Brown’s men’s lacrosse team is looking for one thing in particular this upcoming season: consistency. Flashes of brilliance throughout 2023 didn’t cut it, as Cornell ended the Bears’ Ivy League playoff hopes last April in a deflating, 16-9 conference loss. Now with a plenitude of fresh, new faces, … [Read more...]
Three stars: Saluting the weekend’s top D-1 performers
As February lacrosse comes to an end, there’s been no shortage of thrilling rivalry battles and signature upsets around New England. With all the excitement, we’ve already seen plenty of standout individual performances as teams set the foundations for their seasons. From goal explosions to lockdown … [Read more...]
Fall ball takeaways: Key losses, but excitement back for UVM
The University of Vermont proved in 2022 it’s a force to be reckoned with. Chris Feifs’ club made program history last season. In a dominating 15-3 win over Manhattan College, UVM locked up its first NCAA tournament victory. Though the Catamounts fell to the eventual NCAA champion – top-seeded … [Read more...]
Fall ball takeaways: Fairfield sees abundance of opportunity
Question marks are not always a bad thing heading into a new season. Fairfield men’s lacrosse may have seen the departure of some key assets to its team from last year, but with that comes an abundance of opportunities for a group of men all with the same goal in mind. “We’re a work in progress in … [Read more...]
Fall ball takeaways: New league, same focus for driven UMass
For six collegiate teams, 2023 means new competition in a new conference. The Atlantic 10 added men’s lacrosse in May of this year and of its six teams, there’s not one with a more storied playoff history as a program than UMass. Though their division rivals may be different, head coach Greg … [Read more...]
Fall ball takeaways: Providence ready to write a new chapter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- When autumn rolls around, back to school marks a brand new chapter for so many. At Providence College, it’s no different for the Friars' lacrosse team. “The main focus of our fall practices have just been getting used to each other,” said new head coach Bobby Benson. “With all … [Read more...]