Huskies Go 2-1 at Volunteer Invitation​al

~~Huskies Go 2-1 at Volunteer Invitational~~

UConn started off the weekend with a loss to Texas A & M (box score: http://mcla.us/scores/games/9118/) but defeated Indiana (box score: http://mcla.us/scores/games/10150/) and Tennessee (box score: http://mcla.us/scores/games/9253/).

Not only did the team have a successful weekend on the field, off the field they visited a children's hospital with the other programs at the invitational and got to enjoy some Memphis BBQ.

You can find a full recap of the weekend here: http://uconnmenslacrosse.blogspot.com/2011/03/uconn-opens-season-at-volunteer.html

A picture gallery of the trip: http://huskylax.phanfare.com/2011/

Video of Texas A & M game: http://www.collegelax.us/cl_tv/team.php?replay=26

Video of Tennessee game: http://www.collegelax.us/cl_tv/team.php?replay=29

~~Follow UConn Lacrosse on Facebook~~

http://www.facebook.com/pages/UConn-Mens-Lacrosse/6659522438#!/pages/UConn-Mens-Lacrosse/6659522438

~~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~~

Northeastern is next.  Follow the team at these links:

http://mcla.us/teams/connecticut/2011/schedule.html

www.uconnlacrosse.com

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UConn Lacrosse Games Streamed Online This Weekend

~~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

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ESPNU Warrior Classic Discounted TicketsCla​ssic

~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.

~UConn 2011 Schedule~

First game of the year is right around the corner.  Follow the team at these links:

http://mcla.us/teams/connecticut/2011/schedule.html

www.uconnlacrosse.com

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UConn Lacrosse Team Apparel

The Men's Lacrosse Team also wanted me to mention that this is your last chance to order team apparel:

http://uconnmenslacrosse.blogspot.com/2010/10/uconn-mens-lacrosse-merchandise.html

Orders must be received by Feb 28th 2011.

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UConn Men's Lacrosse Releases 2011 Schedule

~~~UConn Men's Lacrosse Releases 2011 Schedule~~~

The UConn Men's Lacrosse Team has released their 2011 schedule which looks to be one of their most ambitious  in recent memory.    This spring the Huskies have matchups against 3 nationally ranked teams  (vs. #4 Colorado, #13 Boston College, and #22 New Hampshire).  Additionally, UConn will travel to Memphis, TN to compete against Texas A & M, Tennessee, and Indiana.  The team will host up to 7 home games this spring (WPI and URI times/locations still TBD).  Please consider attending some games this year to support the team as they undertake a challenging schedule and look to clinch a bid to nationals.

2011 Schedule: http://mcla.us/teams/connecticut/2011/schedule.html

~~~Courant Article~~~

In case you missed it Jeff Jacobs of the Hartford Courant wrote an interesting article which covers how UConn's jump to major college football cripples it's Men's Hockey team and seemingly kills any movement on varsity Men's Lacrosse.

http://www.courant.com/sports/hockey/hc-jacobs-whalers-hockey-fest-column-20110214,0,4041389.column

~~~Team Jesse Foundation~~~

Recent Article on Team Jesse Foundation at Lacrosse AllStars:

"Team Jesse Co-Founders Kevin Mincio (UCONN '93) and Matt Corry (UCONN '95), both former UCONN club players and officers, will bring their combined 50 years of lacrosse playing experience to SOBE as players, team leaders and organizers of the Team Jesse Raffle."

http://laxallstars.com/team-jesse-receives-enthusiastic-support-from-lacrosse-community/

~~~ESPNU Warrior Classic~~~

I should have information in the near future about ticket discounts for UConn Lacrosse Alumni for the Warrior Classic on April 23rd.  This could be an amazing day of lacrosse because we have at Rentscheler Field Umass vs. Hofsta at 3pm, and Syracuse vs. Rutgets at 5:30pm, and in Storrs we have UConn vs. #4 Colorado at 8pm.  More to come soon.

~~~2010 Alumni Game~~~

If you haven't checked out the helmet cam video yet you can find it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzk9QMVSGI8

~~~New MCLA Site Launched~~~

The Men's Collegeiate Lacrosse Association, the national governing body of non-NCAA lacrosse in which UConn Men's Lacrosse is a member has re-launched their website www.mcla.us.  The site is extremely impressive and thorough and will serve as a great tool to those who want to follow the league throughout the year.

~~~New England Lacrosse Classic~~~

On April 16th the New England Lacrosse Classic will be held at Gillette Stadium.  Teams participating includes Syracuse, Princeton, Dartmouth, and Providence College.  Scott Apelgren is interested in organizing a tailgate for this event so please contact him if you would like to be a part of the festivities. sapelgren@gmail.com

http://www.gillettestadium.com/event_calendar/index.cfm?ac=detail&eid=3973

~~~NCAA Lacrosse Quarterfinals~~~

Also a reminder that Gillette Stadium will be a host site for the 2011 NCAA Lacrosse championship quarterfinal.

http://www.masports.org/press/articles/97-gillette-stadium-awarded-2011-ncaa-division-i-mens-lacrosse-quarterfinals.html

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