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T.W. Johnson Leaves Hobart for Position at Nansemond-Suffolk

After nine seasons serving the Hobart lacrosse program, including the past five as head coach, T.W. Johnson will return to his alma mater to serve as athletic administrator and lacrosse coach. A search for Johnson's replacement will begin immediately with the intention of hiring a new coach this summer.

Women's Lacrosse: Marquette Names Former Hoya Star Jordy Kirr Assistant Coach

The Marquette University women's lacrosse program has announced the addition of former Georgetown attack Jordy Kirr to its coaching staff for the upcoming 2013-14 academic year as an assistant coach in charge of the Golden Eagles' offense.

Women's Lacrosse: Florida Tech Selects Desrosiers as First Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Tech has named Corinne Desrosiers, former head coach at Merrimack College, the Panthers' first head women's lacrosse coach on Wednesday. She will have one year to recruit in preparation for the inaugural 2014-2015 season.

Women's Lacrosse: Dana Hall Steps Down at UMW to Become Senior Associate AD

Long-time University of Mary Washington coach and athletic administrator Dana Hall has been promoted to the full-time administrative role of Senior Associate Director of Athletics. Hall coached the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams simultaneously for 21 years and lacrosse for the past 23 seasons.

Final 2013 National Ratings for High School Boys' Lacrosse

LaxPower is pleased to announce the National Coaches/Computer Ratings for high school boys' lacrosse for the recently completed 2013 spring season. Ward Melville of East Setauket, New York is LaxPower's national champion for 2013.The Patriots capped off an undefeated season (22-0) by winning the 2013 New York Class A title.

Final 2013 National Ratings for High School Girls' Lacrosse

LaxPower is pleased to announce the National Coaches/Computer Ratings for high school girls' lacrosse for the recently completed 2013 spring season. McDonogh School, Owings Mills (Md.), is LaxPower's national champion for 2013. The Eagles have repeated as champions for the 4th consecutive time with a 22-0 season and winning their 5th consecutive IAAM-A title.

Men's Lacrosse: Fairfield Lacrosse to Join CAA for 2015 as Associate Member

Fairfield University announced today that the men's lacrosse program will join the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) as an associate member. The Stags will begin CAA competition in 2015.

Women's Lacrosse: Oregon Ducks Ink Eighth Signee for the 2014 Lacrosse Season

EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon lacrosse head coach Jen Larsen Beck has announced the signing of goalie Janelle Parker, who will be the eighth incoming freshman for next season. The 2014 class consists of six midfielders and two goalies.

Women's Lacrosse: Drown Steps Down as Head Lacrosse Coach at Saint Anselm

Saint Anselm College Director of Athletics Dr. Kelly Higgins announced Monday that women's lacrosse head coach Holly Drown has resigned her post to pursue other avenues in her career, effective June 28.

Lake Placid Summit Tourney in August at Winter Olympic Village

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – An event that started with seven teams 24 years ago in Lake Placid has evolved into the premiere lacrosse event in the nation, as the annual Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Tournament prepares for its next edition August 5-11.

Major League Lacrosse: Law Helps Outlaws Cage Bayhawks; Cannons Outgun Hounds

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Rookie attackman Eric Law scored five goals to lead the Denver Outlaws to a 13-9 victory over the Chesapeake Bayhawks on Saturday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Men's Lacrosse: Danowski's Contract at Duke Extended Through 2018 Season

The contract of Duke head men's lacrosse coach John Danowski has been extended through the 2018 season, announced by the school's Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White on Friday.

Men's Lacrosse: Birmingham-Southern Names Casey Kear as New Head Coach

Birmingham-Southern has hired Casey Kear as head coach of its men's lacrosse program, Athletic Director Joe Dean, Jr., announced today. Kear has been an assistant coach at Franklin & Marshall

US Lacrosse Girls' AAs and AAAs for 2013: Groups 2 & 3

BALTIMORE, MD – US Lacrosse has announced the remaining high school girls' lacrosse players to be named a US Lacrosse High School All-American, All-Academic honoree or Jackie Pitts Award winner. Nearly 2,650 players in these groups were recognized for their efforts on and off the field.

Men's Lacrosse: FIL Vote May Lead to Iroquois Nationals' Return to Top Division

The 28 full-member nations of the Federation of International Lacrosse have rejected a proposal by the FIL Board of Directors to keep FIL bylaw 11.1 as stated, opening the door for the Iroquois Nationals to play in the top division of the 2014 FIL Men's World Championship.

