In a tightly contested battle , Maryland was up on the Hoyas 7-6. I turned to the gentleman from Lacrosse magazine and said the next goal would dictate the game. The Terps had the ball-threw it away and the Hoyas started a 6 goal run, the first team to separate in a close game usually wins. Bryn Holmes controlled the draws 12-5 but it wasn’t enough as the Hoyas stifled Maryland’s vaunted attack and coasted to a 3 goal victory. … Read More »

   If you like lacrosse last night was a show you should have been listening to. Casey and Cortney Connor were in the studio along with Bruce Block and myself. Maryland coaches Dave Cottle and Cathy Reese called in to discuss the NCAA tournament.  If you missed the show, look for the podcast on www.espn1300.com that should be up by Saturday. Some predictions from the panel —- Women’s Lacrosse—Courtney (UMBC Head Coach) Terps  Penn Syracuse Northwestern in Final 4  Cuse … Read More »

       Coach Dave Cottle had the guts to start his 3 freshman recruits on attack today and the gamble paid off as Maryland led by Grant Catalino’s 4 goals defeated G-town on the road.  Jake Reed (2 goals) , Ryan Young (2 goals) and Tony Mendes completed the freshman scoring.  Cottle ‘s defensive moves throttled the Hoyas and Carter and Phipps combined for 10 saves ina game that Maryland dominated from start to finish.  Next up for the … Read More »