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Men's Lacrosse: MAAC 2012 Preseason Poll and All-MAAC Team

Edison, NJ - The University of Detroit Mercy Titans were selected as the top team in MAAC Men's Lacrosse in 2012, according to the league's seven head coaches.

Men's Lacrosse: Miami (FL) Season Outlook for 2012

Coming off its best season in team history, the University of Miami Men's Club Lacrosse team looks to improve on its 8-5 record in 2012 with a fresh set of freshmen and transfers.

Men's Lacrosse: Syracuse Kicks off 2012 with 3-Way Scrimmage

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Orange kicks off the 2012 season on Sunday, Feb. 5 with a three-way scrimmage inside the Carrier Dome. The eighth-ranked Orange will host Hofstra at 12:00 p.m. and take on Division II powerhouse Le Moyne at 2:00 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse: Colorado Makes It Official: Lacrosse in 2014

BOULDER – For the first time in 16 years, the University of Colorado is adding a new sport – and from all indications, the fit will be as natural for Boulder as the Flatirons.

Women's Lacrosse: No. 5 Blue Devils Open 2012 Season on Saturday

The fifth-ranked Duke women's lacrosse team (0-0, 0-0 ACC) begins the 2012 campaign Saturday, February 4 against Bucknell. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. at Koskinen Stadium.

Huguely Murder Trial Set to Begin on Monday

The trial of George Huguely V, the former University of Virginia men's lacrosse player accused of killing then-Cavalier women's lacrosse player Yeardley Love in 2010, is set to start next Monday in Charlottesville with jury selection.

Men's Lacrosse: Michigan 2012 Season Preview and Game Notes

Michigan tunes up for its inaugural season of varsity action with an exhibition game against Division III Denison at Oosterbaan Field House. Admission is free to all fans. "Team One" schedule posters will be given out at the door.

Women's Lacrosse: USL Announces U.S. Team Roster Canadian Tour

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2, 2012 – US Lacrosse has named the 24-player U.S. women's national senior team roster for the North American Challenge Cup, to be held July 13-15, 2012, in Oshawa, Canada, host of the 2013 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup.

Women's Lacrosse: Jacksonville Names Quartet of Captains for 2012

Jacksonville has named four captains and to a person they believe what they do is more important than the title they hold. Senior Jessica Hotchkiss, juniors Ellyn Spangenberg and Rachel Hannon, and sophomore Nikki Erdely were selected by a team and coaches' vote.

Men's Lacrosse: Carl Haas Named DePauw's First Head Coach

Greencastle, Ind. - Carl Haas, head coach at Saint Vincent College (Pa.), is DePauw University's choice to serve as its first men's lacrosse head coach.

Women's Lacrosse: IWLCA Preseason Poll for Division I

The Northwestern Wildcats, the reigning national champions, start the 2012 season sitting in the top spot as the IWLCA released the preseason poll. Maryland, the 2011 runners-up, start in second while 2011 semifinalist North Carolina comes in at third.

Women's Lacrosse: IWLCA Preseason Poll for Division II

Northeast-10 rivals Adelphi and LeMoyne begin the 2012 season tied for the top spot in the preseason rankings as released by the IWLCA. The two New York schools both advanced to the NCAA semifinals in 2011 and met three times in 2011 with the Panthers winning each time and handing the Dolphins their only three losses of the campaign.

Women's Lacrosse: IWLCA Preseason Poll for Division III

The Gettysburg Bullets, the reigning national champions, open the 2012 season where they left off from 2011-on top of the rankings. The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) tied the record it set last year, as eight schools appear in the top-20.

Women's Lacrosse: Navy Voted Patriot League Preseason Favorite

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - Navy was voted the 2012 preseason favorite to win a third straight Patriot League title, the league office announced Thursday. Navy was the unanimous choice by the opposing coaches and sports information directors, garnering the maximum 12 possible votes.

Women's Lacrosse: La Salle Adds Eight Recruits in Its Class of 2016

PHILADELPHIA – La Salle has had eight women sign National Letters of Intent who will join the team in the fall. The Explorer lacrosse class of 2016 will include Burke Brabson, Allison Burnett, Taylor Clarke, Katie Fonte, Molly Gray, Anna Kelly, Abby O'Donnell and Katie Wherley.

McCreery, DiGiovanni Tabbed at Adams State

Following the resignation of Adams State Director of Lacrosse Jason Lamb on Monday, Jan. 30, Athletics Director Larry Mortensen has announced the John McCreery and Mariana DiGiovanni will take over as the interim head coaches of the men's and women's teams, respectively, for the 2012 spring season.

