Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Michael Sowers has withdrawn from Princeton in hopes to play next year.
Sowers, arguably the nation’s top player, told The Athletic’s Dana O’Neill that he withdrew from school so that he could return to Princeton without having to enroll in graduate school. The Ivy League does not allow graduate students to compete in athletics, so Sowers' decision is aimed at being eligible for 2021.
2. The transfer portal is active for lacrosse.
Monday, the NCAA Division I Council approved an extra year for all spring sports. With that announcement came an uptick in players entering the transfer portal. All-Americans Kerrigan Miller (USC) and Sammy Mueller (Virginia) have entered the portal, according to a source.
3. There will be no Tewaaraton Award given in 2020.
The Tewaaraton Foundation canceled this year's ceremony, but announced its final watch lists of the year. Check them out here.
4. Michelle Tumolo opened up about her identity in Overtime with Paul Carcaterra.
Tumolo joined Carcaterra for Season 3, Episode 7 of Overtime, which came out Tuesday. Listen now.
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5. Jacksonville men’s lacrosse has one of the more diverse rosters in college lacrosse. Led by U.S. national team star John Galloway, the Dolphins are helping showcase the value of diversity in a predominantly white sport.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Editor in Chief Matt DaSilva writes about how it took a presentation at a Maryland high school to reaffirm how lucky he was to work in this field.
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Learn how to shoot through a screen with U.S. player pool member Brent Adams.
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The Western Lacrosse Association has moved the start of its season back. It was scheduled to begin on May 21.
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Wales national team player and doctor Emma Hawkins is preparing to be on the front lines of the coronavirus battle.
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Ohio State lacrosse players and coaches are excited for the opportunity to have an extra year of eligibility.
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Reviewing the lone season at Northwestern for Pat Spencer.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
U.S. Women’s National Team star Meg Douty with some inspiring words concerning the current climate.
A special message from @MegDouty.
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) March 31, 2020
Stay safe & continue to practice social distancing pic.twitter.com/482vPI0qDf
Howard women's lacrosse staying sharp while social distancing.
You’re probably wondering what the Howard University Women’s Lacrosse Team has been up to. We have been practicing #socialdistancing as well as, working on our lacrosse skills! We hope you enjoy the video and we challenge the lacrosse world to join in with us? So who’s next? pic.twitter.com/qxXmX0ssUZ
— Alayah Hightower (@CrayCrayLayLay_) March 31, 2020
WHAT’S ON TAP
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More from Michelle Tumolo on Overtime.
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A follow-up on the U.S. U19 team