Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix For Thursday, Feb. 9

Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. Merrimack improves to 2-0 on the season with a win over Holy Cross.

The Warriors got four goals from Brian Russell to overcome an early deficit and push past Holy Cross 14-9 on Wednesday night. Merrimack improves to 2-0 for the first time as a Division I program.

2. The PLL Championship Series streaming exclusively on ESPN platforms.

The league announced that the entire inaugural Championship Series will be broadcast on ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPN+ from Feb. 22-26. Click here for a full streaming schedule for the 6-vs.-6 tournament.

3. Molly Urbonas is balancing life as a lacrosse goalie and figure skater.

Urbonas, the 16-year-old out of Englewood, Colorado, wrote about how she translates the skills between the two sports. Click here for Lax Works.

4. Chazz Woodson is building a culture of competition at Hampton.

Woodson, who’s entering his third season at the helm of the Pirates’ program, is looking for his team to compete in every game in 2023. Click here for more from Woodson after his presentation at LaxCon.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• A preview of North Carolina’s opening weekend, hosting two HBCU programs in Delaware State and Howard.

• Binghamton women’s lacrosse are looking to build off a conference playoff berth as they enter 2023.

• Clemson and coach Allison Kwolek are embracing their role as the newest program in the ACC as the Tigers enter their first season.

• Stanford sophomore star Ashley Humphrey is forcing the lacrosse world to look West this spring.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

A look back at the week that was for Syracuse men’s lacrosse.

2023 All-Access with Syracuse Men's Lacrosse: Week Three pic.twitter.com/ROP1tL1aRT

— Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse (@CuseMLAX) February 8, 2023

Merrimack bringing the short shorts back to college lacrosse.

Merrimack Lacrosse, shortest shorts in Division-I? pic.twitter.com/a90NjWwb8U

— Kevin Boilard (@KevinBoilard) February 9, 2023

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