Women's Lacrosse: Chowan Adds Lacrosse for 2013, Names Coach

MURFREESBORO - Opportunities continue to open for female students at Chowan University with the official addition of women's lacrosse for the 2012-2013 academic year. Lacrosse is considered one of the nation's fastest emerging sports within high schools and colleges.

Women's Lacrosse: Ann Denning Joins Maritime as New Head Coach

Maritime Director of Athletics Dick Hack is pleased to announce that Ann Denning has been named the new head coach at SUNY Maritime College. Denning joins the staff for the upcoming season and will also serve as an assistant coach for the women's volleyball team and advisor for the school's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC.).

Men's Lacrosse: Notre Dame Captains and Preseason Notebook

Seniors Nicholas Beattie (A), Max Pfeifer (M) and Kevin Randall (D) will serve as team captains for the Fighting Irish during the 2012 campaign. All three are first-time captains for Notre Dame.

Men's Lacrosse: Minnesota-Duluth Names Captains for 2012

The University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs have named their captains for the 2012 lacrosse season: seniors Drake Peterson, Matt Madden, Mike Becken, and Joey Slattery.

Men's Lacrosse: DiMaria and Fantoni: Lehigh's Dynamic Duo

Lehigh David DiMaria and Dante Fantoni went to high school less than a mile from each other on Long Island. While DiMaria was tearing it up for Half Hollows Hills West, Fantoni was doing the same for St. Anthony's. Little did they know that the two would complement each other as one of the nation's top collegiate scoring duos.

Men's Lacrosse: 2012 ESPNU Warrior Classic Moves to Charlotte

The ESPNU Warrior Classic, a doubleheader, has a new home at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., home of Major League Lacrosse's Charlotte Hounds.

Major League Lacrosse: MLL Announces 2012 TV Schedule on CBSSN

BOSTON, Mass. (February 2, 2012) - Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) announced Thursday the television schedule for the 2012 season. The network will air live 14 nationally televised games.

Notre Dame Training Videos: The Cylinder Drill

Head coach Kevin Corrigan and his staff at the University of Notre Dame have developed a series of videos that feature drills they and other coaches can use with players. We are presenting their NDLU (Notre Dame Lacrosse University) videos and hope you find them useful. The latest in the series is the Cylinder Drill with assistant coach Gerry Byrne.

Men's Lacrosse: LaxPower 2012 Preseason Forum Poll for MD1

The pre-season LaxPower Forum Polls for Men's Division I has been posted. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this several-year tradition, the Forum Polls are distinctive in two respects. First, the rankings are made by participating members (for the most part fans) instead of groups of coaches or media people. Second, many pollsters make comments about the teams they rank, and those comments, sometimes extensive, are posted with each poll.

Men's Lacrosse: LaxPower 2012 Preseason Forum Poll for MD3

The pre-season LaxPower Forum Polls for Men's Division III has been posted. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this several-year tradition, the Forum Polls are distinctive in two respects. First, the rankings are made by participating members (for the most part fans) instead of groups of coaches or media people. Second, many pollsters make comments about the teams they rank, and those comments, sometimes extensive, are posted with each poll.

Women's Lacrosse: LaxPower 2012 Preseason Forum Poll for WD1

The pre-season LaxPower Forum Poll Women's Division I has been posted. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this several-year tradition, the Forum Polls are distinctive in two respects. First, the rankings are made by participating members (for the most part fans) instead of groups of coaches or media people. Second, many pollsters make comments about the teams they rank, and those comments, sometimes extensive, are posted with each poll.

Men's Lacrosse: Coast Guard Names Captains for 2012 Season

Coast Guard Academy head coach Brian Krautler has announced that three players have been selected to serve as team captains for the Bears' upcoming 2012 season: Cadet 1/c Andrew Breen (Falls Church, VA/George Mason), Cadet 1/c Nicholas Zablotny (Annapolis, MD/Broadneck), and Cadet 2/c Tim Wyderko (West Bloomfield, MI/Orchard Lake St. Mary's) were selected.

Men's Lacrosse: USILA Division I Preseason Coaches' Poll

The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) has released its Division I Men's Lacrosse Coaches' Preseason Poll.

National Lacrosse League: NLL Monthly and Week #4 Player Awards

John Grant Jr. and Adam Jones of the undefeated Colorado Mammoth have been selected as the National Lacrosse League Player and Rookie of the Month, respectively, for January.

Men's Lacrosse: Tampa, Fla. Tech Set to Compete in Deep South

WINGATE, N.C. - The Deep South Conference has added two new teams that will join the conference starting in the 2012 season. Florida Tech and the University of Tampa will be members of the nine-team conference. This will be the first year of men's lacrosse for both schools.

