicated effectively and shut down loads of potential offensive opportunities for Johns Hopkins. Myles Jones was on fire at midfield, playing strong Blue Devil offense and commanding the troops. Duke’s strongest points were offensive rotations against the Hopkins…