NCAA Weekend in Review: Irish Upset Virginia For Holiday Win

March 17, 2014

This weekend was about as close in performance NCAA games have been thus far in 2014. I don’t mean scores… I speak of statistics and in-game situations. Many games this weekend were neck and neck until teams took advantage of opportune situations. Virginia – 9 Notre Dame – 18 The Fighting Irish came out with a very mobile and inclusive offense full of assists, offensive rotation and off-ball movement. They…

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OSU to Battle Denver Pioneers

March 15, 2014

Big ECAC match up today pits heavy weights OSU (1-4) against the Denver Pioneers (5-2). Just based on the win loss column, I’m giving the Pioneers the edge. Conference play is tricky and you can usually throw everyone’s records out the window, but the Pioneers look strong this year. With top flight wins. King will get his goals, but believe OSU will have serious trouble with the balanced offense of…

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PSU vs Denver: Monday Night Under The Lights

March 10, 2014

Denver University and Penn State will meet for the sixth time in program history, and Denver has won three of the previous matches, while the Nittany Lions have won two. The Nittany Lions are amidst the highest ranking that the program has ever had, and are only looking to increase their ranking. The team is coming off a road win at Ohio State last weekend, and they are hoping to…

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NCAA: Maryland, Virginia Come Up Big

March 3, 2014

NCAA Weekend Recap   #1 Duke   6 #2 Maryland 10   This was a third quarter game changer as Maryland scored three in the third and held Duke to none. After that, the Blue Devils seemed to lose all momentum. Maryland totaled 44 shots, 32 ground balls, 17 saves and won eight of 19 face offs. On the other side, Duke totaled 36 shots, 26 ground balls, 15 saves and won…

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NCAA Preview: Pioneers Hope to Triumph UPenn in Philly

February 28, 2014

WHO: Denver at UPenn WHERE: Philadelphia, PA WHEN: Saturday March 1, 11 am ET   DENVER The Pioneers are making headway early into the 2014 season. Coming to Philly with a record of 3-1, their offense has consistently applied heavy pressure against opponents. In the game against Canisius, Denver recorded 39 shots total. Jack Bobzien, Wesley Berg, Tyler Pace, Erik Adamson, Connor Pagnani, Connor Flynn, Max Planning and Harrison Archer…

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NCAA Week 3/4: Albany’s Second Heartbreak, Penn State(ment), Terps’ Blowout

February 25, 2014

The NCAA just closed on an interesting Week 3/4 in its 2014 season. Of the nine games I’m picking to cover this week, Saturday was mostly upsets while Sunday was home to four blowouts. SATURDAY Penn State 8 Notre Dame 7 This was such a close game all around, and I’m calling it an upset because Notre Dame has proven themselves as a strong program in past seasons. Shots were…

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NCAA Preview: Denver Opens 2014 Home Season, Griffins Fly to Mile High

WHO: Canisius at Denver WHERE: Denver, CO WHEN: Sunday February 23 1:30 pm MT   DENVER Having a balanced start to the season, the Pioneers won their season opener at Air Force. Then, in the second week traveled to Durham, N.C. and lost to Duke. For starters, they opened their season with two road games. Come this weekend, Denver will finally open their home crowd to the 2014 season. Air…

February 19, 2014
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NCAA Preview: Denver at Duke

WHO: Denver Pioneers and Duke Blue Devils WHERE: Durham, N. Carolina WHEN: Saturday, February 15, 11 am   Denver Pioneers   The Pioneers were a force of tanks rolling over Air Force 14-8 in their season opener. Now, they travel to the eastern seaboard to face a traditionally top-notch lacrosse program: Duke. Ranked No. 4, Denver experienced a surge of offensive power and defensive solidity, contributing to an all-around victory….

February 12, 2014
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NCAA Recap: Official Opening Weekend of Men’s 2014

The 2014 season of NCAA lacrosse commenced like no other in recent history. A number of games headed to overtimes, and a few were complete blowouts. Here are some quick recaps in case you missed the action: Saturday Michigan @ PSU 7                   22 A blowout in Penn State’s favor on their home turf. Kaut performed outstandingly in goal, allowing only one…

February 10, 2014
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USBOXLA Hosts Midwest Classic Box Tournament

From David Lisi: On a recent trip to Louisville, KY I was asked to coach a group of kids who were looking to play in an upcoming box lacrosse tournament in Columbus, OH. The tournament was the Midwest Classic Box Lacrosse Tournament hosted by Resolute Lacrosse at the Resolute Athletic Complex.  The Midwest Classic lived up to its name: classic!  It was an instant hit and I can tell you…

February 4, 2014
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