Drills and Instruction Page Has Been Updated

LaxPower's Lacrosse Drills, Instruction, and Training page has been updated. Four sections of videos (one new) and other content have now been consolidated and placed on pages of their own:

Men's Lacrosse: Denver Falls to Team USA in Overtime

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Despite an eight-point showing from senior Mark Matthews (Oshawa, Ontario), University of Denver fell 16-15 in overtime to the U.S. National Team on Sunday afternoon from ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Stony Brook's Spallina Named Lizards New Coach

The Long Island Lizards, officially ended their coaching search by naming Joe Spallina their new head coach. Spallina, who served as an assistant coach for the previous two seasons, takes over the reins for the 2012 season.

Lamb Resigns at Adams St. for Notre Dame Job

Adams State College's Jason Lamb has resigned from his position as Director of Lacrosse, effective immediately, it was announced today by Athletics Director Larry Mortensen.

Score for a Cure with HEADstrong Foundation

Holmes, PA - Join the HEADstrong Foundation and their mission of defeating blood cancer by getting involved in the 3rd Annual Score for a Cure campaign this season. Led by professional lacrosse star Bill McGlone, make each goal count this season by soliciting pledges based on total team goals or single nominal donations in an effort to generate funds.

Women's Lacrosse: Foussadier Joins Monmouth's Lacrosse Staff

Brooke Foussadier has been added to the Monmouth University women's lacrosse staff, head coach Denise Wescott announced. Foussadier will work with the Hawk attack as well as handle some recruiting and camp duties.

Men's Lacrosse: Cassese, Dougherty Battle, Then Coach Together

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Following a preseason scrimmage against each other Saturday, head coaches Kevin Cassese of Lehigh and Brian Dougherty of Chestnut Hill will be joining forces Sunday when the two friends coach the U.S. National Team in the Champion Challenge.

National Lacrosse League: Mammoth Go 4-0; Other NLL Saturday Results

DENVER – John Grant Jr. led an offensive onslaught in the first half, and the Mammoth held off a Rochester Knighthawks rally in the second half as Colorado won, 14-11, on Saturday night at Pepsi Center.

Men's Lacrosse: Jacksonville Falls to Notre Dame at Disney

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - JU traveled to the Disney Sports Complex Friday to face ninth-ranked Notre Dame with a plan in mind, and it had little to do with the score.

National Lacrosse League: Wings Win; K-Hawks Fall Despite Jamieson's 4/4

The Philadelphia Wings (2-1) defeated the Buffalo Bandits, 13-10, at the First Niagara Center in National Lacrosse League (NLL) action this evening. The Wings are now tied for first place in the NLL's East Division with the Bandits with a 2-1 record.

Men's Lacrosse: Delaware Names Quintet as 2012 Team Captains

Delaware head coach Bob Shillinglaw has named junior defender Connor Fitzgerald, senior attackman Eric Smith, senior longstick midfielder Taylor Burns, senior defensive midfielder Dom Sebastiani, and senior midfielder Carter Bloor as 2012 team captains.

LaxEvo to Offer Free Philly Area Coaching Clinics

King of Prussia, PA – January 27, 2012 – Lacrosse Evolution (www.laxevo.com) announced that it will be giving back to the Philadelphia lacrosse community by offering two free interactive girls' and boys' youth coaches' clinics in February.

Women's Lacrosse: Caline McHenry Joins Duke's Lacrosse Staff

Duke head coach Kerstin Kimel has announced the addition of Caline McHenry Olmsted as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2012 season. The former Blue Devil standout will be involved in all aspects of the program both on and off the field in addition to working directly with the team's defensive unit.

Women's Lacrosse: Limestone Preseason Favorite in Conf. Carolinas

HIGH POINT, N.C. – In what has become an annual rite of spring for Limestone, Conference Carolinas has announced the Saints as the league's preseason favorite for the sixth consecutive year. The announcement was made on Thursday, January 26 as the league released its annual coaches' preseason poll.

Men's Lacrosse: Colgate in Final Preparations for 2012 Campaign

HAMILTON, N.Y. (1/26/12) – The Colgate men's lacrosse team is entering its final two weeks of preparation for the 2012 season. The Raiders will first play a pair of scrimmages against Delaware on Jan. 28 and Cornell on Feb. 4, before opening the season with Bryant at home on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse: Newcomers Shine as Gators Take Down England

Gainesville, Fla. – The No. 3 recruiting class in the nation justified its high rank this evening, as the Gators' newcomers combined for 12 goals in their 17-2 rout of the England National Team.

