The NCAA lacrosse brackets were released tonight and both Maryland squads were seeded highly as expected.  The men are the #3 seed and take on Hofstra in the first round while a date with Syracuse awaits them in the Final Four.  The women are the #1 seed and play Marist in the first round with a potential matchup against Georgetown in the Final Four.

Just some general thoughts on both tournaments.  No doubt that this will be one of the … Read More »

Syracuse won its 11th NCAA Title Monday, socring with 4 seconds left to tie the game and then winning in overtime on a goal by Cody Jamieson. “This is our time of year, simply put,” said Kenny Nims, who was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. “This is why we go to Syracuse. The tradition of our program is extremely rich. This is what we’ve been waiting for all year and this is our time.” After the way Cuse won, I … Read More »

Before I get into my analysis for the game today listen ot an excellent preview of the game on CBS radio   syracusemarylandpreview  Why I believe the Terps will be victorious today.

In the past 3 NCAA playoff games the Dave Cottle has gotten his guys off to a fast start.  Maryland will come out on all cylinders , get the lead  and take Cuse out of its comfort zone.

Maryland will win the groundball and faceoff battles.

Brian Phipps will … Read More »

Bragging rights between Maryland and Syracuse as far as lacrosse superiority could be answered by 2:30 PM Saturday.  At College Park, Gary Gait brings in his Lady Orange squad to try to end Maryland’s perfect season. And in Hempstead , NY John Desko’s Orangemen  will meet Dave Cottle’s Terrapins for the first time since 1997. Much more on these games on Terp Talk on Thursday night at 6PM.