Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Virginia didn’t need overtime magic on Monday. The Cavaliers rode the hot goaltending of Alex Rode (13 saves) and tenacious defense to beat reigning NCAA Division I men’s champion Yale 13-9 to claim its first national title since 2011.
On the offensive side, Matt Moore was on target from the get-go and finished with four goals.
We got fireworks early
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) May 27, 2019
Bodies are flying and Matt Moore unleashes this beauty. @UVAMensLax leads 2-1. pic.twitter.com/r6KlPP49g5
2. Maryland’s season ended in familiar fashion — the school’s 14th NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse championship. Senior goalie Megan Taylor made 10 saves to earn tournament MOP honors as the Terps beat Boston College 12-10, the Eagles third straight defeat in the title game.
JEN. GILES. @Tewaaraton finalists representing here in the final 30 minutes of the season. @MarylandWLax leads 12-8 with 6:28 left. pic.twitter.com/KQYCkM2ild
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) May 26, 2019
3. Merrimack’s final season in Division II men’s lacrosse had a fitting final chapter. The Warriors, transitioning to Division I next year, beat Limestone 16-8 to claim their second straight NCAA championship.
4. Cabrini’s “1-0” philosophy resulted in the school’s first NCAA Division III men’s lacrosse championship as the Cavaliers beat Amherst 16-12 before a vocal hometown crowd.
5. Middlebury and/or Salisbury have appeared in the NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse final in 17 of the last 24 years. On Sunday, they faced off for all the marbles for the first time ever and Middlebury freshman Jane Earley keyed the Panthers title with four goals and nine draw controls.
6. Yale commit Fallon Vaughn helped Massachusetts/Rhode Island win the top flight at the US Lacrosse National Tournament and was named the winner of the Heather Leigh Albert Award.
Yale commit and Concord-Carlisle (Mass.) junior Fallon Vaughn helped Massachusetts/Rhode Island win the top flight at the US Lacrosse Women's National Tournament, and then was named the Heather Leigh Albert winner as the outstanding player. https://t.co/V2TV0AqiYM pic.twitter.com/WeH1GBWJoq
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) May 26, 2019
7. John Grant Jr., was going to be a big part of the Denver Outlaws offense as offensive coordinator, but now he’ll help out on the field. The legendary attackman is coming out of retirement and playing for the first time since 2016.
8. Calgary beat Buffalo 14-13 in overtime Saturday night to complete a sweep of the NLL’s best-of-three championship series.
Rhys Duch for the @NLL title!
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) May 26, 2019
The @NLLRoughnecks are your 2019 NLL Champs. pic.twitter.com/vb8MEkEmGy
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Denison’s Henry DeCamp played the homestretch of his senior season on a torn ACL, including a final performance in the USILA Senior All-Star Game on Friday night at US Lacrosse.
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The IWLCA announced rosters for the Senior All-Star Games, which will be played at US Lacrosse on June 1.
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Syracuse’s men’s lacrosse was once a Memorial Day Weekend staple. Can the Orange return to their once lofty heights?
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Navy is taking its time to find its new head men’s lacrosse coach.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Cool and profound moment from Maryland head coach Cathy Reese after leading her team to the national title.
@MarylandWLax coach Cathy Reese in what it means to hear those words from her players.
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) May 27, 2019
(via @TomSportsWUSA9)pic.twitter.com/NUEmuC9vdV
The season didn’t end with the coveted title, but Boston College’s Kenzie Kent and Sam Apuzzo gave us another reminder of how special this run has been.
These two, though. We just can’t pic.twitter.com/K3uamveM9h
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) May 26, 2019
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The NCAA season is over, but lacrosse season is far from over. The Tewaaraton will be awarded on Thursday, MLL opens its 2019 season on Friday and both the PLL and WPLL begin play on Saturday.
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