Pitt is one of the top competitors in the MCLA Division 1. With a 2013 record overall of 11-7, the Panthers were ranked No. 25 in the MCLA preseason coaches’ poll. This ranking is three spots lower than Pitt was ranked going into the 2013 season at No. 22. The Blue & Gold are looking forward to a challenging 2014, but one question remains: Will Pitt ever make the transition…
NCAA Injury Report: Week One
We are heading into the first week of the NCAA lacrosse season, and already have a ton of injuries to report. To start, Loyola sophomore Zach Herreweyers will miss the entire season. He missed their preseason game against North Carolina last weekend. Jimmy Bitter sat out this weekend with an injury for North Carolina but he is expected to play this week against Furman. The same goes for Joey Sankey….
NLL Top Ten Plays of Week Six
Check out the top plays of the week in the National Lacrosse League. Might Casey Powell be making an appearance?
NCAAW Preview: Detroit Titans at Ohio State
WHO: Detroit Titans at Ohio State Womens WHERE: Columbus, Ohio WHEN: Friday, February 7 at 7:00 pm ET OHIO STATE: Always known to be an athletic powerhouse has stood the Ohio State Buckeyes. Women’s lacrosse is accelerating in growth, therefore Ohio State obviously has a team. Though the Buckeye women are a young team they are led by six seniors: #7 Morgan Obendorfer, Defense #11 Katie Chase, Attack #22 Cara…
#HotLaxTakes FOGO is a No-Go
Every once in a while, we will attempt to write the worst lacrosse article on the planet. This week, let’s look at the difference between lacrosse players and non-lacrosse players. In the Champion Challenge last Sunday, Quint Kessenich referred to faceoff specialists as non-lacrosse players. His point was poorly received by many. Perhaps that’s because he was right. Perhaps those who disagreed are not ready to face the harsh reality…
Team USA 30-Man Roster to be Announced Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
Following the U.S. Men’s National Team Blue-White game at Champion Challenge, a US Lacrosse event, Team USA has partnered with The Lacrosse Network on an all-access series entitled “Road to the Rockies: Making Team USA.”The four-part series began on Sunday, Feb. 2 and concludes on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the announcement of the team’s 30-man roster for the FIL World Championship, July 10-19 in Denver. The announcement will take place…
NCAA Preview: Mount St. Mary’s at Maryland
WHO: Mount St. Mary’s at Maryland WHERE: College Park, Maryland WHEN: Saturday February 8 @ 12:00pm EST Maryland and Mount St. Mary’s will faceoff this coming Saturday for their season openers. This game should explode all over the field with intensity and athleticism, as it dually serves as season openers and momentum setters. These two opponents do not share a specific rivalry and, in fact, have many similarities. However, they…
NCAA Preview: Delaware at Bucknell
WHERE: @ Bucknell WHEN: Saturday February, 8 @ 5:00 Delaware had the unique opportunity to get their feet wet this season by opening with a 10-3 victory of High Point last weekend in one of only two lacrosse games to be played. This week they will face a much tougher test in the Bucknell Bison who is coming off a 12-4 record and a disappointing end to their season after…
USBOXLA Hosts Midwest Classic Box Tournament
From David Lisi: On a recent trip to Louisville, KY I was asked to coach a group of kids who were looking to play in an upcoming box lacrosse tournament in Columbus, OH. The tournament was the Midwest Classic Box Lacrosse Tournament hosted by Resolute Lacrosse at the Resolute Athletic Complex. The Midwest Classic lived up to its name: classic! It was an instant hit and I can tell you…
NCAA Preview: Bryant at Colgate
WHERE: @ Colgate WHEN: Saturday February, 8 @ 1:00 Colgate and Bryant have created a nice little rivalry over the past few years. While this rivalry technically hasn’t been long at all, having lasted only two years, it has become a very exciting matchup. In the first matchup, Bryant beat Colgate 10-8 in 2012 and then Colgate got revenge the next season by beating Bryant 14-13 in overtime. Therefore, when…