Drill: Transition with Progression for HS and Rec

We have often talked about the high percentage of practice time spent by top NCAA coaches in uneven (transition) scenarios. These drills emulate the way most goals are scored in games, in mini snapshots of transition. Plus, they are a fun way to practice.

Men's Lacrosse: Patriot League Preseason Poll and Player Awards

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Coming off an impressive 14-3 season, an undefeated run through the Patriot League and an overtime loss to eventual national champion Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the defending Patriot League Champion Bucknell Bison topped the 2012 preseason men's lacrosse poll.

Men's Lacrosse: Limestone Tabbed as Conf. Carolinas Favorite

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Coming off of one of their most impressive seasons in recent years, Limestone has been picked to win Conference Carolinas on Wednesday, January 25 in the league's preseason coaches' poll. It is the fourth straight year that Limestone has been picked as the preseason favorite.

Women's Lacrosse: Stanford Picked to Repeat as MPSF Champion

STANFORD, Calif. - The seven-time defending MPSF champions has been selected by the coaches to win the conference again in 2012. The Cardinal was a near unanimous choice, earning six of the eight first place votes and 48 points overall.

Women's Lacrosse: JU Falls to England; Florida Faces Brits Thursday

Jacksonville got its first taste of action on Wednesday, falling to the English National Team in an exhibition, and Florida will start pre-season action vs. the same opponent on Thursday.

Women's Lacrosse: Gettysburg's Cantele Earns FieldTurf COY Award

MONTREAL – For the second year in a row, Gettysburg College women's lacrosse head coach Carol Cantele '83 has been named as the FieldTurf NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Coach of the Year, it was recently announced.

ESPN Networks Lacrosse Schedule for 2012

ESPN has announced its 2012 college lacrosse coverage across ESPN, ESPNU, and ESPN3 with a schedule featuring nationally-ranked programs and the addition of the ACC men's and women's and Big East men's lacrosse championships.

CBS Sports Network to Carry Nine Patriot Games

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – CBS Sports Network will televise at least nine Patriot League men's and women's lacrosse contests during the 2012 season.

USL Announces Champion Challenge Broadcasts

BALTIMORE, MD – US Lacrosse has announced the TV schedule for the 2012 Champion Challenge, a US Lacrosse event. Both the men's and women's national senior teams will face off against top collegiate competition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Jan. 29 as part of the three-day exhibition event.

Men's Lacrosse: Ghitelman Joins Harvard Men's Lacrosse Staff

Former Virginia All-America goalie Adam Ghitelman, who won a national championship with the Cavaliers in 2011, has joined the Harvard staff as a volunteer assistant coach, Chris Wojcik '96, the Frisbie Family Head Coach announced this week.

Men's Lacrosse: Starsia Named FieldTurf's D-I Coach of the Year

CHARLOTTESVILLE - Va. - Hall of Fame UVa head coach Dom Starsia was named FieldTurf's 2011 men's NCAA DI Coach of the Year. The honor marks Starsia's third win in the six-year history of the award and second in a row. Starsia also won the award in 2008.

Men's Lacrosse: Naval Academy Names 2012 Lacrosse Captains

Senior attackman Taylor Reynolds (Babylon, N.Y.) and senior faceoff specialist Logan West (Berlin, Md.) have been selected by their peers to serve as co-captains for the 2011-2012 Navy men's lacrosse season.

Men's Lacrosse: Ray Ryan Joins the Staff at Florida Southern

Ray Ryan has been named a volunteer assistant men's lacrosse coach at Florida Southern College. His duties will include working with midfielders, assisting with the offense, and running the substitution.

Men's Lacrosse: Goucher Welcomes 12 Freshmen to the Team

TOWSON, Md. – Although Goucher lost only two players to graduation from last year, head coach Kyle Hannan has brought in a class of 12 freshmen in an effort to fill an opening or two and create competition for other spots in the starting lineup, while at the same time providing the Gophers with depth at critical positions.

Men's Lacrosse: Southwestern Hires Devoe as Assistant Coach

Southwestern University has hired Rashad Devoe as the assistant coach. Devoe is already familiar with the team, volunteering as the strength and conditioning coach last season.

Men's Lacrosse: Baldwin-Wallace Names Tarnow First Head Coach

Baldwin-Wallace College has selected Jason Tarnow as its first-ever men's lacrosse coach. He was selected after a national search and will officially begin his duties on February 1, 2012.

Women's Lacrosse: Russell Named First Coach at Baldwin-Wallace

Baldwin-Wallace (Ohio) College has named Kim Russell as its first-ever women's lacrosse coach. She began her duties on January 9, 2012.

