The Calgary Roughnecks were in another back and forth affair, which time and time again this season they were unfortunately on the losing end extending the team record losing streak to 0-5 to begin the season in front of 10,312 disappointed fans. With the team struggling early again the Roughnecks took a early penalty—which they did last home game as well—to which Dhane Smith took the opportunity to capitalize early…
Denver: What it Takes to Climb to #1
The DU Pioneers are ranked #1 in practically every preseason poll. When I had the privilege of interviewing Head Coach Bill Tierney, he was able to give me more insight into Denver’s growth and how it goes beyond the team. Denver has (P)ioneered their way to three NCAA Final Four appearances in the last four years. The team is averaging well over .740 winning percentage and has a Denver-career record…
Virginia Outlasts Greyhounds in a Close Game
In front of a huge crowd at Loyola the Cavaliers come away with a hards fought win beating the Greyhounds 13-12. This was one that if you weren’t watching and were following along on twitter probably reminded you a lot of the first game of the season for both teams from last season that was also a nail biter. This is becoming the 1 game to make sure not to…
VMI and Navy Look for First Win
2014 Results: Navy 18 v VMI 5 VMI: 2-12 with wins over Air Force & Richmond Navy: 4-10, losing to Lehigh in the Patriot League Quartfinals VMI loses their top scorer in Mickey Hofmeister (30G, 11A) and that is their only loss on offense heading into 2015. They return Mike Deblasio, Ben Huger, Dale Mattice who combined for 26 goals and 14 assists. They will need Brad Nardella, Dan Bull,…
Syracuse Orange Roll Past Siena
Syracuse and Siena started their season in the Carrier Dome much the same way 2014 began. Last season, Syracuse topped the Saints 19-7. This year looked like it should have been a much closer matchup, with Syracuse still coming away with the win. Instead, it was a bigger rout as the Orange would walk away with a 21-7 win. Syracuse dominated this game from start to finish. The biggest takeaway…
Air Force Flies to Duke in Durham
NCAA lacrosse season is fully underway as of this weekend. Both teams are matched well for the first time in two or three seasons and each squad has its advantages. Game time is set for noon EST in Durham, N.C. DUKE They’re a powerhouse that just repeated National Championship victories. Deemer Class and Myles Jones return following great 2014 performances. Deemer Class (midfield, junior) posted 65 points in 2014 behind…
Pietramala Becomes Leader in Wins at JHU
–Hopkins 16-4 Win Over UMBC– Baltimore, Maryland – The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays opened the season with a decisive win against the UMBC Retrievers, winning 16-4. With the win, Coach Pietramala becomes the first in all time wins as a coach, moving one better than legendary coach Bob Scott. The Jays jumped out early on the Retrievers and took a commanding first quarter lead. Connor Read opened the 2015 scoring…
Marquette Defeats #16 Lehigh
The Marquette University men’s lacrosse team knocked off No. 16 Lehigh 10-9 Saturday to give the Golden Eagles their first win over a ranked team in program history and their first victory in a season-opener. Marquette head coach Joe Amplo attributed the win to his veteran leadership and six captains. “(At halftime) It was nothing I said, but it was everything our guys did,” Amplo said. “Our upperclassman stepped up and…
Detroit Stuns Ohio State
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse earned a 9-8 come-from-behind victory Saturday over Ohio State University in the 2015 season opener at Ultimate Soccer Arenas. It’s the first victory inprogram history over the Buckeyes. Detroit scored three straight goals in the fourth period to take a 9-6 lead. Ohio State scored two goals to pull to within 9-8 but the Detroit defense didn’t allow a goal in the final…
Swarm Sting Knighthawks, Move to 3-2
On Native American night at the Hive, the Minnesota Swarm(3-2) needed overtime to defeat the Rochester Knighthawks(2-3) 7-6 in front of 9,645 Friday night. Callum Crawford’s only goal of the game was scored at 2:21 of overtime. This was a defensive battle with both Matt Vinc and Zach Higgins standing tall for their teams. Vinc stopped 39 of 46 shots he faced and Higgins stopped 35 of 41. The first…