Welcome to The College Lacrosse Show! In this action-packed episode, we close out an incredible season by breaking down all the biggest moments and storylines.
First, we recap Cornell’s dramatic national championship victory over Maryland, examining how the Big Red delivered on lacrosse’s biggest stage. From standout players to clutch plays, we’ll break down how Cornell took home the trophy.
On the other side, we dive into what the loss means for the Maryland program and its long-time head coach, John Tillman. Is Tillman’s legacy still secure despite the championship game setback? We unpack his career, his impact on the sport, and what might come next.
Next, we shift gears to the venues that host the Final Four. Are these stadiums doing justice to the sport’s most important weekend? We debate the pros and cons of past locations and share ideas for future destinations that could elevate the fan experience.
Finally, we circle back to the storylines we were tracking all season. From preseason predictions to surprise twists, we revisit the players, teams, and trends that shaped 2025 lacrosse. Which teams overachieved, which fell short, and what lessons can we take into next season?
Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for in-depth analysis, passionate debates, and everything you need to know about the game we love!
On today's episode of the College Lacrosse Show, Dan and Donny discuss the incredible quarterfinal weekend and preview the 2025 Men's Lacrosse Final Four!
In the first game, Cornell went toe-to-toe with a talented Richmond team and used transition goals to supplement an offence that was mostly held in check by the Richmond defence.
Then Syracuse and Princeton had an instant classic, with 37 combined goals and 18 combined goal-scorers. Joey Spallina provided the greatest performance of his Syracuse career, dominating his matchup on the way to 4 goals and 4 assists. He also let the haters know about it after the game, which may or may not include the CLS boys.
Penn State provided some heroics, doing everything you shouldn't do against Notre Dame before pulling off an incredible late-game rally to unseat the king of college lacrosse. The boys spend some time discussing the end of the Kavanagh era and this historic run from the Irish.
Then in the finale, John Tillman and the Maryland Terrapins did what they do, improving to 12-1 in the quarterfinals in the Tillman era. They suffocated a previously red-hot Georgetown offence and advanced to their second straight Final Four, and fourth in five years.
Then we look ahead to the upcoming matchups, including Penn State's use of zone, Syracuse's matchup decisions, and the massive importance of faceoffs and goaltenders.
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On today’s episode, Dan and Donny discuss a variety of topics, including a preview of the four quarterfinal games this weekend!
But first, they take a look at the All-American lists that were released this week and discuss the selections and snubs from this list. Most notably, there were relatively few players who made both the preseason list and the final All-American list, which shows both the difficulty of picking these lists and the unpredictable nature of this season.
Next, they discuss their biggest surprises from the first round of the NCAA tournament, which include the offensive explosion by Notre Dame, the dominance by Georgetown, Syracuse’s miracle comeback victory and the play of the UAlbany defence to try and disrupt Ryan Goldstein and the rest of the Cornell offence.
Then they get into the upcoming games this weekend, first at Hempstead and then in Annapolis.
They begin with Cornell vs Richmond in a game that pits the nation’s best offence against one of its elite defences. Richmond played Cornell very well in the first matchup and will look to replicate that success. Hunter Smith and Mitchell Dunham will be massive in this game, tasked with guarding two of the best attackmen in America.
For Princeton and Syracuse, it likely comes down to faceoffs, where both teams dominated in round one. Princeton has had issues at the X all season long, and will hope that Andrew McMeekin can continue his strong play against Towson. With two of the nation’s best offences, this game has explosive potential.
Notre Dame and Penn State features the nation’s two biggest collegiate brands as the Irish look for their 10th straight NCAA tournament victory. While Penn State hsa the edge statistically, Notre Dame has the experience and was in incredible form last weekend.
And finally, the game with the most sicko potential is Georgetown vs Maryland, which will be a battle of ball control and possession between some of the best coaches in the business, who happen to know each other extremely well.
It should be a great weekend of lacrosse. Hope you enjoy!
On today's episode, Dan and Donny run through which first round opponents they would choose if the top eight seeds could pick their opponents!
Then they spend the rest of the episode discussing each of the eight first round games Pardon the Interruption style, with two minutes on the clock for each gentleman.
There are tons of great storylines to follow this weekend, from faceoff to clearing woes, to teams with very different momentum stumbling or surging into the playoffs. It will be fascinating to see just what happens.
Make sure to stay tuned to Lacrosse Culture Daily for more NCAA tournament coverage all weekend long!