Men's Lacrosse: Johns Hopkins Adds Ohio State, Villanova to '14 Lacrosse Slate

BALTIMORE, MD - Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse coach Dave Pietramala announced the addition of Ohio State and Villanova to the Blue Jays' 2014 schedule today.

Women's Lacrosse: Stephanie Allen Named Binghamton's Head Lacrosse Coach

Binghamton University Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott announced on Tuesday that Stephanie Allen has been named the University's head women's lacrosse coach. Allen served as the interim coach for the 2013 season and has been with the Bearcats program for six years.

Women's Lacrosse: C.J. Durham Hired as First Head Lacrosse Coach at Hanover

C.J. Durham has been hired as the first head coach of Hanover College's women's lacrosse program.

Women's Lacrosse: Mercyhurst Signs Five to Letters of Intent for the 2014 Season

ERIE, Pa.- Mercyhurst women's lacrosse head coach Cecil C. Pilson has announced that Janelle Williams signed a National Letter of Intent for the upcoming 2014 season on Tuesday.

Delaware Valley College to Add Men's and Women's Lacrosse

DOYLESTOWN (PA) – Delaware Valley College is proud to announce that it will add five NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports in women's golf, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, men's tennis and women's tennis. All five will begin competition starting with the 2014-2015 season.

Men's Lacrosse: Mike Kruger Resigns as Head Lacrosse Coach at Shenandoah

Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug Zipp announced Tuesday that Mike Kruger has resigned as head men's lacrosse coach.

Women's Lacrosse: Stetson Lacrosse Announces Eight Newcomers for 2014 Season

DELAND, Fla. – Fresh off of a promising first season for the program, Stetson lacrosse head coach Nicole Moore announced the addition of eight new student-athletes for the upcoming 2014 season on Friday.

3d Rising - Player Evaluations from 3d Lacrosse, 6/10

LaxPower is carrying periodic player reports from 3d Lacrosse. Field staff attend high school games around the country and provide player evaluations and ratings. This report covers players on four high school teams in Colorado – Kent Denver, Cherry Creek, Regis Jesuit, Chatfield – along with Cathedral Catholic in California.

Recruit Listings for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 Academic Years

LaxPower's databases are now online with the first round of information we have received or gathered for where this fall's high school juniors will likely be headed to play lacrosse in college for the 2015-2016 season.

Men's Lacrosse: IMLCA to Evaluate Declining NCAA Championships Attendance

Forestdale, MA -- The Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association has established a committee to evaluate the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships, specifically the downturn in attendance.

Major League Lacrosse: Boston Cannons Name John Tucker New Head Lacrosse Coach

The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse today announced John Tucker as the team's new head coach. Tucker was hired as an assistant coach prior to the 2013 season and will take over in place of Steve Duffy as head coach for the remaining eight games of the season.

Men's Lacrosse: Onondaga Sweeps the NJCAA Player of the Year Honors

Attackman Randy Staats and goalie Warren Hill of national champion Onondaga Community College have been chosen as players of the year by the NJCAA Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association.

Men's Lacrosse: Utah Refreshes Lacrosse Coaching Staff for 2013-2013

Utah is pleased to announce a series of coaching changes for the 2014 season. The Utes will still be led by head coach Rick Kladis, who has formed a dynamic staff heading into the 2014 season.

Major League Lacrosse: Outlaws Hand Nationals First Defeat; Hounds Derail Machine

In a battle of the best, the Denver Outlaws came out on top. The Outlaws handed the Hamilton Nationals, who entered the match-up as the only other unbeaten team in the league, a 22-9 defeat Saturday evening in front of 4,796 fans.

Major League Lacrosse: Rochester Mounts Fourth Quarter Comeback to Defeat Boston

June 7, 2013 - Atlanta, GA - The Boston Cannons dropped to 1-5 on the season in a 16-14 loss to the Rochester Rattlers tonight in front of 4,417 fans at the first professional lacrosse game played in Georgia.

Women's Lacrosse: Team USA's Falcone Named Furman Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Furman head lacrosse coach Rachel Whitten announced today the hiring of Team USA member Amber Falcone as the team's assistant coach.

Men's Lacrosse: UMBC Lacrosse Team Enjoys Culture, Competition in Japan

UMBC has been traveling through Japan, and in addition to the reports of the team enjoying a fascinating cultural experience, the squad has demonstrated some outstanding lacrosse in victories over the U-22 Japanese national team and the Japan National Squad.

Men's Lacrosse: New Head Lacrosse Coaches Named at Lindenwood, Bethany

Lindenwood has announced the hiring of Jim Lange as the new head coach of the men's lacrosse program. Thiel (Pa.) College assistant coach Tim Priskey has been selected as the new Bethany College head coach.

