Beth Ann Mayer

Beth Ann Mayer is a Long Island-based writer. She joined USA Lacrosse in 2022 after freelancing for Inside Lacrosse for five years. She first began covering the game as a student at Syracuse. When she's not writing, you can find her wrangling her husband, two children and surplus of pets.

Marty Joyner is USA Lacrosse’s men’s officials development manager and a long-time ref at the high school and youth levels.

Misc How To

Game Ready: How Officials Can Prepare for the Season

February 28, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

John Strohsacker

Players aren’t the only ones who need to be fit and fast as spring approaches.

Ashley Humphrey and Stanford improved to 2-2 with a win over Cornell.

Misc Industry

Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Tuesday, Feb. 28

February 27, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Stanford Athletics

Four women's games highlight Monday slate.

Jolie Riedell had two goals and four draw controls in a 10-5 win over Rutgers.

College Women

Upset Lands Army in Top 15 of Nike/USA Lacrosse Division I Women's Top 20

February 27, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Army Athletics

Army's stunner over Rutgers proved the Black Knights' early success is for real.

Ellie Masera had three goals and an assist as No. 5 Stony Brook beat Yale 13-7 on Saturday on Long Island.

College Women

Second Half Reset Pushes No. 5 Stony Brook Over Yale

February 25, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Stony Brook Athletics

After a sluggish first half, Ellie Masera and Stony Brook got rolling.

Charessa Crosse had two goals earlier this week against Delaware, including the game-winning tally.

College Women

Weekend One-Liners: What to Watch for in Women's Lacrosse

February 24, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Kevin P. Tucker

One sentence on the weekend's top games to get you ready for all the action.

Liam Byrnes will represent the U.S. at the 2023 World Lacrosse Men's Championship in San Diego.

National Teams USA Men

Game Ready: When (and How) to Pick Up a Long Pole

February 24, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Nick Ieradi

Liam Byrnes gives the short version of when and how to pick up a long pole.

Clare Levy is an All-American defender and a key to Stony Brook's zone defense.

College Women

Game Ready: Stay in Your Lane with Stony Brook's Clare Levy

February 23, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Stony Brook Athletics

How to stay aware of shooting space violations when playing a backer zone.

Elon's Sammy Fisher.

College Women

Sammy Fisher Triumphs for Late Friend, Other Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims

February 21, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Elon Athletics

On the night Elon honored the 17 victims, Sammy Fisher had her best game ever.

Jacksonville got its first win of the season Monday.

Misc Industry

Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Tuesday, Feb. 21

February 20, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Peyton Williams

Every division of NCAA lacrosse has rankings this week.

Delaney Sweitzer stopped 13 of the 23 shots she faced in a big win over Maryland.

College Women

Top 3 Solidifies in Nike/USA Lacrosse Division I Women's Top 20

February 20, 2023

Beth Ann Mayer

Rich Barnes

After two weeks, it now looks like we have a clear look at the nation's top three teams.