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No. 1 Maryland Downs No. 8 Duke in the NCAA Quarterfinals
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Senior Tewaaraton finalist Alex Aust led top-seeded Maryland to a 14-9 victory over Duke in the quarterfinals of the 2013 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Saturday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Senior Tewaaraton finalist Alex Aust led top-seeded Maryland to a 14-9 victory over Duke in the quarterfinals of the 2013 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Saturday.
No. 2 'Cats Pound Penn State and Punch Ticket to Philadelphia
EVANSTON, Ill. -- By working its way to a 5-0 lead and holding its opponent without a shot for the first 17 minutes of the game, No. 2 Northwestern set the tone for what turned into a convincing 15-7 win over No. 7 Penn State in the NCAA quarterfinals in front of over 1,100 fans Saturday night.
EVANSTON, Ill. -- By working its way to a 5-0 lead and holding its opponent without a shot for the first 17 minutes of the game, No. 2 Northwestern set the tone for what turned into a convincing 15-7 win over No. 7 Penn State in the NCAA quarterfinals in front of over 1,100 fans Saturday night.
Third-Ranked UNC Defeats No. 12 UVa to Move to Semifinals
CHAPEL HILL – Third-seeded North Carolina scored three times in the first minute of the game, pouncing on unseeded Virginia and winning, 13-9, in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon at Fetzer Field. With the victory, Carolina (16-3) advances to the NCAA semifinals for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
CHAPEL HILL – Third-seeded North Carolina scored three times in the first minute of the game, pouncing on unseeded Virginia and winning, 13-9, in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon at Fetzer Field. With the victory, Carolina (16-3) advances to the NCAA semifinals for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
No. 5 Syracuse Picks up Quarterfinal Victory over No. 4 Florida
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse punched its ticket to the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four with a 13-9 victory against Florida on Saturday, May 18 in the Carrier Dome.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse punched its ticket to the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four with a 13-9 victory against Florida on Saturday, May 18 in the Carrier Dome.
No. 2 Limestone Wins 2OT Battle with No. 3 Rollins to Advance
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Trailing by two with just over two minutes to play in regulation, No. 2 Limestone (20-1, 7-0 CC) rallied to force overtime and scored on an empty net in sudden victory to earn an 11-10 double overtime victory over No. 3 Rollins to advance to the NCAA Division II championship game.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Trailing by two with just over two minutes to play in regulation, No. 2 Limestone (20-1, 7-0 CC) rallied to force overtime and scored on an empty net in sudden victory to earn an 11-10 double overtime victory over No. 3 Rollins to advance to the NCAA Division II championship game.
Top-Ranked Trinity Scores Final Three to Edge No. 4 Cortland
Owings Mills, Md. - Trinity scored the game's final three goals to turn a 6-5 second-half deficit into an 8-6 win over Cortland in the NCAA Division III semifinals this afternoon at Stevenson University's Mustang Stadium.
Owings Mills, Md. - Trinity scored the game's final three goals to turn a 6-5 second-half deficit into an 8-6 win over Cortland in the NCAA Division III semifinals this afternoon at Stevenson University's Mustang Stadium.
No. 2 Salisbury Nips No. 3 Middlebury to Advance to Title Game
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – No. 2 Salisbury overcame its first second-half deficit of the season, scoring with just over eight minutes to play, breaking a 7-7 tie, to collect an 8-7 victory over No. 3 Middlebury College in the NCAA Division III semifinals.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – No. 2 Salisbury overcame its first second-half deficit of the season, scoring with just over eight minutes to play, breaking a 7-7 tie, to collect an 8-7 victory over No. 3 Middlebury College in the NCAA Division III semifinals.
IWLCA All-American Honorees Named for Division I
The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association has honored 48 student-athletes in Division I with a selection on the All-America teams for 2013.
The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association has honored 48 student-athletes in Division I with a selection on the All-America teams for 2013.
Elon Announces Its Inaugural Women's Lacrosse Roster
ELON, N.C. – Elon women's lacrosse head coach Josh Hexter has announced the roster for the program's inaugural season in 2014. The 26-person team will be made up of 22 freshmen, two sophomores, and two seniors.
ELON, N.C. – Elon women's lacrosse head coach Josh Hexter has announced the roster for the program's inaugural season in 2014. The 26-person team will be made up of 22 freshmen, two sophomores, and two seniors.
Niagara Lacrosse Inks Three Recruits in Spring NLI Signing
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Niagara University signed prospective student-athletes Laura Messer, Amanda Yavorek and Holly Vulpis to national letters of intent during the spring signing period, lacrosse head coach Wendy Stone announced this week.
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Niagara University signed prospective student-athletes Laura Messer, Amanda Yavorek and Holly Vulpis to national letters of intent during the spring signing period, lacrosse head coach Wendy Stone announced this week.
Top-Ranked Terps Stymie Stony Brook in NCAA Second Round
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A stellar defensive effort vaulted top-seeded Maryland past Stony Brook 11-3 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Sunday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A stellar defensive effort vaulted top-seeded Maryland past Stony Brook 11-3 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Sunday.
#2 Northwestern Pulls Away vs. Stanford to Start Title Defense
EVANSTON, Ill. -- With dominant all-around performances by senior Taylor Thornton and junior Alyssa Leonard, two-time defending NCAA champion Northwestern pulled away from Stanford to post a 15-8 victory in the Wildcats' 2013 NCAA Championship debut Sunday at Lakeside Field.
EVANSTON, Ill. -- With dominant all-around performances by senior Taylor Thornton and junior Alyssa Leonard, two-time defending NCAA champion Northwestern pulled away from Stanford to post a 15-8 victory in the Wildcats' 2013 NCAA Championship debut Sunday at Lakeside Field.
Third-Ranked Tar Heels Storm by No. 11 Loyola to Advance
CHAPEL HILL – Third-seeded North Carolina got five goals and two assists from Kara Cannizzaro and four goals and two assists from Abbey Friend, defeating 11th-ranked Loyola, 19-9, on Sunday at Fetzer Field in the NCAA Tournament second round.
CHAPEL HILL – Third-seeded North Carolina got five goals and two assists from Kara Cannizzaro and four goals and two assists from Abbey Friend, defeating 11th-ranked Loyola, 19-9, on Sunday at Fetzer Field in the NCAA Tournament second round.
No. 4 Florida Sends Pioneers Packing in Second Round Play
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – With cylinders firing on all ends, the No. 5 seed Florida lacrosse team used nine unanswered goals in the first half, sending them to a 16-5 win over Denver on Sunday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in the NCAA second round.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – With cylinders firing on all ends, the No. 5 seed Florida lacrosse team used nine unanswered goals in the first half, sending them to a 16-5 win over Denver on Sunday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in the NCAA second round.
No. 5 Syracuse Dominates Dartmouth to Reach Quarterfinals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Alyssa Murray (West Babylon, N.Y.) tied her career high with 10 points to lead No. 4 seed Syracuse to a 21-8 win against Dartmouth in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Alyssa Murray (West Babylon, N.Y.) tied her career high with 10 points to lead No. 4 seed Syracuse to a 21-8 win against Dartmouth in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Rally Falls Short for #6 Hoyas vs. #12 Virginia in Second Round
Georgetown's Caroline Tarzian scored three points on two goals and one assist, but Virginia went on an 8-1 run that spanned both halves and held off a late rally by the sixth-seed Hoyas en route to a 10-8 win Sunday afternoon at Multi-Sport Field in the second round of the NCAA Division I tournament.
Georgetown's Caroline Tarzian scored three points on two goals and one assist, but Virginia went on an 8-1 run that spanned both halves and held off a late rally by the sixth-seed Hoyas en route to a 10-8 win Sunday afternoon at Multi-Sport Field in the second round of the NCAA Division I tournament.