Women's Lacrosse: Heidi Pearce Yetman Named Head Lacrosse Coach at Wesley

A two-time Delaware State Lacrosse Player of the Year and All-American at St. Andrew's School, Heidi Pearce Yetman has been named the new head women's lacrosse coach at Wesley College, it was announced by Athletic Director Mike Drass.

Major League Lacrosse: Westervelt Scores Eight Goals as Chesapeake Routs New York

RANDALLS ISLAND, NY – Attackman Drew Westervelt unleashed a career-high eight goals to lead an impressive offensive showing as the Chesapeake Bayhawks blew out the New York Lizards, 21-8, in the first Major League Lacrosse game held at ICAHN Stadium on Randalls Island.

Women's Lacrosse: Julika Blankenship Leaves Washington College for Queens (NC)

Julika Blankenship is stepping down as the head women's lacrosse coach at Washington College after five seasons to accept the same position at Division II Queens University of Charlotte.

Two New Books: Men's Lacrosse and Seeds of Success

Two new lacrosse-related books have been published very recently that might be of interest to site visitors. We have not yet had an opportunity to read either, so what follows is promotional material from the publishers and not a review or recommendation by LaxPower.

Women's Lacrosse: Curiale Steps Down as Wagner Lacrosse Coach After Five Years

Wagner College Director of Athletics Walt Hameline has announced the resignation of head women's lacrosse coach Cristina Curiale after five seasons at the helm of the Seahawk program.

Men's Lacrosse: Muskingum Names Gallagher as First-Ever Lacrosse Head Coach

Muskingum University has named Nick Gallagher as its first-ever men's lacrosse head coach. Gallagher arrives at Muskingum after being an assistant coach for the men's lacrosse team at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Women's Lacrosse: Illinois Wesleyan Names Rosecrans Inaugural Lacrosse Coach

Lindsey Rosecrans has been hired to be the first women's lacrosse coach at Illinois Wesleyan University, IWU athletic director Dennie Bridges announced on Tuesday (June 4).

LaxPower Boys' and Girls' Lacrosse National Top 50 - June 4th

LaxPower's top 50 high school boys' and girls' lacrosse teams as of June 4th can be found below. Ward Melville (NY) remains in the top position in the boys' ratings, but St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (VA) edged McDonogh School (MD) for the #1 spot in the girls' rankings this week.

Men's Lacrosse: Petition Drive to Support Iroquois' Return to FIL Blue Division

On June 9, the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) will be holding a special ballot regarding the Iroquois Nationals omission from the Blue Division at the upcoming 2014 World Lacrosse Championships in Denver.

US Lacrosse 2013 High School Boys' AAs and AAAs: Round 1

BALTIMORE, June 3, 2013 – US Lacrosse today announced the first of three groups of high school boys' lacrosse players to be named a US Lacrosse High School All-American, All-Academic honoree or Bob Scott Award winner. Nearly 80 players in this group were recognized for their efforts on and off the field.

3d Rising - Player Evaluations from 3d Lacrosse, 6/03

LaxPower is carrying periodic player reports from 3d Lacrosse. Field staff attend high school games around the country and provide player evaluations and ratings. This report covers players on six high school teams in the West: Mercer Island (WA), Torrey Pines (CA), Corona Del Mar (CA), Brophy Prep (AZ), Redwood (CA), and Rock Canyon (CO).

Boys' HS Top Games: 5/27-6/02 Scores, 6/03-6/09 Schedule

Here are some of the top high school boys' lacrosse games around the country as the season begins to wind down. The first list has the results for last week, and the second shows the games on tap for this week.

Men's Lacrosse: Hopkins, Rutgers to Join Newly Formed Big Ten in 2014-2015

Rutgers will be a member of the newly formed Big Ten lacrosse conference beginning with its inaugural season for the 2014-15 academic school year, the league announced Monday. The Scarlet Knights join a six-team conference that includes sport affiliate member Johns Hopkins as well as Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.

Women's Lacrosse: Inaugural Big Ten Women's Lacrosse League Set for 2014-2015

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (June 3, 2013) – The Big Ten Conference announced today that Rutgers University will join with Maryland, Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State and Penn State to form the inaugural women's lacrosse league for the 2014-15 academic school year.

Davis & Elkins Adds Division II Men's and Women's Lacrosse

ELKINS, WV - Davis & Elkins College will celebrate not only the groundbreaking for a state of the-art athletic field that will serve the community and its youth, but also the launch of a men's and women's lacrosse program.

