As high schools and prep programs across the nation are just ramping up, college lacrosse is reaching peak intensity. The premiere weekend of in-conference play features a double dose of Ivy-on-Ivy action, as well as another big week in the NESCAC. Last week saw one of the best games of the young … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Daggett Morse of Xaverian on next steps
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli were joined by Xaverian (Mass.) head coach Daggett Morse. Morse (Needham, Mass.) played his high school lacrosse at Central Catholic (Mass.). After graduation, he went on to … [Read more...]
Watch list: Vermont, Maine and R.I. guys making college waves
We’ve already spotlighted some of the top talents in Division 1 men’s lacrosse from Massachusetts, Connecticut and even New Hampshire. But we haven’t really explored the impact that players from the other states in New England. Maine, Vermont and Rhode Island aren’t as known as the other three … [Read more...]
NESCAC takeaways: Tufts tops Amherst in an instant classic
If you were looking for big games, you didn't have to leave your couch this past weekend. We were delivered, in short order, two one-goal games in the NESCAC and an incredible 23-21 masterpiece of offense that will echo through eternity. Two games into league play, there is no shortage of talking … [Read more...]
D-1 takeaways: Yale is charging, Providence gets an OT boost
If you were looking for big games in Division 1, you didn't have to leave your couch this past weekend. We received another stop on the ghost train that is Yale's season and an overtime winner from Providence, results that bode well for both teams as they prepare to dive into conference play in the … [Read more...]
Weekend primer: NESCAC revenge, redemption bids in D-1
We're through the February stretch, which means the NESCAC is all the way back and several Division 1 teams are about to begin their in-conference journeys. There are a few chances left to turn the corner, but they are dwindling with each week of games. This slate has a number of contests that have … [Read more...]