Michigan attackman Alex Buckanavage, from Ridgefield, Conn., faces Yale this weekend. (Michigan Photography)
At this point in the season, all of New England's Division 1 men's lacrosse programs have played at least four games.
Early tests have come in droves, but there's no rest for the weary this Saturday and Sunday.
How will could Boston University fare as it opens Patriot League play? What about when Vermont hosts high-flying Hobart? Or Brown and Virginia when traveling to face teams in the top-20 picture?
To answer those questions and more, New England Lacrosse Journal has highlighted five of the weekend's top games featuring local teams. Our full weekend preview can be found below.