D1 Lacrosse Bets – Week 1
The lacrosse season is officially upon us and we’re looking forward to bringing you our three favorite bets each week. We aren’t affiliated with any sportsbook or gambling website but we will be using lines sourced from DraftKings. Without further adieu, my week 1 picks: Week 1 Bets Marquette (-1.5) vs Air Force Marquette is […]
ESPN to Provide Over 500 Games Across Networks
From ESPN press release: ESPN will present more than 280 men’s college lacrosse games during the 2024 season across ESPNU, ACC Network (ACCN), ESPN3, ESPN+ and ACCNX along with nearly 260 additional games will be available on ESPN+, ESPN3 and ACCNX via the ESPN App. In the Booth Anish Shroff, Jay Alter, Drew Carter, Chris Cotter and Mark […]
SUNY Plattsburgh – Season Preview
Fresh off a 2-13 season, the Cardinals are ready to show the lacrosse world they’re for real. Coach Profile Team Captains Lessons learned from last year Just showing up won’t get it done. We have to continually put in work, grow and get better. Laying the foundation starts after memorial day weekend and goes for appx 271 […]
Lindenwood To Drop, St. Rose to Close
A whirlwind finish to the week saw two institutions announce plans to discontinue their men’s lacrosse programs. The end of the 2023-2024 school year will be the last season for Lindenwood and St. Rose. The College of St. Rose announced on Thursday that they would be closing at the end of the school year. This […]
Stevens Ducks Primed for 2024 Run
Fresh off of a 18-3 season, the Stevens Ducks are primed for another NCAA tournament run. Coach Peluso is hungry to build off of 2023 and we expect big things this year! Team Profile 2024 Schedule Coach Profile Gene Peluso Inside the Program Team Motto: How we do anything is how we do everything! Captains […]
Building Leadership from Within a Lacrosse Team
Leadership is absolutely crucial to success in lacrosse. There’s an old saying that has always been somewhat prophetic: “On bad teams, no one leads. On good teams, the coaches lead. On great teams, the players lead.” I don’t know who said it first, but I’ve found it to be as accurate a statement as any […]
The Pregame Playlist – What Gets You Going?
The pregame ritual in lacrosse serves as a crucial moment for players to enter the field with focus, energy, and a competitive mindset. Music plays a pivotal role in shaping the ambiance, boosting motivation, and setting the tone for athletes before they engage in the intensity of competition. This article delves into the selection of […]
How To Shoot Your Shot
Lacrosse, known for its speed, agility, and finesse, hinges significantly on the shooting techniques of its players. The term is used throughout all sports, “Shooters Gotta Shoot!” Effective shooting mechanics are a culmination of intricate movements and coordinated actions, involving the sequencing of the body, precise hand positioning, and proficient stick manipulation. This article looks […]
College Closures and Lacrosse
In the dynamic realm of collegiate athletics, the closure of colleges and universities has become a poignant reality, casting profound implications on the vibrant tapestry of college lacrosse. We have seen this in recent years and there is no sign of it slowing down. These closures, stemming from multifaceted challenges, reverberate far beyond the halls […]
World Cup Punts NCAA’s in 2026 – Who Gets It?
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 […]
The 3-3 Man Up Offense
The 3-3 man-up offense is a popular strategy used across all levels of lacrosse. It’s an effective way to exploit the extra man and create scoring opportunities. In this offense, there are three attackers positioned on the top of the offensive zone (referred to as “up top”) and three attackers positioned on the crease or […]
The Flat Break
The flat break refers to a specific type of fast break play that occurs when a team gains possession of the ball on defense and quickly transitions to offense. The objective of the flat break is to capitalize on the sudden change of possession and catch the opposing defense off guard, creating a numerical advantage […]