Major League Lacrosse: Bayhawks Lose Battle to Undefeated Nationals in Overtime

Annapolis, MD – Midfielder Jordan Hall scored with 1:55 elapsed in overtime to lift the Hamilton Nationals to a 12-11 victory over the Chesapeake Bayhawks on Saturday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Women's Lacrosse: Final IWLCA Division I, II, and III Polls for the 2013 Season

The North Carolina Tar Heels won the 2013 NCAA championship and finish the season ranked No. 1 in the IWLCA poll, finishing ahead of ACC rival and title game opponent Maryland. Division II and III champs LIU Post and Salisbury topped their final polls.

Women's Lacrosse: Frank Rogers Named as First-Ever Lacrosse Coach at Brevard

Brevard College Athletic Director Juan Mascaro is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Rogers as the first-ever head women's lacrosse coach at Brevard College.

Major League Lacrosse: Outlaws Outgun Cannons; Hounds Rally by Lizards for Road Win

The Boston Cannons fell to 1-4 with a 24-14 loss to the Denver Outlaws tonight at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Charlotte Hounds earned their second win of the season, defeating the New York Lizards 14-12 in front of 4,886 fans at James M. Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, NY.

Men's Lacrosse: Denver Lacrosse Coach Bill Tierney Inks Contract Extension

Denver men's lacrosse head coach Bill Tierney signed a contract extension through the 2017 season, DU Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes announced this week. The contract, which is for five years, is retroactive to July of 2012.

Men's Lacrosse: Detroit Mercy Signs Three Recruits in the Spring for 2013-2014

The 2013 MAAC champion Detroit Titans have had a busy spring and, even with a championship under its belt, UDM is still looking for more talent. Head coach Matt Holtz has announced the signings of three players in Alec Gilhooly (Livonia, Mich./Catholic Central), Ben Gjokaj (Wolverine Lake, Mich./Walled Lake Central) and Pat Masterson (London, Ont./Hill Academy).

Men's Lacrosse: Jason Lamb Named Director of Lacrosse at Southern Virginia

Southern Virginia University Athletic Director Scott Y. Doxey announced that Jason Lamb-one of the most accomplished and well-known coaches in both collegiate and international lacrosse-will become the university's first-ever director of lacrosse effective immediately.

Women's Lacrosse: Kim Lowry Named the New Head Lacrosse Coach at Dickinson

Dickinson Director of Athletics Dr. Les Poolman announced the hiring of Kim Lowry (McDaniel College '05) as new head coach of the Red Devil women's lacrosse program. Lowry comes to Carlisle from Bridgewater College in Virginia, where she has been the head coach for the past three years.

Women's Lacrosse: McIntyre Tabbed Interim Head Lacrosse Coach at McDaniel

Laura McIntyre has been named McDaniel College's interim women's lacrosse coach, announced by Director of Athletics Paul Moyer on Thursday. McIntyre spent the last two seasons on Green Terror staff and takes over after Muffie Bliss resigned to take a position teaching English and coaching field hockey and lacrosse at St. Timothy's School.

Women's Lacrosse: Muskingum Names Cibulas First-Ever Head Lacrosse Coach

Muskingum University has named Rachel Cibulas as its first-ever women's lacrosse head coach. Cibulas arrives at Muskingum after a highly successful two-year stint as head coach at Adrian College in Michigan.

Women's Lacrosse: Campbell Adds Florida AA Ashley Bruns to Coaching Staff

Head coach Phil Schuman announced hat Ashley Bruns has been hired as the second assistant coach for Campbell lacrosse. Bruns, of Ellicott City, Md., played for the Florida Gators for the past four years as an attacker.

Pannell, Schwarzmann Win the 2013 Tewaaraton Awards

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2013 – The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced Cornell attackman Rob Pannell and Maryland midfielder Katie Schwarzmann as the 2013 Tewaaraton Award winners.

Men's Lacrosse: Denver to Join Big East for Lacrosse for the 2014 Season

DENVER – University of Denver will move to the Big East Conference for immediate competition for the 2014 season, it was announced today. Denver will join members Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John's and Villanova, as well as Rutgers, who will remain with the league for one season.

Women's Lacrosse: Marquette Announces Lacrosse NLI Signees for 2013-2014

MILWAUKEE – Head coach Meredith Black and Marquette University announced its 2013 signing class on Thursday, featuring 10 student-athletes from seven different states.