Cyr, McCormick Lead #7 Penn State by #15 UMass in NCAAs
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; May 12 – Mackenzie Cyr notched her second straight six-point game and Maggie McCormick recorded four goals and two assists to lead seventh-seeded Penn State to a 12-9 victory against No. 15 Massachusetts in the second round of the NCAA tournament at the Penn State Lacrosse Field on Sunday afternoon.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; May 12 – Mackenzie Cyr notched her second straight six-point game and Maggie McCormick recorded four goals and two assists to lead seventh-seeded Penn State to a 12-9 victory against No. 15 Massachusetts in the second round of the NCAA tournament at the Penn State Lacrosse Field on Sunday afternoon.
No. 8 Blue Devils Sink the No. 16 Mids in NCAA Second Round
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Visiting Duke used a strong defensive effort to defeat No. 8 Navy, 10-5, in the NCAA second round at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Duke (14-5) now advances to the NCAA Quarterfinals to face top-seeded Maryland while Navy, with its 19-2 record, has its best season in program history come to a close.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Visiting Duke used a strong defensive effort to defeat No. 8 Navy, 10-5, in the NCAA second round at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Duke (14-5) now advances to the NCAA Quarterfinals to face top-seeded Maryland while Navy, with its 19-2 record, has its best season in program history come to a close.
Defending Champ Trinity Tames Lions of TCNJ in Quarterfinals
Hartford, Conn. - The defending NCAA Division III Champion Trinity College Bantams are headed back to the Final Four after outscoring the visiting College of New Jersey Lions, 8-2, over the final 44:33 of a 12-7 victory in the quarterfinals this afternoon on Sheppard Field.
Hartford, Conn. - The defending NCAA Division III Champion Trinity College Bantams are headed back to the Final Four after outscoring the visiting College of New Jersey Lions, 8-2, over the final 44:33 of a 12-7 victory in the quarterfinals this afternoon on Sheppard Field.
No. 2 Salisbury Escapes with 8-6 Win over F&M in Quarterfinals
SALISBURY, Md. – No. 2 Salisbury escaped with an 8-6 victory over No. 6 Franklin & Marshall in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Women's Lacrosse Tournament. The Sea Gulls advanced to Final Four with the win, while the Diplomats season comes to an end with a 16-5 mark.
SALISBURY, Md. – No. 2 Salisbury escaped with an 8-6 victory over No. 6 Franklin & Marshall in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Women's Lacrosse Tournament. The Sea Gulls advanced to Final Four with the win, while the Diplomats season comes to an end with a 16-5 mark.
Third-Ranked Middlebury Edges RPI to Advance to Semifinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury will make its 16th trip to the NCAA final four after earning a 10-8 win over Rensselaer in a regional final game on Kohn Field. The Engineers end their season with a 16-4 mark, their most successful season in school history.
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury will make its 16th trip to the NCAA final four after earning a 10-8 win over Rensselaer in a regional final game on Kohn Field. The Engineers end their season with a 16-4 mark, their most successful season in school history.
#4 Cortland Uses 11-0 Run to Beat Bowdoin in Regional Final
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Fourth-ranked Cortland scored 11 consecutive goals spanning the first and second halves to break open a tight game and went on to defeat eighth-ranked Bowdoin, 14-4, Sunday afternoon in the 2013 NCAA Div. III Women's Lacrosse Quarterfinals at the Stadium Complex.
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Fourth-ranked Cortland scored 11 consecutive goals spanning the first and second halves to break open a tight game and went on to defeat eighth-ranked Bowdoin, 14-4, Sunday afternoon in the 2013 NCAA Div. III Women's Lacrosse Quarterfinals at the Stadium Complex.
Coker Announces Its First Lacrosse Recruiting Class
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College women's lacrosse coach Steve Efland announced the first-ever recruiting class for the program today.
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College women's lacrosse coach Steve Efland announced the first-ever recruiting class for the program today.
Colorado State, JMU Club Win WCLA National Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado State became the first No. 1 seed to win the US Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates Division I National Championship since 2007 by dominating UC Santa Barbara 14-4 in the final. The Rams completed a perfect 22-0 season and won their fourth national title in the last six years.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado State became the first No. 1 seed to win the US Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates Division I National Championship since 2007 by dominating UC Santa Barbara 14-4 in the final. The Rams completed a perfect 22-0 season and won their fourth national title in the last six years.
NCAA Tournament Brackets - Update with D1 Results of May 10
Updated brackets are available on our NCAA Tournament page.
Updated brackets are available on our NCAA Tournament page.
No. 7 Penn State Escapes with One-Goal Win over Canisius
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; May 10, 2013 – Senior Molly Fernandez (Baltimore, Md.) recorded her 100th career goal and junior Mackenzie Cyr (Westminster, Md.) tallied a team-high three points as the seventh-seeded Penn State edged Canisius, 14-13, in NCAA first-round action at the Penn State Lacrosse Field Friday night.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; May 10, 2013 – Senior Molly Fernandez (Baltimore, Md.) recorded her 100th career goal and junior Mackenzie Cyr (Westminster, Md.) tallied a team-high three points as the seventh-seeded Penn State edged Canisius, 14-13, in NCAA first-round action at the Penn State Lacrosse Field Friday night.
#8 Duke Wins 2OT Thriller vs. Princeton to Reach 2nd Round
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Freshman midfielder Maddy Acton fired the game-winning goal in double overtime to send eighth-ranked Duke to a thrilling 10-9 NCAA First Round victory over No. 17 Princeton Friday evening in front of a crowd of 1,250 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Freshman midfielder Maddy Acton fired the game-winning goal in double overtime to send eighth-ranked Duke to a thrilling 10-9 NCAA First Round victory over No. 17 Princeton Friday evening in front of a crowd of 1,250 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Stanford Scores at 0:04 to Oust No. 9 Irish from Tournament
EVANSTON, Ill. – A Hannah Farr free position goal with four seconds remaining in regulation completed a Stanford comeback that overshadowed a late Notre Dame rally as the Cardinal advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championship with an 8-7 win over the Irish Friday night at Northwestern's Lakeside Field.
EVANSTON, Ill. – A Hannah Farr free position goal with four seconds remaining in regulation completed a Stanford comeback that overshadowed a late Notre Dame rally as the Cardinal advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championship with an 8-7 win over the Irish Friday night at Northwestern's Lakeside Field.
No. 10 Stony Brook Edges Towson Behind Stellar Defense
College Park, Md. -- In its first NCAA Tournament game, No. 10 Stony Brook played sparkling defense and put Towson away late for for an 8-6 win Friday night at the Maryland Lacrosse and Field Hockey Complex.
College Park, Md. -- In its first NCAA Tournament game, No. 10 Stony Brook played sparkling defense and put Towson away late for for an 8-6 win Friday night at the Maryland Lacrosse and Field Hockey Complex.
#11 Loyola Handles High Point to Advance in NCAA Tournament
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - No. 11 Loyola used a strong first half and balanced scoring in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament to earn an 18-7 win over High Point at North Carolina's Fetzer Field Friday night.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - No. 11 Loyola used a strong first half and balanced scoring in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament to earn an 18-7 win over High Point at North Carolina's Fetzer Field Friday night.
No. 12 Virginia Races by No. 14 Penn for First-Round Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Virginia sophomore Casey Bocklet scored four goals to lead eight different scorers as the Cavaliers posted a 12-6 victory over Penn Friday afternoon at Georgetown University's Multi-Sport Field in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Virginia sophomore Casey Bocklet scored four goals to lead eight different scorers as the Cavaliers posted a 12-6 victory over Penn Friday afternoon at Georgetown University's Multi-Sport Field in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship.
No. 13 Denver Triumphs in NCAA Opener over Jacksonville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Denver sophomore Jill Remenapp (Woodbine, Md.) scored two goals and distributed four assists, leading the No. 13 Pioneers to a 14-7 victory over Jacksonville in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament at the University of Florida on Friday afternoon.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Denver sophomore Jill Remenapp (Woodbine, Md.) scored two goals and distributed four assists, leading the No. 13 Pioneers to a 14-7 victory over Jacksonville in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament at the University of Florida on Friday afternoon.