US Lacrosse Announces Chapter Grant Awards

BALTIMORE, MD - US Lacrosse has awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to support the local lacrosse development efforts of 29 of its chapters, the organization announced today. The chapters will utilize the grants on a range of activities, from coaching education clinics to scholastic physical education programs.

Women's Lacrosse: Big East Preseason Coaches' Poll and Awards

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – For the third consecutive year, the Big East women's lacrosse coaches have selected Georgetown as the favorite in the league's preseason poll. The Hoyas totaled 60 points, including five first-place votes and were narrowly picked ahead of Syracuse (59 points).

Alcohol and Drug Use Prevalent in Lacrosse

The NCAA conducts a quadrennial survey of drug usage by student-athletes at its member institutions. The data in the most recent report (see link at the bottom) were collected in 2009. Below is a brief outline of portions of the results.

Men's Lacrosse: Big East 2012 Preseason Poll and Player Awards

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – With four first-place votes, Syracuse University was selected as the favorite to win the 2012 Big East men's lacrosse championship. The league's seven head coaches were polled and were not permitted to vote for their own programs.

National Lacrosse League: Gary Gait Headlines Mammoth All-Decade Team

DENVER – The Colorado Mammoth announced today that Gary Gait, widely regarded as the greatest lacrosse player of all-time, has been named to the Mammoth All-Decade Team. The organization also announced that current Mammoth captain Gavin Prout and former captain John Gallant have been selected.

National Lacrosse League: Wings, Bandits Win; Grant, Jr. Reaches 1000 Pts.

The Philadelphia Wings improved their season record to 1-1, winning a 10-9 overtime thriller over the Washington Stealth at Wells Fargo Center Saturday Night.

With Move to Big East, Might SMU Add Lacrosse?

Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX) accepted an invitation to joint the Big East Conference in all sports in December. Houston and the University of Central Florida also accepted full membership, while Boise State and San Diego State will be members competing only in football. The Mustangs will begin Big East competition in the 2013-2014 academic year.

National Lacrosse League: Grant's Nine Points Lead Colorado by Edmonton

Edmonton – In the first half of the Mammoth's road debut this season, 37-year-old John Grant Jr. watched as 22-year-old rookie Adam Jones scored four goals. In the second half, the veteran took over, scoring four of his five goals on the night, and assisting on two more.

Men's Lacrosse: Two Top-20 Opponents Highlight Manhattan Slate

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan head coach Tim McIntee announced the schedule for the 2012 Jaspers. Highlighted by dates with two preseason top-20 opponents, the Jaspers 14-game slate features six home contests at Gaelic Park.

Men's Lacrosse: Two-Time Nat'l Champion Joins Le Moyne Staff

Le Moyne head coach Dan Sheehan announced on Thursday, January 19 that Mike MacDonald has joined his staff as an assistant coach. MacDonald lettered for four seasons with Syracuse and played a part in two national championships (2004 and 2008).

Women's Lacrosse: Canisius Lacrosse Releases Schedule for 2012

Nine home games, including contests against perennial powers Vanderbilt and Ohio State, in addition to hosting the 2012 MAAC Championship Tournament highlight the 2012 Canisius College schedule, announced by head coach Scott Teeter on Thursday.

Women's Lacrosse: Manhattan Announces 2012 Lacrosse Schedule

RIVERDALE, N.Y. - First year head coach Diane Haddeland announced the schedule for her first season at the helm of Manhattan Women's Lacrosse on Thursday. The 14-game schedule features five home games as well as a plethora of competition with local area schools.

Women's Lacrosse: Detroit Titans Name Captain for 2012 Season

Detroit is a week away from its first practice of the season, but it already made its first decision, as senior Emily Boissonneault (Brooklin, ON/Donald A. Wilson Secondary) was named team captain in 2012, announced head coach Laura Maness.

Women's Lacrosse: Defending D3 Champion Bullets Name Captains

The defending national champions will be led by plenty of experience this spring as seniors Hannah Church (Ellicott City, Md./Mount de Sales), Maddie Coleman (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County), and Lexi Kelly (Ridley Park, Pa./Agnes Irwin) have been named captains of Gettysburg College women's lacrosse team.

Major League Lacrosse: Bayhawks' Chris Garrity Hangs Up His Stick

Chesapeake Bayhawks' goalie Chris Garrity has announced his official retirement from Major League Lacrosse (MLL) today, January 19, 2012.

Young Harris Names Rogers Director of Lacrosse

Young Harris College director of athletics Randy Dunn announced today the addition of Kirk Rogers as the director of lacrosse. Rogers will be responsible for starting the Mountain Lions' intercollegiate varsity men's and women's programs that will begin play in the spring of 2013.