Haverford School's Kip Taviano Killed in a Car Accident

Kip Taviano, an attackman at The Haverford School was killed on Tuesday when he lost control of his car on Smithbridge Road in Concord Township and swerved into the path of an oncoming vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

NYC Mayor's Cup Boys'/Girls' Lacrosse All-Star Games on 6/02

New York City's best high school seniors from the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL), Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA), and the independent schools will compete for the title of "Best in the City" in the NYC Mayor's Cup Lacrosse All-Star Games on Sunday, June 2.

Georgetown Visitation's Myers Wins 2013 HLA Schoolgirl Award

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Kelly Myers (Georgetown Visitation) was named the winner of the prestigious Heather Leigh Albert Schoolgirl Award as the top player at the National Tournament.

Scoring in 2013: Up for Men (Rule Changes?), Down for Women

The reactions to the rule changes in men's lacrosse for 2013 have largely been very positive, and both TV commentators and casual fans have noted improvements in the flow/pace of play. Did the changes affect scoring? It appears that may be the case.

LaxPower Boys' and Girls' Lacrosse National Top 50 - May 28th

LaxPower's top 50 high school boys' and girls' lacrosse teams as of May 28th can be found below. Ward Melville (NY) remains in the top position in the boys' ratings, while McDonogh School (MD) once again heads the girls' rankings.

Women's Lacrosse: Recaps of the D1, D2, D3 IWLCA North-South All-Star Games

The North's Ellie Hilling, who played at Notre Dame, made seven saves in the second half to help the North rally from a 6-4 deficit at halftime to win the 2013 IWLCA Division I North-South All-Star game, held Sunday at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa.

Men's Lacrosse: Chemotti Announces Richmond 2014 Lacrosse Recruiting Class

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – University of Richmond Spiders head men's lacrosse coach Dan Chemotti announced his spring recruiting class on Tuesday. The class, which consists of 17 student-athletes, will be eligible to compete for the Spiders in their inaugural Division I season in 2013-2014.

3d Rising - Player Evaluations from 3d Lacrosse, 5/28

LaxPower will carrying periodic player reports from 3d Lacrosse. Field staff attend high school games around the country and provide player evaluations and ratings. This report covers players on three high school teams in northern California: Saint Ignatius Prep, Sacred Heart Prep, Marin Catholic, San Ramon Valley, and Bellarmine Prep.

Men's Lacrosse: Duke Roars Back, Runs by Syracuse to Win D1 Championship

Philadelphia, Pa. – Down 6-1 with just over 3 minutes gone in the second quarter, No. 4 Duke scored 15 of the game's final 19 goals to defeat top-seeded Syracuse, 16-10, to win the Men's Division I lacrosse national championship this afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

Men's Lacrosse: Photos: Blue Devils Use 12-1 Run to Crush Orange in Title Game

Philadelphia, Pa. – Duke used a 12-1 run spanning the second and third quarters to turn a 6-1 deficit into a 13-7 lead, and the Blue Devils coasted the rest of the way to a 16-10 victory over Syracuse and their second national championship.

Boys' Top/Intersectional: 5/20-5/26 Scores, 5/27-6/02 Games

Here are some of the top high school boys' lacrosse games around the country as well as intersectional match-ups that might be of interest. The first two lists have the results for last week, and the second pair show the games on tap for this week.

Women's Lacrosse: North Carolina Triumphs Over Maryland in Triple Overtime

VILLANOVA, Pa. – Despite a gritty second half performance, Maryland fell to North Carolina 13-12 in triple overtime Sunday in the 2013 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship at Villanova Stadium.

Men's Lacrosse: Stevenson Stages 6-1 Q4 Rally to Edge RIT for Div. III Crown

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Led by goals from six different players, Stevenson outscored RIT 6-1 in the fourth quarter to overcome a three-goal deficit en route to winning the title game of the 2013 NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship with a 16-14 victory Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.

Men's Lacrosse: Photos: Stevenson Storms Back to Nip RIT in D3 Championship

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Stevenson started Sunday's championship game strong, leading 8-3 midway through the second quarter. But RIT outscored the Mustangs 10-2 from that point through the end of the third quarter to take a 13-10 advantage. Stevenson stormed back in the final period, netting five unanswered goals and six of seven in the quarter, to claim the Division III national championship, 16-14.