#15 UMass Defeats No. 18 UConn to Advance to Second Round
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - While a thunderstorm delay suspended play for over an hour, it was a four-goal spurt when play resumed that ended a 29-year drought for No. 15 UMass. The Minutewomen defeated No. 18 UConn for their first NCAA Tournament win since 1984.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - While a thunderstorm delay suspended play for over an hour, it was a four-goal spurt when play resumed that ended a 29-year drought for No. 15 UMass. The Minutewomen defeated No. 18 UConn for their first NCAA Tournament win since 1984.
No. 16 Navy Steams Past Monmouth to Advance in NCAAs
ANNAPOLIS, Md - Eighth-seeded Navy (19-1) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament by defeating Monmouth, 12-6, in the NCAA First Round at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday.
ANNAPOLIS, Md - Eighth-seeded Navy (19-1) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament by defeating Monmouth, 12-6, in the NCAA First Round at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday.
Dartmouth Knocks off No. 19 Boston College in First Round
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Sophomore Covie Stanwick scored a game-high five goals, but Boston College fell to Dartmouth, 11-8, in the first round of the NCAA Championship at SU Soccer Stadium on Friday afternoon.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Sophomore Covie Stanwick scored a game-high five goals, but Boston College fell to Dartmouth, 11-8, in the first round of the NCAA Championship at SU Soccer Stadium on Friday afternoon.
IWLCA All-American Honorees Named for Divisions II and III
The IWLCA has honored 32 student-athletes in Division II and 48 in Division III with a selection on one of the All-American teams for 2013. The IWLCA will honor the National All-Americans at the IWLCA All-American banquet on May 25, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pa.
The IWLCA has honored 32 student-athletes in Division II and 48 in Division III with a selection on one of the All-American teams for 2013. The IWLCA will honor the National All-Americans at the IWLCA All-American banquet on May 25, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia, Pa.
Synapse Sports 2013 Division II and III All-Americans, Awards
Synapse Sports has released its Division II and Division III All-American lists (which includes a Rookie Team) and post-season player and coach awards for the 2013 collegiate lacrosse season.
Synapse Sports has released its Division II and Division III All-American lists (which includes a Rookie Team) and post-season player and coach awards for the 2013 collegiate lacrosse season.
WCLA All-Americans and Amtahcha Awards for 2013
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Hayley Bernstein of Colorado State and Laura Hunter of Utah were named as the recipients of the Amtahcha Award as the top player in their respective division of the US Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA). Both players were honored during ceremonies held on Wednesday evening.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Hayley Bernstein of Colorado State and Laura Hunter of Utah were named as the recipients of the Amtahcha Award as the top player in their respective division of the US Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA). Both players were honored during ceremonies held on Wednesday evening.
Mercer Announces Unveils First Wave of Recruits for 2014
MACON, Ga. – Mercer head women's lacrosse coach Eve Levinson announced the program's first batch of recruits on Thursday, confirming the signing of nine players to National Letters of Intent.
MACON, Ga. – Mercer head women's lacrosse coach Eve Levinson announced the program's first batch of recruits on Thursday, confirming the signing of nine players to National Letters of Intent.
LaxPower Women's Division I Forum Poll for May 7th
The LaxPower Forum Poll Women's Division I for May 7th 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.
The LaxPower Forum Poll Women's Division I for May 7th 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.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division I - May 6th
The Maryland Terrapins ended the 2013 regular season with a consensus No. 1 ranking in the IWLCA poll, the sixth consecutive week the squad took home all 20 first-place votes.
The Maryland Terrapins ended the 2013 regular season with a consensus No. 1 ranking in the IWLCA poll, the sixth consecutive week the squad took home all 20 first-place votes.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division II - May 6th
The LIU Post Pioneers swept all 15 first-place votes for a fourth consecutive week and Limestone remained at No. 2 as all 15 schools remained in the top-15. There was little movement in the poll as only two schools switched positions; the
The LIU Post Pioneers swept all 15 first-place votes for a fourth consecutive week and Limestone remained at No. 2 as all 15 schools remained in the top-15. There was little movement in the poll as only two schools switched positions; the
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division III - May 6th
The Trinity Bantams held on to the No. 1 ranking, but the Salisbury Sea Gulls picked up some room on the reigning champions as these two schools remained 1-2, and there was no movement among the top eight schools from last week's poll.
The Trinity Bantams held on to the No. 1 ranking, but the Salisbury Sea Gulls picked up some room on the reigning champions as these two schools remained 1-2, and there was no movement among the top eight schools from last week's poll.
IWLCA Announces Division I-III All-Regional Lacrosse Teams
The IWLCA has honored 128 student-athletes in Division I with a selection on one of the All-Regional teams for 2012. These athletes are now eligible for inclusion on the IWLCA All-American Teams, which will be announced on May 17.
The IWLCA has honored 128 student-athletes in Division I with a selection on one of the All-Regional teams for 2012. These athletes are now eligible for inclusion on the IWLCA All-American Teams, which will be announced on May 17.
ACC Announces 2013 Women's Lacrosse Individual Awards
Maryland senior midfielder Katie Schwarzmann, senior defender Iliana Sanza, freshman midfielder Taylor Cummings, and head coach Cathy Reese earned 2013 Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Lacrosse individual postseason honors, as voted on by the league's six head coaches and announced Monday by the conference office.
Maryland senior midfielder Katie Schwarzmann, senior defender Iliana Sanza, freshman midfielder Taylor Cummings, and head coach Cathy Reese earned 2013 Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Lacrosse individual postseason honors, as voted on by the league's six head coaches and announced Monday by the conference office.
Division I NCAA Tournament Selections and Seeds/Pairings
To see the NCAA Division I tournament selections and pairings, please visit the NCAA Tournament page.
To see the NCAA Division I tournament selections and pairings, please visit the NCAA Tournament page.
Division II 2013 NCAA Tournament Selections and Pairings
To see the NCAA Division II tournament selections and pairings, please visit the NCAA Tournament page.
To see the NCAA Division II tournament selections and pairings, please visit the NCAA Tournament page.
Division III NCAA Tournament Selections and Seeds/Pairings
To see the NCAA Women's Division III tournament selections and pairings, please visit the NCAA Tournament page.
To see the NCAA Women's Division III tournament selections and pairings, please visit the NCAA Tournament page.
NCAA Tournament Selection Probabilities for Division I - 5/05
The NCAA Selection Committee now invites 26 teams to the Division I tournament. Thirteen berths are for automatic qualifiers (AQs), which are the champions of their conferences. The remaining 13 are at-large selections from teams not selected as AQs. Here are where things may stand with at-large selections.
The NCAA Selection Committee now invites 26 teams to the Division I tournament. Thirteen berths are for automatic qualifiers (AQs), which are the champions of their conferences. The remaining 13 are at-large selections from teams not selected as AQs. Here are where things may stand with at-large selections.
No. 4 Northwestern Shuts Down No. 2 Florida in ALC Title Game
BALTIMORE, Md. -- Armed with a terrific game plan, fourth-ranked Northwestern took the field against No. 2 Florida Sunday in Baltimore for the 2013 American Lacrosse Championship title game and executed it to perfection, bottling up the Gators en route to an 8-3 upset win and their sixth ALC crown in seven years.
BALTIMORE, Md. -- Armed with a terrific game plan, fourth-ranked Northwestern took the field against No. 2 Florida Sunday in Baltimore for the 2013 American Lacrosse Championship title game and executed it to perfection, bottling up the Gators en route to an 8-3 upset win and their sixth ALC crown in seven years.
