Conference tournament season is upon Boston College, UMass and Fairfield, as all three squads take long winning streaks and soaring expectations into the playoffs.
Dartmouth is looking to carry momentum into its second straight Ivy League tournament, while Boston University and New Hampshire are battling for positioning in the Patriot League and America East, respectively.
For the teams at the tail end of this week’s New England Lacrosse Journal poll, there's one more chance to show some pride and end the season on a high note.
A pair of Massachusetts natives came through with the top performances offensively and defensively in the Players of the Week, while an Ivy League freshman is part of what should be a bright future at Brown.