Men's Lacrosse: Le Moyne Withstands Late Laker Surge to Capture Div. II Title

Philadelphia, Pa. – Championship Most Outstanding Player Jeff White (Buffalo, N.Y./Canisius HS) made 13 saves to lead third-ranked Le Moyne to the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship with an 11-10 victory over top-ranked Mercyhurst on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

Men's Lacrosse: Photos: Le Moyne Hangs on vs. Mercyhust for D2 Championship

Philadelphia, Pa. – Le Moyne had an 11-5 lead early in the fourth quarter but had to withstand a furious rally by Mercyhurst to capture the Division II national championship 11-10 on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

Women's Lacrosse: IWLCA Honors Players of the Year in Divisions I, II, and III

The IWLCA has honored 12 student-athletes for their achievements during the 2013 season, as the organization named the Goalie, Defender, Midfielder, and Attacker of the Year for each of the three divisions tonight at the All-American banquet held at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pa.

NCAA Tournament Brackets - Update with Results for May 25

Updated brackets are available on our NCAA Tournament page. The brackets reflect the results of today's Men's Division I semifinals.

Men's Lacrosse: Syracuse Rallies for First Lead and Victory over Denver at 0:19

Philadelphia, Pa. -- Top-seeded Syracuse trailed almost the entire game. Down 7-4 as the final period started, the Orange scored five of the game's final six goals and took their only lead with 19 seconds remaining to capture a spot in the title game with a 9-8 victory over Denver. Derek Maltz scored his second goal of the day on a rebound to secure the win.

Men's Lacrosse: Photos: Last Minute Goal Lifts Top-Seeded Syracuse by Denver

Philadelphia, Pa. -- Denver led for 59 minutes, but top seed Syracuse staged a 5-1 fourth quarter rally. The Orange tied the game with just under a minute remaining on Luke Cometti's third goal and then scored the winner on a rebound put-back by Derek Maltz at 0:19 to defeat the Pioneers in the second semifinal on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.

Men's Lacrosse: Duke Bolts to 14-6 Lead But Barely Survives Huge Cornell Rally

PHILADELPHIA – Sophomore goalkeeper Kyle Turri tallied a career-high 16 saves as Duke earned a spot in the NCAA lacrosse championship with a thrilling 16-14 victory over Cornell Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

Men's Lacrosse: Photos: NCAA Semifinals - #4 Duke Hangs on to Edge Cornell

The Duke offense was a runaway freight train in the second and third quarters. The Blue Devils went on a 12-1 run, including nine goals in a row to build a comfortable 14-6 lead. But the Big Red Express came to life, and Duke had to hang for 16-14 semifinal victory.

Men's Lacrosse: NY Times: Lacrosse Grows, But Diversity Remains Unchanged

As the popularity and the visibility of lacrosse increase, the diversity in the sport lags behind. Just 1.9 percent of Division I men's lacrosse players are black, according to the most recent NCAA study.

Men's Lacrosse: Photos and Recap: Div. I/II North-South Senior All-Star Game

The South beat the North 16-10 in the 72nd Annual USILA/LaxWorld Division I-II Senior North-South All-Star Game Friday on the campus of Cabrini College. An up-and-down tempo saw seven different players from the South post double-digit points.

Women's Lacrosse: Maryland Escapes in Thriller vs. Syracuse to Advance to Finals

VILLANOVA, Pa. – Kelly McPartland scored three second half goals to lead top-seeded Maryland to its 17th title game with an 11-10 victory against Syracuse in the semifinals of the 2013 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Friday.

Women's Lacrosse: UNC Knocks off Defending Champ Northwestern in Semifinals

Villanova, Pa. - Third-ranked North Carolina advanced to the Division I title game with a dominating performance in an 11-4 victory No. 2 and two-time defending champion Northwestern on Friday evening at Villanova University.

Women's Lacrosse: Denham Resigns Position as Lacrosse Head Coach at Liberty

Regan Denham, the only head coach in Liberty lacrosse program's history, announced her resignation from her position earlier today. A national search for the program's second head coach will begin immediately.

Men's Lacrosse: Cornell's Rob Pannell Heads USILA D1 Player Awards for 2013

Cornell's Rob Pannell received the USILA's Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award as the Outstanding Player in Division I. Princeton's Tom Schreiber took home the Lt. J.G. Donald MacLaughlin, Jr. Award as the Outstanding Midfielder, Albany's Lyle Thompson captured the Lt. Col. J.L. (Jack) Turnbull Award as Outstanding Attackman, Tucker Durkin of Johns Hopkins received the William C. Schmeisser Award as Outstanding Defensive Player, and Penn State's Austin Kaut was given the Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award as Outstanding Goalie.

