Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix For Friday, April 28

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

1. Coulter Mackesy in the Tewaaraton race?

The Princeton sophomore has had a breakout season, with 45 goals and 20 assists to lead his team. He checks in at No. 4 in our weekly Tewaaraton Award Watch.

2. Two Boston College stars in the running for the sport’s biggest award?

Belle Smith and Jenn Medjid are among the top 5 in our weekly Women’s Tewaaraton Award Watch. Izzy Scane continues to lead the field. Click here for the full list.

3. Rivalry Week did not disappoint in women’s lacrosse.

Former Maryland great and U.S. gold medalist Taylor Cummings checks in with a recap of a wild weekend of lacrosse. Click here to read this week’s “Taylor’s 10.”

4. The Patriot League women’s lacrosse season reaches its final few games.

On Thursday night:

• Holy Cross scored the final three goals in an absolute shootout, downing Bucknell 22-21 in the game of the night. The Crusaders clinch their first Patriot League tournament berth since 2018.

• Julia Gorajek and Kathleen Sullivan each dropped four goals in a 17-7 Army victory over Lafayette.

• Lauren Kaye and Matty Spaeth each dropped five goals to lead Boston U to the 19-15 win over American.

• Emma Eberhardt tallied six points to fuel Lehigh’s 17-11 victory over Colgate.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Beth Ann Mayer with more on an adventurous season for Marquette women’s lacrosse, which has found the Golden Eagles in a battle for the Big East.

• IWLCA Executive Director Liz Robertshaw shares a message to coaches toward the end of another season in “Behind the Whistle.”

• The St. Joseph’s Prep (Pa.) lacrosse team is rallying to help Cole, a boy who is suffering from biliary atresia.

• Brophy (Arizona) high school lacrosse player Deion James steps onto the field with a glass lizard eye. Click here to learn more about his story.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Megan Krestinski with an #SCTop10 verified BTB.

 MEGAN KRESTINSKI with a goal for the highlight reel! #rayBucknell | #PLTop3 | #SCTop10

Watch: https://t.co/PpAekHsqnT@PatriotLeagueTV | @ESPN pic.twitter.com/urtzxLfCHB

— Bucknell Women's Lax (@Bucknell_WLAX) April 27, 2023

WHAT’S ON TAP

• So many conference battles wrapping. So many conference tournaments getting underway. This weekend is must-watch television. Head to our TV Listings for more.

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