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

by Trey Lanthier - December 24, 2014December 24, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Despite the sting of several losses to its roster after the ultimate disappointment in 2014, ASU has a strong chance to make a quick turnaround. The star power of its offense should carry it into contention so long as the defense can properly rebuild. This is part of

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

by Trey Lanthier - December 23, 2014

(Photo: Elliot Miller/BYU Universe) The Cougars’ 2014 season might most be remembered for how it ended, but the perennial contenders could be fielding one of their best teams in years with a massive amount of returners and experience. The RMLC is tough for any team, but BYU should be considered among

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

by Trey Lanthier - December 22, 2014December 22, 2014

(Photo: Roman Creech/CSU Lacrosse) Colorado State’s 2014 was ultimately a disappointment after its two-year reign as the MCLA champion came to an end. However, despite the significant losses that the team is incurring, there’s promise in both the system and the offensive depth that could have the Rams right back into

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

by Trey Lanthier - December 21, 2014December 21, 2014

(Photo: Impact Sports 88.9 FM) Last season was only a glimpse of what this team can be in 2015. With superstars at several positions, Michigan State has elevated itself into the championship conversation. This is part of an ongoing series during which we will focus on one of the MCLA’s top teams

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

by Trey Lanthier - December 20, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Only a year removed from reversing a terrible start and running to the national semifinals, Chapman will be looking to take a step in the right direction. It won’t be easy, with the losses piling up, but the Panthers could be dangerous. This is part of an ongoing

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Grand Canyon 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 19, 2014December 19, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) A disappointing season that ended without a tournament appearance is only going to fuel the fire for GCU in 2015. With big-name transfers and the return of Carson Barton, this ’Lopes team is ready for action. This is part of an ongoing series during which we will

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: UC Santa Barbara 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 18, 2014December 18, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) After a third-place finish in its own conference, the Gauchos made a shocking run through the first two rounds of the MCLA Tournament with electrifyingly close games. The losses add up, but that’s a trend throughout the SLC, leaving a door for UC Santa Barbara to go

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Simon Fraser 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 17, 2014December 18, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Simon Fraser featured one of the nation’s most dynamic balances in the MCLA last season, and with the talents of Sam Clare and a solid well-coached defensive unit, the Clan could very well be a threat to teams around the league. This is part of an ongoing

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Boston College 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 16, 2014

(Photo: Boston College Lacrosse) Boston College was just a goal shy of an appearance in the national semifinals, but after a coaching change in the offseason, will the Eagles be on the up-turn or the down-swing? This is part of an ongoing series during which we will focus on one of

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Cal Poly 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 15, 2014December 16, 2014

(Photo: Cal Poly Lacrosse) After a season that was considered a success up until an early exit from the tournament, the Cal Poly Mustangs are eyeing another WCLL title with even deeper tournament aspirations in 2015. This is part of an ongoing series during which we will focus on one of