Lacrosse

John Sexton’s Farewell: Teammates Reflect on the LSM’s Career

April 10, 2024
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After six professional seasons, John Sexton announced his retirement from lacrosse. “Johnny is one of my all-time favorite people to work with. He was just a pro’s pro. He handled his business so well. He was a terrific player, selfless, and just wanted to play the game,” Redwoods General Manager and Head Coach Nat St. Laurent said. “I admired that so much about him—that he just loved playing the game…

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JHU Smith Grabs Second B1G Defensive Player of the Week Award This Season 4/9/24

April 10, 2024
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Senior Helped JHU to a 9-8 Overtime Win Against Penn State ROSEMONT, IL – For the second time this season, Johns Hopkins senior Scott Smith has been named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week it was announced by the league today.  Smith helped the Blue Jays to a 9-8 overtime win over then seventh-ranked Penn State last Saturday in their only game of the week. This is the…

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Toronto Stays Atop Standings with Win in Albany – 4/6/2024

April 7, 2024
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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© A record crowd entered MVP Arena in Albany, NY Saturday night to watch the Albany Firewolves (10-6), donned in throwback Albany Attack gear, host the Toronto Rock (13-3).  Both teams are already locked in playoff spots, but the order of standings is still yet to be determined.  In a low scoring affair, the Rock pulled away with a five-goal run in the second quarter…

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Wide Shots, Pipes, Crossbars & Overturned Goals May Have Doused the Knighthawks Playoff Hopes 4/6/24

April 6, 2024
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Di Miller, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Jonathan Tenca The Rochester Knighthawks (6-9) would host the New York Riptide (8-8) on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Blue Cross Arena in a game that could have major playoff implications for both teams.  With a win, the Knighthawks would move into the 8th spot as they held the tie breakers over both Calgary and Panther City who both…

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Lamberti: College Draft Prospect Tiers 3/28/24

March 29, 2024
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Lamberti: College Draft Prospect Tiers The 2024 College Draft presented by Q-Collar class has been shaping up to be a special one for years and now it’s finally here. Not only does this class include a talented group of ‘true’ seniors, but also graduate students who were granted an extra year of eligibility in 2020 due to COVID-19. Not only does this class have elite, top-end prospects, but it is…

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Angelus, Fourth-Quarter Surge Push Hopkins Past Rutgers, 13-8, in B1G Opener 3/24/24

March 24, 2024
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Angelus Ties Career High With Eight Points PISCATAWAY, NJ – Visiting Johns Hopkins outscored host Rutgers 5-1 in the fourth quarter to fuel a 13-8 win over the Scarlet Knights in the Big Ten men’s lacrosse opener for both teams Sunday afternoon.  The Jays led big early, withstood a Rutgers rally and surged late to improve to 6-3 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten, while the ‘Knights slip to…

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Rock Caps Comeback with OT Win in the Fourth over Thunderbirds 3/23/24

March 24, 2024
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Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Ryan McCullough The Toronto Rock (12-3) hosted the Halifax Thunderbirds (8-7) Saturday night for Marvel Superhero Night as they played for the second time this year.  Toronto won the first meeting in Halifax 11 – 9 back in January and were looking to sweep the season series and stay on top of the NLL standings.  On the other…

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Game Notes | Jays Open B1G Play at Rutgers 3/21/24

March 22, 2024
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Hopkins-Rutgers to Meet for 46th Time on Sunday March 24, 2024 Story Links Johns Hopkins Game Notes Live Video Live Stats The Game •  Johns Hopkins (5-3, 0-0 B1G) opens Big Ten play as the Blue Jays head north to Rutgers (6-2, 0-0 B1G).  The game will air live on BTN (4:30 pm). When Last We Saw Them •  Johns Hopkins slipped to 5-3 with it second straight one-goal loss…

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Q&A with Nat St. Laurent: How the Chris Gray Trade Became Reality 3/20/24

March 21, 2024
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COURTESY OF THE PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE By Jerome Taylor He did it again. Once more, California Redwoods Head Coach and General Manager Nat St. Laurent shook up the PLL by trading the fifth overall pick in the 2024 PLL College Draft to the New York Atlas for attackman Chris Gray. Whether it was trading for Rob Pannell in 2021 or Romar Dennis for Myles Jones last year (or trading for…

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Hoyas Return to Action Against Dartmouth 3/18/24

March 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Coming off a two-week hiatus, the No. 10 Georgetown University men’s lacrosse team hosts Dartmouth to the Nation’s Capital on Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Hoyas are riding a four-game winning streak and take on the Big Green for the first time since 2013. On the Air Opening faceoff for Tuesday’s game at Cooper Field is set for 3 p.m. and will be shown on the BIG EAST…

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Coppola’s Faceoff Dominance Leads Wildcats Over Monmouth 3/16/24

March 18, 2024
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VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova (4-3) narrowly defeated Monmouth 12-11 on Saturday afternoon. Justin Coppola was excellent going 18-24 on faceoff opportunities for the ‘Cats. The first half was back and forth as Monmouth (3-4) applied early pressure scoring first and last in the opening quarter. Matt Licata scored Villanova’s lone two goals of the period as the Hawks led 4-2. The Wildcats rallied in the second quarter scoring four unanswered…

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