MLL Draft Review: One Month Later
Shortly after the MLL collegiate draft wrapped up, Connor Wilson tossed an interesting suggestion my way, one you pretty much never hear from website editor: Wait. That’s right, instead of posting a wrap-up piece the following day, he wanted me to take some time, check out each team’s picks in both drafts, add in their various offseason moves and try to get a better idea of what these teams are working with at this point of the offseason.
Alphabetical 2014 NCAA D1 Preview: Virginia
The NCAA D1 season is now well underway, and it’s only February. Instead of previewing these last few teams, we’ll talk about their 2014 seasons so far, assuming they’ve played games… We narrow down the alphabetical list with the Virginia Cavaliers, located in Charlottesville, VA. The Cavs are 3-0 right now, and each of their games have been decided by one goal. It’s clearly going to be a tight year for UVA.
Loyola Beats Penn State 12-11
Nikko Pontrello scored his third goal of the game only 19 seconds into OT to win the game for Loyola on an unassisted low dodge from behind. 12-11 win for Loyola in OT. We’ve got a game winning lacrosse GIF!
First College Lacrosse GIF Of The Year
It’s only scrimmage, so this GIF doesn’t really count, but we’re going with it anyway. Loyola’s Jeff Chase lets loose a shot against UNC and finds the back of the net. Welcome to GIF City, baby!
UNC Vs Loyola Lacrosse Scrimmage Photos
Craig Chase took in the Loyola – UNC scrimmage this weekend and sent over these excellent photos! Enjoy Mr. Chase’s work, and get excited for the Spring season to kick off in earnest. Some D1 teams have started playing games, while others are still scrimmaging, and preparing for the real thing…
13 Lacrosse Photos From 2013
It’s 2013 for one more day. To celebrate the year that was, we’re dropping 13 awesome photos on you from the last 365 days of lacrosse action around the world. Some of them you’ve seen, and some you haven’t. Let’s give 2013 its proper due respect! We’ll show you a photo, and below each one we’ll tell you what was going on, and why this photo made the cut.
EXTENDED: Big USA Lacrosse Hit GIF
Craig Chase shot some great photos at the USA – Loyola scrimmage last weekend in Alexandria, VA, but some of them are even better in sets! A couple of great images from a big hit makes for a great GIF, and in this case, the hit is VERY clean, and from what we can tell, completely legal.
Loyola – Georgetown Scrimmage Photos
Craig Chase took in the recent Loyola – Georgetown scrimmage, and came away with a ton of great photos of both the Hounds and Hoyas. Loyola took on Gtown at noon this past Saturday at the Play For Parkinson’s Event in Alexandria, VA. Right after this scrimmage, the Hounds took on Team USA Blue.
Loyola Alumni Game – Goalie Chest Cam
Craig Chase brought out a new toy when he was shooting photos of the Loyola Alumni Game, and he strapped to GoPro onto one of Loyola Alumni goalies, and got some up close and personal video of the scrimmage. The action comes in hot and heavy and it’s a great perspective on the speed of the game at a high level.
Photo of the Week: Hounds Stay Hounds
Last weekend’s Hounds vs. Bayhawks game was a good one, with the Hawks holding on for a two goal lead and establishing the matchups for the playoffs. Photographer Craig Chase was on hand to take in the game, and he got a great one of Loyola Greyhounds grads Eric Lusby and Josh Hawkins, both of the MLL’s Charlotte Hounds.
Traditional Thursday: Stanwick Vs Stanwick
If you happened to take in the Boys Latin alumni game this year, like photographer Craig Chase did, then you got to see some serious Stanwick on Stanwick lacrosse action. What started out as an opposite ends of the field match up, quickly became a one on one slugfest.
Loyola Blows By UMBC In A Monsoon
Loyola takes down UMBC in the pouring rain, 21-9, on Wednesday night in Baltimore.