Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Thursday, Oct. 5

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

1. Canadian influence helps U.S. men’s box program.

U.S. men’s box coach Regy Thorpe saw some good things the last two weekends – here’s a look at some takeaways from the North American Invitational.

2. How varsity women’s lacrosse came to Florida State.

Efforts led by the existing club program players have resulted in a new varsity women’s lacrosse program at Florida State.

"If they fight, they win."

How Florida State's club goalie and her teammates fought to have women's lacrosse added as a varsity sport at the university.https://t.co/EfzkSJx54Q

— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) October 4, 2023

3. NCAA transfer portal windows adjusted.

The NCAA has adjusted windows for players to enter the transfer portal. For spring sports, there is a 30-day window that begins seven days after teams are selected for the NCAA tournament and then from Dec. 1-15.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• NCAA Division II program Alabama-Huntsville named Mark Frey as its new head men’s lacrosse coach. Frey had most recently been the head coach at Division III Guilford.

• Connecticut has announced its 2024 women’s lacrosse captains, including two-time captains Landyn White and Madelyn George.

• Bellarmine has announced its seven men’s lacrosse captains for the 2024 season.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Looking good on and off the field.

Coming off a career year, Will Malcom was an offensive force last year. pic.twitter.com/cQCCIjcVSL

— Panther City Lacrosse Club (@PantherCityLax) October 4, 2023

WHAT’S ON TAP

• A feature on USA Select player Truus van Wees ahead of next weekend's USA Lacrosse Fall Classic.

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