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Fiore's Lizards Take Down Deane's Bayhawks 14-11 Thursday Night

By John Sinnett on June 17, 2011 7:18 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Chris Fiore scored a pair of goals and added two groundballs to help the Long Island Lizards down the Chesapeake Bayhawks and Jake Deane 14-11 last night on ESPN2. Deane finished the game with a pair of groundballs and was 2-of-4 on the faceoff.

On Saturday night, Jack Reid and Jim Connolly will lead the Boston Cannons to New York to face the Rochester Rattlers and Brett Garber at 7 PM. UMass fans can watch the game live on several outlets including ESPN3.com and The Comcast Network.

Updating UMass Lax Alums On MLL's Opening Day

By Jason Yellin on May 15, 2011 9:56 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here's a look at UMass alums in action on the opening day of action in Major League Lacrosse on Saturday.

The Boston Cannons topped the Long Island Lizards 15-12 in front of more than 9,000 fans at Harvard Stadium. Jack Reid played solid defense for the Cannons and had a groundball. With the Lizards Chris Fiore had a goal and assist in the fourth quarter.

The Chesapeake Bayhawks topped the Rochester Rattlers in the New York team's return, 14-10 in Annapolis. Jake Deane had four groundballs, playing for his hometown Bayhawks. With the Rattlers, Brett Garber and Diogo Godoi each saw action, but didn't post any points.

UMass Alums Dot MLL Opening Day Rosters

By Jason Yellin on May 10, 2011 2:11 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Major League Lacrosse outdoor season starts this weekend and numerous UMass alums are on the rosters of the six teams. Check them out here: MLL Releases Active Rosters for 2011 Season.

Here's a look team-by-team of UMass alums

Boston Cannons: Jim Connolly, Jack Reid

Chesapeake Bayhawks: Jake Deane, Jeff Zywicki

Long Island Lizards: Chris Fiore

Rochester Rattlers: Brett Garber, Diogo Godoi

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Weekend Round-Up From Major League Lacrosse

By Jason Yellin on August 1, 2010 8:41 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The teams are set for Major League Lacrosse's Championship Weekend and two former Minutemen will be a part of the four-team event. Both the Boston Cannons with Jack Reid and Long Island Lizards with Chris Fiore will be in action the weekend of Aug. 21-22.

Here's a look at Saturday's results and how UMass' alums performed.

In the Lizards 16-11 win over Toronto, Fiore had an assist. With Toronto, Jake Deane had three groundballs in his third game with the Nationals.

The Chicago Machine fell 20-12 to the Chesapeake Bayhawks. Both Brett Garber and Kevin Leveille scored goals and Diogo Godoi played on defense.

The Boston Cannons routed the Denver Outlaws, 16-5, as Reid had two groundballs.

Jake Deane Scores For Toronto; Weekend MLL Update

By Jason Yellin on July 25, 2010 12:03 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

2006 UMass All-American lacrosse players went against each other last night as Boston with Jack Reid beat Toronto and Jake Deane 18-10. Deane opened the game's scoring with his second goal in as many games. He also had three groundballs and won four face-offs. Reid had four GBs for the winners, as the Cannons (7-3) clinched a playoff berth. Here's the game's blog.

In the Chicago Machine's 15-11 loss at Denver, Brett Garber had a goal and Diogo Godoi had a groundball on defense.