As Villa Julie College changed its name to Stevenson University, this rivalry has been an epic clash of titans in Division III lacrosse. As Stevenson Coach Paul Cantabene had always proclaimed, “we want what they have.” Born was a rivalry that has been a treat for fans to watch ever since, even though both coaches downplay the game as a “rivalry.” Both these teams offer excitement all over the…
Photo Gallery: Lizards Training Camp
Photo Credit: Ian Neadle Training camp took place at MacArthur High School in Levittown, NY April 13th. On the same day later that afternoon, location moved to Hewlett H.S. in Hewlett, NY for a scrimmage against Team Israel.
Bandits Lose Fifth Straight; Defense Banged Up
The Buffalo Bandits fell to the Minnesota Swarm 10-9 this weekend to cap off their fifth straight loss. With one more win the Bandits can still clinch the second seed in the playoffs, but the Rochester Knighthawks have already clinched the top seed in the eastern division. Buffalo went up 1-0 in the game against the Swarm but after the Swarm scored soon after and then the Bandits tied it,…
Simmons: A Look at Tournament Contenders
The Tournament contenders are beginning to show themselves as the 2014 season approaches the final weeks. Assuming that the current conference leaders win their conference tournaments, the AQs would be taken by the following teams: ACC: Duke America East: Albany Atlantic Sun: High Point Big East: Denver CAA: Hofstra ECAC: Air Force Ivy: Harvard Metro Atlantic: Siena Northeast: Saint Joseph’s Patriot: Loyola After the first ten AQs we move…
MLL Camp Notes: Lizards Coming Together
The tough part of participating in the MLL is that schedules are restrictive. Unlike other sports that have athletes paid millions of dollars to dedicate their lives 24/7 to their game, lacrosse players squeeze in practices on the weekends in between full time jobs. Practices usually take place at a local high school facility. Teams don’t have the advantage of learning their home field or playing a schedule that is…
Voyageurs Take Two Wins Over Blazers, Stingers
Vermont Voyageurs coach and team owner Jeff Culkin stated after the game: “For our first outing, I am very, very pleased with all faces of our game.” That was the overall sentiment, echoed by Ethan Farrell, “It was a great event, couldn’t have been happier with what the guys did as a team.” The Voyageurs and Boston Blazers traveled to the Onondaga War Memorial Arena for a three-team box lacrosse…
Rock Clinch Playoffs; Eliminate Wings
The Toronto Rock (7-9) clinched a playoff berth with a 10-9 win on Saturday night over the Philadelphia Wings (5-11) at Air Canada Centre. After scoring the opening goal of the game, Philadelphia’s Kevin Crowley scored a pair to give the Wings a 2-1 lead. Toronto played catch up the rest of the opening quarter and ended the opening 15 minutes tied trailing 5-4. Philadelphia scored shorthanded to increase their…
Colorado Hands Edmonton Their First Loss
On Friday night the Colorado Mammoth (5-10) hosted the undefeated Edmonton Rush (14-0). The Mammoth came into this game in possession of the final playoff spot in the west and were looking to put an end to Edmonton’s streak. The Mammoth came out firing in this game as Cameron Holding score just three minutes into the game to give the Mammoth a 1-0 lead. The Mammoth would continue to roll…
Hofstra Hands Cornell Third Straight Loss In OT
Junior Mike Malave scores in overtime to give number 14 Hofstra the 10-9 win and hand sixth-ranked Cornell its third straight loss on senior day this past Saturday in Hempstead. “I look at the articles from the beginning of the season every week before we play and it just reminds me of where we came from and these guys they’ve done an unbelievable job,” Head coach Seth Tierney said. With…
Syracuse Wins Thriller Against UNC 11-10
Syracuse, New York – Syracuse University overcame an early and late deficit to advance the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament with an overtime win against North Carolina. In a game that many had been waiting nearly twenty years to see again, Syracuse tied it late and won on captain Billy Ward’s goal in the second overtime. UNC midfielder Chad Tutton started off the scoring quickly, scoring within the first minute…