Who is the Big Ten Lacrosse Favorite?

The Big Ten Lacrosse scene is buzzing more than ever as we dive into the core of the season. Right now, the conference is rocking a solid 22-5 win-loss record. That’s pretty impressive, but we all know the real test begins when these teams start squaring off against each other. Up until now, it’s looked […]

Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: Feb 12, 2024

We jump into the storm with February rankings, my Top 20 presented by SPIRE Lacrosse, always a treacherous exercise. Love the enthusiasm and spirit that we witnessed this past weekend. The momentum and trajectory of men’s lacrosse is booming. Quint Kessenich’s Top 20 presented by Spire 1) Duke Devils are 2-0 after defeating High Point […]

The Second Wave

According to the sharpies in Las Vegas: Duke, Virginia and defending champion Notre Dame are the leading title contenders. Let’s take a look at the next wave of teams that can make a run to Philadelphia. Johns Hopkins At Hopkins (+1800) everybody is back, even Garrett Dagnon, who graduated from DeMatha in 2018. In high […]

2023 Fall Review

Autumn events are finishing up as the leaves age red to orange, fluttering in the breeze. Get out your rake. Fall is over, Winter is coming. That means the regular season is also creeping near. Just 15 weeks until real games. Three months before the winter portion of the schedule begins. What am I hearing? […]

World Cup Punts NCAA’s in 2026 – Who Gets It?

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With the news that the World Cup will be using Gillette Stadium as a site in 2026, the NCAA will now have to shift its focus to a different site for Championship Weekend. Originally scheduled prior to North America announcing World Cup host sites, this creates a unique problem for the NCAA. The Division I […]

Dissecting the 1-4-1

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This weeks coaches corner is going to talk about one of the most used offenses in lacrosse, the 1-4-1. This is an offense used at various levels. It is often used as a type of Zone Buster, since there are two players inside on the crease. It is also used because it forces defenses to […]

Defending the Two Man Game

Over the last decade the shot clock has made offenses shift their mentality dramatically in how they attack defenses. You’ve seen it all week at the World Championships especially with Team Canada. Defending the two man game has become something that all defenses have to have a plan for because of this. Lacrosse has utilized […]

Ranking the 2023 NCAA D1 Lacrosse Tournament Helmets

As the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Lacrosse National Tournament captivates sports fans across the country, it’s not just the thrilling gameplay and remarkable athleticism that catch the eye. The teams’ lacrosse helmets, are on full display with distinctive designs and colors. These helmets not only serve as essential protective gear for the players but also […]

Ranking the Last Decade of D1 Lacrosse National Champions

Here we go again with the age-old question. Who’s the king of kings? Jordan or LeBron? Coke or Pepsi? In this article, we will try to rank the Division I Lacrosse National Champions from the last ten years and see who the alpha of all the alphas would be. Each of these teams demonstrated exceptional […]

Quint Kessenich’s 2023 NCAA D1 Lacrosse Tournament First-Round Reaction

The first-round of the 2023 NCAA D1 Men’s Lacrosse Tournament is officially in the books. The bracket is set for the Quarterfinals, but how exactly did this past weekend pan out? Richmond (8) at Virginia (17) A lightning delay in the first quarter combined with a monsoon made for soggy, water-logged, and slippery conditions. It […]

Breaking Down Each 2023 NCAA D1 Lacrosse Tournament Teams’ History

There’s nothing better than NCAA Lacrosse in May. Gone are the cold days of the early season, classes are finishing up, and you end up with the best of the best focused on nothing but lacrosse. Here we break down the NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse Tournament matchups but in a more unconventional way. Here we […]

Quint Kessenich’s Reaction: 2023 NCAA Lacrosse Tournament

You’re all 0-0 now. New season. 17 teams comprise the 2023 NCAA Men’s Division 1 lacrosse tournament. Here are some details on when these games will be played. The play-in game will take place on Wednesday May 10 First round games are on campus at the higher seed on May 13 and 14. They will be […]