Lacrosse Playground

The Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Friday approved rules changes in men’s lacrosse, including the establishment of a shot clock procedure that replaces the sport’s stall warning. In men’s lacrosse, panel members approved a proposal to adjust the stall warning procedure to include a 30-second timeframe for the offensive team to take a shot. Read More…

DENVER – The University of Denver men’s lacrosse team will play one of its toughest schedules to date as it faces five teams that participated in the 2012 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament, including NCAA Champion Loyola University. Read More…

The Morrisville State College men’s lacrosse program teamed up with the Wounded Warriors Project, this past weekend in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action against Hilbert College. Last year the Mustangs raised $4,500 for the Wounded Warriors Project in the first year hosting an event. Read More…

DENVER – Scott Ratliff picked up the ground ball off the opening faceoff in overtime, raced down the right side of the middle of the box and sent a high-to-low shot past University of Denver goalkeeper Ryan LaPlante to lift the third-ranked Greyhounds to a 14-13 win in the ECAC Semifinals on Wednesday night. Read More…

A men’s lacrosse game may attract larger crowds but listen up, boys– there is a lot that can be learned from girls’ lacrosse and by no means should the female version of the game be ignored or downplayed. There are some key differences between boys and girls lacrosse – from the physicality allowed to the sticks used to the rules enforced –that have changed the way girls are playing the game…and in a good way. Read More…

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – University of Denver sophomore goalkeeper Jamie Faus (Lakeville, Conn.) will miss the Pioneers’ game against No. 3/4 Cornell today with a lower leg injury. The game is slated to start at 2 p.m. MT from James Shuart Stadium on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Read More…

The University of Denver’s newest tailgating venue, the “Lax Zone” has sold out, the Department of Athletics and Recreation announced today. Due to an extreme interest from fans and alumni alike, all available spot for DU’s newest tailgating experience have been reserved for the 2012 season. Read More…

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2012 schedule on Thursday,which includes a 14-game slate highlighted by four teams who qualified for the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Lehigh will host tournament participants Villanova and Bucknell while traveling to Penn and North Carolina. In addition, the Mountain Hawks play Yale, Penn State, Army and Colgate, who were all nationally ranked for much of last season. Read More…