Men's Lacrosse: Elizabethtown Names 2012 Lacrosse Captains

Head coach Terry Corcoran announced that five seniors have been selected as Elizabethtown captains for the upcoming 2012 season. Brendan Corcoran, Shawn Corcoran, Derek Neiheiser (Wernersville, Pa./Conrad Weiser), Dan Patton (Media, Pa./Penncrest) and Brian Wenger (Kingsville, Md./Loyola Blakefield) will carry the responsibility this spring.

Men's Lacrosse: Three Named as 2012 Captains at Lebanon Valley

Lebanon Valley College head coach John Haus has named senior C.J. Adams (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Twp.) and juniors Ian Schmid (Lititz, Pa./Warwick) and Steve Wildberger (Eldersburg, Md./Liberty) as captains for the 2012 season.

Men's Lacrosse: Salve Regina Names Trio as Captains for 2012

Salve Regina head coach Pat Cooney has announced senior attackman Chris Walker (Marshfield, Mass./Marshfield), senior attackman Brendan Carroll (Garden City, N.Y./Garden City), and senior midfielder Kevin Murphy (Yorba Linda, Calif./Servite) as the Seahawk team captains for the 2012 season.

Men's Lacrosse: Springfield Announces Captains for 2012 Season

Springfield College head coach Keith Bugbee recently announced that seniors Mike Delia, Tim Cimini, Shane Ferguson, and Tyler O'Keefe were chosen as team's captains for the upcoming 2012 campaign.

Women's Lacrosse: High Point Adds Passafiume as Assistant Coach

High Point University has added Staci Passafiume as assistant coach for the 2012 season, head coach Lyndsey Boswell announced on Wednesday. Passafiume joins the coaching ranks after an All-American playing career at C.W. Post, where she helped the team to an NCAA Div. II Championship.

Women's Lacrosse: Marist Announces 2012 Lacrosse Team Captains

Head coach Jessica O'Brien has announced the Marist captains for the 2012 season. Senior Jori Procaccini (Long Valley, N.J.) will be back for her second season as a captain and will be joined by junior Amanda Tuck (Mamaroneck, N.Y.).

Women's Lacrosse: Newberry Announces Inaugural Lacrosse Roster

NEWBERRY, S.C. - Newberry College head coach Emily Bikowski is pleased to introduce her inaugural roster for the 2012 lacrosse season, which features 20 student-athletes from eight states and two countries.

USA Sweeps Canada to Win Brogden Cup Title

TAMPA, Fla. - It was the American team from Rochester N.Y., who, for the second time in three years, won the Brogden Cup, sweeping a feisty Canadian team from Ontario in the first two games. The University of Tampa NCAA Division 2 men's lacrosse program played host last week to this meaningful and historic North American competition.

NCAA Convention: Expense Allowance, Texting

At the NCAA Convention on Saturday, the Division I Board of Directors again supported a $2,000 expense allowance for student-athletes. However, it asked a working group to develop recommendations for implementation that would be presented to presidents in April. If enacted, the allowance would come into effect for 2013-2014.

Men's Lacrosse: Andy Nesdill Named Lees-McRae's Head Coach

Lees-McRae College and Director of Athletics Craig McPhail have removed the interim tag from his title and named Andy Nesdill the full-time head coach of the Bobcat men's lacrosse program, announced College officials Monday.

Men's Lacrosse: Three New Additions Round out Plattsburgh Staff

The Plattsburgh State men's lacrosse team has added Rory Pedrick, Joe May, and Jared Burns as assistant coaches for the 2012 season.

Men's Lacrosse: Minnesota-Duluth Gears Up for the 2012 Season

Duluth, MN -- After finishing the 2011 regular season with a 7-8 record (4-1 in the UMLC conference) and winning their 14th UMLC title, making their 10th appearance in the MLCA tournament, the University of Minnesota-Duluth men's lacrosse team will take it to the road once again for another highly competitive season.

Men's Lacrosse: Maine Maritime Names Sherman as Head Coach

Maine Maritime Director of Athletics Eric Sabean announced the appointment of Adam Sherman as the Mariners' head coach. Sherman, who has served on the Academy's football staff since last July, will assume his new duties immediately. He will also retain a role with the football program.

National Lacrosse League: K-Hawks Blast Wings; Other Saturday Results

The Rochester Knighthawks used one of the best offensive efforts in their 18-year history tonight in a 22-12 victory over the Philadelphia Wings. Jordan Hall tied his career-high with nine points in a game that also featured over 200 penalty minutes. It was a milestone night for a handful of Rochester players, as three Knightawks had nine-point nights.

