MLL Camp Report: Hounds Happy with Roster

April 19, 2014

The Charlotte Hounds have been at camp for two weeks and this afternoon will wrap it up in scrimmages against Denver, Florida and Chesapeake in Baltimore. The Hounds are preparing for their opening game against the Ohio Machine at home.   “Knowing Adam Ghitelman had some early season schedule conflicts, we’re excited about Mike Gabel and Pierce Bassett,” Hounds general manager Wade Leaphart told us about who stood out. “Both…

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Bandits Lose Sixth Straight; Rock Stay Hot

April 19, 2014

After losing the previous five games, the Buffalo Bandits were hoping to finally get that monkey off their back and return to their winning ways in their matchup today against the Toronto Rock. With the Bandits unable to secure the victory tonight against the Rock, they watch their possibility of hosting the opening round of the playoffs against the Rock slipping away. The Rock (8-9) were able to score three…

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MLL Scrimmage Preview: Who Is Ready To Go?

April 18, 2014

With the college lacrosse season in full swing and the indoor league coming to a close for most, its time for Major League Lacrosse to makes its entrance for the viewing audience.  Teams will have to find balance and to get some early season wins in order to not fall behind too early.  Florida looks to start its new look off strong, Charlotte wants to build of last season’s runner…

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Minnesota Eliminated: What Now?

April 18, 2014

The Minnesota Swarm have been eliminated from the 2014 NLL playoffs—this will be the only the third time in the Swarm’s history that they have missed the playoffs. The Swarm had a rough year this season, only winning two of their first 10 games. The Swarm have improved their play in the last number of weeks, going 2-4. At the 2013 Entry Draft the Swarm drafted four first rounders, Logan…

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NLL Anounces New Format for 2014 Season Awards

April 18, 2014

Award finalists to be announced after playoffs culminating with first-ever NLL Season Awards Ceremony in Toronto in late summer The National Lacrosse League has announced a new format for the 2014 NLL Season Awards. For the first time, three finalists for each award will be named after the playoffs before the winners are announced at the first-ever NLL Season Awards Ceremony scheduled to take place in Toronto in late summer….

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Neadle’s Notes: Highlighting Those JV Moments

April 18, 2014

It all came down to this moment for my high school lacrosse career. I was going to be a senior, which meant varsity was the only option. Up to this point, I had been double rostered. I was definitely not the best player on my team. The competition of the area I come from is top notch high school athletics. Many players of many sports went off to schools on…

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Rock and Bandits Renew Their Rivalry with Home Field Advantage on the Line

April 18, 2014

On Friday night the Toronto Rock will host the Buffalo Bandits. The Bandits will be looking for a win in order to clinch home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. If the Rock lose any of their remaining games the Bandits will receive home field advantage. These two teams have met twice this season with the Bandits winning both games with identical 12-10 scores. This matchup will…

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Tewaarton Watch: McIntosh, Noble Lead Race

April 18, 2014

4-17-14 Tewaaraton Watch  Ben McIntosh, M, Drexel (32 goals, 10 assists, 42 points, 34 percent)—McIntosh is one of the most underrated players on one of the most underrated teams in the nation. Drexel’s offense features a good mix of weapons that can create their own chances. McIntosh stands out because he is a smooth finisher with great range, quick hands, and will take contact dashing towards the crease. He added…

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Hofstra and UMass Meet-Up For CAA Battle

April 18, 2014

Hofstra, coming off of its first top 10 upset at home since 2013 after defeating Cornell 10-9 in overtime last week will step back into Colonial Athletic Association play to take on the University of Massachusetts in Amherst this Saturday. With the win, Hofstra improved to 9-3 overall and enters Saturday’s matchup 3-0 in the CAA. The Pride is now also ranked 12th in the poll for this week. UMass…

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Gear: Syracuse & SUNY Oswego Grab Attention in 2014

April 17, 2014

Photo Credit: photos.syracuse.com The exciting feature of lacrosse gear that sets it apart from other sports is the broad availability.  Many varsity NCAA teams get outfitted quite elaborately through team sponsors and athletic departments. On the other hand, many club teams pay out of pocket expenses. Lacrosse gear is customizable and available at prices appreciable to both college programs and individual student players. With that said, Syracuse is one of the…

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