Quint Kessenich’s PLL Philadelphia Takeaways
Three weeks into the PLL summer and every team has absorbed a loss. Margins are tight. Four teams are 2-1, and four are 1-2. Winning a game isn’t easy. At this stage, the race is wide open. The PLL visits Baltimore on June 21 and 22, with four games from historic Homewood Field on the […]
Quint Kessenich: PLL Week 3 Power Rankings
The PLL train rolled through Charlotte with big wins, highlight goals, and a couple of teams starting to separate from the pack. Through two weeks, we’re already seeing who’s got juice and who’s still stuck in neutral. 1) Boston Cannons Princeton rookie Coulter Mackesy made his debut in Charlotte, which shipped Will Manny to the […]
Quint Kessenich’s 5 Observations from PLL Opening Weekend
The 2025 PLL season is underway after four games this past weekend in Albany, NY. Coaches and general managers finalized their rosters following the draft and a week of training camp in Albany. Philadelphia had the bye. First-round draft choice and Tewaaraton winner CJ Kirst is currently on the PUP list with an upper-body injury, […]
21 Reasons Why Cornell Men’s Lacrosse Won the National Championship
Cornell’s road to the 2025 national championship wasn’t just a story of talent—it was a masterclass in experience, depth, and resolve. From seasoned seniors to unsung heroes, the Big Red checked every box when it mattered most. Here are 21 reasons why the Cornell men’s lacrosse program is back on top.
Quint Kessenich: NCAA Lacrosse Semifinals Preview
There is nothing better than the NCAA lacrosse semifinals. Championship weekend returns to Gillette Stadium with a pair of high-stakes semifinals on Saturday. Cornell vs. Penn State at noon. Maryland vs. Syracuse to follow. Two games, four power programs, one shot at the title. Let’s break it down the NCAA lacrosse semifinals. 1 Cornell vs […]
Quint Kessenich: 2025 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament First Round Recap
The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament quarterfinals are the payoff round, with a trip to Championship Weekend up for grabs. Last week, we broke down each of the first-round matchups. Now, let’s take a look back at the first-round action and how it all played out. #1 Cornell vs Richmond The Big Red moved past Albany […]
Quint Kessenich: 2025 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament First Round Preview
The 2025 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament has arrived, and every game will be available for fans on ESPN platforms. First-round matchups begin this weekend, with coverage on ESPNU, ESPN+, and a marquee showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame airing on ESPN2. The quarterfinals will take place at Hofstra on May 17 and at Navy […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: April 28, 2025
Championship Week is here for college lacrosse. If you’re involved in any fashion, bring the attitude of gratitude into May. Here’s the final Top 20 of 2025. Don’t get my poll confused with bracketology. They are different exercises. It’s my opinion. Feels like the Big Ten can’t score, and the Ivy League is light on […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: April 21, 2025
Robust lacrosse crowds showed up at Maryland, Duke, Albany, and Harvard. There was no shortage of drama and upsets this weekend. League tournaments are taking shape, and you can feel the urgency. A theme will emerge in the 2025 conference and NCAA tournaments. I used to identify the senior class of contending teams because I […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: April 14, 2025
Rivalry lacrosse games dot the menu this week and next. League races are beginning to crystallize. The weather is perking up. What more can you ask for? Eleven teams are in the hunt for an NCAA tournament seed. League tournaments in the Big Ten, ACC, and Ivy will shape the bracket. The questions are simple—who […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: April 7, 2025
This is the best time of year. Spring means rebirth and renewal. Fans flock to campus for rivalry games played in the sun. Joy robbers eying bracketology in the first week of April is a misguided exercise. Enjoy these lacrosse games for what they are—not for what they mean. Stop worrying about the finish line, […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: March 31, 2025
We are at the midway point in the race to Boston. While Colgate, Harvard, and Cornell are putting the pedal to the metal, some very successful teams are playing at a slower pace this lacrosse season. Pace ratings according to IL (1–77, with 1 being the fastest): UNC is 69, Notre Dame 70, Penn State […]