No. 6 Penn Punches NCAA Ticket over Dartmouth in Ivy Final
Penn opened up an early lead on Dartmouth in the Ivy League Tournament championship game. Unlike 2012, Penn did not allow the Big Green to come back, putting the clamps on Dartmouth's secondary scoring in a 10-7 win to claim the school's second Ivy League tournament crown and earn an automatic bid to Penn's seventh consecutive NCAA tournament.
Penn opened up an early lead on Dartmouth in the Ivy League Tournament championship game. Unlike 2012, Penn did not allow the Big Green to come back, putting the clamps on Dartmouth's secondary scoring in a 10-7 win to claim the school's second Ivy League tournament crown and earn an automatic bid to Penn's seventh consecutive NCAA tournament.
No. 7 Duke Doubles Up Boston U. in Regular Season Finale
DURHAM, N.C. – Seventh-ranked Duke used a 12-1 scoring run to key an 18-9 victory over Boston University Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium.
DURHAM, N.C. – Seventh-ranked Duke used a 12-1 scoring run to key an 18-9 victory over Boston University Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium.
No. 10 Stony Brook Defeats UAlbany for America East Crown
Stony Brook, N.Y. – No. 10 Stony Brook punched its first-ever ticket to the NCAA tournament by beating archrival Albany, 14-3, in the America East title game.
Stony Brook, N.Y. – No. 10 Stony Brook punched its first-ever ticket to the NCAA tournament by beating archrival Albany, 14-3, in the America East title game.
Towson Handles Hofstra to Secure the CAA Championship
TOWSON, Md. – Towson used a 5-0 run to close out the game and claim a 9-4 victory over Hofstra in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title game Sunday afternoon. The Tigers (10-8) claimed their second straight title and fifth since 2005 with the victory.
TOWSON, Md. – Towson used a 5-0 run to close out the game and claim a 9-4 victory over Hofstra in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title game Sunday afternoon. The Tigers (10-8) claimed their second straight title and fifth since 2005 with the victory.
No. 1 Trinity Escapes No. 3 Middlebury in OT in NESCAC Final
Hartford, Conn. - Sophomore midfielder Caroline Hayes (Greenland, N.H.) scored the game-winning goal on a free-position shot with 1:37 left in the second half of overtime to lead Trinity to an 8-7 victory over visiting Middlebury in the NESCAC final this afternoon on Sheppard Field.
Hartford, Conn. - Sophomore midfielder Caroline Hayes (Greenland, N.H.) scored the game-winning goal on a free-position shot with 1:37 left in the second half of overtime to lead Trinity to an 8-7 victory over visiting Middlebury in the NESCAC final this afternoon on Sheppard Field.
No. 5 Syracuse Downs No. 6 Georgetown in Big East Title Game
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On a sun-splashed afternoon in our nation's capital, No. 1 seed Syracuse (16-3) beat No. 2 seed Georgetown 14-7 in the title game of the Big East championship held at Georgetown University.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On a sun-splashed afternoon in our nation's capital, No. 1 seed Syracuse (16-3) beat No. 2 seed Georgetown 14-7 in the title game of the Big East championship held at Georgetown University.
Stanford Upends No. 11 Denver to Win the MPSF Championship
EUGENE, Ore -- The No. 2 seed Stanford Cardinal beat No. 1 seeded and 11th-ranked Denver, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore., to win the 2013 MPSF Lacrosse Tournament Championship.
EUGENE, Ore -- The No. 2 seed Stanford Cardinal beat No. 1 seeded and 11th-ranked Denver, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore., to win the 2013 MPSF Lacrosse Tournament Championship.
No. 2 Salisbury Tops No. 10 York for 11th CAC Title in a Row
SALISBURY, Md. – Behind six points from senior attacker Katie Bollhorst, No. 2 Salisbury defeated No. 10 York (Pa.), 13-5, for its 13th overall and 11th-consecutive Capital Athletic Conference tournament championship on Saturday afternoon at Sea Gull Stadium.
SALISBURY, Md. – Behind six points from senior attacker Katie Bollhorst, No. 2 Salisbury defeated No. 10 York (Pa.), 13-5, for its 13th overall and 11th-consecutive Capital Athletic Conference tournament championship on Saturday afternoon at Sea Gull Stadium.
No. 2 Florida Bolts to 14-0 Lead, Breezes by OSU in ALC Semis
Baltimore, Md. – No. 2 Florida scored 14 unanswered goals en route to a 17-3 romp of No. 5 seed Ohio State in the ALC semifinals at Homewood Field on Friday afternoon. No 1 seed Florida (17-1) advances to the championship game on Sunday.
Baltimore, Md. – No. 2 Florida scored 14 unanswered goals en route to a 17-3 romp of No. 5 seed Ohio State in the ALC semifinals at Homewood Field on Friday afternoon. No 1 seed Florida (17-1) advances to the championship game on Sunday.
No. 4 Northwestern Nips No. 8 Penn State in OT in ALC Semis
After leading for nearly all of its ALC semifinal with No. 8 Penn State, No. 4 Northwestern nearly saw its hopes for a return to the title game evaporate, as the Nittany Lions had a chance to break an 8-8 tie in the final minute of regulation. But clutch plays by NU's senior leaders down the stretch lifted the Wildcats to a 9-8 overtime win.
After leading for nearly all of its ALC semifinal with No. 8 Penn State, No. 4 Northwestern nearly saw its hopes for a return to the title game evaporate, as the Nittany Lions had a chance to break an 8-8 tie in the final minute of regulation. But clutch plays by NU's senior leaders down the stretch lifted the Wildcats to a 9-8 overtime win.
Cook, Hillier Lead #10 Stony Brook by Vermont in A-East Semis
Stony Brook, N.Y. – Senior Demmianne Cook became No. 10 Stony Brook's all-time leading goal scorer on an assist from fellow-Adelphi transfer Claire Petersen as the Seawolves downed Vermont, 18-4, in the conference semifinals Friday afternoon to reach their second-straight title game.
Stony Brook, N.Y. – Senior Demmianne Cook became No. 10 Stony Brook's all-time leading goal scorer on an assist from fellow-Adelphi transfer Claire Petersen as the Seawolves downed Vermont, 18-4, in the conference semifinals Friday afternoon to reach their second-straight title game.
Dartmouth Upsets No. 15 Princeton in 2OT in Ivy Semifinals
PHILADELPHIA – For the second time in as many years, Dartmouth will play in the Ivy League tournament championship game. Hana Bowers scored a free-position goal with 1:22 left in double overtime that gave her team an 11-10 victory over Princeton in Friday's semifinal match-up against Princeton at Franklin Field.
PHILADELPHIA – For the second time in as many years, Dartmouth will play in the Ivy League tournament championship game. Hana Bowers scored a free-position goal with 1:22 left in double overtime that gave her team an 11-10 victory over Princeton in Friday's semifinal match-up against Princeton at Franklin Field.
No. 16 Penn Defeats Cornell to Advance to the Ivy Title Game
PHILADELPHIA – With the calendar flipped to the postseason, Penn turned to its trademark stifling defense to earn a third trip to the Ivy League Tournament championship game via a 10-5 win over Cornell at Franklin Field.
PHILADELPHIA – With the calendar flipped to the postseason, Penn turned to its trademark stifling defense to earn a third trip to the Ivy League Tournament championship game via a 10-5 win over Cornell at Franklin Field.
No. 5 Syracuse Routs No. 18 Connecticut in Big East Semifinals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kayla Treanor (Niskayuna, N.Y.) registered six points and became the most prolific freshman scorer in school history to lead No. 5 Syracuse to a 19-6 victory against No. 18 Connecticut in the Big East semifinals on Thursday, May 2.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kayla Treanor (Niskayuna, N.Y.) registered six points and became the most prolific freshman scorer in school history to lead No. 5 Syracuse to a 19-6 victory against No. 18 Connecticut in the Big East semifinals on Thursday, May 2.
