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Men's Lacrosse Ranked No. 3/No. 4 In March 19 Coaches & Media Polls

By John Sinnett on March 19, 2012 10:21 AM | 2 Comments | No TrackBacks

In the March 19 edition of the USILA Coaches Poll, UMass holds steady at No. 3 in the nation for the second straight week. In the Nike Media Poll, the Minutemen also remain at No. 4 following the 9-8 OT win at No. 14 Penn State on Saturday.

In Quint Kessenich's weekly breakdown of the polls, he has this to say about UMass:

3 UMass -- The Minutemen had their first close shave, beating Penn State in overtime. Greg Cannella's team is getting offensive production from Will Manny, Art Kell, Kyle Smith and Anthony Biscardi. Stopper Tim McCormack (.615) ranks fourth nationally in save percentage.

Nike Division I Top 20 Poll - 03/19/2012 | InsideLacrosse.com

USILA Division I Coaches Poll - 03/19/2012 | InsideLacrosse.com

Anthony Biscardi Named to Tewaaraton Award Watch List

By John Sinnett on February 16, 2012 7:27 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The 2012 Men's Tewaaraton Award Watch List was announced yesterday with UMass' Anthony Biscardi among the initial names up for the award. In late April, the list will be narrowed to 25 players which will be the official group of nominees for college lacrosse's highest honor.

2012 Tewaaraton Award Watch List Announced | InsideLacrosse.com

NELJ: Division I Men's Lacrosse Preview

By John Sinnett on February 16, 2012 7:22 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Chuck Jaffe of the New England Lacrosse Journal has a season-preview on several Division I lacrosse programs in the area including UMass.

New England Lacrosse Journal: 2012 Division 1 men's preview

Biscardi & Celentani Taken In 2012 Major League Lacrosse Draft

By John Sinnett on January 14, 2012 11:40 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

UMass senior attack/midfielder Anthony Biscardi and senior defenseman Tom Celentani were both selected yesterday evening in the 2012 Major League Lacrosse Draft.

Biscardi was taken in the second round (16th pick overall) by the Ohio Machine, while Celentani was picked by the Denver Outlaws in the fourth round (30th overall).

The Minutemen will begin the 2012 season on February 10 at Army in West Point, N.Y.

Major League Lacrosse Draft Preview

By John Sinnett on January 13, 2012 9:17 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Corey McLaughlin of LaxMagazine.com has a preview of Major League Lacrosse's draft which will be held today.

McLaughlin says two Minutemen should be on the draft board: Anthony Biscardi at attack and Tom Celentani on defense.

Who's Hot? Who's Not? LM's MLL Draft Preview - Lacrosse Magazine

For complete coverage and a live blog of the draft, visit www.majorleaguelacrosse.com:

Join the Collegiate Draft Live Blog | Major League Lacrosse

Recaps Of UMass OT Win Over At Penn State In CAA Semi

By Jason Yellin on May 5, 2011 7:28 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass wins in overtime, to host CAA final

• Springfield Republican: UMass reaches CAA final with 10-9 overtime victory over Penn State

• Inside Lacrosse: UMass 10, PSU 9

• LaxPower: #16 UMass Nips Penn State in OT in CAA Semis

• WWLP NBC22: UMass LAX nips Penn State in OT

• The Daily Collegian: Penn State falls to UMass in OT, season over

• Centre Daily Times: Lions' season ends in OT

• The News Journal: Delaware men's lacrosse: Blue Hens again thwart Hofstra, earn CAA title-game berth

• WDEL: Hens lacrosse back in title game

Biscardi On Face-Off Preseason All-CAA Lax Team

By Jason Yellin on December 13, 2010 8:38 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

UMass junior midfielder Anthony Biscardi is on the All-CAA Preseason Team according to Face-Off Magazine. UMass is picked fourth in the CAA based on a coaches' vote. Read the story on Inside Lacrosse.

1. Delaware
2. Hofstra
3. Towson
4. UMass
5. Drexel
6. Penn State
7. St. Joseph's

Continue reading Biscardi On Face-Off Preseason All-CAA Lax Team.