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

1. Maryland, Northwestern and Duke pick up conference wins on Thursday.

Northwestern received the toughest test of the night, battling with No. 14 Rutgers. Lauren Gilbert dropped eight goals to lead the Wildcats to the 21-14 victory. Taralyn Naslonski broke Rutgers’ all-time scoring record of 233 point in the loss.

Duke withstood a furious Virginia Tech rally in the fourth quarter for the 15-14 victory. The Blue Devils led 14-9 with 12 minutes remaining, Olivia Vergano and Sarah Lubnow mounted a rally that put the Hokies within a goal with 1:42, but they’d get no closer. Katie DeSimone had five goals in the win.

Maryland got another big game from Aurora Cordingley, who scored five goals to fuel a 13-6 victory over Penn State. Emily Sterling chipped in a career-high 13 saves to continue her impressive 2022 season.

2. The Great Danes pick up a big win in the rain.

Albany’s rival, Syracuse, came to town in a rainy Thursday night matchup. The Great Danes used a big second quarter and maintained the lead throughout a 14-12 victory over the Orange. Graydon Hogg had four goals to lead Albany to the win — the third straight after a 1-5 start.

DANE TRAIN IN THE RAIN @UAlbanyMLax tops @CuseMLAX 14-12 in a downpour at home. pic.twitter.com/IkBEqXUeci

— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) April 8, 2022

3. Jake Taylor likes to get creative on and off the field.

The star of Notre Dame’s blowout win over Syracuse last weekend, Taylor shares his comeback story and how he likes making art out of metal in South Bend. Click here for read his story.

4. The story of Jacksonville lacrosse started with a dream.

Dave Rock started the Dolphins club team in 1998 and 24 years later, John Galloway has the program reached its highest heights. Click here to read Matt DaSilva’s April cover story.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Despite a slow start to the Andrew Baxter era, Fairfield is making strides at 6-4 in the 2022 season.

• Ally Mastroianni is Shark Girl. Read about the origin story of the U.S. national team star turned superhero.

• After a brutally tough first few weeks of the 2022 season, Stony Brook has emerged more experienced. The Seawolves are learning valuable lessons as they head toward May.

• Boston College takes over the top spot in the WCLA Division I poll, while Utah Valley leads the Division II rankings.

• The latest in Jared Bernhardt’s quest for NFL football. The 2021 Tewaaraton winner visited with the Denver Broncos.

• Lacrosse All Stars breaks down four NCAA tournament bubble teams who hope to hear their name on Selection Sunday.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Erin Coykendall flips her second BTB assist in the last week.

WE GOT ANOTHER BTB PASS.

Coykendall  Gilbert for @NULax pic.twitter.com/mx1gV0fDH2

— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) April 8, 2022

Tucker Dordevic snatching souls once again.

This is impressive.

Tucker Dordevic is impressive. pic.twitter.com/AiXlrx12Yv

— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) April 8, 2022

WHAT’S ON TAP

• Plenty of women's lacrosse action tonight. Check out our TV Listings for more.

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