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MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Davenport 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 11, 2014December 12, 2014

(Photo: MLive) A team that was playing at the Division 2 level as recently as 2012, the Panthers have proven that they always belong in the conference-contending conversation after winning the regular season title over Michigan State. However, the CCLA was only strong enough to send one team to the tournament,

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Texas 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 9, 2014December 9, 2014

(Photo: Texas Lacrosse) Taxes, death, and Texas winning the LSA. For the fourth consecutive year, the Longhorns took the conference crown, but this year could be different. Lots of changes will hit this roster in 2015, so in order for the streak to continue, a lot of players are going to

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Minnesota-Duluth 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 7, 2014December 9, 2014

(Photo: UMD Lacrosse) A consistent threat in the UMLC year in and year out, Minnesota-Duluth made a splash at the 2014 MCLA Tournament when they held eventual-champion Colorado to a narrow 2-goal game in the first round. Is it a sign of things to come for the Bulldogs in 2015? This

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: California 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 7, 2014December 14, 2014

(Photo: Cal Lacrosse) Last year, Cal was in contention for the WCLL's automatic bid up until the conference's toughest team, Cal Poly. It's a new year, though, and the Golden Bears will be shooting for the conference title in 2015. This is part of an ongoing series during which we will

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Florida State 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 6, 2014December 6, 2014

A team that was perfect in regular season action and returning a hefty portion of its core spells trouble for teams that'll match up against Florida State in 2015. However, playing in the SELC means it may be hard for this team to start showing up on the national radar.

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Texas State 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 5, 2014December 14, 2014

(Photo: Texas State Lacrosse) Although the year was a great one with an outstanding finishing record, Texas State wasn't able to secure a tournament berth with another LSA Tournament loss to Texas. The Bobcats will be a whole new team in 2015, though, with many losses to graduation. This is part

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Liberty 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 4, 2014December 4, 2014

(Photo: Liberty University) After narrowly missing out on a chance at the tournament last season, this team has a chance to break out from under the SELC's shadow and make a big national splash with Player of the Year candidate Ryan Miller and company. This is part of an ongoing series

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Sonoma State 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 3, 2014December 8, 2014

(Photo: Sonoma State Lacrosse) After a down year that saw the Seawolves exit postseason contention at an uncharacteristically early time, they'll be back with a vengeance. The WCLL will be a tough conference this season, but with four returners who scored 20+ goals last year, it's a team with an offense

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Indiana 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 2, 2014December 3, 2014

(Photo: Indiana Lacrosse) The Hoosiers secured a tournament berth in 2014 and have aspirations to do much more this season. Can they get it done? Midfield depth and a returning defense say yes, but a tough schedule and small conference woes say otherwise. This is part of an ongoing series during

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: UNLV 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 1, 2014December 1, 2014

(Photo: Southland/Lax All Stars) The Rebels are our first look at the MCLA's bevy of depth in 2015, and while its finish last year may not pop off of the page, there are several factors and storylines that make UNLV a team to watch in this upcoming season. This is part