Who won the transfer portal?
Unlike recent years when Rutgers and Notre Dame were clear-cut winners in the lacrosse transfer portal, this cycle’s crown is more tricky to quantify at the moment. Transfers are the new normal in college athletics. Florida State and Colorado football are two national stories and two programs that upgraded significantly during the offseason. Regardless of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thank You Bill Tierney for Changing the Game
With the NCAA Tournament field being announced, the lacrosse world has come to realize that the Big East Championship was the last time they would see Coach Bill Tierney patrol the sidelines at the Division 1 level. With the Big Ten and Ivy League unfolding the way it did, it left Denver as one of […]
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 […]
Selection Sunday Predictions: NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse
We are coming down to the wire here with Selection Sunday for NCAA Men’s Division 1 Lacrosse only a few hours away. Some teams will control their tournament fate with how they finish their conference tournaments, while others will wait and see if the lacrosse gods and the selection committee will favor them. It’s been […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: May 1, 2023
Welcome to May. Conference championship Week is here. 40 teams vying for nine automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. Just getting to this point is an achievement for some. For others it’s merely a step on the road to bigger goals. When the confetti settles, watch the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday May 7th at […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: April 24, 2023
Hammer time. I’m astounded by Penn State, Army, and Johns Hopkins. Who could have predicted their rise? Growth and improvement are difficult to quantify. What’s the deal with Ohio State, Rutgers, Syracuse. and North Carolina? Feels like the bubble is shrinking every week as teams fail to cash in. Manhattan (10-4) clinched the top seed […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: April 3, 2023
With Easter Sunday on tap this weekend, there’s a more robust schedule of Friday games. This is the best time of year. We’ve got four consecutive weeks of league play followed by conference tournaments during the first weekend of May, with the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on the evening of Sunday May 7. There are […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: March 27, 2023
Quint Kessenich covers lacrosse for the ESPN networks. His podcast drops every Thursday and can be listened to anywhere podcasts can be found. Twitter: @QKessenichInstagram: @quintekessenichFacebook: Quint KessenichLinkedIn: Quint Kessenich Quint Kessenich’s Top 20 20) Delaware The Hens (6-3) bounced back after a Sunday loss to Hopkins by defeating conference rival Hofstra 15-7. Tye Kurtz […]
Pat Kavanagh is Notre Dame’s Savior: Wall Ball Week 4
The ACC and Big Ten continued to distance themselves from the pack this weekend after big wins. Penn State, Johns Hopkins, and Michigan each knocked off Top 20 teams to continue to strengthen the conference’s non-conference record. Michigan responded to a 9-4 deficit with a 9-0 run to knock off Delaware. Virginia and Notre Dame […]