Yale Stops Dane Train in their Tracks for National Title Shot

Albany vs Yale 2018 NCAA Semifinals Ryan Conwell (8 of 28)

Whether you were thinking the Elis of Yale would take the victory in the opening NCAA Semi-final, or that the Dane Train would keep on rolling all the way to Memorial Day – I don’t think anybody foresaw this game going quite the way it did. 20 to 11, in the Final Four!

Scott Marr: Empathy, Compassion, Being Yourself

scott marr, ualbany head coach

Editor’s note: Please welcome GameChanger (and coach Scott Marr) to LaxAllStars! GameChanger has developed an amazing new app called Team Manager, which we encourage every lacrosse team administrator to try. The folks at GC love lacrosse, and we’re pumped to have them on board as our partner. We hope you enjoy their podcast! Today on the […]

The Albany Way, by Garan Santicola

the albany way lacrosse

The process for Albany Lacrosse entails an intense work ethic tempered by a deep enjoyment of the game, a commitment to live in the moment, and the cultivation of a family-like comradery on and off the field.

NCAA D1 Stat Freaks – Week 6

NCAA D1 Stat Freaks - Week 6

This was a huge week for the old state freaks. Offense and faceoffs really dominated in a way that we haven’t been seeing recently. Well, faceoffs are always strong, but there were some angry players on offense this week.

NCAA Week 6 – Is this poll SERIOUS?!?!

NCAA Week 6 - Is this poll SERIOUS?!?! Jim Fenzel LaxCot

Usually, the top 20 teams are relatively easy to figure out, with some tough decisions around 20. Right now, it’s not clear at all. I was talking to one fellow voter about this difficult situation, and they summed it up nicely. You’re forced to rate volume of wins against strength of schedule.

NCAA Week 5 – Is this poll SERIOUS?!?!

Is This Poll Serious Week 5 Lax Cartoon Jim Fenzel

Week 5, what have you done?! Sure, we all had a good feeling about UAlbany staying on top of the poll, but what about the Buckeyes and Tar Heels. Did anyone see that coming?

Growing Up With A Stick In My Hands

Notre Dame vs Albany Lacrosse 2014 NCAA Quarterfinal Credit: Joe Williams ncaa first round

Lacrosse has always been in Blaze Riorden’s life. Staying true to his roots took him to Albany, Team USA, Rochester Rattlers, Buffalo Bandits, and beyond!