After six straight victories, defending national champion Yale went to triple-overtime on Saturday before suffering only its second loss of the season. Will the Bulldogs' credentials be enough to keep them in the top spot of this week’s New England Lacrosse Journal poll? Or will UMass ride its own … [Read more...]
Top 10: Boston College, Dartmouth, UMass passing every test
Another week, another resounding victory for Boston College against another nationally-ranked foe. This go-around, the undefeated Eagles knocked off Virginia and continued to set the standard in all of women’s college lacrosse – and in the ACC, There is no rest for the powerhouse program, however, … [Read more...]
Weekend Preview: Yale’s trip to Penn highlights local slate
A clash with national implications is set for Saturday, as Yale hits the road for an Ivy League clash against Penn. That's one of two important Ivy showdowns that highlight the local slate, as the defending national champions will search for their seventh straight win. The other is Brown, which will … [Read more...]
Weekend Preview: Another litmus test awaits Boston College
The relentless schedule of the nation’s top-ranked team has not stopped Boston College yet. But the Eagles will face another major challenge at home against a top-10 ACC foe this weekend to highlight some of the key action involving New England teams. A big Ivy League matchup awaits in Hanover, … [Read more...]
Top 10: Quinnipiac one of country’s hottest teams
Five-game winning streaks are a constant theme throughout New England, as Yale, UMass and Quinnipiac are all enjoying the good times with spring officially here. They're early favorites in their respective conferences – the Ivy League, CAA and MAAC – but several other squads from the region are … [Read more...]
Top 10: Boston College emphatic in win over North Carolina
The entire college lacrosse world eagerly awaited what was coming last weekend: an ACC title game rematch between Boston College and North Carolina. The Eagles, part of the last two national title games, sure didn't disappoint with a 14-8 win. In reaffirming their place as the unquestioned No. 1 … [Read more...]