NLL Three Stars: Week Eleven

March 17, 2015

Picking three stars is a lot easier when there are fewer games and when teams only play once ina weekend that’s for sure.  But when you have teams playing multiple games, rivalries, etc…it gets tough, but a lot of fun.  Veterans are stepping up in a big way and the rookies are playing like veterans. What will next week hold???  Stay tuned.   Week 11     Three Stars   1—Ryan Benesch…

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Power Rankings Week 11; Rock Still on Top

March 16, 2015

Another exciting week of lacrosse action.   Buffalo splits with Toronto and almost steals a sweep, Swarm lose both and fall further in the east, while Calgary gets loss number 8 and playoff hopes start to dwindle.  Two big division games this weekend, a game with division leaders and a game that can put teams back into the playoff race.   NLL Power Rankings   Week 11   LW (1)….1—Toronto Rock (10-2) …

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Walters, Wilson Lead Knighthawks Past Riggers

March 16, 2015

The second installment of last year’s Champions Cup finals happened tonight with the hometown Calgary Roughnecks (2-7) versus three time defending champs Rochester Knighthawks (6-3) in what was being billed as a must win game for last year’s West Division champions who have looked anything but it to start the year. Ian Llord opened the scoring for the visitors on a transition play off a rebound from a Calgary fast…

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Hofstra Dominates Providence 15-4

March 16, 2015

The Hofstra University men’s lacrosse team was able to end their second two-game losing streak on March 14th by taking a convincing win against the Providence College Friars, 15-4. With this win, the Pride improve to a 2-4 record. Coach Seth Tierney, however, doesn’t see his team’s record a 2-4. “I know it says we are 2-4,” Coach Tierney stated, “but we’re 1-0, and that’s how we’re starting it, and…

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Knighthawks Flying High; Win Streak at 5

March 15, 2015

 Rochester Defeats Calgary 13-7, Win Streak Now at Five Saturday night the Rochester Knighthawks (7-3) made their way to face the Calgary Roughnecks (2-8).  Two weeks ago they faced each other in Rochester as the Knighthawks escaped with a 12-11 victory. But on this night we saw a different game.  Ian Llord started it off scoring at 1:08 to give the Hawks an early lead, but then the defense would…

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Syracuse Fights Past Jays

March 15, 2015

The Syracuse Orange out ran the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays for a 13-10 win at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse overcame an early deficit and used a number of runs each time Hopkins came back to tie the game to earn the win. Randy Staats offensive output lead the Orange. Johns Hopkins opened the scoring when senior Wells Stanwick found midfielder Kieran Eissler. The Jays continued scoring the next two, taking…

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Bandits Stun Rock 15-12

March 14, 2015

Down three goals in the third quarter, the Buffalo Bandits (6-5) unleashed a furious fourth quarter rally to emerge victorious with the 15-12 win against the Eastern Division leading Toronto Rock (9-2) Friday night in front of 12,903 fans at the First Niagara Center. Buffalo concluded the contest on a four goal run to clinch their second consecutive victory and gained some serious ground in the Eastern Division race. With…

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Syracuse Looks To Stay Hot Against Hopkins

March 14, 2015

Syracuse and Johns Hopkins renew their rivalry this weekend as the Blue Jays travel up north for a trip to the Carrier Dome. It may not be the biggest rivalry for either team, but for many years, these two teams were NCAA championship lacrosse. During Syracuse’s run of 22 straight final fours, Johns Hopkins was also there for 15 of them. These two teams met for the championship itself five…

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Hofstra Hosts Providence Friars

March 14, 2015

The Hofstra Men’s Lacrosse team returns home to James M. Shuart Stadium this Saturday, March 14 when the Pride host the Friars of Providence College in a non-conference tilt at noon. Pride Productions will have the live video and audio beginning with the pregame show at 11:30 a.m. Julian Coltre and Anthony Santaniello will have the call for the radio broadcast on WGCH (1490 AM). Live stats can be accessed…

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Aaron Wilson Back for Knighthawks

March 14, 2015

The Rochester Knighthawks have activated forward Aaron Wilson today from the injured reserve list. Wilson returns to the active roster as the Knighthawks prepare for their second straight game against the Calgary Roughnecks. “It’s an understatement how excited I am to be back,” said Wilson. “I have taken two months to do the best I can to stay in shape and I feel game ready now. I look forward to…

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