Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Lacrosse fans have a chance to win some of the best memorabilia in the sport, with US Lacrosse’s “Bid for Gold” auction running today through Thursday.
Bid on autographed jerseys, helmets, cleats, complete sticks and more.
Click here for the auction website.
2. TD Ierlan confirmed to US Lacrosse Magazine that he is officially cleared to join Denver men’s lacrosse starting this weekend against Villanova.
Ierlan, Division I’s all-time leading faceoff man, had spent the past two months appealing to the NCAA to allow him to transfer from Yale to Denver to finish out his career. He joins a faceoff unit that includes Alec Stathakis and Brett Boos.
More on Ierlan’s journey to Denver.
3. Jacksonville jumps to No. 13 in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Women’s Top 20.
Fresh off the upset of Florida, the Dolphins jolt into the rankings. Also notable, Boston College moves to No. 6 after blowing out Virginia.
Check out the full women’s top 20 here.
4. Delaware has entered the Nike/US Lacrosse Division I Men’s Top 20.
Aided by a blowout win over Drexel last weekend, the Blue Hens check in at No. 20 this week. Still, the college lacrosse season looks to have a handful of dominant teams, namely Maryland and North Carolina.
Check out the full rankings here.
5. Queens (N.C.) came back from down five goals to shock Wingate and rise in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division II Men’s Top 20.
Christopher Newport, too, is making a climb up the Division III Men’s Top 20 fueled by the play of senior attackman Dylan Rice. Check out both rankings below.
Nike/US Lacrosse Division II Men’s Top 20
Nike/US Lacrosse Division III Men’s Top 20
6. Little change at the top of the Division II and Division III Women’s Top 20 rankings, with teams yet to start their seasons.
Mercyhurst entered the Division II Women’s Top 20 after sweeping a doubleheader on Sunday. In Division III, St. John Fisher rose to No. 12 after two wins and St. Mary’s (Md.) and Lynchburg enter the rankings.
Nike/US Lacrosse Division II Women’s Top 20
Nike/US Lacrosse Division III Women’s Top 20
7. Sewanee Athletics issued a statement regarding a racially charged incident involving fans at the March 13 game against Emmanuel College.
The school condemned the racist epithets directed at Emmanuel players by fans of Sewanee, adding that it will investigate the incident to find those responsible.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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A little Monday action: La Salle erased a four-goal halftime deficit to down Boston U 10-9.
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Applications are now open for US Lacrosse’s LGBTQ+ Inclusion Scholarship, aimed at providing financial support to student-athletes who demonstrate positive sensitivity to and involvement in LGBTQ+ issues.
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Profiling some of Cincinnati’s top high school girls lacrosse players in 2021.
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North Carolina women scheduled a matchup with James Madison on March 21.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Watching this Kailyn Hart BTB on loop.
Agreed, @jaffe4prez.
— Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse (@StonyBrookWLAX) March 15, 2021
This @kailynhart BTB was pretty #BelieveInTheSeawolves | #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/OTEnYkL7Gt
WHAT’S ON TAP
Yard Sale...don’t hold it against me!
— Paul Carcaterra (@paulcarcaterra) March 10, 2021
: March 16
: 8 p.m. ET
: @USLacrosse YouTube pic.twitter.com/2hAiXcL1w0
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It's happening. The show where everything goes is coming to you. US Lacrosse Magazine's "Yard Sale," hosted by Anish Shroff, Paul Carcaterra and Quint Kessenich debuts tonight at 8 p.m. Head to US Lacrosse's YouTube page to watch.
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Who's ready for another round of Taylor's Takes?