MSG Varsity Announces Lacrosse Playoff Broadcast Schedule

BETHPAGE, NY, May 23, 2013–– MSG Varsity, Cablevision's 24/7 Emmy Award winning high school network, will capture some of the best lacrosse playoff action in the tri-state area beginning Thursday, May 23

NCAA Lacrosse Semifinals: A Brief Tale of the Statistical Tape

The women's NCAA semifinals take place on Friday at Villanova University, while the men's semifinals are on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Below is a comparison of the teams using LaxPower data and NCAA team statistics.

Biggest Team Improvements and Declines from 2012 to 2013

Changes in computer ratings and rankings were computed for teams in NCAA men's and women's Divisions I, II, and III. The teams with greatest positive change in computer ranking from 2012 to 2013 were as follows.

Conference Computer Ratings for the 2013 Lacrosse Season

Conference power ratings were calculated for each of the three men's and women's NCAA divisions. The top-ranking conferences in men's Divisions I, II, and III were the ACC, East Coast, and Centennial, respectively.

Men's Lacrosse: MCLA Division I and II 2013 All-Americans Announced

The Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) All-Americans for the 2013 season have been named.

Men's Lacrosse: Army's Buckley Winner of Senior CLASS Award for Lacrosse

Brendan Buckley (Massapequa, N.Y./Massapequa) is one of the most decorated Army lacrosse defensemen in program history and, on Friday morning, he added one of the most prestigious awards in the nation to his sparkling resume: Buckley was named the 2013 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I lacrosse.

Men's Lacrosse: Ojeda Promoted to Head Lacrosse Coach at Sonoma State

Sonoma State has announced Panchito Ojeda has been promoted to head coach and Matt Blamey to associate head coach. Sonoma State finished second in the WCLL this past year and seventh in the final Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association Coach's Poll.

Men's Lacrosse: NJCAA Men's Lacrosse All-Americans for the 2013 Season

The NJCAA All-Americans for the 2013 season have been announced.

Men's Lacrosse: USILA Lacrosse All-Americans for Division I for 2013

The 2013 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-Americans for Division I have been announced. The USILA is an association of institutions with varsity lacrosse programs in all three NCAA divisions and was founded in 1885.

Men's Lacrosse: Rosters for the Division I/II USILA North-South Game on 5/24

The rosters have been announced for the Division I/II USILA/LaxWorld North-South Game. The event is being played at Edith Robb Dixon Field on the campus of Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa. on Friday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse: DeLorenzo Named New Lacrosse Head Coach at Purchase

Francesca DeLorenzo is returning to her roots and taking the sideline, but this time in Panther gear. DeLorenzo has been named the new head women's lacrosse coach at Purchase College, Chris Bisignano, Director of Athletics, announced today.

Women's Lacrosse: Brooke Ireland Resigns as William & Mary Head Lacrosse Coach

The William and Mary athletics department announced the resignation of head lacrosse coach Brooke Ireland this afternoon, May 22.

Men's Lacrosse: Lunney, Palladino Top the USILA's 2013 Division II, III Awards

Merrimack senior Corey Lunney and Dickinson senior Brandon Palladino received the USILA's Outstanding Player of the Year awards for the 2013 season.

2013 Inductees Named for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame

BALTIMORE, May 22, 2013 - The 2013 induction class for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been approved by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. This year's eight-person class will be officially inducted in a ceremony on Saturday, October 26, at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md.

Men's Lacrosse: Men's Lacrosse Returns to the NEWMAC After Nine-Year Hiatus

BABSON PARK, Mass. – For the first time since 2004, men's lacrosse will return to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), as the conference will begin sponsoring the sport for the 2014 season.

Men's Lacrosse: Westminster Adds Seven Recruits for the 2014 Season

SALT LAKE CITY – Fresh off a runner-up finish at the 2013 MCLA Division II National Championships, Westminster College announced its signing class for the 2014 season on Wednesday.

Men's Lacrosse: Post University Announces Inaugural Lacrosse Recruiting Class

WATERBURY, Conn. – Post University men's lacrosse head coach Jim Griffin announced a class of 28 student-athletes for the program's inaugural season in 2014. The class consists of signees from seven states, including New York, New Jersey, and California.

Rosters for 2013 Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic

Baltimore, MD - Under Armour and Corrigan Sports Enterprises announced today the rosters for the 2013 Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic.

Men's Lacrosse: USILA Lacrosse All-Americans for Division III for 2013

The 2013 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-Americans for Division III have been announced. The USILA is an association of institutions with varsity lacrosse programs in all three NCAA divisions and was founded in 1885.

