Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. The Big East announced its 2019 television schedule, including nine games on FOX and CBS. 

The men’s slate features seven games and opens April 6 with Denver hosting Villanova on CBS Sports Network. 

Two women’s games – Georgetown-Maryland and the conference championship – will be aired on FS1 and FS2.

2. Jamaica and Peru were granted full membership from the FIL, the federation announced Thursday. 

Peru was first accepted into the FIL in 2012 and Jamaica followed one year later. There are now 62 member-national federations worldwide.

The FIL Board of Directors has granted Full Membership to National Federations from @Lacrosseperu and @JamaicaLacrosse. #growthegame https://t.co/8gBTCoP2Xe

— FILacrosse (@FILacrosse) January 17, 2019

3. It’s time for Tehoka Nanticoke to shine at Albany as the Great Danes look to keep rolling despite graduating four All-Americans and TD Ierlan transferring to Yale. 

They enter 2019 ranked at No. 17 in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Men’s Preseason Top 20. 

“It’s always tough to see great players leave your program,” coach Scott Marr said. “It’s hard for me to turn the page. But when you recruit the younger guys — it’s their time. 

4. Virginia is hoping to go further this year after navigating a tough schedule, coming in at No. 17 in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason Top 20.  

Its 23 consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament are not good enough for coach Julie Myers. 

“We want to make it deeper into May,” Myers said. “It definitely makes for a long summer when you get knocked out early.”

5. The 2019 season is on the horizon! Practices are officially underway for some teams. Check out the sights:

This was an absolutely amazing morning. Another view: pic.twitter.com/7HNSUbRVOB

— UtahLacrosse (@UtahLacrosse) January 17, 2019

Sound on: We mic’d up senior captain Matt Borges during yesterday’s practice. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/HYGPGU7izD

— Ohio State Men's LAX (@OhioStateMLAX) January 18, 2019

Practicing in a winter wonderland. #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/a8T6kBA6wv

— Bucknell Men's Lax (@Bucknell_MLAX) January 18, 2019

Final practice in Milwaukee prior to Saturday's scrimmage at Maryland. pic.twitter.com/X3vnhFcNgU

— Marquette Lacrosse (@MarquetteMLax) January 17, 2019

Another beautiful morning for some lacrosse. #GoHPU #morninglax pic.twitter.com/82Glxa8ubt

— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) January 17, 2019

Nothing like a little snow during the first week back#playingwithsnow
Or#playingwithfire pic.twitter.com/9rxDf3AZbs

— Liberty Lacrosse (@LibertyLax) January 18, 2019

What We’re Reading

• Inside Lacrosse takes a look at the top specialist units in Division I men, with Yale leading the way thanks to Albany transfer TD Ierlan. 

• “Gender unification at the professional level is critical to helping our sport grow,” said WPLL founder Michele DeJuliis of the league’s partnership with the PLL. 

• Joe Tsai, owner of the NLL’s Seals, shared his love of lacrosse with ABC 10 News San Diego. 

• The Fellowship of Christian Athletes lacrosse ministry honored former Navy player Brendan Looney with the 2018 Peter Kohn Award. 

• Tribal West became a local mecca and "destination store" in Utah, helping foster another generation of youth players. 

• Shikellamy (Pa.) lacrosse is thankful for being awarded an equipment grant from US Lacrosse.

What We’re Watching

Preseason previews continue to roll out, as Lax Sports Network looks at a new-look team for Hofstra. 

“Now when everything is open, there’s a different smell in the air.”@HofstraMLAX has to replace All-American goalie Jack Concannon this year, which means lots of competition for @TierneySeth’s group.

Full Pride preview on @LaxSportsNet: https://t.co/T1SRFBuZbK pic.twitter.com/Jek37YY5w2

— Travis Eldridge (@tgeldrid) January 17, 2019

Tom Schreiber shares his shooting routine for travel days. 

 

 

 

 

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Big thanks to @lacrosseunlimited & @peter_frederick for capturing my travel day shooting routine. I always try to get some game speed touches before jumping on the ! Off to .... @usalaxsniper

A post shared by Tom Schreiber (@tom_schreiber26) on Jan 17, 2019 at 5:41pm PST

Paul Rabil released his #LaxCon recap on YouTube:

What’s On Tap

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