Notebook: Fairfield to join CAA in men's lacrosse in 2015

Fairfield will announce intentions to join the Colonial Athletic Association as an affiliate member in men's lacrosse for the 2015 season, sources said.

Close games bedeviled McDaniel in 2013

McDaniel forged an 11-7 overall record and a 5-3 mark in the Centennial Conference last season on the strength of succeeding in close games. That squad was 4-3 in one-goal decisions and 3-0 in two-goal contests.

Review & preview: McDaniel

Here is the third installment of a series that checks in with the eight Division III programs in the state to give a glimpse into the past and the future. Teams are scheduled to appear according to the chronological order in which their seasons ended. Friday’s visit was with Frostburg State. Monday’s visit is with McDaniel.

Hood's Brad Barber predicts Middle Atlantic Conference tournament appearance in 2014

This past season, Hood labored its way through a 3-14 season, which included a winless 0-8 record in the Middle Atlantic Conference and the jettisoning of head coach Jeremy Mattoon. But assistant coach Brad Barber predicated that the team would reverse course next spring.

Review & preview: Hood

Here is the second installment of a series that checks in with the eight Division III programs in the state to give a glimpse into the past and the future. Teams are scheduled to appear according to the chronological order in which their seasons ended. Thursday’s visit was with Frostburg State. Friday’s visit is with Hood.

Review & preview: Frostburg State

Here is the opening installment of a series that checks in with the eight Division III programs in the state to give a glimpse into the past and the future. Teams are scheduled to appear according to the chronological order in which their seasons ended. So Thursday begins with a visit with Frostburg State.

Injury bug continues to bite Frostburg State's Lucas Flaig

While junior attackman Ryan Serio bounced back from a dislocated shoulder and broken wrist in 2012 to lead Frostburg State in goals (43) and rank third in points (59) this past spring, a successful return was not in the cards for junior midfielder Lucas Flaig.

Notebook: Stevenson men's lacrosse named Team of Year by Annapolis Touchdown Club

After winning the school's first-ever national championship, the Stevenson men's lacrosse team has been selected to receive the Henry Ciccarone Memorial Award by the Touchdown Club of Annapolis as the organization's Collegiate Team of the Year.

Johns Hopkins adds Ohio State, Villanova to 2014 men's lacrosse schedule

In a move to strengthen its schedule, Johns Hopkins announced Wednesday that it had added Ohio State and Villanova to next year’s slate.

Review & preview: Three teams flying under the radar for 2014

The past four days have featured a premature attempt at the preseason rankings for 2014. Wednesday’s entry includes three teams that did not finish above .500 and missed the tournament this past season. But what they do have is intrigue in either the form of a significant amount of returning experience, a potentially explosive offense or a strong presence in the middle of the field. In alphabetical order, the teams flying under the radar are:

Men's lacrosse coaches form panel to study 'disturbing trend' in attendance

Attendance at the NCAA men's lacrosse Championship Weekend has declined by almost half over the past six years, and the Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association intends to do something about it.

Review & preview: Premature 2014 poll, part 4

Here is the fourth installment of an attempt at a premature poll for next season.

Notebook: John Tucker promoted to coach of MLL's Cannons

The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse announced that assistant coach John Tucker (Johns Hopkins) will take over head coaching duties from Steve Duffy for the remaining eight games of the season.

Review & preview: Premature 2014 poll, part 3

Here is the third installment of an attempt at a premature poll for next season.

Notes: Cullen, Farrell, Kildare among 5 players added to Team STX

Baltimore-based sporting goods maker STX announced today that it has signed five new members to Team STX, the first-ever elite post-collegiate women’s lacrosse team. Added to the roster are Kitty Cullen (McDonogh), Sam Farrell (Severna Park), Alyssa Kildare (Johns Hopkins), Taylor Thornton and Lauren Schmidt.

Review & Preview: Premature 2014 poll, Part 2

Here is the second installment of our premature poll for next season.

Notebook: STX re-signs with LXM Pro; Baum, Desko to debut

Baltimore-based sporting goods maker STX announced today it has renewed and expanded its agreement with Adrenaline and the LXM Pro Tour as a premium sponsor.

NCAA targets goal circle, stick checks, timeouts in proposed women's lacrosse rules changes

The NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee has recommended several rules changes for next season, including that players on the defensive team be allowed to move through any portion of their goal circle when their team is not in possession of the ball.

Review & preview: Premature 2014 poll, Part 1

Duke captured its second national title in four years, Cornell’s Rob Pannell earned the Tewaaraton Award after sitting out the 2012 campaign with a broken left foot, and Johns Hopkins announced it would join the Big Ten for the 2015 season.

Loyola replaces Maryland with Virginia and Penn State in 2014 schedule

After opening the past two seasons against Delaware, Loyola will begin the 2014 campaign by visiting Virginia, according to coach Charley Toomey.

Review & preview: Loyola

Here is the seventh installment of a series that checks in with the seven Division I programs in the state to give a glimpse into the past and the future. Teams are scheduled to appear according to the chronological order in which their seasons ended. Tuesday’s visit was with Towson. Wednesday’s visit is with Loyola.

Review & preview: Towson

Here is the sixth installment of a series that checks in with the seven Division I programs in the state to give a glimpse into the past and the future. Teams are scheduled to appear according to the chronological order in which their seasons ended. Monday’s visit was with Maryland. Tuesday’s visit is with Towson.

Target in CAA lacrosse now trained on Towson

Towson reaped the rewards of back-to-back upsets of then-No. 15 Drexel and then-No. 9 Penn State in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament, earning that championship and qualifying for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007. The team made a quick exit from the postseason, absorbing a 16-6 thumping by third-seeded Ohio State in the first round, but it was still a remarkable achievement under second-year coach Shawn Nadelen.

Notebook: UMBC men 2-0 so far during Japan trip

Midway through its journey in Japan, the UMBC men's lacrosse team has earned victories over the under-22 Japanese national team and the Japan national squad.

Loss of independent status is victim of Johns Hopkins' move to Big Ten

Monday’s announcement that Johns Hopkins would join the Big Ten in 2015 can be viewed as a new beginning for the program. It also signals an end to its traditional status as an independent.