Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. A study on the effectiveness of headgear in preventing concussions in women’s lacrosse was released on Friday. In the three-year study, partially funded by USA Lacrosse, researchers reported a 59 percent greater incidence of concussion in players not wearing headgear.
2. Pitt has spent a long time building towards its NCAA women’s lacrosse debut and the result is a very talented roster. The Panthers have utilized the NCAA transfer portal, traditional high school reporting and players from its club program, which won the 2019 USA Lacrosse WCLA championship.
3. USA Lacrosse headquarters will be buzzing with national team activity the next two weekends. This weekend features the USA Lacrosse Fall Classic with the U.S and Canadian men’s and women’s teams, along with reigning NCAA champions Boston College and Virginia.
Next weekend sees the World Lacrosse Super Sixes event. The U.S. rosters were released earlier and the Iroquois Nationals dropped its men’s roster on Friday.
We are excited to announce the men who will compete in @worldlaxsport Sixes event, Oct 23-24 in Sparks, Maryland!#TogetherAsOne pic.twitter.com/E7tVqXqqiD
— IROQUOIS NATIONALS LACROSSE (@IRQ_Nationals) October 8, 2021
WHAT WE’RE READING
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A New York Times story on the women’s lacrosse headgear study released on Friday.
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An update from World Lacrosse after the first day of its general assembly, including the adoption of a new strategic plan.
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A pair of women’s lacrosse players were among the inductees into the Delaware County (Pa.) Sports Hall of Fame, helping shine light on the rich tradition in the area.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Cool video drop as Princeton women’s lacrosse returns to the field.