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Freshman invigorates face-off lineup

From left, freshman midfielder Matt Greenblatt prepares to take a face-off against Stevens Institute of Technology senior midfielder Michael Steinhauser during the Bombers’ 11-3 loss Saturday.

In its drive toward Empire 8 Conference postseason success, the men’s lacrosse team has integrated a younger player to add intensity to its face-off rotation.

Impenetrable defense anchors South Hill squad

From left, Nazareth College freshman defender Vincent Parrillo gets in front of freshman midfielder Steve Danylyshyn during a game Saturday.

Though the men’s lacrosse team has lost four of its last six games, its impervious defense has carried it as it enters Empire 8 Conference play.

Swift attack lineup strengthens team

From left, SUNY-Cortland senior midfielder Eric Richards drives past junior defenseman Adam Wacenske during a game Friday at Higgins Stadium. The Blue and Gold have lost two of their three home games this season.

When the men’s lacrosse team begins its arduous Empire 8 Conference schedule this season, it will possess an arsenal of veterans and younger players on its attack, who have been the driving force to a 5—3 overall record.

Backyard connection

From left, senior captains Brian DiBetta and Billy LaPerch stand back to back Sunday at Higgins Stadium. The two men's lacrosse players have been friends for more than 18 years.

Every so often, a pair of star players on the boys’ lacrosse team at John Jay High School in Cross River, N.Y., dusted off an old play that could only be formed from a backyard bond.

Men’s Lacrosse: Goalie battle integral to squad’s hopes

From left, senior attack Devin Weinshank checks junior defender Adam Wacenske during a one-on-one drill during practice Feb. 21 at Higgins Stadium.

A vacancy in the goal may make or break the men’s lacrosse team’s chances of winning its first Empire 8 Conference title since 2008.

A second chance

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Lacrosse has always been embedded in senior attack Jay Lucas’ life, but an incident early in his college career threatened his chance of playing the sport.

Bombers search for confidence to fulfill potential

From left, junior defenseman Will Kraus tries to block a shot from St. Lawrence University junior attack Caldwell Rohrbach on Sunday at Higgins Stadium. The team is 2–5 in its last seven games. JUAN TAMAYO/THE ITHACAN

With a recent lack of confidence plaguing the men’s lacrosse team, the Bombers are starting an uphill climb to make the NCAA playoffs.


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