#6 Hoyas Use Late Run to Edge #12 Loyola in Big East Semis
WASHINGTON – Georgetown (13-4; 6-2) hosted Loyola (Md.) (10-8) in the semifinals of the Big East Championship and, after seeing a halftime lead slip away, GU scored five straight during a six-minute stretch late in the second half and secured a 16-14 victory.
WASHINGTON – Georgetown (13-4; 6-2) hosted Loyola (Md.) (10-8) in the semifinals of the Big East Championship and, after seeing a halftime lead slip away, GU scored five straight during a six-minute stretch late in the second half and secured a 16-14 victory.
No. 8 Nittany Lions Outgun Vanderbilt in ALC Quarterfinals
BALTIMORE; May 2, 2013 – Sophomore midfielder Kelly Lechner (Silver Spring, Md.) matched her career high with five goals and senior attacker Molly Fernandez (Baltimore, Md.) and sophomore midfielder Haley Ford (White Hall, Md.) recorded three goals and an assist each as No. 8 Penn State defeated Vanderbilt, 16-14, in the ALC quarterfinals at Johns Hopkins.
BALTIMORE; May 2, 2013 – Sophomore midfielder Kelly Lechner (Silver Spring, Md.) matched her career high with five goals and senior attacker Molly Fernandez (Baltimore, Md.) and sophomore midfielder Haley Ford (White Hall, Md.) recorded three goals and an assist each as No. 8 Penn State defeated Vanderbilt, 16-14, in the ALC quarterfinals at Johns Hopkins.
No. 11 Denver Takes Down USC in MPSF Semifinal Match
EUGENE, Ore. – Denver senior Mikayla Clark (Eden Prairie, Minn.) recorded a career-high five points off a hat trick and two assists, leading the No. 11 Pioneers to a 17-11 victory over Southern California in the semifinals of the MPSF tournament at the University of Oregon on Thursday afternoon.
EUGENE, Ore. – Denver senior Mikayla Clark (Eden Prairie, Minn.) recorded a career-high five points off a hat trick and two assists, leading the No. 11 Pioneers to a 17-11 victory over Southern California in the semifinals of the MPSF tournament at the University of Oregon on Thursday afternoon.
OSU Earns Comeback Win Over No. 20 JHU in ALC Quarterfinal
BALTIMORE, MD - Four days after meeting in the regular season finale, Johns Hopkins and Ohio State battled to a one-goal decision. This time it was the Buckeyes that came out on top with a 10-9 win over the Blue Jays in the quarterfinals of the ALC Tournament.
BALTIMORE, MD - Four days after meeting in the regular season finale, Johns Hopkins and Ohio State battled to a one-goal decision. This time it was the Buckeyes that came out on top with a 10-9 win over the Blue Jays in the quarterfinals of the ALC Tournament.
Ancarrow and Rohrback Headline 2013 All-CAA Lacrosse Teams
TOWSON, Md. (May 2, 2013) – James Madison senior attacker Casey Ancarrow and Towson junior attacker Ashleigh Rohrback have been named the 2013 CAA Co-Players of the Year in women's lacrosse by a vote of the league's head coaches.
TOWSON, Md. (May 2, 2013) – James Madison senior attacker Casey Ancarrow and Towson junior attacker Ashleigh Rohrback have been named the 2013 CAA Co-Players of the Year in women's lacrosse by a vote of the league's head coaches.
America East Announces 2013 Lacrosse Teams and Awards
STONY BROOK, N.Y. - For the second time in three years two America East student-athletes will share the conference's top honors, as Stony Brook senior Demmianne Cook and Albany senior Rachael Burek were named Co-Players of the Year at the annual awards reception.
STONY BROOK, N.Y. - For the second time in three years two America East student-athletes will share the conference's top honors, as Stony Brook senior Demmianne Cook and Albany senior Rachael Burek were named Co-Players of the Year at the annual awards reception.
NCAA Regional Rankings for Divisions II and III, May 1st
The NCAA has announced the May 1st regional rankings for Divisions II and III.
The NCAA has announced the May 1st regional rankings for Divisions II and III.
2013 Big East Women's Lacrosse Teams, Awards Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Big East presented its postseason honors and named its all-conference selections on Wednesday evening. Top seed Syracuse earned a pair of major awards as junior Alyssa Murray was named the Big East Attack Player of the Year and senior Becca Block was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Big East presented its postseason honors and named its all-conference selections on Wednesday evening. Top seed Syracuse earned a pair of major awards as junior Alyssa Murray was named the Big East Attack Player of the Year and senior Becca Block was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year.
2013 Women's Lacrosse All-Ivy Teams and Awards Announced
PRINCETON, N.J. -- It is the beginning of a new era in Ivy League women's lacrosse. The Ivy postseason awards have changed, as the League's eight coaches now vote on the players of the year. No surprise, the first three such honors went to three of the four teams that will compete in the Ivy League tournament.
PRINCETON, N.J. -- It is the beginning of a new era in Ivy League women's lacrosse. The Ivy postseason awards have changed, as the League's eight coaches now vote on the players of the year. No surprise, the first three such honors went to three of the four teams that will compete in the Ivy League tournament.
All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation 2013 Teams and Awards
DENVER - University of Denver women's lacrosse head coach Liza Kelly was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Coach of the Year, and six Pioneers were named to the All-MPSF Teams, the league announced today.
DENVER - University of Denver women's lacrosse head coach Liza Kelly was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Coach of the Year, and six Pioneers were named to the All-MPSF Teams, the league announced today.
American Lacrosse Conference Names End-of-Season Honors
The Florida Gators, who earned their third consecutive American Lacrosse Conference regular-season title this season, picked up more hardware as the league announced its major awards for 2013.
The Florida Gators, who earned their third consecutive American Lacrosse Conference regular-season title this season, picked up more hardware as the league announced its major awards for 2013.
Vanderbilt Lacrosse Announces Signing Eight for 2014 Season
NASHVILLE - Eight stellar student-athletes have decided to attend Vanderbilt University and play lacrosse for the Commodores, head coach Cathy Swezey announced Tuesday.
NASHVILLE - Eight stellar student-athletes have decided to attend Vanderbilt University and play lacrosse for the Commodores, head coach Cathy Swezey announced Tuesday.
NCAA Tournament Selection Probabilities for Division I
The NCAA Selection Committee now invites 26 teams to the Division I tournament. Thirteen berths are for automatic qualifiers (AQs), which are the champions of their conferences. The remaining 13 are at-large selections from teams not selected as AQs.
The NCAA Selection Committee now invites 26 teams to the Division I tournament. Thirteen berths are for automatic qualifiers (AQs), which are the champions of their conferences. The remaining 13 are at-large selections from teams not selected as AQs.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division I - April 29th
The Maryland Terrapins are a consensus No. 1 for a fifth week in a row, while the Florida Gators earned all 20 No. 2 votes to give the poll a clear 1-2 in the 10th week of the rankings in 2013.
The Maryland Terrapins are a consensus No. 1 for a fifth week in a row, while the Florida Gators earned all 20 No. 2 votes to give the poll a clear 1-2 in the 10th week of the rankings in 2013.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division II - April 29th
The LIU Post Pioneers swept all 15 first-place votes while the Limestone Saints took home all 15 second-place votes in a week that saw relatively little movement. The Northeast-10 continues to lead all conferences with five ranked teams.
The LIU Post Pioneers swept all 15 first-place votes while the Limestone Saints took home all 15 second-place votes in a week that saw relatively little movement. The Northeast-10 continues to lead all conferences with five ranked teams.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division III - April 29th
The Trinity Bantams held on to the No. 1 ranking, and 10 conferences claimed at least one school in this week's rankings, with the NESCAC taking six of those spots. The CAC, SUNYAC, Centennial, and Empire 8 each have two schools ranked.
