GT lacrosse 2020

[MWT89]

Another excellent team with high expectations.

National ranking: #4

Record: 2 - 0 with wins over BYU (powerhouse program) and Vandy (not a powerhouse).

Go Jackets!

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Where is UVa ranked and how many ACC teams in top 20?

#4 is pretty awesome.

 

[MWT89]

Where is UVa ranked and how many ACC teams in top 20?

#4 is pretty awesome.

Tech plays in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) league. It's excellent lacrosse, but not NCAA level like UVA, Duke and Carolina from the ACC.

www.mcla.us

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

Looks like a pretty good schedule this year. A lot of teams ranked in the MCLA. Let's go get it!

 

[Buzzbomb]

Amen!
I try to see at least one match each season, and bring people out with me. Encourage GT folks to give it a look.

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

Tough loss to Utah Valley last night 9-8. Just couldn't get any momentum going. On to BC tomorrow.

 

[MWT89]

Tough loss to Utah Valley last night 9-8. Just couldn't get any momentum going. On to BC tomorrow.

I didn't get to watch the stream but was genuinely shocked we lost. We've been so good, especially during the regular season, that losses are surprising. Hopefully it was just an off-night.

The good news is that we beat Boston College 15 - 4 this afternoon.

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

Nice 15-6 win at Arizona State last night. Were ranked #7 preseason, #24 week 1, but now unranked after an 0 fer start. Next Arizona, who is in a similar position, #19 preseason, #25 week 1, now unranked. Unfortunate to face 2 teams taking the biggest dive in the rankings out in AZ, but just need to win. Up next after Arizona: #1 USCe. Let's go!

 

[Buzzbomb]

As my main man Cincy reported above, big match vs. defending MCLA champion SC ‘Cocks next Friday. Team is now 7-1 after the State of Arizona, two game sweep out West this weekend.....
http://www.gtlacrosse.com/sports/mlax/2019-20/releases/20200301c9id5c

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

Nice 15-5 win over #1 South Carolina!

 

[FredJacket]

Is the team & GTAA considering making lacrosse a varsity sport? My recall (old info) was coach & team had no interest. I'm wondering if that's changed.

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

I don't think so Fred. You have Title IX considerations to start with. Then you look at the teams you would be joining in conference:

#1 Syracuse
#4 UNC
#8 UVA
#10 Notre Dame
#13 Duke

Those are the ACC teams that play D1 LAX and their current rankings. Although the other 5 teams would probably love to have us join them, not sure it would go to well.

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

The ACC has built a nice contingent in the MCLA rankings though. As of 3/2 (before Tech's win vs #1 South Carolina), we have:

#5 (tie) GT
#7 FSU
#9 BC
#14 VT
#19 Clemson

#27 (tie) Pittsburgh (others receiving votes)

Not the same as the D1 rankings though...

 

[MWT89]

I'm entirely happy with being a top-flight MCLA program. The guys on the field are outstanding examples of true student-athletes - they represent Tech well on the field and in the classroom.

 

[FredJacket]

I'm entirely happy with being a top-flight MCLA program. The guys on the field are outstanding examples of true student-athletes - they represent Tech well on the field and in the classroom.

I like this. And agree. My question was really what is team/GTAA thinking. Quite a few years back, I recall reading a piece that led me to believe they felt exactly same way you do.... just wondering if anything has changed.

 

[CuseJacket]

Basically, if you want a men's team, there will be a women's team. It is a non-revenue generating sport with decent size teams. While my Syracuse roots would love for us to have a D1 team, I don't think the GTAA's financial priorities allows us to go down that path any time soon. Similar question to whether we should add soccer.

 

[Buzzbomb]

Defeated UGA-ly.
Now, 7-0 record.
Playoffs, next.

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

Any links to Tech LAX games this year? Used to be able to watch pretty easily. Doesn't seem to be the case today.

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

I thought I heard that Tech was up 9-1 at the end of the half on TCU. But could be mistaken, since I'm watching on my phone which seems to have poor quality audio and no score overlay.

 

[MWT89]

We beat TCU 11 - 3 last night.
4 - 0 on the season so far.
Ranked #3 in the country.
We play #8 Clemson this afternoon at 5:00.
Home games are typically streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/user/GTmenslacrosse