The question was asked of Maryland head coach Cathy Reese following her team’s 9-6 win over Northwestern. Was this the case of the better team winning? On paper, it looks like the answer is yet, but credit Reese for how she responded. “Anytime you step on the field, you have to compete,” she said. “You have to compete and you have to play well and execute if you want to…
Live Blog: Duke Blue Devils vs Denver Pioneers
12:45: We are about 19 minutes from game time here at M&T Bank Stadium! It is a beautiful day for some Final Four lacrosse. Both teams have headed to the locker rooms for some last minute stuff after warm ups. We are set for some really exciting games here in Baltimore! On a separate note, thank you to all the men and women who serve our country and allow us…
Final Four Preview: Maryland vs. Notre Dame
We have finally arrived to one of the best weekends in lacrosse as the Final Four occurs in Baltimore, MD. While Duke and Denver will face off in the first game, Maryland and Notre Dame will play afterwards to decide who will have a chance to play for the National Championship. Maryland and Notre Dame enter this game as they play for the third time this season. Maryland went to…
Photo Gallery: Limestone Saints Morning Practice
The Limestone Saints are getting field time at M&T Bank Stadium for last minute tune ups before their games later today and tomorrow. Here are a few picture of the time: Photo Credit: Ian Neadle
NLL Champion’s Cup Game One: What to Watch For
The time has arrived! The Calgary Roughnecks will host the Rochester Knighthawks in Game 1 of the two-game series. The Roughnecks are going for their third title (2004 & 2009), and the Rochester Knighthawks are going for title number five, but historically they are trying to be the first team in the 28-year history of the league to three-peat. Their previous titles were in 1997 and 2007 before winning the…
Duke and Denver Rematch on Semifinal Stage for Eighth Meeting
Duke is #5. Denver is #9. The Bloomberg Report states the two bring in comparable levels of revenue each year. The Blue Devils are no strangers to the NCAA Final Four spotlight as they’ve been around lacrosse since it’s popularity began growing. Denver is making their third appearance in the program’s short history, hoping to awe the lacrosse world. Duke overcame Johns Hopkins at the University of Delaware last week in perfect…
Bunker Blog: NCAA Full Weekend, No MLL
Hi ILWT Readers, I hope that everyone is excited for Memorial Day Weekend which is easily the best weekend of college lacrosse. All 8 teams (D1 through D3), have worked tremendously hard since the fall, giving them a chance to earn collegiate lacrosse glory. I wanted to give a quick shout out to Tufts, who is squaring off against Salisbury in the D3 title game. I played against Tufts all…
Rock Sign Sanderson to Two Year Extension
Toronto Rock Owner and President Jamie Dawick has announced the signing of General Manager Terry Sanderson to a two-year contract extension that will run through the 2016 season. “I’m really happy and excited to have ‘T’ back on board as General Manager with this 2-year extension,” said Dawick. “I look forward to building on our recent successes as we work our way towards another championship.” Sanderson took over as GM…
College Lacrosse is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
There is increased parity in college lacrosse these days. Any team can win on any given day. The same handful of teams isn’t always at the Final Four and more programs than ever before have legitimate aspirations to reach Championship Weeken Despite the parity, there are three programs that have emerged the most over the last few seasons. All three are in the Final Four once again in 2014. Let’s…
‘Bellies Defeat Thunder Behind Jordan McBride
Last night the New Westminster Salmonbellies opened their 2014 season as they hosted their rivals the Langley Thunder. The Thunder on the other hand were coming off of a loss to the Coquitlam Adanacs heading into their battle with New Westminster. The Salmonbellies struck first as newly named captain Curtis Hodgson led by example and got his team ahead 1-0. The first period was relatively quiet as the goalies for…