~~2011 Volunteer Invitational~~
This weekend the UConn Men's Lacrosse team will be participating in the Volunteer Invitational in Memphis, Tennessee where they will square off against Texas A & M, Indiana and Tennessee. You can read an article on the event here: http://www.collegelax.us/news/2011/03/25/volunteer-invitational-reaches-new-heights-in-second-year/.
Additionally, all 6 games of the Volunteer Invitational will be streamed online live. UConn plays vs. TAMU Friday at 8:30pm, vs. IU Sat at 4:30pm, and Sunday vs. UT at 1:30pm. You can watch for no cost at this link: http://www.collegelax.us/cl_tv/.
~~UConn Lacrosse Mourns The Passing of Daniel Barney '73~~
We are sad to share the news that Lacrosse Alumni Dan Barney passed away late last year. Dan was a defenseman during the teams varsity days. After UConn he went on to Marquette and received his PHD. His wife shares with us that 'he loved following the updates on a sport he loved at UCONN'. You can read more here: http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/obituaries/stng-napervillesun/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-barney&pid=146856656&fhid=4161
~~ESPNU Warrior Classic~~
This spring the 2nd Annual ESPNU Warrior Classic will be held on April 23rd at Rentschler Field. This years matchups include #10 UMass vs. #4 Hofstra at 3pm, and #1 Syracuse vs. Rutgers at 5:30pm. In addition to these games UConn will also be playing #6 Colorado in Storrs at 8pm.
http://espnuwarriorclassic.com/
Regular priced tickets are $24.00-$29.00, however members of the UConn Lacrosse Association may purchase discounted tickets by either of the following methods:
1) Calling our ticket rep David Rodriguez at (860) 987-6096. Upon calling please mention the UConn Lacrosse Association, or say our group password ULA. Tickets over the phone are $11.50 each and will be mailed out by the Bushnell ticket office.
2) Or you can order online at this link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D004596CF9764C3. Make sure you select your tickets under the 'Promotions and Special Offers' line. Password is 'ULA'. Online the cost of the tickets will be $16.50 due to a ticketmaster convenience fee.
All tickets are General Admission, and will gain you entrance to both games. The parking lots will open for tailgating at noon.
THE ABOVE OFFER WILL EXPIRE ON APRIL 15th
NOTE: Please email me if you are interested in organizing/being a part of some sort of tailgate event.
~UConn 2011 Schedule~
First game of the year is tonight. Follow the team at these links:
http://mcla.us/teams/connecticut/2011/schedule.html
www.uconnlacrosse.com