Laxattackjack wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:34 pm
DeepPocket wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:11 pm
DeepPocket wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:43 am
Eastern- The 9-9 and 6-2 Eagles return all of their top 10 scorers coming into 2024, including their entire attack unit, in addition to their goalie and FO. Last year they came close to picking off Stevenson, leading them through the first half in the MAC tournament. This year, with 3 grad students of their own, they’ll be looking to try to make that win over Stevenson actually happen and jump into the conversation of the upper tier of the MAC.
It appears Eastern has been active in the portal, capitalizing on the talent log jam at CNU by scooping up sophmore midfielder Brennan Kaut. The 6’3” 200lb underclassman saw action in 8 games as a freshman with a deep and experienced Captains team last year.
I have been saying this. Eastern returns the Finelli brothers. Add this depth. Eastern will be a tough game for York and Stevenson.
Eastern definitely hung with Stevenson, leading them through 3 quarters in the conference playoffs. I think with the added depth they’ll have a better chance at keeping up the strong play for a full 4 quarters. That said they were absolutely dismantled by the Mustangs 21-6 in conference play. Seems likely the playoff game was the outlier, and Stevenson was caught looking ahead to the looming quick turnaround vs York, not realizing Eastern actually came to play.
Eastern’s York score was deceptive, and has caused this game to be mischaracterized. Eastern was doubled up in each of the first three quarters, and were down 13-6 to start the fourth. Liberal subbing by York allowed them to make the final score more respectable looking. That said, they are no cream puff, not anymore at least, and their added experience and depth certainly won’t make them any easier a task this year.
I’m also very excited to see Messiah’s roster when it drops. They too are making leaps as far as depth of talent year over year.
Widener has Emerson on the schedule this year, continuing to bring in a variety of competition from up North, after potting a NESCAC win last year.
The MAC-C is on the come-up.
MAC - The SEC of DIII lacrosse.