Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. A season-opening loss to Army is a distant memory after the Orange quieted the doubters with a thoroughly convincing 20-10 win over Virginia in men’s lacrosse on Saturday night in the Carrier Dome.
@CuseMLAX offense explodes en route to a 20-10 victory over @UVAMensLax at the Carrier Dome.
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) February 28, 2021
Curry: 3G, 4A
Rehfuss: 3G, 3A
Hiltz: 3G, 2A pic.twitter.com/9334kEKhWC
2. Colorado opened the season with a pair of surprising losses but flipped the script with a 14-7 victory over No. 11 Denver on Sunday. Zoe Lawless’ emphatic celebration of this goal symbolized the Buffs mood.
Zoe Lawless with the accuracy and an emphatic stick toss - one of her three goals as @CUBuffsWLax upsets Denver 14-7. pic.twitter.com/phbS3IJkrZ
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) February 28, 2021
3. Rutgers has had more near misses to making the NCAA tournament than it cares to remember, but the Scarlet Knights are looking to erase all doubts this year. Rutgers improved to 2-0 with a dominating 22-12 win over Ohio State on Saturday.
4. Syracuse dominated Stony Brook in a big early season women’s game, even without star Emily Hawryschuk. Hawryschuk missed the game with what the school said was a “lower body injury,” and there’s been no information on her long-term status.
5. Brothers Jon (three goals) and Jacob Jarosz (17 of 23 faceoffs) paved the way for Navy to post a 13-6 comeback victory over Jacksonville. Later on Sunday, the school announced a 10-day pause for all athletic activities, except men’s basketball, due to COVID.
6. Virginia’s women made it three in a row to open the season after a 12-10 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, its second top-20 win of the year over a state rival.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Sports Illustrated examines the business model behind Athletes Unlimited, the group that is staging professional sports for women, including women’s lacrosse this summer.
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Holy Cross began its men’s lacrosse season with an 11-10 win over Sacred Heart on Saturday. Patrick Stevens caught up with new head coach J.L. Reppert before the game.
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After starring at the Division III level, Kevin Rogers is having a dream come true playing at the Division I level for High Point.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Sudden victory overtime winners are the best. We present UMBC men and Central Michigan women as our latest exhibits:
FROM THE FACEOFF TO THE CAGE IN 6 SECONDS. @UMBC_MLax wins it in overtime over @Mount_MLAX after scoring the final three goals of regulation. pic.twitter.com/Z9JIxYLDJy
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) February 27, 2021
Senior Tyra Prince to the turf for the game-winner in OT! @CMU_Lacrosse downs Oregon 12-11. pic.twitter.com/Ai4XkCH3NN
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) February 28, 2021
Lacrosse in the snow is terrible, except for the incredible videos and pictures that come from it. James Madison’s Daria Lucchesi nailed the winner over High Point on Friday.
Game-winners in the SNOW
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) February 27, 2021
Does it get any better?
Daria Lucchesi wins it in OT for @JMULacrosse over High Point. pic.twitter.com/navvjLdt6r
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The new Nike/US Lacrosse Top 20 rankings come out today, and we’re right back on the field with Cincinnati and Louisville playing this afternoon in women’s lacrosse on ACC Network Extra. Our TV/Streaming Guide has the full lineup for your viewing pleasure.