League play heats up this weekend and I have five matchups, I’ll be closely watching this weekend. Friday Night Appetizer UMBC vs. Stony Brook Both teams open up their America East slate. Stony Brook is coming off a loss to St. John’s while UMBC Defeated Mount Saint Mary’s by ten last weekend. UMBC is led by attackman Matt Gregoire who has been outstanding with twenty six goals on the year while…
Syracuse Off to Bad Start
What a disappointing season this Syracuse team has had. They are flat out frustrating to watch and even more irritating to write about. It is not that they’re bad, in fact their offense is quite good, their goalie play has been better than would appear on paper and they have some talented defensman. The problem is that the offense just doesn’t get the touches they need. The possession problems stem…
SWARM STING BANDITS WITH 10-9 OVERTIME THRILLER
After walking away from the Rexall Place with a crushing 14-5 defeat at the hands of the undefeated Edmonton Rush on Friday, the Buffalo Bandits had little time for reflection as playoff possibilities were the focus of their matchup today against the Minnesota Swarm. The Buffalo Bandits were unable to bounce back from the loss to the Rush on Friday as they tie the season series at 1-1 in their…
Midfield Has Career Day As Duke Dismantles Syracuse 21-7
Durham, North Carolina – Duke trailed Syracuse early in the first quarter and then run away with the contest against the Orange by a score of 21-7. The first midfield combined for twelve goals and the combination of face offs win was just too much for the Orange to keep pace with. Much like last year’s National Championship game, face offs had a significant impact on the game. Brendan…
Hofstra Defeats Drexel
Hofstra senior Drew Coholan led the Pride with five goals en route to an 11-9 victory over Colonial Athletic Association opponent Drexel University this Saturday in the inaugural HEADstrong Foundation Hero Bowl in Philadelphia. With the win, Hofstra improved to 5-3 overall, 2-0 in the CAA while Drexel drops to 4-4 overall and 0-1 in the CAA. “This game had a lot of layers to it,” Hofstra Head…
FIL Championship: Team England Preview
After finishing in fifth place for the last two World Lacrosse Championships, the England national squad looks to crack the Top 4 and maybe even break into the medal round this year in Denver. To do that, they will have a formidable opposition in terms of facing the two favorites in Team USA and Team Canada as well as the Iroquois National Team. What this team lacks in overall talent…
North Carolina Takes Down Maryland
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – The North Carolina Tar Heels defeat the top ranked Maryland Terreapins 11-8 at home. Charlie Raffa played a great game in controlling the face off circle, but the Tar Heels too advantage of some timely saves by their goalie Kieran Burke and got balanced scoring from their offensive players to get their first win in ACC play this year. The Heels opened up the…
Post Game Notes: Hofstra defeats Drexel 11-9
Drew Coholan scored a career-high five goals to help Hofstra win its second Colonial Athletic Association matchup 11-9 against the Drexel Dragons in the inaugural HEADstrong Hero Bowl at Vidas Field Saturday afternoon. Hofstra improves to 5-3 overall, 2-0 in the CAA while Drexel drops to 4-4, 0-1 in the CAA with the loss. Goal scorers for Hofstra include Coholan (5G), Senior Lance Yapor (2G, 2A), Senior Torin Varn (2G),…
Jimmy Purves Ready to Start with Toronto
The Toronto Rock had an active week, trading for Brandon Miller along with several signings. One of those signings was defenseman/transition Jimmy Purves, who had been released by the Rochester Knighthawks. ” I am very excited to be joining the Rock” he told In Lacrosse We Trust. “I have been waiting all year for a chance to play and am happy the Rock are going to give me an opportunity”…
LIVE BLOG: Hofstra vs. Drexel
First Quarter: HU GOAL: Mike Malave puts Hofstra on the board for his ninth goal of the season at 9:57. Hofstra leads 1-0. HU GOAL: Lance Yapor beats Drexel goalie Will Gabrielsen at 8:38. Hofstra leads 2-0. HU GOAL: Sam Llianres goes top shelf to give Hofstra a 3-0 with 5:48 to go in the first quarter. DU GOAL: Jules Raucci puts Drexel on the board with 2:45 remaining in…