Buckeye Lacrosse (official thread)

[mross34]

This year it was the 8-9 seed game, so not that big of an upset. But as they said in the video, this is our first win in the NCAA tournament. Cornell has a much richer lacrosse history, winning the first NCAA title in 1971, back-to-back titles in 1977 and 1978, and an appearance in the national semis last season.

[Buckeye Nut]

Originally Posted by mross34

This year it was the 8-9 seed game, so not that big of an upset. But as they said in the video, this is our first win in the NCAA tournament. Cornell has a much richer lacrosse history, winning the first NCAA title in 1971, back-to-back titles in 1977 and 1978, and an appearance in the national semis last season.

The game was also on Cornell's home field. Yeah, it wasn't a huge upset, but definitely a game we weren't favored to win.

[sparcboxbuck]

Originally Posted by mstevmac

Do you really think it was an upset? I'm not so sure that we were such an underdog.

The outcome wasn't as much of an upset in as much as how tOSU dominated the game. Rare to find a game with players at this level where the outcome is as lopsided as this.

Either way, great day for tOSU LAX history. Here's to starting a run on the LAX field as well!

Congrats to the team and coaches!

[BuckeyeMac]

Originally Posted by sparcboxbuck

The outcome wasn't as much of an upset in as much as how tOSU dominated the game. Rare to find a game with players at this level where the outcome is as lopsided as this.

Either way, great day for tOSU LAX history. Here's to starting a run on the LAX field as well!

Congrats to the team and coaches!

Same thing with the OSU v Denver game before they brought in the back ups on the "record breaking day" right before the Spring Game. I couldn't believe how well they played that day. I'm excited for the game against Duke. Should be a good one!!

[Jake]

Originally Posted by mstevmac

Do you really think it was an upset? I'm not so sure that we were such an underdog.

Well, Cornell was seeded higher, playing at home, and has a MUCH better history in the sport. For our boys to go up there and DOMINATE them on their field was a pleasant surprise. I thought we could win, but I never thought it would be so easy.

Next week, on the other hand, would be a major upset if we could knock off the top-seeded Dookies.

[sparcboxbuck]

Lacrosse News

#1 Duke to Meet #11 Ohio State in NCAA Quarterfinals

DURHAM, N.C. -- The top-ranked and top-seeded Duke men's lacrosse team will travel to Ithaca, N.Y., to play Ohio State on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Face-off is set for 12 noon and the game will be televised by ESPNU. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children and may be purchased online at GoDuke.com?Official Athletics Web site of Duke University.

The Blue Devils, who stand at 17-1 and have won nine straight games, defeated Loyola in the opening round this past Saturday in Durham by a 12-7 count. The Buckeyes are 11-5 on the year and upended Cornell in the first round, 15-7.

Duke and Ohio State rank first and third, respectfully, in the nation in scoring offense. The two teams have met seven times, with the Blue Devils holding a 5-2 series advantage.

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[Folanator]

Not to be the poop in the puch bowl, but I hope we can just keep it close. Beating Duke would be an upset of epic proportions. USA v. USSR kind of stuff. If we can stay in the game till the 4th it would be fine by me.

[Jake]

I like the underdog role. It seems most days "The Ohio State University" is the bully on the block everyone wants to beat...but not in lacrosse.

Our team has offensive firepower and plenty of confidence after last week's win. Duke looked almost human versus Loyola, so while a win would be a major upset I'm stopping short of USA-USSR - that was men (literally) versus boys.

I'm just enjoying being pumped about a lacrosse game.

[Folanator]

Originally Posted by Jake

I like the underdog role. It seems most days "The Ohio State University" is the bully on the block everyone wants to beat...but not in lacrosse.

Our team has offensive firepower and plenty of confidence after last week's win. Duke looked almost human versus Loyola, so while a win would be a major upset I'm stopping short of USA-USSR - that was men (literally) versus boys.

I'm just enjoying being pumped about a lacrosse game.

I get to watch my 8 year old girl play tomorrow AM. [censored], I am pumped for that!

[Jake]

I knew Johns Hopkins is a lacrosse power, but this stat is nuts: They have reached the NCAA tourney 37 straight years. The next longest streak is Maryland...6 years.

[sparcboxbuck]

Originally Posted by Jake

I knew Johns Hopkins is a lacrosse power, but this stat is nuts: They have reached the NCAA tourney 37 straight years. The next longest streak is Maryland...6 years.

Yeah, it is nuts... but the game is so under the radar. When you dominate like that in a smaller sport it's easy to get the best players in the country. With what ammounts to no serious professional LAX (in comparison to other sports), you play to win in college and be thankful that you've got that degree so you can get a job when done.

JH LAX is much like Duke BB. You don't recruit. You pick.

I doubt that we'll ever be in that position with tOSU LAX but it sure is a heck of a lot better than it was when I was on campus. We'll get our share in time.

[sparcboxbuck]

... and you know what one of the most disappointing things about tOSU LAX is?

I can't, for the life of me, find a fric'n hat or t-shirt. I've got Ohio U LAX hats and t-shirts... Princeton hats... but no Buckeye LAX can be found anywhere.

GRRRRRRRRRR.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by sparcboxbuck

... and you know what one of the most disappointing things about tOSU LAX is?

I can't, for the life of me, find a fric'n hat or t-shirt. I've got Ohio U LAX hats and t-shirts... Princeton hats... but no Buckeye LAX can be found anywhere.

GRRRRRRRRRR.

Here ya go:

Nike Ohio State Buckeyes Scarlet Lacrosse Practice Jersey

[Folanator]

Originally Posted by sparcboxbuck

... and you know what one of the most disappointing things about tOSU LAX is?

I can't, for the life of me, find a fric'n hat or t-shirt. I've got Ohio U LAX hats and t-shirts... Princeton hats... but no Buckeye LAX can be found anywhere.

GRRRRRRRRRR.

Longs has tons of them.

[sparcboxbuck]

Originally Posted by Jake

Here ya go:

Nike Ohio State Buckeyes Scarlet Lacrosse Practice Jersey

Greenies for you! Thanks!