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Mark Millon and Grant Ament: A Special Bond

By Lacrosse Playground | May 22, 2019 |

Mark Millon is a pretty incredible lacrosse role model to have. After all, he’s one of the greatest to ever … Read more

Highlights: Penn State Upsets Notre Dame, 8-7

Highlights: Penn State Upsets Notre Dame, 8-7

By Lacrosse Playground | February 27, 2014 |
In a match up pitting two of the top programs in college lacrosse against one another, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lacrosse team hosted Penn State. In a defensive battle highlighted by excellent goal tending on both sides. Read More...
Video Highlights, Loyola Beats Penn State in OT

Video Highlights, Loyola Beats Penn State in OT

By Lacrosse Playground | February 18, 2014 |
Two of colleges top programs met in unique circumstances when the Penn State men's lacrosse team hosted the Loyola Greyhounds indoors due to inclement weather. Read More...

Sanders, Sturgis Send No. 15 Penn State Lions Past Michigan, 11-6

By Lacrosse Playground | February 9, 2013 |
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Led by four-goal performances from TJ Sanders (Orillia, Ont.) and Shane Sturgis (Downingtown, Pa.), No. 15 Penn State men's lacrosse defeated Michigan, 11-6, at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. In all, Sanders had a five-point afternoon in his collegiate debut, while goaltender Austin Kaut (Morton, Pa.) made 12 saves for the Nittany Lions. Read More...

If The Season Ended Today….

By Lacrosse Playground | April 16, 2012 |
It’s almost May, which means it’s time for endless speculation about who will make the NCAA tournament. We’ve analyzed tournament resumes and have put together our best guess as to what the tournament would look like if the season ended today. Read More...

Game Photos: Lehigh Storms Back For Impressive 9-5 Win At Penn State

By Lacrosse Playground | March 21, 2012 |
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - After falling behind 2-0, the #11/10 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team bounced back in a big way, scoring nine of the final 12 goals to down #17 Penn State (3-4, 0-1 CAA), 9-5 on Tuesday night. Read More...

No. 20 Penn State Men’s Lacrosse Upsets No. 2/4 Notre Dame, 4-3, in OT

By Lacrosse Playground | February 26, 2012 |
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Senior Matthew Mackrides (Newtown Square) scored the game-winning goal with two seconds remaining in overtime to propel the No. 20 Penn State men's lacrosse team to a 4-3 win over No. 2/4 Notre Dame at Arlotta Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Nittany Lions, who broke Notre Dame's 15-game February win streak, improved to 2-1 (0-0 CAA) with the victory against their highest ranked opponent in program history. Read More...

Big Ten Men’s Lacrosse Programs Establish Creator’s Trophy

By Lacrosse Playground | February 17, 2012 |
Penn State men's lacrosse head coach Jeff Tambroni announced in conjunction with his counterparts at Michigan (John Paul) and Ohio State (Nick Myers) the establishment of the Creator's Trophy, which will be an annual award among the three Big Ten schools that sponsor men's lacrosse. Read More...

Penn State University Men’s Lacrosse Nike Vapor Elite Gloves

By Lacrosse Playground | January 26, 2012 |
The PSU Nittany Lions will have around three different colorways for their gloves this season. The image shown above is a Navy/White color scheme on the popular Nike Vapor Elite gloves. Expect to see a solid Navy as well as a solid White pair soon. via Nike

Must Read: What’s Joe Paterno’s Connection to Lacrosse?

By Lacrosse Playground | November 11, 2011 |
The mess at Penn State right now is disappointing and disgraceful. I have no respect for the institution. The whole athletic program is corrupt and anyone who thinks they aren't needs to reevaluate their frame of thinking and purchase a moral compass. Read More...

Penn State 2012 Custom Chinstrap

By Lacrosse Playground | October 13, 2011 |
Penn State just received custom chinstraps from Cascade for the 2012 season. The White chinstrap displays their mascot, Nittany Lion, directly on the chin. Expect more from them as the year progresses. (Via Sweetlax)

Penn State Men’s Lacrosse Announces 2012 Captains

By Lacrosse Playground | October 4, 2011 |
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - During the Penn State men's lacrosse team's alumni weekend, head coach Jeff Tambroni announced the squad's 2012 captains while honoring the team's award winners from the 2011 campaign. Read More...