Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. It’s championship time!
The Nike / US Lacrosse Magazine Virtual NCAA Tournaments come to their conclusions this weekend, and we previewed the matchups yesterday. The men’s final pits reigning champ Virginia against Syracuse, while Notre Dame matches up against Syracuse in the women’s final.
Cast your votes on Twitter starting today.
2. StringKing is among the lacrosse companies shifting gears to help in the fight against coronavirus. The company is making protective face masks for use by hospital systems, essential personnel and the general public.
3. Through a partnership with ArmadaHealth, US Lacrosse members have access to a free healthcare navigation service that matches individuals to the best doctors for specific injuries and conditions.
4. US Lacrosse is honoring Impact Athletes from the high school ranks, like California’s Kylie Frame. Nominations are being accepted through June 1.
When COVID-19 cut her senior year short, Kylie Frame wanted to help essential workers. In a short time, she raised over $40,000 and delivered over 1,000 free meals to first responders & healthcare workers.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) April 30, 2020
We're proud to highlight Kylie as a @USLacrosse Impact Athlete. pic.twitter.com/58eGxmxSsh
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The CAA will air a number of its past spring sports championships on its YouTube channel over the month of May, including four lacrosse games. The series kicks off today with the Towson-Drexel men’s championship from last year at 3 p.m.
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First-person account from Penn senior Adam Goldner on the 2020 lacrosse season.
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Saint Joseph’s announced the return of four key men’s lacrosse players who will be taking advantage of the NCAA’s additional year of eligibility option.
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The Daily Collegian looks at Grant Ament’s legacy at Penn State.
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Maverik Lacrosse has renewed its partnership with Major League Lacrosse.
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The Intercollegiate Coaches Association Coalition, which includes both the IMLCA and the IWLCA, issued a statement praising the NCAA for its support of student-athletes after the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum and Board of Directors met and discussed Division I membership requirements.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Ohio Northern and Redwoods head coach Nat St. Laurent learns the danger of going for the dramatic takeaway check.
Emotional back and forth game. The young buck took the W and skittles in OT! pic.twitter.com/yCPfQOHppk
— Nat St. Laurent (@NatStLaurentPLL) April 30, 2020
He may have won the Skittles and game, little does he know how much we both won today! pic.twitter.com/3XqNBdQgoj
— Nat St. Laurent (@NatStLaurentPLL) April 30, 2020
Future USA gold medalist Danielle Etrasco with a nine-spot for Boston University against Vermont in 2011.
Danielle Etrasco scored against Vermont years ago today to set the programs’s single-game goal record! pic.twitter.com/UzaVMA5I3k
— BU Women's Lacrosse (@TerrierLacrosse) April 30, 2020
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Six NCAA tournament lacrosse games from 2019 will be re-aired on ESPNU today, starting with the Maryland-Towson men’s first round game at 1 p.m. (Eastern) and wrapping up with the women’s title game between Boston College and Maryland at 11 p.m.