This will more than likely be my last and final blog about the inside world of college lacrosse.
I think lacrosse is a fascinating sport; it takes the endurance of soccer with the physical brutality of football.
The lacrosse fan base is nowhere near as high as football, except maybe at Duke and Virginia.
If you've never gone to a college lacrosse game, go. You may find it just as interesting as I do.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
UMBC Lacrosse
I think the UMBC men's lacrosse team, deserves much more credit then it gets.
The Retrievers are 9-2 this season after defeating tough teams such as University of Maryland, Towson, and Binghamton. Their only two losses of the season were to Johns Hopkins and Princeton, who is undoubtedly a touch match-up.
The retrievers are ranked 6th overall, and with key players like senior midfielder Peet Poillon ,and upcoming freshman Justin Radebaugh, leading the team they are up there in ranks with Duke, Maryland, Virginia and Princeton.
Just because their name may not be as recognized as Duke, or North Carolina, doesn't mean they can't outplay them.
The Retrievers are 9-2 this season after defeating tough teams such as University of Maryland, Towson, and Binghamton. Their only two losses of the season were to Johns Hopkins and Princeton, who is undoubtedly a touch match-up.
The retrievers are ranked 6th overall, and with key players like senior midfielder Peet Poillon ,and upcoming freshman Justin Radebaugh, leading the team they are up there in ranks with Duke, Maryland, Virginia and Princeton.
Just because their name may not be as recognized as Duke, or North Carolina, doesn't mean they can't outplay them.
A Victory for Maryland
On Tuesday April 14, the University of Maryland Terrapins defeated Binghamton at home on Ludwig field to post their 700th career victory.
If the game wasn't victorious enough, it was the 2009 senior game, where the seniors combined to score 9 of those 15 goals.
The 15-6 victory over Binghamton made the men's Terrapin team the fifth Division 1 team to ever reach that point.
The only other teams to reach this milestone are Johns Hopkins, Syracuse, Navy and Army.
The Terps now have an overall record of 700-236-4, in their 84 year history; a very impressive record that not many can compete with.
If the game wasn't victorious enough, it was the 2009 senior game, where the seniors combined to score 9 of those 15 goals.
The 15-6 victory over Binghamton made the men's Terrapin team the fifth Division 1 team to ever reach that point.
The only other teams to reach this milestone are Johns Hopkins, Syracuse, Navy and Army.
The Terps now have an overall record of 700-236-4, in their 84 year history; a very impressive record that not many can compete with.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
It's Coming
The NCAA Lacrosse tournament is quickly approaching...and everybody is making their bet on who will be the most successful team.
Inside Lacrosse predicts Virgina, to be a definite pick for the tournament this year.
I have no doubt in my mind that Virginia will make it this year. With a tough schedule, their only loss was to Duke this past Saturday. Between Danny Glading, Garrett Billings, and Steele Stanwick, I think it's safe to say we'll see them in the tournament.
Some say March Madness is the most wonderful time of the year...for me, it's always been NCAA lacrosse tournament time.
Inside Lacrosse predicts Virgina, to be a definite pick for the tournament this year.
I have no doubt in my mind that Virginia will make it this year. With a tough schedule, their only loss was to Duke this past Saturday. Between Danny Glading, Garrett Billings, and Steele Stanwick, I think it's safe to say we'll see them in the tournament.
Some say March Madness is the most wonderful time of the year...for me, it's always been NCAA lacrosse tournament time.
The Towson "Lacrosse Event of the Season"
On April 22nd at 7:30 p.m., the Towson Tigers will gear up to face long-time rival, the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
This will be the second to last regular season game for the Tigers, who right now have a record of 5-7.
The Blue Jays, who currently have a 5-4 record and just beat other rival University of Maryland, will surely be bringing a fight also.
It's sure to be a great match for any lacrosse lover to watch.
This will be the second to last regular season game for the Tigers, who right now have a record of 5-7.
The Blue Jays, who currently have a 5-4 record and just beat other rival University of Maryland, will surely be bringing a fight also.
It's sure to be a great match for any lacrosse lover to watch.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Lacrosse Disappointments this past weekend
In the world of Salisbury and Towson lacrosse, this weekend was a big disappointment.
After loosing their first game in six years, Salisbury lacrosse suffered another upsetting loss Friday April 10th to St. Mary's College of Maryland.
This loss was the second straight Capital Athletic Association loss for the Seagulls dropping the notoriously ranked number one team down to number three. It may not appear to be a big jump, but for the team that was on a 37 game road-winning streak, it's going to take a lot to bring back their enthusiasm.
Saturday wasn't much better for the Towson Tiger lacrosse team, as they suffered a heart breaking loss to Hofstra at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
The Tigers spent most of the game ahead of Hofstra but after scoring four straight goals, the Pride ended up in the lead at the end winning 11-10.
After loosing their first game in six years, Salisbury lacrosse suffered another upsetting loss Friday April 10th to St. Mary's College of Maryland.
This loss was the second straight Capital Athletic Association loss for the Seagulls dropping the notoriously ranked number one team down to number three. It may not appear to be a big jump, but for the team that was on a 37 game road-winning streak, it's going to take a lot to bring back their enthusiasm.
Saturday wasn't much better for the Towson Tiger lacrosse team, as they suffered a heart breaking loss to Hofstra at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
The Tigers spent most of the game ahead of Hofstra but after scoring four straight goals, the Pride ended up in the lead at the end winning 11-10.
2009 Day of Rivals
Johns Hopkins and Maryland met again on Saturday April 11 for one of the most heated rivalries at the Inside Lacrosse Day of Rivals. Johns Hopkins went into the competition with a 4-4 record, and comes off a win after defeating Albany. Maryland, with a 6-4 record comes off of a two-game loosing streak after loosing to both Navy and Virginia.
After a heated battle, the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays come out on top, 10-9, a win that is sure to help them in NCAA selection time.
The Blue Jay and Terrapin rival wasn't the only intense match-up of the day. The most known rivalry of Army and Navy competed earlier in the day in a rainy Baltimore.
After loosing to Army last year, Navy came back to defeat Army 8-4.
After a heated battle, the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays come out on top, 10-9, a win that is sure to help them in NCAA selection time.
The Blue Jay and Terrapin rival wasn't the only intense match-up of the day. The most known rivalry of Army and Navy competed earlier in the day in a rainy Baltimore.
After loosing to Army last year, Navy came back to defeat Army 8-4.
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