Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. US Lacrosse unveiled the #LaxAtHome portal Thursday with expanded digital offerings and educational resources from our partners and friends in the lacrosse community. With separate tracks for athletes, parents, coaches and officials, this centralized resource will help you stay on top of your game while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.
2. A record 30 nations will compete in the 2021 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship. US Lacrosse will host the quadrennial championship July 7-17, 2021, at Towson University. Among first-time participants are Argentina, Jamaica, Norway, Puerto Rico and Uganda.
3. Two All-American goalies announced their decisions regarding the additional year of eligibility afforded them by the NCAA.
Delaware’s Matt DeLuca, a two-time All-American and four-year starter, posted a thank-you note on Instagram indicating that he was moving on.
Syracuse’s Drake Porter, meanwhile, concluded a post announcing his return with three words: “Hartford or bust.” The 2021 NCAA men’s lacrosse championship weekend will be played at UConn’s Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.
4. Kali Hartshorn, a second-team All-American and one of the top draw specialists in the country, announced Thursday she would not return to Maryland in 2021.
5. Old Dominion is joining the American Athletic Conference as an affiliate member in women’s lacrosse, giving the AAC the sixth team it needs to retain its automatic qualifier.