Professional PLL
06:00 PM
Jul 19
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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Major League Lacrosse made a major announcement on Wednesday. The league broke the news that its Collegiate Draft will be held at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. on March 9.
What brought the league to the NASCAR Hall of Fame? It said it is “working closely with New York Lizards owner Andrew Murstein, who also owns Richard Petty Motorsports, to create a unique experience for the fans.”
The draft will take place on the same weekend as the Crown Lacrosse Classic, which features Cornell, Jacksonville, Penn State and Towson.
BREAKING NEWS!
— The Crown Lacrosse (@TheCrownLax) January 24, 2019
The 2019 @MLL_Lacrosse Collegiate Draft will be held March 9 at the @NASCARHall in Charlotte. League is working with @thecrownlax and other partnerships to create a once in a lifetime unique fan experience!!!
CHARLOTTE ARE YOU READY?! pic.twitter.com/yVX7yvXfla
2. Sam Apuzzo took home the Tewaaraton award after leading Boston College to the NCAA final last season. Could she be even better with Kenzie Kent back in the fold and another offseason of work?
Apuzzo got extra reps with Team USA at the IWLCA President’s Cup and continued to hone her craft. The returning Tewaaraton winner looking to improve on 2018 earns our Brine/US Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason Player of the Year.
3. Penn State might be the most stacked team in the Big Ten entering the 2019 men’s lacrosse season. With Grant Ament returning from injury, Mac O’Keefe and Gerard Arceri back and a core of veterans, good things could be in store for Happy Valley.
The Nittany Lions check in at No. 11 in our Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Men’s Preseason Top 20.
4. Syracuse women had a down season in 2018, struggling through an incredibly tough schedule and finishing with a losing record. This year, Coach Gary Gait believes a rebound could be in store for the Orange.
Syracuse will welcome back veterans like Nicole Levy, Emily Hawryschuk and Natalie Wallon to mix with a talented freshman class. The Orange sit at No. 11 in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason Top 20.
5. The U.S. women’s national teams will head to Stanford for Spring Premiere this weekend. Read up on who will be making the trip in “Six Players to Watch at Team USA Spring Premiere.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Loyola coach Charlie Toomey will be inducted into the Chesapeake Chapter of US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in a ceremony tonight.
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Central Michigan player Clare Laughery will donate bone marrow to help save a life via Be the Match.
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Michigan vs. Ohio State men's lacrosse has been moved to April 26.
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The Charlotte Observer dives into the MLL's decision to hold its draft in an "unlikely" location.
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Breaking down Duke women's lacrosse ahead of its 2019 season opener.
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Robert Morris commit Bryce Henise will focus solely on lacrosse when he gets to campus.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Delaware men’s lacrosse is getting ready for gameday.
Game week work.#BlueHens pic.twitter.com/39JcFDhBTD
— Delaware Men’s Lacrosse (@DelawareMLAX) January 23, 2019
A Q&A with Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year Pat Spencer.
— Patriot League Network | PatriotLeague.tv (@PatriotLeagueTV) January 23, 2019
times named the @PatriotLeague Offensive Player of the Year
times named a @Tewaaraton finalist
awesome sit-down with @Morgan_Uber
The countdown is on for the 2019 @LoyolaMLAX season. @WatchStadium @Inside_Lacrosse pic.twitter.com/PGxcMeu7im
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We’ll have detailed previews of two more teams in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Preseason Top 20.
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