The Trinity Bantams held on to the No. 1 ranking, and 10 conferences claimed at least one school in this week's rankings, with the NESCAC taking six of those spots. The CAC, SUNYAC, Centennial, and Empire 8 each have two schools ranked.
William & Mary Announces Recruiting Class for 2013-2014
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 29, 2013) – William and Mary lacrosse head coach Brooke Ireland has announced that nine student-athletes will join the program for the 2013-14 academic year. The talented incoming class includes six midfielders, an attacker, a defender and a goalkeeper.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 29, 2013) – William and Mary lacrosse head coach Brooke Ireland has announced that nine student-athletes will join the program for the 2013-14 academic year. The talented incoming class includes six midfielders, an attacker, a defender and a goalkeeper.
LaxPower Women's Division I Forum Poll for April 29th
The LaxPower Forum Poll Women's Division I for April 29th 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.
The LaxPower Forum Poll Women's Division I for April 29th 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.
No. 1 Maryland Downs No. 3 UNC for 5th Straight ACC Crown
CHAPEL Hill, N.C. – Maryland, which last year became the first team to win four straight Atlantic Coast Women's Lacrosse Championships, made it five in a row with a 12-8 victory over North Carolina in Sunday evening's title game, played in a heavy rain at Fetzer Field.
CHAPEL Hill, N.C. – Maryland, which last year became the first team to win four straight Atlantic Coast Women's Lacrosse Championships, made it five in a row with a 12-8 victory over North Carolina in Sunday evening's title game, played in a heavy rain at Fetzer Field.
No. 5 Orange Tops No. 8 Hoyas to Claim Big East Season Title
WASHINGTON – With No. 8 Georgetown (12-4; 6-2) honoring its eight seniors before the game the Hoyas rode the early momentum to a 2-0 lead five minutes into its contest with No. 5 Syracuse (14-3; 8-0). The Orange responded with eight unanswered and held off the Hoyas in the second half to win 13-7.
WASHINGTON – With No. 8 Georgetown (12-4; 6-2) honoring its eight seniors before the game the Hoyas rode the early momentum to a 2-0 lead five minutes into its contest with No. 5 Syracuse (14-3; 8-0). The Orange responded with eight unanswered and held off the Hoyas in the second half to win 13-7.
Defense Leads No. 12 Loyola Past No. 17 UConn on Senior Day
BALTIMORE - Behind a solid defensive effort and 11 saves by freshman goalkeeper Molly Wolf, No. 12 Loyola earned a 13-7 win over No. 17 Connecticut on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at Ridley Athletic Complex.
BALTIMORE - Behind a solid defensive effort and 11 saves by freshman goalkeeper Molly Wolf, No. 12 Loyola earned a 13-7 win over No. 17 Connecticut on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at Ridley Athletic Complex.
No. 13 UMass Downs Duquesne to Win 5th A-10 Title in a Row
AMHERST, Mass. - Despite a slow start, top-seeded and No. 13 UMass used a nine-goal run over the first and second halves en route to its league-record fifth straight Atlantic 10 title with a 14-7 win over Duquesne on Sunday afternoon at McGuirk Stadium.
AMHERST, Mass. - Despite a slow start, top-seeded and No. 13 UMass used a nine-goal run over the first and second halves en route to its league-record fifth straight Atlantic 10 title with a 14-7 win over Duquesne on Sunday afternoon at McGuirk Stadium.
No. 15 Navy Tops Holy Cross to Claim 4th Patriot League Title
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Led by junior attacker Aimee Gennaro's (Havertown, Pa.) game-high six points and a stout team defense, No. 15 Navy (18-1) won a fourth-straight Patriot League Tournament title by defeating Holy Cross (9-10), 14-4, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Led by junior attacker Aimee Gennaro's (Havertown, Pa.) game-high six points and a stout team defense, No. 15 Navy (18-1) won a fourth-straight Patriot League Tournament title by defeating Holy Cross (9-10), 14-4, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
No. 4 Northwestern Caps 15-2 Season with Victory vs. Penn
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Fourth-ranked Northwestern capped a 15-2 regular season with a 15-8 victory over Ivy League-champion Pennsylvania Saturday in front of a season-high crowd of 1,672 fans at Lakeside Field in Evanston.
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Fourth-ranked Northwestern capped a 15-2 regular season with a 15-8 victory over Ivy League-champion Pennsylvania Saturday in front of a season-high crowd of 1,672 fans at Lakeside Field in Evanston.
No. 18 Princeton Knocks off Sixth-Ranked Nittany Lions
PRINCETON, N.J.; April 27, 2013 – Sophomores Kelly Lechner (Silver Spring, Md.) and Maggie McCormick (Eldersburg, Md.) led Penn State with three points each, but No. 6 Penn State fell to No. 18 Princeton, 14-9, in its regular-season finale at the Class of 1952 Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Nittany Lions fell to 11-5 overall, while Princeton improved to 10-5.
PRINCETON, N.J.; April 27, 2013 – Sophomores Kelly Lechner (Silver Spring, Md.) and Maggie McCormick (Eldersburg, Md.) led Penn State with three points each, but No. 6 Penn State fell to No. 18 Princeton, 14-9, in its regular-season finale at the Class of 1952 Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Nittany Lions fell to 11-5 overall, while Princeton improved to 10-5.
Mastropieri Helps No. 9 Notre Dame Rebound, Defeat Marquette
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – On senior day at Arlotta Stadium, No. 9 Notre Dame took down Marquette, 14-5, behind four goals from senior Betsy Mastropieri, five points from senior Jenny Granger (1G, 4A) and three goals from senior Jaimie Morrison.
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – On senior day at Arlotta Stadium, No. 9 Notre Dame took down Marquette, 14-5, behind four goals from senior Betsy Mastropieri, five points from senior Jenny Granger (1G, 4A) and three goals from senior Jaimie Morrison.
Cook Nets Seven as No. 10 Stony Brook Beats Binghamton
Stony Brook, N.Y. – On her Senior Day, Demmianne Cook continued to help No. 10 Stony Brook make history, pouring in seven goals and controlling seven draws as the Seawolves clinched their first-ever outright America East regular season crown with a 17-6 win over Binghamton Saturday at LaValle Stadium.
Stony Brook, N.Y. – On her Senior Day, Demmianne Cook continued to help No. 10 Stony Brook make history, pouring in seven goals and controlling seven draws as the Seawolves clinched their first-ever outright America East regular season crown with a 17-6 win over Binghamton Saturday at LaValle Stadium.
No. 1 Terps Top UVa to Head to 6th Straight ACC Title Game
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Maryland treated the Fetzer Field crowd to quite a balancing act Friday afternoon, and it spelled victory for the No. 1-seeded Terrapins in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Lacrosse Championship.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Maryland treated the Fetzer Field crowd to quite a balancing act Friday afternoon, and it spelled victory for the No. 1-seeded Terrapins in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Lacrosse Championship.
No. 3 North Carolina Runs by Boston College in ACC Semifinals
A rematch with top-ranked Maryland hung in the balance for North Carolina, but only if the Tar Heels could resist the temptation to look ahead. They met the challenge on Friday afternoon at Fetzer Field, dispatching third-seeded Boston College by a 16-6 score in the ACC semifinals.
A rematch with top-ranked Maryland hung in the balance for North Carolina, but only if the Tar Heels could resist the temptation to look ahead. They met the challenge on Friday afternoon at Fetzer Field, dispatching third-seeded Boston College by a 16-6 score in the ACC semifinals.
No. 5 Syracuse Scores on First 9 Shots, Glides by No 12 Loyola
BALTIMORE, Md. – No. 5 Syracuse on its first nine shots and went on to defeat No. 12 Loyola, 19-9, on Friday, Apr. 26 in Baltimore, Md.
BALTIMORE, Md. – No. 5 Syracuse on its first nine shots and went on to defeat No. 12 Loyola, 19-9, on Friday, Apr. 26 in Baltimore, Md.
