Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Michigan’s second win of the season was a memorable one, the Wolverines first win over Johns Hopkins in men’s lacrosse in program history. John Kiracofe made 16 saves for Michigan.
2. The 1-2 showdown between North Carolina and Syracuse was all about No. 1 on Saturday. The Tar Heels got five goals and three assists from Jamie Ortega and overcame an early 4-1 deficit to rout Syracuse 17-6.
Jamie Ortega in the middle? Yeah, that’s automatic.
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) April 3, 2021
Ortega enters the cycle and @uncwlax is absolutely rolling after a slow start. pic.twitter.com/eOPPTt4dzC
3. Pat Kavanagh tied a school record with nine-points, including a highlight goal for the ages, as Notre Dame beat Syracuse 18-11 in men’s lacrosse on Saturday.
Can we please discuss what Pat Kavanagh just did pic.twitter.com/TClAIFTGtF
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) April 3, 2021
4. In the Patriot League men’s lacrosse race, James Spence made a late save to help Lehigh edge Army 13-12 in a huge showdown of undefeated teams.
James Spence with the late denial @LehighLacrosse is celebrating after a 13-12 win over Army. pic.twitter.com/M8qmCKf8er
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) April 3, 2021
5. North Carolina and Syracuse weren’t the only ACC women’s Top 10 teams battling. Notre Dame held off a late rally from Virginia and Boston College outgunned Duke.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Jared Bernhardt became Maryland’s all-time leading goal scorer in men’s lacrosse.
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Five defenders were added to the 2021 Tewaaraton Women’s Watch List on Friday, including Northwestern’s Ally Palermo.
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Syracuse’s leading scorer, Stephen Rehfuss, was among 15 players added to the 2021 Tewaaraton Men’s Watch List.
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Drexel kept things rolling in a win over Hofstra on Saturday. Ella Brockway looked at the Dragons hot start, now at 8-1.
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Vermont’s offense finally cooled off againt UMBC on Saturday, but it’s been a fun and entertaining start to the season for the Catamounts.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
We launched a new women’s lacrosse series, “No Boundaries,” with ESPN women’s lacrosse commentator Dana Boyle on Friday. UNC goalie Taylor Moreno was our first guest, and her no-lace shoes floored Boyle.
Get ready for the big game by watching No Boundaries with @danaboyle_
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) April 3, 2021
She catches up with @uncwlax goalie Taylor Moreno.
Stay for the self-lacing shoes.
WATCH: https://t.co/PYqnfp6eUy pic.twitter.com/FDiNhfMeN2 https://t.co/FDiNhfMeN2
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The weekly Nike/US Lacrosse NCAA rankings for Division I, II and III come out today.