Georgetown Lacrosse: A Season Reborn with Notre Dame Upset
The Georgetown Men’s Lacrosse team’s 2024 season is a testament to the age-old adage that it’s not how you start but how you finish. The early part of their season was marked by a couple of gut-wrenching losses to Loyola and Johns Hopkins that could have derailed their momentum and spirit. These initial setbacks weren’t […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: Feb 26, 2024
My Top 20 presented by SPIRE Lacrosse, always a treacherous exercise. Quint Kessenich’s Top 20 presented by Spire 1) Duke Devils (4-0) wrapped up February with a 23-7 Friday blowout win over Jacksonville. The Dolphins had won each of the past two meetings with Duke. Not this year. Brennan O’Neill has 28 points after four […]
D1 Lacrosse Bets – Week 3
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 3 picks: Loyola (-1.5) vs Rutgers I expect this one to be […]
Is Ivy League Lacrosse Being Slept On?
The Ivy League has always been a fascinating battleground in NCAA Men’s Division 1 lacrosse. While the ACC takes the crown as the top dog, the debate rages on about who follows: the Big Ten or the Ivy League? Let’s take a stroll down last season’s memory lane and peek into what this year might […]
Is the Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse Hype For Real?
Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse is off to a fiery start this season, racking up wins and turning heads left and right. But let’s pump the brakes for a second and take a closer look. They’ve demolished Vermont, Colgate, Manhattan, and Utah with a whopping score line of 72-27. Sounds impressive, right? But hold up—these teams are […]
Surprise Teams of the 2024 Division 1 Lacrosse Season
The 2024 Division 1 college lacrosse season has been a thrilling ride so far, with unexpected teams emerging as serious contenders and challenging the established hierarchy. Let’s delve into the narratives of the squads that are defying odds and making a significant impact in the world of Division 1 Lacrosse. Colgate: The Road Warriors Making […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: Feb 19, 2024
My Top 20 presented by SPIRE Lacrosse, always a treacherous exercise. Quint Kessenich’s Top 20 presented by Spire 1) Duke Devils are 3-0 with wins over unranked Bellarmine, High Point and St Joe’s. Brennan O’Neill scored six goals on 13 shots and transfer student Josh Zawada had six assists in the latest 19-10 victory. A combined 23 shot raucous […]
Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: Feb 12, 2024
We jump into the storm with February rankings, my Top 20 presented by SPIRE Lacrosse, always a treacherous exercise. Love the enthusiasm and spirit that we witnessed this past weekend. The momentum and trajectory of men’s lacrosse is booming. Quint Kessenich’s Top 20 presented by Spire 1) Duke Devils are 2-0 after defeating High Point […]
D1 Lacrosse Bets – Week 1.0
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: Georgetown vs Hopkins (-1.5) To be brutally honest, I didn’t […]
Overreactions : Week 0
Each week I’m going to combine analysis with emotion and overreact to college lacrosse outcomes. The BIG is a three bid league Parity in lacrosse is alive and well. The Big ten is off to a shaky start in 2024, going 3-2 this weekend. The preseason leaders Johns Hopkins and Penn State took tough losses. […]
Under the Radar Performance: Florida Southern
The Florida Southern College men’s lacrosse team began the 2024 season with a thrilling 8-7 victory over third-ranked Wingate University. Despite trailing 5-0 in the first 15 minutes, the Moccasins staged a comeback through solid defense and timely offense, eventually securing the lead at 8-7 with just over three minutes left. The result comes as […]
Anatomy of a Comeback : Denver Pioneers
The Denver at Hopkins game on Saturday featured a handful of complex situational lacrosse scenarios. The tactical portion of the last four minutes and overtime proved to be critical to the outcome and is worthy of analysis. For coaches and players, these nuanced moments are worthy of study and practice. They often decide big games […]