Good morning. Here's the latest from the lacrosse world:

1. New Jersey welcomes a new Division I program

Rider University has announced that it is forming a new NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse program. The Broncs will compete in the MAAC and are aiming to begin play in the 2024 season.

2. Gold medal flashback

The final episode of Humble Warriors, presented by Maverik Lacrosse, chronicling the 2022 U.S. men’s U21 team is out.

HUMBLE WARRIORS PART  
presented by @MaverikLacrosse

THE GOLD MEDAL GAME. THE INTENSITY. THE CELEBRATION (Spoiler alert).

Re-live the thrilling @2022worldu21lax championship game. Thanks for tuning in as these #HumbleWarriors fought for gold. pic.twitter.com/HCExhOKQWw

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) August 23, 2022

3. Wheelchair lacrosse benefits go beyond the games

One of the benefits of wheelchair lacrosse is helping to bring different groups together to create new opportunities. Wheelchair Lacrosse USA will holds its nationals this weekend.

4. Toronto set to host NLL Draft

The National Lacrosse League will hold its entry draft on Sept. 10 in Toronto, its first in-person draft since 2019.

5. Honoring a legend

We’re very honored to recognize Ohio legend Bill Wolford at our national headquarters. Wolford, a former Ohio State player and longtime coach and contributor to the sport, died last November.

His legacy will forever live on in our  community in which he so graciously served; within the hearts of all his players…and now at @USA_Lacrosse National HQ. pic.twitter.com/SQq1FOozKk

— Central Ohio Chapter (@USLaxCOC) August 23, 2022

WHAT WE’RE READING

•  USA all-world midfielder Marie McCool has been named as an assistant coach at North Carolina.

• Alexis Venanchanos, who helped Northwestern win a pair of national championships as an assistant coach (2005, 2006), is returning to join the Wildcats staff.

• Jill Girardi, an All-American at Northwestern and a rookie in Athletes Unlimited this summer, has joined the coaching staff at Coastal Carolina.

• Former Lynchburg assistant coach Colin McGuire has joined the men’s coaching staff at Richmond as an assistant coach.

• Alfred State is bringing back it’s men’s lacrosse program and starting a women’s lacrosse program. Both teams will begin play in 2025.

• Tori Poffenberger is the new head women’s lacrosse coach at Fredonia State. A former player and coach at St. Mary’s, she had been coaching at the high school level.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The Premier Lacrosse League unveiled its new championship trophy to rave reviews.

Perfected by hand for champions to come.

This is The PLL Cash App Championship Trophy.
Created by @TiffanyAndCo. pic.twitter.com/Z9UftgMPTX

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) August 23, 2022

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