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What You Missed
Everything you may have missed from yesterday’s first jam-packed Saturday of lacrosse action!
We even got another hidden ball trick, this time from Virginia!
We did something brand new with the debut of College Crosse Game Day!
Did you check out Twitter for the first ever lacrosse game streamed on the social media platform?
Duke kicked the weekend off with a 10-5 win over High Point on Friday. They play again later today.
Lacrosse The Nation
Take a look at this behind the back goal by Syracuse midfielder Brendan Bomberry!
Lefty as we like to call him on the team said at the postgame press conference that it was a thing he did playing lacrosse back home in the backyard. I’m not showing any bias at all, but I think they played better backyard games than the Thompsons in my opinion.
Just like in the back yard https://t.co/7vVITvO8de
— Patrick Bomberry (@PBomberry) February 11, 2017
The play was #6 on Sportscenter’s Top Ten plays from last night.
Prior to the men’s game, the Orange women took care of Boston College, 18-8.
But was he out done by Mike D’Amario of Virginia (Ed. note: no).
Sweet behind the back goal + upset win over No. 6 = @UVAMensLacrosse ⚔#MustSeeACC ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ru05KpBMc1
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) February 11, 2017
Time Warner Cable/Spectrum News had highlights from yesterday’s Siena-Syracuse game from a Siena standpoint.
Monmouth BOSS Brian Fisher is happy for the support after upsetting Villanova on the road yesterday.
Thanks to all who reached out today on social media - @MonmouthMLAX played w/ a ton of heart & the srs were awesome #itsagreatdaytobeahawk
— Brian Fisher (@Fishtastik) February 12, 2017
You might see Fionn and Grayson from Team IMPACT (I do too), but I also see two goats.
Thx to TerpNation, our families, alums, fans & @ThePitUMD for coming out yesterday. Great to have Fionn & Grayson on hand @goteamimpact #btb pic.twitter.com/FwNqLQvz2z
— John Tillman (@CoachTillman1) February 12, 2017
This is so awesome to see. Props to Maryland and Navy, and every other school that does this type of stuff, on having these kids be a part of their team. Sometimes, this means more than playing the game.
The Terps did defeat the Midshipmen, 15-12.
In two very different games, North Carolina defeated Furman, 7-3, while Penn State got by Hobart, 21-15. That’s a difference of 26 goals scored.
Our own Jason Myers with a recap of the Air Force-Denver game for Inside Lacrosse!
It should come as little surprise that in their first game of the season, Denver had to knock off a bit of rust. Despite [Trevor] Baptiste winning the opening face-off with authority, the Falcons matched the Pioneers step-for-step in the early goings of the contest. [Ethan] Walker got the season scoring started for Denver after just 1:29, but the proverbial guns fell silent for the next 10 minutes as neither team scored until an errant clearing pass by Denver ended up in a Falcon stick, and [Andrew] Tien found Chris [Walsch] to knot the score at 1.
That would be Denver’s only failed clear of the day.
Walker continued his early contributions, delivering an apple to [Connor] Cannizzaro in the waning seconds of the first quarter. Cannizzaro had some trouble getting shots on cage in the early going, but he quickly adjusted his sights and made the kinds of contributions that coaches and fans have both come to expect.
After the game, Cannizzaro admitted that he didn’t have his best shooting game, even though he ended up with four goals. Walker was quick to credit Cannizzaro and his teammates for his offensive performance. He said his first college game “was a little bit nerve-wracking” but that as the game progressed he settled in nicely. [Bill] Tierney highlighted the high level of trust already between Cannizzaro and Walker, which will likely benefit both players on the scoresheet.
Warm up those pipes, Michigan!
We win. We sing.#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/f8Fa8hgLPB
— Michigan Lacrosse (@UMichLacrosse) February 12, 2017
Marquette and Penn had their final scrimmages yesterday in Milwaukee. Penn took home the 8-4 victory in five quarters (7-2 after four).
After a run-time fifth period, the final score of the scrimmage is 8-4 for @PennMensLax. MU will take on MSOE at2:30 p.m. CT.
— Marquette Lacrosse (@MarquetteMLax) February 11, 2017
Joe Amplo comments on Saturday's scrimmage against Penn at Valley Fields. pic.twitter.com/6ZsMZomuXk
— Marquette Lacrosse (@MarquetteMLax) February 11, 2017
Cleveland State made a great choice for food.
The tradition continues. Never a bad meal at @AlfredosPizzaNC. pic.twitter.com/SZr7aAty8n
— Dylan Sheridan (@DSheridan8) February 12, 2017
New lids for Sacred Heart!
The struggle is real, new helmet stickers!!! #family #gopios pic.twitter.com/97PC2117LH
— SHU Men's Lacrosse (@SHUmenslax) February 11, 2017
New Lids!!! 'Don't put me in it' -Brian Masi pic.twitter.com/uSMEZfrngr
— SHU Men's Lacrosse (@SHUmenslax) February 12, 2017
In Division III, top-ranked Salisbury squeezed by Lynchburg in their annual meeting, 9-8. It was the first time since 2011 the home team did not come out victorious.
In an early-season blockbuster women’s game, top-ranked North Carolina defeated No. 3 Florida, 13-10. Meanwhile, Elon upset No. 14 Virginia, 11-10, on a last second goal. It was the first ever meeting between the two programs.
Philly Jawns
Joel Embiid has a slight meniscus tear in his left knee, as first reported by Derek “Godner” Bodner. Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo confirmed that.
Meanwhile, Brett Brown didn’t play Jahlil Okafor last night in their win over the Miami Heat due to trade rumors. He could be traded before Monday’s game.
At least we got this:
#raisethedario pic.twitter.com/ge11pmedAo
— kurt gies (@kurtwearshats) February 12, 2017
And Jay Wright won his 500th career game yesterday after beating Xavier.
World News
Apple CEO Tim Cook wants an all-out fight on fake news. At least Rutgers being a lacrosse school isn’t fake news, so we’re good.
Video of the Day
Rapper Common takes a turn on the Wheel of Freestyle.
One game today, and that’s Duke hosting Cleveland State at 2:30 pm.
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