Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. One of the best players in the world at the helm of one of the most prestigious programs in the country.
U.S. women’s national team star Kayla Treanor took over her alma mater this offseason, and inherited a roster full of talent. Even with Emma Ward out for the season, the Orange will be a national title contender.
Click here for more on No. 3 Syracuse.
2. Brennan O’Neill is ready for showtime.
O’Neill, the freshman sensation in Durham, now becomes the Blue Devils’ top offensive threat and a potential Tewaaraton candidate. Click here to learn more about the factors that make No. 3 Duke a contender for another NCAA crown.
3. The MCLA returns for another season of growth in 2022.
We released our Division I and Division II MCLA rankings on Wednesday, featuring BYU and Grand Valley State in the No. 1 spots. Click below for the full Top 20s.
4. The NAIA Coaches Polls ring in another season.
The Reinhardt (Ga.) men and Keiser (Fla.) women lead their respective polls, which ring in 2022. Click below for the full rankings.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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In the IWLCA blog “Behind the Whistle,” Temple goalie Shana Hecht writes about her experience in the Future Leaders of the Game: IWLCA Students of Color Leadership Academy
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Saint Joseph’s men’s lacrosse will host a Crimson vs. Grey scrimmage on Friday, in preparation for the 2022 season.
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Cal women’s lacrosse promotes longtime college coach and National Lacrosse Hall of Fame member Denise Wescott to associate head coach.
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Elon women’s lacrosse released its 2022 schedule, which includes a pair of ACC matchups to kick off the season.
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Bellarmine men’s lacrosse, which will open the NCAA season on Saturday against Mercer, releases its season preview. Here’s a preview of their opponent, Mercer.
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Pat Spencer, current member of the Capital City Go-Go, is enjoying his basketball journey thus far.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
New father, old tricks. How does Tom Schreiber make it look so easy?
Physics doesn’t apply when @TomSchreiber26 is shooting pic.twitter.com/nCmPymb6XG
— Archers Lacrosse Club (@PLLArchers) January 26, 2022
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The Division II men's and women's Preseason Players of the Year.
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More college previews. Next up: No. 2-ranked Maryland (men) and North Carolina (women).