On this week’s episode, we dive into a huge weekend of college lacrosse, breaking down three of the most intense matchups on the calendar:🥍 UNC vs Syracuse – How did the Orange become unglued?🥍 Duke vs UVA – A post-mortem on the 2025 Cavaliers 🥍 Notre Dame vs Penn – Why is ND having these long scoring droughts?Plus, in our fan-favorite segments FAFO of the week and Sicko of the week!Tap in for hot takes, cold facts, and everything in between from across the college lacrosse landscape. 🥍🔥#CollegeLacrosse#LacrosseTalk#NCAALax#LaxLife#lacrosseseason #LaxGoals#LaxFam#growthegame #LaxPodcast#sportspodcast #BuySellHold#HotTakesOnly#LaxAnalysis#LacrosseBreakdown#PostGameReactions#LaxFansUnite
In this week’s episode, we dive into a huge weekend of college lacrosse, breaking down three of the most intense matchups on the calendar:🥍 UNC vs Notre Dame – Did the Tar Heels bounce back, or are the Irish still marching strong?🥍 Duke vs Syracuse – Blue Devils and Orange brought the fireworks—who’s looking like a Final Four lock?🥍 Michigan vs Ohio State – The B1G battle didn’t disappoint. We unpack the physicality, big plays, and what it means for postseason hopes.Plus, in our fan-favorite segment Buy, Sell, Hold, we give you the real take on which teams we’re riding with, which ones we're offloading, and who's staying in limbo.Tap in for hot takes, cold facts, and everything in between from across the college lacrosse landscape. 🥍🔥#CollegeLacrosse#LacrosseTalk#NCAALax#LaxLife#lacrosseseason #LaxGoals#LaxFam#growthegame #LaxPodcast#sportspodcast #BuySellHold#HotTakesOnly#LaxAnalysis#LacrosseBreakdown#PostGameReactions#LaxFansUnite
Donny does a solo episode today and discusses three big games on the weekend including Cornell's huge win on the island, Maryland's dominant day in Columbus, and UNC's rivalry victory!
Other topics include:
- FAFO
- SICKO
- THE RIVALRY preview
- Weekend previewT
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On today's episode, Dan and Donny discuss another intense week of action in the NCAA, including Rutgers win over Maryland, OSU's statement at Homewood, and a marquee win for Cuse.
Other topics include:
- FAFO
- SICKO GOTW
- Weekend Preview
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A trio of home teams won major matchups over the weekend, with Maryland, Notre Dame, and Army taking care of business. We discuss all the major themes from those games!
Other topics include:
- Tier update
- Scoring Offence Discussion
- What's the most important win?
- FAFO
- SICKO
- Weekend Preview
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On today's episode, Dan and Donny discuss a crazy weekend of action from around the NCAA and attempt to put all the top teams into levels of contention.
Other topics include:
- Dartmouth is here
- CJ Kirst, take me higher?
- FAFO
- SICKO
- Weekend Preview
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On today's episode, Dan and Donny discuss the huge win for the Cornell Big Red in Ithaca and the passing of the torch from one legend to another!Other topics include: - Maryland wins again- Duke escapes Richmond- Fafo- Sicko- Weekend PreviewThanks for wathcing!
On today's episode of the College Lacrosse Show, Dan and Donny breakdown another special weekend of college lacrosse including Syracuse's victory at home, PSU's late heroics in Ithaca, and Notre Dame's back to back losses.
Other topics include:
- FAFO
- SICKO
- Princeton vs Cornell
- Duke vs Richmond
- Maryland vs UVA
- Denver vs OSU
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On today's episode of the CLS Dan and Donny are joined by Maryland Terrapin Eric Spanos as they discuss the big win for the Terps and the season so far!
Other topics include:
- Maryland vs Notre Dame recap
- Cornell vs Richmond recap
- Princeton's big weekend
- FAFO of the week
- Sicko game of the week
- Eric Spanos interview
- Weekend Preview!
On today's episode, Donny and Dan are joined by Vegas Desert Dogs forward and Denver Pioneers alumni Jack Hannah to discuss the game between Cornell and the Pios this weekend!
Other topics include:
- MD vs Cuse, Nova vs Yale, UVA vs Richmond
- FAFO
- Sicko GOTW
- Jack Hannah Interview
- Weekend Preview!
On today's episode, Jon and Dan sit down with Syracuse midfielder Sam English to discuss their hot start to the season, their upcoming game against Maryland and what it's like playing in college at the same time as your brothers!
Other topics include:
- Week one review
- FAFO of the week
- Sicko GOTW
- Sam English
- Week two preview!
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On today's episode of The College Lacrosse Show, Jon Donville and Dan Arestia discuss the biggest news in the sport, including Hopkins big first week, Utah's upset win, and a preview of the upcoming week! Topic list: 00:00 - 11:46 : Week Zero Takeaways 11:46 - 22:39 : Hopkins Reaction 22:39 - 29:11 : Utah vs OSU 29:11 - 37:32 : FAFO Of the Week 37:33 - 45:32 : Sicko GOTW 45:33 - 50:41 : Michigan vs UNC 50:42 - 57:50 : UMASS vs Army 57:51 - End : Georgetown vs Hopkins Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to this video and check back every Thursday at noon!
Welcome to the first ever edition of the college lacrosse show. This is a new podcast and Youtube series from Lacrosse Culture Daily, which is co-hosted by Jon Donville and Dan Arestia. Look for the show every Thursday for news and analysis of all the major storylines in college lacrosse! 0:28 - 4:46 : Welcome to the College Lacrosse Show! 4:46 - 27:22 : 2025 Storyline Draft 27:22 - 37:11 : FAFO Of the Week 31:12 - 43:37 : Georgetown vs Loyola 43:37 - 49:01 : Maryland vs Richmond 49:02 - End : Denver vs Hopkins Stay tuned every Thursday and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