Franklin Nets Four as No. 8 Georgetown Downs No. 17 UConn
WASHINGTON – An early deficit awoke the No. 8 Georgetown women's lacrosse team (12-3; 6-1) and the Hoyas outscored No. 17 Connecticut (13-2; 6-2), 8-2, after falling behind 4-1 early in the first half.
WASHINGTON – An early deficit awoke the No. 8 Georgetown women's lacrosse team (12-3; 6-1) and the Hoyas outscored No. 17 Connecticut (13-2; 6-2), 8-2, after falling behind 4-1 early in the first half.
No. 11 Denver Defeats Ducks to Close Regular Season
DENVER – Denver redshirt-senior Kara Secora (Denver, Colo.) had four goals and two assists while breaking DU's career scoring record, leading the No. 11 Pioneers to a 14-6 victory over Oregon at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium on Friday evening.
DENVER – Denver redshirt-senior Kara Secora (Denver, Colo.) had four goals and two assists while breaking DU's career scoring record, leading the No. 11 Pioneers to a 14-6 victory over Oregon at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium on Friday evening.
No. 13 Massachusetts Eases by GWU in Atlantic 10 Semifinals
AMHERST, Mass. - Top-seeded and 13th-ranked UMass advanced to Sunday's Atlantic 10 championship game with its 13-5 win over the No. 4 seed George Washington, Friday afternoon from McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
AMHERST, Mass. - Top-seeded and 13th-ranked UMass advanced to Sunday's Atlantic 10 championship game with its 13-5 win over the No. 4 seed George Washington, Friday afternoon from McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
No. 15 Navy Squeaks by Lafayette in Patriot League Semifinals
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - No. 15 Navy (17-1) advanced to the Patriot League Tournament final by defeating fourth-seeded Lafayette (9-9), 9-8, in the semifinals at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - No. 15 Navy (17-1) advanced to the Patriot League Tournament final by defeating fourth-seeded Lafayette (9-9), 9-8, in the semifinals at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday.
Defending Champ Monmouth Sweeps NEC Postseason Awards
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.- Monmouth swept the 2013 Northeast Conference major awards, winning offensive, defensive, goaltender, rookie and coach of the year awards, announced at tonight's post-season banquet.
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.- Monmouth swept the 2013 Northeast Conference major awards, winning offensive, defensive, goaltender, rookie and coach of the year awards, announced at tonight's post-season banquet.
UC Davis Knocks off 14th-Ranked Stanford in Overtime
DAVIS, Calif. -- Senior attacker Elizabeth Datino scored on a second-chance crease roll with 2.5 seconds remaining in overtime to lift UC Davis to a 15-14 upset of 14th-ranked Stanford in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation women's lacrosse season finale at Aggie Stadium Thursday night.
DAVIS, Calif. -- Senior attacker Elizabeth Datino scored on a second-chance crease roll with 2.5 seconds remaining in overtime to lift UC Davis to a 15-14 upset of 14th-ranked Stanford in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation women's lacrosse season finale at Aggie Stadium Thursday night.
Big South Announces All-Conference Teams & Award Winners
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson sophomore Emily Cooke (Woodstrock, Md.) and High Point defender Jasmine Jordan (Baltimore, Md.) have been voted the 2013 Big South Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, respectively, by the head coaches, it was announced this evening at a special awards banquet held on the campus of Davidson.
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson sophomore Emily Cooke (Woodstrock, Md.) and High Point defender Jasmine Jordan (Baltimore, Md.) have been voted the 2013 Big South Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, respectively, by the head coaches, it was announced this evening at a special awards banquet held on the campus of Davidson.
#19 Cavaliers Down #7 Blue Devils to Reach ACC Semifinals
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – With the Cavaliers' NCAA hopes hanging in the balance in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 ACC Women's Lacrosse Championship, sophomore Liza Blue delivered a career-high four goals to lead her fifth-seeded team to a 10-7 win over fourth-seeded Duke.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – With the Cavaliers' NCAA hopes hanging in the balance in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 ACC Women's Lacrosse Championship, sophomore Liza Blue delivered a career-high four goals to lead her fifth-seeded team to a 10-7 win over fourth-seeded Duke.
#20 Boston College Clips Virginia Tech in ACC Quarterfinals
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Third-seeded Boston College made sure there were no surprises in its Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal match-up with sixth-seeded Virginia Tech on Thursday afternoon.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Third-seeded Boston College made sure there were no surprises in its Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal match-up with sixth-seeded Virginia Tech on Thursday afternoon.
Massachusetts, Duquesne Sweep Top A-10 Lacrosse Awards
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.-Katie Ferris of Massachusetts, Duquesne's Amada Kidder and Kristen Gregory won the Atlantic 10's top women's lacrosse awards, which were announced Thursday along with the First and Second Team All-Conference, and the All-Academic and All-Rookie teams.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.-Katie Ferris of Massachusetts, Duquesne's Amada Kidder and Kristen Gregory won the Atlantic 10's top women's lacrosse awards, which were announced Thursday along with the First and Second Team All-Conference, and the All-Academic and All-Rookie teams.
No. 4 Northwestern Wins Road Test at No. 9 Notre Dame
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Down four goals to No. 4 Northwestern with 13 minutes remaining, No. 9 University of Notre Dame cut the deficit to two but could get no closer as the Wildcats held on for the close 10-8 win over the Irish Wednesday night at Arlotta Stadium.
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Down four goals to No. 4 Northwestern with 13 minutes remaining, No. 9 University of Notre Dame cut the deficit to two but could get no closer as the Wildcats held on for the close 10-8 win over the Irish Wednesday night at Arlotta Stadium.
UC Davis Inks Two Standouts in Spring NLI Signing Period
DAVIS, Calif. -- UC Davis signed prospective student-athletes Natalie Dowd and Pauline Kaplan to national letters of intent during the April signing period, head coach Kate Henwood announced this week.
DAVIS, Calif. -- UC Davis signed prospective student-athletes Natalie Dowd and Pauline Kaplan to national letters of intent during the April signing period, head coach Kate Henwood announced this week.
NCAA Regional Rankings for Divisions II and III, April 24th
The NCAA has announced the April 24th regional rankings for Divisions II and III. These rankings will continue on a weekly basis to the begnnning in May, concluding prior to the actual tournament selections.
The NCAA has announced the April 24th regional rankings for Divisions II and III. These rankings will continue on a weekly basis to the begnnning in May, concluding prior to the actual tournament selections.
2013 All-ACC Women's Lacrosse Team Announced
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Ten 2013 Tewaaraton Award candidates highlight the 20-member 2013 All-ACC Women's Lacrosse Team, as announced today by the conference office. The team is determined by a vote of the league's six head coaches.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Ten 2013 Tewaaraton Award candidates highlight the 20-member 2013 All-ACC Women's Lacrosse Team, as announced today by the conference office. The team is determined by a vote of the league's six head coaches.
All-Atlantic Sun Conference Teams and Player/Coach Awards
MACON, Ga. - In the inaugural season of Atlantic Sun Women's Lacrosse, two Detroit players highlighted the year as Zaynib Hamze was announced as Player of the Year and teammate Lexie McCormick collected Defensive Player of the Year Honors.
MACON, Ga. - In the inaugural season of Atlantic Sun Women's Lacrosse, two Detroit players highlighted the year as Zaynib Hamze was announced as Player of the Year and teammate Lexie McCormick collected Defensive Player of the Year Honors.
All-Patriot League Lacrosse Team, Major Awards Announced
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - Navy women's lacrosse senior attacker Jasmine DePompeo (Sayville, N.Y.), sophomore goalie Annie Foky (Charlottesville, Va.) and head coach Cindy Timchal have received 2013 Patriot League women's lacrosse major awards, the conference office announced Tuesday.
