Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The wait is over. After finishing as the runner-up three straight times, Boston College finally brought home the school’s first NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse championship, beating Syracuse 16-10.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) May 30, 2021
FINALLY.
After three straight title game losses, @bcwlax takes down @cusewlax 15-10 to win its first national championship. pic.twitter.com/TtHP5hkiYH
Syracuse overcame injuries to top offensive threats Emily Hawryschuk and Megan Carney during the season, but its depth got pushed to the brink when Emma Tyrrell received two yellow cards in the first half and had to sit out for the remainder of the game.
2. Maryland and Virginia’s 2019 quarterfinal ended in controversy. The former ACC rivals renew the rivalry today at 1 p.m. on ESPN2. A look at how they got here:
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Alex Rode, the hero of Virginia’s 2019 title, comes up clutch again in semifinal win over UNC
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Jared Bernhardt’s dominant season for Maryland continued in a semifinal rout of Duke.
And setting the stage for the game:
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Patrick Stevens on how Maryland and Virginia used continuity to reach the the final game.
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All-American Petey LaSalla was another hero from Virginia’s 2019 title, but Nelson Rice looks at how Maryland’s unit will be a big factor.
3. Per usual, the NCAA Division III men’s championship delivered as RIT beat Salisbury 15-14 in double overtime to win the title for the first time in school history.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) May 30, 2021
Ryan Barnable scores the game-winner to give @RITMensLax its first @NCAADIII championship.
Wow. pic.twitter.com/jkEsC7KLik
4. Long known for its defense, LeMoyne stuck to its identity in downing Lenoir-Rhyne 12-6 to win its sixth NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse championship.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) May 30, 2021
@LeMoyneMLax cruises to the 12-6 victory over @LRUMLAX in the Division II men’s title game.
First national championship since 2016. pic.twitter.com/W1Fu64FzMO
5. Charlotte North set the NCAA single-season goals record, finishing with 102 after her six-goal championship performance. How good is Charlotte North? This quote from Virginia Tech goalie Angie Benson tells you all you need to know.
Ive never been more proud to be in @charlotteocho8’s highlight reel. Even if she scored every single ball she shot on me, she deserves everything her way
— Ang (@shmangieee) May 30, 2021
6. Boston College wasn’t the only New England women’s team bringing home a title this weekend. Massachusetts/Rhode Island won the Red Division at the USA Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament, the second straight time it won the top flight at the event. Central Pennsylvania’s Anna Kaplan received the Heather Leigh Albert Award as the top player.
Massachusetts/Rhode Island was one of five division winners at the USA Lacrosse Women's National Tournament and Central Pennsylvania's Anna Kaplan was selected for the Heather Leigh Albert Award. https://t.co/LifARCvRxP pic.twitter.com/7cKnteY1wQ
— USA Lacrosse (@USA_Lacrosse) May 30, 2021
WHAT WE’RE READING
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A look at the traditions / superstitions from Virginia midfielder Dox Aitken's family.
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Greg Paradine used his time at North Carolina as a blueprint to build a winner at Lenoir-Rhyne, which reached the NCAA Division II men’s championship game for the first time.
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Narcolepsy changed the path for Salisbury’s faceoff ace Brett Malamphy, but he’s overcome it to become one of the best in the business.
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Former UMBC player and Souderton (Pa.) boys’ lacrosse coach Mark Cornes’ passed away suddenly on May 22. A celebration of his life will be held on June 2.
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The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship is bringing an estimated $4.3 million of economic impact to the Connecticut region, with some hotels operating at 100 percent capacity for the first time since the pandemic began.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Charlotte North’s record-breaking 101st goal of the season.
THERE’S THE RECORD.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) May 30, 2021
Charlotte North GOAL.
She sets the new @NCAALAX record for single-season goals. No other way to do it than an absolute rip. pic.twitter.com/mcGlAaBvtZ
The dramatic ending and defensive stand by Virginia in its semifinal victory over North Carolina.
VIRGINIA HOLDS ON.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) May 29, 2021
The @UVAMensLax defense locks down on @UNCMensLacrosse in the final seconds and advances to the NCAA final.
UVA 12, UNC 11 pic.twitter.com/GFufNYGbco
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We’ve got the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship today and a quick turnaround to more lacrosse. The Premier Lacrosse League begins season number three on Friday.