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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. NLL on ESPN has a nice ring to it.

After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, the National Lacrosse League will make its return in 2021-22 in a big way, announcing a deal with ESPN. The network’s platforms will carry up to 139 games this season, including at least 10 games live on linear networks. The NLL season begins on Dec. 3.

Click here for the full announcement.

2. A new era in Hempstead, N.Y.

One Tierney remains — head coach Seth Tierney — but Hofstra’s men’s lacrosse program will have to rebuild following the graduation of Seth’s son, Ryan, the school’s all-time leading scorer.

Check out the fall ball breakdown of Hofstra men’s lacrosse.

3. Abigail Jackson is stepping down from her position as Union College head coach to become the Director of Sport for Lacrosse for Athletes Unlimited.

Jackson spent the last 11 years at Union, where she tied the program record with 80 victories. Click here for the full release.

4. The IWLCA announced the top assistant coaches from the 2021 season.

Jen Kent (Boston College), Erin Abbott-Gillin (Indianapolis) and Hedy Veith (Tufts) will be recognized by the IWLCA as the top assistant coaches for their respective divisions.

Click here for more.

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Isaiah Dawson and Austin Madronic connecting well for Harvard’s men’s lacrosse team this fall.