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - Navy women's lacrosse senior attacker Jasmine DePompeo (Sayville, N.Y.), sophomore goalie Annie Foky (Charlottesville, Va.) and head coach Cindy Timchal have received 2013 Patriot League women's lacrosse major awards, the conference office announced Tuesday.
Field for the 2013 US Lacrosse WCLA National Championships
BALTIMORE, April 23, 2013 – Three-time national champion Colorado State earned the top seed in the Division I bracket of the 2013 US Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) National Championships, while James Madison earned the No. 1 seed in the Division II bracket.
BALTIMORE, April 23, 2013 – Three-time national champion Colorado State earned the top seed in the Division I bracket of the 2013 US Lacrosse Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) National Championships, while James Madison earned the No. 1 seed in the Division II bracket.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division I - April 22nd
For a fourth consecutive week, Maryland remained a unanimous No. 1 as the Terrapins took home all 20 first place votes. The ACC boasts five schools in the top-20, and with Connecticut's entry into the poll, the Big East now also claims five schools in the rankings.
For a fourth consecutive week, Maryland remained a unanimous No. 1 as the Terrapins took home all 20 first place votes. The ACC boasts five schools in the top-20, and with Connecticut's entry into the poll, the Big East now also claims five schools in the rankings.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division II - April 22nd
The LIU Post Pioneers maintained their stranglehold on the top spot with another week as the unanimous No. 1 as the Northeast-10 continued to lead all conferences with five teams ranked in the top-15. The PSAC claims three ranked schools and the ECC and Conference Carolinas both have two schools in the top-15.
The LIU Post Pioneers maintained their stranglehold on the top spot with another week as the unanimous No. 1 as the Northeast-10 continued to lead all conferences with five teams ranked in the top-15. The PSAC claims three ranked schools and the ECC and Conference Carolinas both have two schools in the top-15.
IWLCA Poll for Women's Division III - April 22nd
The Trinity Bantams remained at No. 1 and 10 conferences claimed at least one school in this week's rankings, with the NESCAC boasting six of those spots. The CAC, SUNYAC, Centennial, and Empire 8 each have two schools ranked.
The Trinity Bantams remained at No. 1 and 10 conferences claimed at least one school in this week's rankings, with the NESCAC boasting six of those spots. The CAC, SUNYAC, Centennial, and Empire 8 each have two schools ranked.
LaxPower Women's Division I Forum Poll for April 22nd
The LaxPower Forum Poll Women's Division I for April 22nd 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.
The LaxPower Forum Poll Women's Division I for April 22nd 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.
Seedings Announced for Atlantic 10 and Big South Tournaments
Massachusetts will be the top seed for the 2013 Atlantic 10 Women's Lacrosse Championship, which begins Friday, April 26 at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium on the UMass campus.
Massachusetts will be the top seed for the 2013 Atlantic 10 Women's Lacrosse Championship, which begins Friday, April 26 at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium on the UMass campus.
No. 2 North Carolina Scores First 12, Breezes by Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Second-ranked North Carolina jumped out to a 12-0, first-half lead and cruised to a 20-5 win at Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon in the Tar Heels' final regular season game of the 2013 season. Senior Kara Cannizzaro totaled a career-high seven points on three goals and four assists to lead UNC.
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Second-ranked North Carolina jumped out to a 12-0, first-half lead and cruised to a 20-5 win at Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon in the Tar Heels' final regular season game of the 2013 season. Senior Kara Cannizzaro totaled a career-high seven points on three goals and four assists to lead UNC.
2013 ACC Women's Lacrosse Championship Bracket Released
Greensboro, N.C. – The match-ups and game times have been set for the 2013 Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Lacrosse Championship, which will be held Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28, at Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Greensboro, N.C. – The match-ups and game times have been set for the 2013 Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Lacrosse Championship, which will be held Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28, at Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, N.C.
No. 3 Florida Overwhelms No. 4 Northwestern on Senior Day
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As 13 seniors played their final regular-season home game, No. 3 Florida lacrosse rose to the challenge as it overwhelmed No. 4 Northwestern, 22-4, Saturday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. With the win, Florida shares a portion of the ALC title with the Wildcats; marking their third-consecutive regular season championship in their four-year history.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As 13 seniors played their final regular-season home game, No. 3 Florida lacrosse rose to the challenge as it overwhelmed No. 4 Northwestern, 22-4, Saturday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. With the win, Florida shares a portion of the ALC title with the Wildcats; marking their third-consecutive regular season championship in their four-year history.
No. 1 Maryland Starts with 5-0 Run, Handles Hokies to Go 17-0
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech fell 15-7 to the No. 1 Maryland Terrapins Saturday afternoon at Thompson Field. The Hokies honored the team's 11 seniors before the game and were led by senior Libby Rosebro, who scored three goals and assisted another. Maryland saw six different players score two goals, led by a five-point performance from Alex Aust.
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech fell 15-7 to the No. 1 Maryland Terrapins Saturday afternoon at Thompson Field. The Hokies honored the team's 11 seniors before the game and were led by senior Libby Rosebro, who scored three goals and assisted another. Maryland saw six different players score two goals, led by a five-point performance from Alex Aust.
No. 5 Syracuse's Firepower Too Strong for the Golden Eagles
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – No. 5 Syracuse scored the first 10 goals of the game and went on to defeat Marquette, 18-6, in its final regular-season home game in the Carrier Dome on Sunday, April 21.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – No. 5 Syracuse scored the first 10 goals of the game and went on to defeat Marquette, 18-6, in its final regular-season home game in the Carrier Dome on Sunday, April 21.
No. 6 Penn State Nips #19 JHU to Clinch Share of First ALC Title
BALTIMORE, MD - Mackenzie Cyr scored with 31.1 seconds to play to give sixth-ranked Penn State a 15-14 win at 19th-ranked Johns Hopkins in American Lacrosse Conference action Sunday afternoon.
BALTIMORE, MD - Mackenzie Cyr scored with 31.1 seconds to play to give sixth-ranked Penn State a 15-14 win at 19th-ranked Johns Hopkins in American Lacrosse Conference action Sunday afternoon.
Connecticut Upends No. 7 Notre Dame to Go 5-1 in Big East
STORRS, Conn. (April 21, 2013)- Connecticut took a 6-4 edge into halftime and never relinquished the lead, defeating No. 7 Notre Dame 10-7 Sunday at the George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex.
STORRS, Conn. (April 21, 2013)- Connecticut took a 6-4 edge into halftime and never relinquished the lead, defeating No. 7 Notre Dame 10-7 Sunday at the George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex.
Murray, Treanor Pace No. 5 Syracuse Over No. 7 Notre Dame
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Junior Alyssa Murray (West Babylon, N.Y.) and freshman Kayla Treanor (Niskayuna, N.Y.) recorded five points each to lead No. 5 Syracuse to an 11-8 victory against No. 7 Notre Dame in the Carrier Dome.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Junior Alyssa Murray (West Babylon, N.Y.) and freshman Kayla Treanor (Niskayuna, N.Y.) recorded five points each to lead No. 5 Syracuse to an 11-8 victory against No. 7 Notre Dame in the Carrier Dome.
Photos: No. 5 Syracuse Hands No. 7 Fighting Irish Second Loss
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Fifth-ranked Syracuse jumped to an early lead behind three goals from Alyssa Murray, and the Orange (11-3) held off No. 7 Notre Dame, 11-8, to pick up a Big East victory on Friday night at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse has now won six straight, while the Fighting Irish (11-2) dropped their second match in the last three games. Both Murray and Kayla Treanor tallied five points for the Orange. Photos of the action are by Rich Barnes.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Fifth-ranked Syracuse jumped to an early lead behind three goals from Alyssa Murray, and the Orange (11-3) held off No. 7 Notre Dame, 11-8, to pick up a Big East victory on Friday night at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse has now won six straight, while the Fighting Irish (11-2) dropped their second match in the last three games. Both Murray and Kayla Treanor tallied five points for the Orange. Photos of the action are by Rich Barnes.