Women's Lacrosse: D1 Rosters for the IWLCA/Under Armour North-South Game

The 2013 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association/Under Armour North-South All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, May 26. The event will be held on the campus of Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa.

Women's Lacrosse: Division II and III Rosters for the IWLCA North-South Game

The IWLCA has honored senior student-athletes with selection to one of the 2013 North-South rosters. The 2013 event will take place at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa. on Sunday, May 26.

Men's Lacrosse: Rosters Announced for the Division III North-South Game

Rosters have been announced for the USILA Division III North-South game, which will be played at Edith Robb Dixon Field on the campus of Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa., on Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Men's Lacrosse: Kevin Kelley Named Head Coach of New D2 Rockhurst Program

Kevin Kelley has been selected as the new men's lacrosse coach at Rockhurst University. Men's lacrosse will begin its first year as an intercollegiate program at Rockhurst in 2013-2014.

LaxPower Boys' and Girls' Lacrosse National Top 50 - May 21st

LaxPower's top 50 high school boys' and girls' lacrosse teams as of May 21st can be found below. Ward Melville (NY) at 16-0 takes over the top position in the boys' ratings, while IAAM-A champion McDonogh School (MD) at 22-0 once again heads the girls' rankings.

Women's Lacrosse: Wallace Promoted to Head Coach at American, Signs Extension

American University has announced a three-year contract extension for head lacrosse coach Emma Wallace, which runs through the 2016 season. Wallace had served as interim head coach for the 2013 season.

Women's Lacrosse: Sierra Nevada Adds WCLA Lacrosse for 2014, Hires Coach

Sierra Nevada College has announced the start of women's and men's lacrosse programs for the 2013-2014 season. They have hired Nora Fallon-Oben as head coach of the women's program.

Men's Lacrosse: USILA Lacrosse All-Americans for Division II for 2013

The 2013 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-Americans for Division II have been announced. The USILA is an association of institutions with varsity lacrosse programs in all three NCAA divisions and was founded in 1885.

Boys' Top/Intersectional: 5/13-5/19 Scores, 5/20-5/26 Games

Here are some of the top high school boys' lacrosse games around the country as well as intersectional match-ups that might be of interest. The first two lists have the results for last week, and the second pair show the games on tap for this week.

NCAA Tournament Brackets - Update with Results for May 19

Updated brackets are available on our NCAA Tournament page. The brackets for Men's Divisions I and III and Women's Divisions I (final four game times added), II, and III now reflect the results of today's tournament games except for the MD3 semifinal tonight between Stevenson and Salisbury, which will be added later.

Women's Lacrosse: No. 1 LIU Post Tops No. 2 Limestone to Repeat as D2 Champion

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Facing a team that has won three titles coming in, including last season, No. 2 Limestone (20-2, 7-0 CC) battled back and held a second half lead before succumbing to No. 1 LIU Post (20-0, 7-0 ECC) in the 2013 NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse National Championship game on Sunday, May 19 at Mustang Stadium.

Men's Lacrosse: Denver Uses 5-1 Q4 to Edge #1 North Carolina in Quarterfinals

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Junior goalie Jamie Faus (Lakeville, Conn.) made 11 saves and allowed just five goals in 50:23 to jump-start fourth-seeded Denver's largest come-from-behind victory under head coach Bill Tierney, a 12-11 win over fifth-seeded North Carolina in the NCAA Quarterfinals.

Men's Lacrosse: Duke Scores Final Three to Advance by Irish to Final Four

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior captain David Lawson tallied a career-high five goals to lead Duke to a thrilling 12-11 comeback victory over No. 2 seed Notre Dame in front of 7,749 fans at the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinal at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Men's Lacrosse: CSU's Fisher, St. John's Johnson Win MCLA Godekeraw Awards

Austin Fisher of Colorado State and Steve Johnson of St. John's were named as the recipients of the Godekeraw Award as the top player in their respective divisions of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA).

Men's Lacrosse: No. 3 RIT Survives Rally by No. 1 Cortland, Wins in Overtime

CORTLAND, N.Y. – Sophomore Allister Warren (Toronto, ON/Malvern) scored two minutes, five seconds into overtime as third-ranked RIT advanced to its first-ever NCAA Div. III national title game with a 10-9 win versus top-ranked Cortland Sunday afternoon at the Stadium Complex.

Men's Lacrosse: No. 4 Stevenson Dominates in Semifinal Win over Salisbury

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – No. 12 Salisbury's title defense came to an end on Sunday night at Mustang Stadium, as the Sea Gulls fell to No. 4 Stevenson University, 12-6, in an NCAA Division III semifinal game.

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