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Men’s college lacrosse 2016: Previewing the D.C. region Men’s college lacrosse 2016: Previewing the D.C. region
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Coach: Kevin Warne (fourth season, 20-25)Coach: Kevin Warne (fourth season, 20-25)
2015: 10-6, lost in Big East championship2015: 10-6, lost in Big East championship
Top players back: MF Craig Berge, Soph. (16 goals, 21 assists); D Charlie Ford, Jr. (39 groundballs, eight caused turnovers); A Stephen Quinzi, Soph. (20 goals, nine assists)Top players back: MF Craig Berge, Soph. (16 goals, 21 assists); D Charlie Ford, Jr. (39 groundballs, eight caused turnovers); A Stephen Quinzi, Soph. (20 goals, nine assists)
Data: Only two seniors are expected to play extensively and the freshman class features at least two starters. So the Hoyas clearly are building toward a strong future, though the won-loss record this year may not reflect it given games against No. 1 Denver, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 3 Duke and No. 8 Virginia. MF Pete Conley (19 goals) is back after he missed the second half of last year with a leg injury. Summary: Only two seniors are expected to play extensively, and the freshman class features at least two starters. So the Hoyas clearly are building toward a strong future, though the win-loss record this year may not reflect it, given games against No. 1 Denver, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 3 Duke and No. 8 Virginia. MF Peter Conley (19 goals) is back after he missed the second half of last year with a leg injury.
How they win: Conley is a creative shooter whose constant movement is a nightmare for opponents. Berge is an excellent feeder and expect to see flashes of brilliance from freshmen attackmen Chris Donovan and Daniel Bucaro. How they win: Conley is a creative shooter whose constant movement is a nightmare for opponents. Berge is an excellent feeder, and expect to see flashes of brilliance from freshman attackmen Chris Donovan and Daniel Bucaro.
How to beat them: Faceoffs are not a strong suit; in a preseason scrimmage against Johns Hopkins the Hoyas lost 20 of 25. How to beat them: Faceoffs are not a strong suit; in a preseason scrimmage against Johns Hopkins, the Hoyas lost 20 of 25.
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Coach: John Tillman (sixth season, 63-23)Coach: John Tillman (sixth season, 63-23)
2015: 15-4, lost in NCAA title game2015: 15-4, lost in NCAA title game
Top players back: GK Kyle Bernlohr, Sr. (returning first team all-American); MF Bryan Cole, Sr. (17 goals, 22 assists); A Matt Rambo, Jr. (40 goals, 19 assists)Top players back: GK Kyle Bernlohr, Sr. (returning first team all-American); MF Bryan Cole, Sr. (17 goals, 22 assists); A Matt Rambo, Jr. (40 goals, 19 assists)
Data: Redshirt sophomore Tim Rotanz and senior Pat Young give the Terrapins much-needed speed on offense. Rotanz, a lefty, will start on attack after he missed last year with vertigo. Young was a three-year starting midfielder at UMBC and scored at least 20 goals in all three years. He will play on one of Maryland’s top two lines. The defense features cerebral three-year starter Matt Dunn. Summary: Redshirt sophomore Tim Rotanz and senior Pat Young give the Terrapins much-needed speed on offense. Rotanz, a lefty, will start on attack after he missed last year with vertigo. Young, a three-year starting midfielder at UMBC who scored at least 20 goals in all three years, will play on one of Maryland’s top two lines. The defense features cerebral three-year starter Matt Dunn.
How they win: The Terrapins love to control the tempo by winning faceoffs, waiting for high-percentage shots on offense and taking away the inside on defense. The approach may not be viscerally entertaining but, under Tillman, it has helped Maryland reach the Final Four four times. How they win: The Terrapins love to control the tempo by winning faceoffs, waiting for high-percentage shots on offense and taking away the inside on defense. The approach may not be viscerally entertaining, but under Tillman, it has helped Maryland reach the Final Four four times.
How to beat them: Maryland is far more comfortable playing with a lead than when trailing. Offenses with six scoring threats — think Notre Dame and Johns Hopkins — do not panic during extended possessions and can generate good looks.How to beat them: Maryland is far more comfortable playing with a lead than when trailing. Offenses with six scoring threats — think Notre Dame and Johns Hopkins — do not panic during extended possessions and can generate good looks.
