Middlebury defeated New England 24-5 today, just beating by about 5 minutes

torrential downpours and lightning. Our women are currently waiting out the

storm, trying to get in a playoff game vs. Plymouth State.

Thanks to Brandon Doyle and Nick Whitman for the updates during the game.

The most telling stat is probably the shot differential: Middlebury 75 NEC

15. Nick Whitman was correct, the NCAA squad limitation is 28. 25 of our

28 players who dressed are guys who would play in any one goal mid-season

game. It is not easy to keep the score down. In addition, we have not

played in a week and a half, sorry but you have to turn the boys loose.

The game ball went to our 4th attackman, Sophomore Greg Carroll, who had 5

goals and 2 assists. He played an excellent game. In fact, we are pleased

with the performance. We sell every game of the year that we don't care

about our opponent, we focus on our game. So, this was no different. We

were playing against our own standard of excellence and in many ways we were

successful. Our riding and ground ball play was relentless. For the guys

who do not know...we wear a Middlebury Lacrosse T-shirt under our uniform

which reads "RELENTLESS" on the back...it is the word this team has chosen

to describe how we aspire to play. It is also a word that can describe our

program over its history. We try to ride and ground ball relentlessly and

play relentless defense, just as our predecessors taught us!

I know guys are curious, so a note on NEC. They are comparable to the

bottom teams in our league. Their starting attack had amassed over 300

points this season, and they are not bad, but not to the level of NESCAC.

Their goalie had a nice day with over 20 saves. They played very hard,

never quit, and are well-coached by a great guy Rob Quinn, no relation.

We will play the winner of the RIT/Springfield game Sunday, at either 12:00

or 1:00, specific time TBA.