Sink or Swim in the Big Ten this Weekend
The two conferences with the highest winning percentage thus far are set to square off this weekend, as the Big Ten and Ivy League have 3 matchups. While there is no doubt that both conferences are strong, there are still question marks about just how good the Big Ten is from top to bottom. What […]
Don’t Sleep on UMass: D1 Midweek Review
Our very own Quint Kessenich preaches “Tuesday is for the hunter” and that statement couldn’t have been more accurate this week as many favorites could not pull out the win. Vermont, St. Joseph’s, and Hofstra were all multi-goal favorites according to Vegas, yet all three teams lost outright. It was the specialists who shined brightest […]
Ivy League Strong: Ryan’s Rundown Week 4
The Ivy League has made its presence known over the past few weeks. Conference play has officially started, and the non-conference slates are winding down. Oh, and the Ivies are FOR REAL. So, let’s dive into the rundown! Scoreboard Monday 2/28 Canisius 8 v Air Force 9 (MAAC v ASUN) Tuesday 3/1 Mount St. Mary’s […]
Michigan is Taking Names: Division 1 Recap
March lacrosse kicked off this weekend with a bang and the games brought everything from upsets, blowouts, and shootouts. Lets review the Top 5 games of the weekend. Michigan (18) – Delaware (8) There has been a lot of debate over the University of Michigan this year in regards to their out-of-conference strength of schedule […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: March 7, 2022
Quint Kessenich being the latest contributor to the Lacrosse All Stars’ team means that he will be releasing his weekly Top 20 rankings every Monday. Quint Kessenich covers lacrosse for the ESPN networks and hosts the Quintessential Podcast on Lacrosse All Stars. Twitter: @QKessenichInstagram: @quintekessenichFacebook: Quint KessenichLinkedIn: Quint Kessenich The days are getting longer. The […]
D1 Women’s Lacrosse Weekly Recap + Preview
The Division 1 Women’s Lacrosse season is in full swing now with every team having at least one game under their belt. Here is a brief summary of some important games from last week as well as some matchups to lookout for this weekend. 2/25 – Stanford (10) vs Richmond (11) The Spiders are on […]
Seven Division 1 Saturday Storylines
We are in the thick of it as games continue to gain more momentum as the season goes on. As we enter the fourth full week of the season, the lacrosse landscape is beginning to take shape. Teams that we thought would be great preseason (Loyola, Lehigh, Bryant) have fallen out of the polls while […]
Georgetown’s Faceoff Dominance: Stat of the Week
Welcome back to the next edition of our collaboration with Zack Capozzi over at Lacrosse Reference. Each week, we are putting together a stat of the week to highlight a game, team, or individual from Men’s or Women’s lacrosse to focus on. It might be from a game the previous weekend, or it might be […]
Big East Troubles: Ryan’s Rundown Week 3
The Big East is off to a shaky start as March lacrosse starts to roll around. Many teams are starting to find their footing as every conference has competed in multiple games now. Only time will tell which teams will rise to the top, but we are starting to get a good gauge on what […]
Top Five D1 Non-Conference Games of the Week
The goal of scheduling difficult early season non-conference games is to hopefully boost a team’s resume before conference play begins. Late February/early March is one of my favorite times of the college lacrosse season. These non-conference games are very important towards constructing the rankings and getting a sense of early candidates for at-large bids once […]
Georgetown Downs Notre Dame: Division 1 Recap
This weekend, Georgetown got a statement win on the road against a highly ranked Notre Dame squad. Division 1 Men’s Lacrosse as a whole was treated to a series of big wins, upsets, and thrillers all throughout the country. Lets review the Top 5 games of the weekend. Penn (14) – Duke (13) Overtime The Duke […]
The Rise of Jacksonville Lacrosse
The Jacksonville Lacrosse program looks to elevate the program to the next level this year. Florida has been known for its athletic prowess in D1 sports for generations, but men’s lacrosse has only one program at the D1 level. After 12 seasons, Jacksonville University has developed into a solid mid-level program. But after a 5-1 […]