By: Tim Yilmaz, Beat Writer New York Lizards Lacrosse is Awesome The 2015 MLL champion New York Lizards opened their 2016 season at home against the Rochester Rattlers in front of 5,102 fans, the team in which they defeated to win the 2015 MLL Championship. The Lizards outscored the Rattlers 7-1 in the fourth quarter to pull away and win their season opener 19-16.
Seven different Terriers found the back of the net WORCESTER, Mass. – The Boston University men’s lacrosse team dropped an 11-7 decision to Holy Cross on Friday night at Holy Cross Field. BU (8-6, 3-5 PL) will miss the Patriot League Tournament by a game for the second straight season while Holy Cross (4-10, 3-5 PL) earns the sixth and final spot.
Joshua Malinowski, Beat Writer Charlotte Hounds Lacrosse is Awesome The Hounds struggled last season on nearly every part of the game. This year they look to turn things around. With the help of rookie Hounds Dylan Donahue; Ryan Brown; and Pat Young, the team will look to ignite a flame under an offense that just could not get it done last year. The rookies won’t be the only ones finding…
KENNESAW, Ga.—The Atlanta Blaze will kick off their season this Saturday April 23rd against the Chesapeake Bayhawks. The Blaze are coached by Head Coach John Tucker, and will face off against the Bayhawks at 5. The young squad is captained by hometown hero and Walton High School graduate Scott Ratliff, who said in his letter to the fans of the Atlanta team, “The Blaze opener will be a celebration of…
Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome With the National Lacrosse League season coming to end with just a few games left; Major League Lacrosse will be beginning their season in tomorrow April 23. This game will be a rematch of last years championship game with the Rochester Rattler’s traveling to Long Island to take on the New York Lizards. Rochester is looking to avenge last year’s loss…
The Chesapeake Bayhawks will open the 2016 campaign on the road against the expansion Atlanta Blaze with a new head coach and a revamped roster. Brian Reese takes over as head coach after serving the past two years as an assistant to Dave Cottle, who remains team president. Reese played for the Bayhawks and was a starting defenseman on the 2002 team that captured the Major League Lacrosse championship. The…
Practice Squad and MLL Inactives also named CHARLOTTE, NC (April 19, 2016) — The Charlotte Hounds of Major League Lacrosse today announced its 25-man active roster to start the 2016 season. While 25 players are considered active, teams are allowed to dress only 19 players on game day. In addition to the 25-man active roster, each team is granted a practice squad of up to six players. MLL players currently…
Freshman Defenseman Honored by B1G For First Time ROSEMONT, IL – Johns Hopkins freshman defenseman Patrick Foley (Winchester, MA/St. John’s Prep) has been named the Big Ten Men’s Lacrosse Freshman of the Week for his efforts in Johns Hopkins’ 12-11 overtime win at 14th-ranked Penn State on Sunday. Johns Hopkins improved to 7-4 on the year with the victory against the Nittany Lions. Foley continued his strong play as a…
The Florida Launch kick off the 2016 MLL season April 23rd looking to put together the young franchise’s first title run in team history on the back of one of the most talented young rosters in professional lacrosse. Coming off the end of the 2015 season that saw the Launch win four of its last five games to finish the season, the team is looking to build on that momentum including an…
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Machine today announced their 25-man active roster and six-man practice squad for the 2016 season. The active roster consists of 11 midfielders, six attackmen, four defenders, two faceoff specialists, and two goalies. The Machine open the season on the road on Saturday, April 23, against the Florida Launch at 7:00pm. They will play their first home game on Sunday, May 8, against the Denver Outlaws…
Marcelo A. Sagüez, Beat Writer Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse is Awesome On April 16, the Calgary Roughnecks take one on the chin as they lose to the Vancouver Stealth 13-12. A win was needed to secure a spot in the playoffs; The Riggers can clinch the final West Division playoff spot with one more Stealth loss or a win over the Toronto Rock during their final game of the season on…
Burr (3g, 1a), Hilburn (2g, 2a) each tallied four points BALTIMORE, Md. – The Boston University men’s lacrosse team held a 12-10 lead over No. 12/13 Loyola Maryland halfway through the fourth quarter, but the Greyhounds scored the final three goals to earn a 13-12 win on Saturday at Ridley Athletic Complex. BU (8-5, 3-4 PL) will play for a playoff spot on Friday night at Holy Cross, as the…