Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. Top-ranked junior recruit Brennan O’Neill, an attackman from St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), switched his college commitment from Penn State to Duke on Wednesday. He originally committed to Penn State as an eighth grader in March 2016.

“More than anything, my preferences and what I was looking for in a school changed,” O’Neill told Inside Lacrosse. “I really do want to thank Penn State so much. When I was in eighth grade, I felt like I got better when I committed. Once they took a chance on me, my confidence rose through the roof, and I have nothing against them. ... I'll still be rooting for them, unless they're playing Duke."

#1 ranked junior Brennan O'Neill has flipped his commitment from Penn State to @DukeMLAX. Full details plus reaction fromLSN analyst @DaveyEmala_0 WATCH HERE: https://t.co/vbGk3W7YF9 or the LSN app (free download link: https://t.co/QyCj6BaBwK) pic.twitter.com/zvZeLk5cWj

— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) October 17, 2018

Just got done talking with top recruit Brennan O'Neill about his commitment to @DukeMLAX. I asked him how he's celebrating...he said, "going to the gym."

I think both @danowski_john & @mattdanowski will like to hear that.

— Travis Eldridge (@tgeldrid) October 17, 2018

2. Our #BestOfLax series continued with best men’s and women’s coaches of 2018. Cast your vote today!

John Danowski (@DukeMLAX / @USAMLax), Peter Milliman (@CornellLacrosse), Andy Shay (@YaleLacrosse) and Kevin Warne (@HoyasMLacrosse) have been named #BestOfLax finalists for Best Men's Coach of 2018.

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— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) October 17, 2018

Ann Elliott (@CUBuffsWLax), Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe (@JMULacrosse), Kathy Taylor (@LeMoyneWLAX) and Acacia Walker (@BCwlax) have been named #BestOfLax finalists for Best Women's Coach of 2018.

VOTE

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) October 17, 2018

3. Our fall ball series also continued Wednesday with a look inside the Northeast Conference, specifically Bryant under new head coach Brianna Roche.

“I think anything’s possible if you work hard with strong leadership and a winning culture,” Roche said. “I think if you have the right staff and the players buy in, I think anything’s possible.”

4. Mustache Madness is almost here. Sign up to participate in the fundraising campaign through HEADstrong Foundation’s LaxStacheMadness.com.

We are less than 24 hours from the official kick-off or should we say face-off of #LaxStache Madness - #Let's Grow! https://t.co/DCTlc9jAZe pic.twitter.com/S7eRLku5u7

— HEADstrong FND (@HEADstrongFnd) October 18, 2018

What We’re Reading

• James Madison coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe was announced as a featured speaker for the 2019 US Lacrosse Convention in Philadelphia.

• Noelle Lambert writes about her accident and recovery in the players’ issue of Inside Lacrosse.

• The North Carolina women feel a chip on their shoulders entering 2019, aiming for the final four once again.

• According to Towson senior Grant Maloof, the Tigers’ 2018 season was “unacceptable” because they didn’t win the CAA championship.

• Bridgeport graduate assistant Sophia Agostinelli shares the importance of multi-sport athletes in the IWLCA blog Wednesday.

What We’re Watching

Yale men’s lacrosse got some championship bling this week. Check it out.

@NCAALAX championship rings for @YaleLacrosse made by @Jostens pic.twitter.com/n3SfyvvRDG

— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) October 17, 2018

More looks at @YaleLacrosse 2018 @NCAALAX championship ring pic.twitter.com/G9gCLE0xuK

— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) October 17, 2018

The #CornersForCancer challenge, started by Taylor Cummings and Lauren Lea for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, has continued to take off on social media. Follow the hashtag for more videos.

 

 

 

 

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What better way to take part in #fallballfriday this week! Big shoutout to Taylor @taylorcummings_ and Lauren @laurenlea.1 for heading the #cornersforcancer challenge in honor of #breastcancerawareness month of October! @willmanny1 @joelocascio5 @jwolf31 you’re up next!

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• #CornersForCancer challenge accepted, thanks bro! •Thanks @taylorcummings_ & @laurenlea.1 for bringing awareness & spreading love •Hit those corners! @sloaneserpe @beckylynch @acaciawalker @mattholman89  •HUGE shout out to an incredible FIGHTER @swwyker !

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What’s On Tap

• More fall ball news is coming today with a look at Marquette women in the Big East and Virginia men in the ACC.

• Get ready to vote for two new #BestOfLax categories today! Follow @USLacrosseMag on Twitter.

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