Major League Lacrosse: Full Results of the MLL's 2012 Collegiate Draft

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Cornell University attackman Rob Pannell was picked with the first overall selection by the Long Island Lizards in the Major League Lacrosse 2012 Collegiate Draft, which was held Friday night at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott.

Major League Lacrosse: 2012 MLL Collegiate Draft: First-Round Picks

The 2012 MLL Collegiate Draft is taking place on Friday evening, January 13. The first-round picks in the draft are as follows.

Women's Lacrosse: Florida Eyes Surpassing Sophomore Success

Gainesville, Fla. – The University of Florida lacrosse team returns to action on Jan. 26 with the goal of elevating the young program to yet a higher level. The Gators are coming off a phenomenal sophomore season, where they rose from a young squad with untapped potential to one of the nation's elite in just one year.

Men's Lacrosse: McAleavey Introduces Florida Tech's First Team

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Over 20 student-athletes from nine states make up Florida Tech's first lacrosse team, unveiled by head coach Ryan McAleavey on Friday.

Men's Lacrosse: Florida Southern Names Team Captains for 2012

Florida Southern has announced its team captains for the 2012 lacrosse season. Andrew Almansberger, Jon Freda, Chase Juelich, Adam Ismaeil, Mat Thompson, and Wes Venturino were voted captains by their teammates.

Men's Lacrosse: Coast Guard Welcomes Incoming Class of 2015

New London, CT – The United States Coast Guard Academy has announced the arrival of the incoming Class of 2015. The Bears were challenged to fill several positions vacated by graduating 1st Class cadets now serving in the fleet, but a successful recruiting season seems likely to fill the gaps.

Men's Lacrosse: Midfielder Kevin Drew Reinstated at Syracuse

Kevin Drew (Katonah, NY/John Jay-Cross River), a Syracuse University senior midfielder, has been reinstated and "will be on the field Thursday when the Orange officially opens preseason camp with two practices." Drew had been suspended indefinitely from the lacrosse team following his arrest last October.

Men's Lacrosse: ASA College Announces Inaugural Recruits

New York, NY - January 10, 2012 – ASA College head coach Vince Daniels has announced the initial recruits in the lacrosse program's history. The class is highlighted by several Canadian Junior A league players. The class also features some of the top players out of the PSAL public school league in NYC in addition to players from Long Island and Connecticut.

Women's Lacrosse: Manhattan Tabs Four Seniors as 2012 Captains

Head coach Diane Haddeland announced the Manhattan captains for the 2012 season. The Jaspers will rely on their four standout seniors -- Elizabeth Dugan, BrieAnna Spatarella, Chrissy Gutenberger, and Breana Leonard -- to lead the team in their final year in Riverdale.

Women's Lacrosse: Stony Brook Announces Schedule for 2012

Stony Brook will play a challenging 17-game schedule that includes two matches against teams that advanced to the NCAA Championship Final Four last season and nine matches at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, the team announced Tuesday. Last season, Stony Brook's opponents produced a .547 winning percentage and earned four NCAA Championship bids.

Women's Lacrosse: Canisius' Teeter Receives Contract Extension

The winningest coach in conference history, Canisius College women's lacrosse head coach Scott Teeter, has signed a contract extension through the 2014 season, announced by Director of Athletics Bill Maher on Monday.

Women's Lacrosse: King Named Team Captain for 2012 at Navy

Navy head coach Cindy Timchal recently announced that senior defender Kierstin King (Upperco, Md.) will serve as the Midshipmen's team captain in 2012.

Men's Lacrosse: Terps Release 2012 Men's Lacrosse Schedule

COLLEGE PARK, MD. - Maryland head coach John Tillman has released the Terps' 2012 schedule. The schedule features six games against teams that made the 2011 NCAA tournament and seven home games scheduled for Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium.

Men's Lacrosse: Tierney Is Mile High Sports' Coach of the Year

DENVER – University of Denver men's coach Bill Tierney was named the Coach of the Year by Mile High Sports Magazine in its Ninth Annual Mile High Sports Awards. Senior Mark Matthews (Oshawa, Ontario) was also chosen as a finalist for the College Athlete of the Year as the magazine celebrated its 100th issue this January.

Men's Lacrosse: Madalon Named Assoc. Head Coach at Stevens

Stevens Institute of Technology Director of Athletics Russell Rogers (Branchburg, N.J.) announced the promotion of Matt Madalon (Hoboken, N.J.) to Associate Head Coach of the men's lacrosse program after spending the past four years as an assistant.

