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

1. TD Ierlan goes No. 1 overall to the New York Lizards.

The greatest faceoff man in NCAA history was drafted first overall in the 2020 MLL Collegiate Draft, held virtually on Monday night. Virginia’s Michael Kraus went second overall to the Connecticut Hammerheads, followed by Utah’s Colin Burke to the Lizards at No. 3.

It was a Yale-heavy draft, with five Bulldogs hearing their names called. Check out the full draft list now.

The draft also welcomed the addition of honorary draft picks, allowing the league and individual teams to feature those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out more on the initiative.

2. It was a Syracuse sweep in the Nike/US Lacrosse Virtual Tournament Championships.

The Syracuse women went down to the wire with ACC rival Notre Dame, with the teams separated by a percent in voting entering the final minutes. The Orange came away with the victory after over 20,000 fans voted. More on the Virtual Women's Tournament champions.

On the men’s side, the No. 1 seed cruised to the Virtual Tournament championship victory over defending NCAA champion Virginia. Read up on the road to the title for the Orange.

 

3. Former UNC player Peter Murphy penned an inspiring letter to his Latin School of Chicago team.

Murphy, who was stabbed and nearly died during his senior season in 1987, talked to his team about overcoming adversity. Read the letter here.

4. Tom Schreiber gets deep on Overtime.

Schreiber, one of the best players on Earth, shares with Paul Carcaterra what motivates him and why he won't allow any Michael Sowers hate. Check it out now.

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WHAT WE’RE READING

• Checking in on Major League Lacrosse players and alumni who are adjusting to life as virtual teachers.

• The victory tour was cut short for Cabrini, which played just five games in 2020 after winning the Division III title last season.

• New England Black Wolves goalie Ethan Woods is giving back during the crisis by working at a long-term care home

• While Syracuse completed the sweep of the Nike/US Lacrosse Virtual Tournament, the potential for a real-life double dip was plausible in 2020.

• Former Detroit Mercy lacrosse player Jessica Snyder is serving as an ICU nurse in Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The Redwoods defense is one of the most feared in the PLL. Just ask viral sensation Deion Broxton.

Be careful in the 'Woods  pic.twitter.com/OAmFmkBYg4

— Redwoods Lacrosse Club (@PLLRedwoods) May 4, 2020

A nice throwback to Kevin Tobin’s ankle-breaking maneuver in the upset win over Yale.

Top #NCAALAX Moments This Season

Minutemen midfielder Kevin Tobin comes out snapping ankles, scoring one at the crease for @UMassMLacrosse!! pic.twitter.com/GvQTJG13ir

— NCAA Lacrosse (@NCAALAX) May 4, 2020

More on the Boston Cannons’ honorary picks, three sisters and former lacrosse players that raised $27,000 for COVID-19 response.

Hear more about our 2020 Honorary Draft Picks, who have raised over $27,000 for the COVID-19 Relief Fund  The sisters all played lacrosse in college, and used the sport as inspiration for the road race they founded pic.twitter.com/QBl7qDT5ge

— Boston Cannons (@BostonCannons) May 4, 2020

WHAT’S ON TAP

• Wrapping up a successful Nike / US Lacrosse Magazine Virtual NCAA Tournament.

• Check out Tom Schreiber on Season 3, Episode 12 of Overtime.

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