Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. James Madison made history in a victory over George Mason.
The Dukes cruised past George Mason 19-2 thanks to five points from Isabella Peterson to win its 500th game as a Division I program. James Madison is the fifth women’s program to reach that mark.
Also notable in women’s action, Florida returned to the field after a COVID-19 halt and dominated Kennesaw State 20-7. Loyola picked up its first win of the season, getting nine points from Livy Rosenzweig to beat Villanova 18-6.
Read more in the women's wrap.
NIKE/US LACROSSE TOP 20
No. 6 Florida 20, Kennesaw State 7
No. 12 Richmond 19, Longwood 3
No. 13 James Madison 19, George Mason 2
No. 15 Loyola 18, Villanova 6
OTHER SCORES
Davidson 15, High Point 14
Drexel 19, Temple 11
Old Dominion 17, Delaware State 4
Robert Morris 18, Kent State 3
Vanderbilt 15, Mercer 10
2. Virginia men’s lacrosse picked up a solid rebound win on Wednesday.
The Cavaliers, fresh off a blowout loss to Syracuse at the Dome last weekend, held off a late surge from High Point to win 12-11 at Klöckner Stadium. Matt Moore led the way with three goals and two assists, and Alex Rode had 17 saves.
Nelson Rice with more on the win.
WEDNESDAY SCORES
No. 6 Virginia 12, High Point 11
Vermont 21, UMass Lowell 7
Providence 18, Fairfield 17
3. PLL on Peacock, it’s happening in 2021.
The Premier Lacrosse League announced Wednesday that every game of the 2021 season will be streamed on NBC’s new service “Peacock,” including 23 games that will stream exclusively on Peacock Premium.
4. Rutgers women’s lacrosse is bringing the grit during a three-game win streak that includes three comebacks.
The Scarlet Knights took down then-No. 19 Ohio State on Friday after trailing at the half and followed with another such win Sunday — their first wins over a ranked team since 2017.
More on Rutgers’ resurgence in 2021.
5. Charlotte North joined Paul Carcaterra on this week’s episode of “Overtime.”
In the episode, North details her background in Dallas, her inspirations, how she went viral last year and why she decided to transfer to Boston College.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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In the IWLCA blog “Behind the Whistle,” Tufts’ coach Courtney Shute answers questions about the ideal player, leadership and her top vacation spot.
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Matt Kinnear profiles the Salisbury men’s lacrosse team’s championship culture, led by coach Jim Berkman.
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More on the strong performances from Syracuse defensemen Mitch Wykoff and Brett Kennedy in the win over Virginia.
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Elmira College expands on the decision to move both the men’s and women’s programs to club status.
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A look at the last time Maryland men’s lacrosse did not make the NCAA tournament.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Come for the Davidson game-winner against High Point. Stay for the classic call.
Just caught the final few minutes of @DavidsonLax win. You know what I love? Commentators with uncontrollable excitement. Listen to this call on Sam Rippley GWG pic.twitter.com/qdE0ai6Kqk
— Matt Kinnear (@mattkinnear) March 3, 2021
NLL’s Devan Kaney spoke with 9-year-old New York Riptide super fan Chase Adler, who knows every player on the roster.
Can you name every player on the @newyorkriptide roster? 9-year-old Chase Adler has it covered
— NLL (@NLL) March 3, 2021
The young super fan knows the Riptide roster & stats better than anyone. Get to know Chase on this episode of The Warm Up presented by @warriorlax
Full video: https://t.co/YXU20fb5gs pic.twitter.com/X9W9p4Ae7z
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We celebrate Women's History Month by revisiting the impact of Title IX on the women's college game.
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Blaxers Blog profiles Gardner-Webb's Talen Francis.