National Lacrosse League: NLL Season Opens with Rock Falling to Calgary

Toronto – The Toronto Rock stormed out of the gate and built a 5-0 lead in the early going, but only managed four more goals, as they fell 12-9 to the Calgary Roughnecks on Sunday evening at Air Canada Centre.

Men's Lacrosse: Terps Add Two Transfers for the 2012 Season

Jan. 6, 2012COLLEGE PARK, MD. - University of Maryland coach John Tillman announced today that All-American midfielder Mike Chanenchuk and long pole Taylor Morgan have transferred to play for the Terps in 2012.

Men's Lacrosse: Byrne Named IMLCA Asst. Coach of the Year

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse assistant coach Gerry Byrne recently was named the 2011 Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) National Assistant Coach of the Year for NCAA Division I. The award was presented during IMLCA Convention in Baltimore, Md.

Women's Lacrosse: UConn Announces Recruiting Class for 2013

STORRS, Conn. (January 3 2012) – University of Connecticut women's lacrosse coach Katie Woods has announced the signing of nine student-athletes who will be joining the program for the 2013 season.

Men's Lacrosse: Rutgers Welcomes Frosh, Ready to Begin Season

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (January 6, 2012) – The start of the New Year means Rutgers is about to begin practice in preparation for the 2012 season. After a strong fall semester of practices and workouts, head coach Brian Brecht and the RU squad is primed to start the spring semester and welcome 10 student-athletes to its freshman class as they get set to begin their Division I lacrosse careers.

Men's Lacrosse: Taking the Reins No Easy Task for Van Arsdale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Guy Van Arsdale, as many coaches have, has been down this road before. And, merely because the location changes, the general plan of action doesn't as he steps into a men's lacrosse program new to him and now but days away from its new season, his first as head coach at Jacksonville University.

Men's Lacrosse: John Lade Joins Centenary as Assistant Coach

Centenary College has added former three-time All-American John Lade from Syracuse University to their coaching staff for the 2012 season as a volunteer assistant coach.

Men's Lacrosse: Reinert Named Assistant Coach at Gettysburg

Bryan Reinert, a recent graduate and former lacrosse player at Stony Brook University, has been named as an assistant men's lacrosse coach at Gettysburg College, head coach Hank Janczyk has announced.

Women's Lacrosse: Wagner Named New Head Coach at Brockport

The College at Brockport Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Stephen Wagner as the new head coach of the women's lacrosse program. Wagner comes to Brockport following stints at multiple NCAA schools, with stops at Division I, II, and III programs.

Women's Lacrosse: Saint Joseph (Ct.) Names Herrera Head Coach

Former assistant coach Jim Herrera has been hired as the new head lacrosse coach at Saint Joseph College.

Men's Lacrosse: Marist Men's Lacrosse Names 2012 Captains

Marist has named their captains for the upcoming 2012 season. Head coach Keegan Wilkinson has announced that seniors Kevin Defranco (Shoreham, N.Y.) and Chris Harren (Wilmington, N.C.) will lead the team for a second straight season, joined by redshirt junior Evan Guarini (Long Valley, N.J.).

Women's Lacrosse: Winthrop Signs 19 for Inaugural 2013 Season

ROCK HILL, SC - - Winthrop head women's lacrosse coach John Sung has announce the signing of 19 student - athlete for the inaugural class that will begin competition in the spring of 2013.

Women's Lacrosse: Five Sign NLI to Join Canisius Lacrosse Program

Canisius College head coach Scott Teeter announced the addition of five players to the 2013 roster on Thursday. Ashley Bull (Langley, British Columbia), Claudia Coleates (Stanley, N.Y.), Cody Kucharski (Watertown, N.Y.), Caroline Ogden (Ridgefield, Conn.) and Alexis Roskovich (Salisbury, Md.) have all signed National Letters of Intent.

Major League Lacrosse: Bayhawks Name Dave Cottle New Head Coach

The Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) have announced today that former University of Maryland head coach and current Bayhawks' president Dave Cottle has been named the next head coach

Women's Lacrosse: Wm. & Mary Announces 2012 Lacrosse Schedule

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - William and Mary head coach Brooke Ireland has announced the Tribe's schedule for the upcoming 2012 season. The challenging slate features 17 regular-season contests, eight of which will be played at Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field.

Women's Lacrosse: Brandi Jones Joins Vermont's Coaching Staff

Brandi Jones, who won an NCAA National Championship and three Atlantic Coast Conference titles as a player at Maryland, has joined the University of Vermont women's lacrosse coaching staff. Head coach Jen Johnson made the announcement today.

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