Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix For Friday, Feb. 10

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

1. New heart, same heart.

Dan Arestia tells the inspiring story of Ryan Scoble, a defenseman at Mercyhurst who is back on the field this weekend despite receiving a heart transplant 22 months ago. Despite flatlining for 11 seconds, Scoble persevered and surprised even his own doctors on his journey back.

More here.

2. It’ll be an historic first D-I game for the Lindenwood women.

Lindenwood, the 2021 Division II national champion, opens a new chapter in program history Friday when it hosts Cal as a Division I team. Better yet, 2,500 tickets have already been requested. Lindenwood is the only Division I team in Missouri.

More here.

3. Clemson also embarks on its first Division I season this weekend.

The Tigers, writes David Hood of Tiger Net, are embracing the fun while balancing high expectations for year one. They open Saturday against Wofford.

More here.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• UIndy, despite some offseason turmoil, won’t accept being a “sitting duck” in 2023, writes Joe Santoliquito of Inside Lacrosse.

• Two Duke freshmen defenders, Madison Beale and Sydney Smith, were once rivals. Now, they’re key players in retooling the Blue Devil defense, writes Mackenzie Sheehy of the Duke Chronicle.

• Kait Devir is a lot of things — AU photographer, content creator, USC goalie, NCAA champion, etc. — but she’s also driven and willing to do the work others won’t, writes Drake Lee for USC Annenberg Media.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Shoutout to Clemson for an incredibly well done, digestible explanation of women’s lacrosse basics.

Laws of Lacrosse pic.twitter.com/O1WTNuKj1x

— Clemson Women's Lacrosse (@ClemsonWlax) February 9, 2023

WHAT'S ON TAP

The return of Division I women’s lacrosse, and even more men’s action. Stay up to speed on every game with our comprehensive TV Listings guide.

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