Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The U.S. men’s indoor team is moving onto the semifinals of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship after beating the Czech Republic 17-3 last night. The U.S. plays the Iroquois Nationals tonight in the semifinals at 8 pm (Eastern) on Lax Sports Network.
Connor Kelly put his speed on his display in a eight-point effort. Kelly has 16 points in two games since joining the squad after helping the Whipsnakes win the PLL championship.
The guy’s got WHEELS. pic.twitter.com/5yPS82Fzt5
— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) September 26, 2019
2. Team USA star Taylor Cummings visited WMAR-TV (ABC affiliate in Baltimore) for a Midday Maryland segment that will promote next month’s Fall Classic.
Here at @MiddayMaryland with @tcummings_21 to talk all things Fall Classic
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) September 25, 2019
Get your tickets now for Fall Classic, Oct. 18-20 in Sparks, MDhttps://t.co/py42Kx5NjN pic.twitter.com/zr1mjSErjg
3. Former Marquette women’s lacrosse player Alex Gambacorta writes about the importance of addressing mental health in this week’s IWCLA “Behind the Whistle” blog.
4. Eyekonz empowers Philadelphia girls with message of belonging.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The MLL has named its Dave Huntley Man of the Year nominees.
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The PLL announced a crowd of 12,556 for its championship game in Philadelphia.
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Team USA star Rob Pannell was among the Major League Lacrosse Players of the Week for the final week of the regular season.
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WPLL player Daniela Eppler has joined the women’s lacrosse staff at Pitt.
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Syracuse and Denver will play at Cortland on Oct. 5 as part of the Red Dragons’ Lacrosse Legends Weekend. Denver coach Bill Tierney is a Cortland alum.
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A Title IX lawsuit alleges the University of Kentucky is discriminating against female athletes for refusing to create varsity programs for its female students. One of the plantiffs in the suit is a former high school lacrosse player.
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The club men’s lacrosse team at Rice has seen an influx of women joining this year.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Tennis anyone? High Point incorporating some small-sided box into its training.
A little 3v2 box progression today!
— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) September 25, 2019
Progression 1: No Picks, Just Play pic.twitter.com/8vhmrLxsuC
We’re particularly fond of #7 on this list.
Not surprised @Tehoka1 is at the top of the Top 10 plays from the @WILC2019 opening rounds (Watch full Top 10 plays here: https://t.co/IM2fNg7TRc) • #lacrosse #lax #wilc2019 pic.twitter.com/yx87UkZHQv
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) September 25, 2019
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Day five of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, with all games streamed free on Lax Sports Network. The U.S. plays the Iroquois Nationals at 5 p.m. (8 p.m. ET).