Anytime there’s a two-time defending champion, they will have a target on their backs. Even though Duke enters the NCAA tournament coming off a bit of a down-year for the Blue Devils, Duke should still garner the attention they deserve. Ohio State is no slouch. But here’s the difference: Duke has championship pedigree and there’s something to be said for that experience. Even though many of those players have since…
Bulldogs Face Off Against #13 Loyola Maryland Friday
The Bryant University Bulldogs head to the host site of Boston College this Friday afternoon to take on the Loyola University of Maryland Greyhounds. This game signals the start of the NCAA tournament, where the winner will take on the #5 Boston College Eagles Sunday. Recap: Both teams enter the NCAA tournament with big conference wins. The Bulldogs defeated the Wagner College Seahawks in the NEC Championship this past Sunday…
NCAA First Round Preview: Get Ready
We’re less than two days until the start of the NCAA First Round, which is by far the best weekend for Division 1 lacrosse. There’s a lot of rematches, looking like a lot of offensive explosions, and a little mix of some defense as well. All of these games will be televised on ESPNU SATURDAY Noon: Albany vs. #8 Cornell By the end of Saturday to the beginning of Sunday,…
The Endless Coaching Carousel in Minnesota
The Minnesota Swarm are continuing their tendency of blowing up somewhat settled, and fan favored, items of the organization. Over the last few years things have gone downhill for the Swarm, they have not made it to the playoffs since the 2013 season where they lost in the Division Finals to the eventual Champion Rochester Knighthawks. Due to this lack of making the playoffs and the overall dismal record over…
The Roughnecks’ Incredible Race to the Playoffs
Following a catastrophic 0-6 start to the 2015 season, the Calgary Roughnecks have clawed their way back into the playoffs. It took a 14-13 win over the Vancouver Stealth in the last game of the season to complete the comeback, but they did it. During the 0-6 start—a record for the Riggers—there were a lot of things going wrong. The Roughnecks were on the wrong end of three one-goal games….
NCAA Playoffs: Virginia vs Johns Hopkins
The 10-4 Virginia Cavaliers and the 9-6 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays will face off in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Just think, a few weeks ago Hopkins sat at 4-6 and was a long shot to make the Tourney, but after rattling off five straight wins and gaining the Big Ten AQ, here we are. For me this game comes down to the Hopkins defense versus the Cavalier…
Thoughts on the Opening Weekend of the NCAA Tournament
There’s a lot to be excited about in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. With three rematches and even more intriguing contests, here are some thoughts and predictions on the upcoming slate of games. Can’t Miss Game Albany at #8 Cornell The first game of the Round of 16 (Saturday at 12 p.m.) has entertainment value written all over it. The Great Danes far and away lead the nation…
Syracuse to Face Marist
With Marist winning their play-in game over Bryant to start the NCAA tournament, Syracuse now knows who to plan on hosting this Sunday. Marist played well in their 10-6 victory to improve their overall record to 14-3, but they will need to play significantly better if they want to upset the Orange in the Dome. The key to Marist’s victory was jumping out to a 5-2 lead in the…
Play-In Push: Marist, Towson Move On
The NCAA Tournament got underway Wednesday night with two play-in games. MAAC champion Marist won their first ever NCAA Tournament game against NEC champion Bryant 10-6. The Red Foxes will travel to the Carrier Dome to take on Syracuse Sunday at 7:30 PM. In the other play-in game, Towson answered a 5-0 High Point run with eight consecutive goals to defeat the Panthers 10-8. The Tigers will travel to take…
NCAA Tournament Staff Picks
The NCAA tournament is now upon us. To join in the fun, the In Lacrosse We Trust staff has submitted their picks for who they think will (or want to) win the tournament. Here’s the breakdown: Writer Runner Up Champion Score Ryan Conwell 14-12 Chris Jastrzembski 15-14 Chris Vale 10-8 Paul Schwedelson 13-11 Jason Myers 12-11 James Simmons 14-12 Jeff Werner 10-7 Ian Neadle 16-15 Brendan Staudt 17-15…