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Coach: Rick Sowell (fifth season, 23-32)Coach: Rick Sowell (fifth season, 23-32)
2015: 9-5, lost in Patriot League semifinals2015: 9-5, lost in Patriot League semifinals
Top players back: D Chris Fennell, Jr. (40 groundballs, 17 caused turnovers); A Patrick Keena, Sr. (14 goals, 22 assists); LSM Matt Rees, Jr. (44 groundballs, 20 caused turnovers)Top players back: D Chris Fennell, Jr. (40 groundballs, 17 caused turnovers); A Patrick Keena, Sr. (14 goals, 22 assists); LSM Matt Rees, Jr. (44 groundballs, 20 caused turnovers)
Data: The Midshipmen have already opened their season with a win over Air Force and a double-overtime loss to Johns Hopkins. Freshman MF Greyson Torain (DeMatha) has scored five goals this season. Keena (Landon) is Navy’s best passer. Sowell emphasizes speed on offense and the program has benefitted enormously from working the past two seasons with the strength and conditioning coach previously assigned to the academy’s football team. Summary: The Midshipmen have already opened their season with a win over Air Force and a double-overtime loss to Johns Hopkins. Freshman MF Greyson Torain (DeMatha) has scored five goals this season. Keena (Landon) is Navy’s best passer. Sowell emphasizes speed on offense, and the program has benefited enormously from working the past two seasons with the strength and conditioning coach previously assigned to the academy’s football team.
How they win: The Midshipmen have no shortage of athletes in the midfield. Thus they are comfortable in transition, in unsettled situations and also can use their depth to wear down opponents. How they win: The Midshipmen have no shortage of athletes in the midfield. As a result, they are comfortable in transition and in unsettled situations, and they also can use their depth to wear down opponents.
How to beat them: Navy’s settled offense has struggled to find its footing against top-notch defenses and, in recent seasons, the extra-man offense has looked surprisingly stagnant. How to beat them: Navy’s settled offense has struggled to find its footing against top-notch defenses, and in recent seasons, the extra-man offense has looked surprisingly stagnant.
Coach: Dom Starsia (24th season, 267-95)Coach: Dom Starsia (24th season, 267-95)
2015: 10-5, lost in NCAA first round2015: 10-5, lost in NCAA first round
Top players back: G Matt Barrett, Jr. (returning second-team all-American); MF Greg Coholan, Sr. (39 goals, 14 assists); A Ryan Lukacovic, Jr. (22 goals, 29 assists).Top players back: G Matt Barrett, Jr. (returning second-team all-American); MF Greg Coholan, Sr. (39 goals, 14 assists); A Ryan Lukacovic, Jr. (22 goals, 29 assists).
Data: Coholan is a marvel — Starsia says his form as a passer and as an overhand shooter “is out of a textbook.” Expect him to play attack and midfield. There are plenty of shooters, most notably lefty sophomore Mike D’Amario. The defense has back three players with starting experience, including junior Tanner Scales, who missed last season with a foot injury. Summary: Coholan is a marvel — Starsia says his form as a passer and as an overhand shooter “is out of a textbook.” Expect him to play attack and midfield. There are plenty of shooters, most notably lefty sophomore Mike D’Amario. The defense returns three players with starting experience, including junior Tanner Scales, who missed last season with a foot injury.
How they win: Virginia has an assembly line of talented and athletic midfielders who can win matchups even against elite defenses. When playing well, Barrett can single-handedly keep the team in games.How they win: Virginia has an assembly line of talented and athletic midfielders who can win matchups even against elite defenses. When playing well, Barrett can single-handedly keep the team in games.
How to beat them: The Cavaliers gave up 15 goals in both of their preseason scrimmages, against Maryland and UMBC. The attack is talented but appears to lack footspeed.How to beat them: The Cavaliers gave up 15 goals in both of their preseason scrimmages, against Maryland and UMBC. The attack is talented but appears to lack footspeed.
— Christian Swezey