Simmons: A Look at Tournament Contenders

April 14, 2014

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…

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MLL Camp Notes: Lizards Coming Together

April 14, 2014

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…

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Voyageurs Take Two Wins Over Blazers, Stingers

April 13, 2014

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…

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Rock Clinch Playoffs; Eliminate Wings

April 13, 2014

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…

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Colorado Hands Edmonton Their First Loss

April 13, 2014

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…

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Hofstra Hands Cornell Third Straight Loss In OT

April 13, 2014

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…

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Syracuse Wins Thriller Against UNC 11-10

April 13, 2014

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…

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Strong Defense Propels Hopkins to Victory

April 13, 2014

Baltimore, Maryland – On a beautiful day for Hopkins to host their 2014 Homecoming, the Blue Jays defense held Maryland to six goals in their 11-6 win.  Long possessions that ended with timely goals also helped Hopkins grind the Maryland offense.  Maryland is preparing for the ACC Tournament while Hopkins is preparing for three more games in eleven days.   The pace of the game ran fast with both teams…

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Stealth Try to Claim Playoffs Against Knighthawks

April 12, 2014

Saturday night the Stealth will make their first appearance in Rochester, N.Y.  to face the Rochester Knighthawks, as the Vancouver Stealth. The Stealth and Knighthawks have played some close games, including last years Championship game. Despite Rochester coming into this game ranked 3rd in scoring to Vancouver’s 7th spot, this is sure to be another great game.   Vancouver is led by star forward Rhys Duch. Rhys has recorded 68…

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Denver Outlaws Newest Player Pool Acquisitions

April 12, 2014

The Denver Outlaws acquired some fine young talent during the player pool this past weekend.  I asked Outlaws GM Tony Seaman if he would update In Lacrosse We Trust and tell us about the newest members of the Outlaws.   Here’s what he had to say: “On Sunday March 30th, the Denver Outlaws held an open tryout for any interested lacrosse players who are presently in the MLL “player pool”. …

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