Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

After two consecutive weekends of non-stop matchups of Top 20 teams in the KANE Men’s Division I Media Poll, this week feels like a necessary breather. This time “only” three such matchups highlight the weekend slate as many programs get their final non-conference tune ups in before league play begins. The main event will be a stand-alone tilt televised on ESPNU when Johns Hopkins and Syracuse renew their rivalry on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Dome. Appointment television for lacrosse fans. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today. This week’s guest is Johns Hopkins star midfielder, Matt Collison. As the Blue Jays prepare to

The ILWomen Podcast is back, and part of the discussion is which team is making the lump from the dangerous and unpredictable middle tier to the dominant Final Four tier? An early look at players of the year, conference races and more. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today.

IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello welcome the return of Larken Kemp — back by popular demand — and dive deep into Maryland's win over Notre Dame in front of more than 10,000 fans in Atlanta. From there, they discuss Princeton's win over North Carolina, Cornell's comeback vs. Richmond, Hopkins' win over Virginia and the rest of Friday's action. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today.

As the calendar flips from February to March, we are treated to seven showcase games featuring Top 20 teams spread out across three days! Finally, some premier games that are not all scheduled on top of each other. As Ivy rivals Penn and Princeton head south to play Tobacco Road rivals in Friday-Sunday twin bills, we also get the Doyle Smith Cup game at Homewood and the Big Red heading south to Richmond for a sneaky super game. Oh yeah, and the marquee No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown between Notre Dame and Maryland in Atlanta. C’mon, let’s get it! This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today. This week’s guest is star attackman Da

Big Dog and Kap look at the latest action in DIII lacrosse with ton of Top 20 talk, a deep dive on Salisbury toppling Gettysburg, Babson besting Union, and plentyof other matchups from early season.  Statistical players of the week makes its triumphant return, and we take a look at some upcoming heavy-hitter matchups.

IL's Terry Foy and special guest Larken Kemp (filling in for absentee partner Nick Ossello) are joined by 2016 Harvard lacrosse alum (and Larken's high school teammate) Will Walker to discuss the Crimson's dramatic 15-14 win over the Orange in the JMA Wireless Dome. From there, Foy and Kemp talk about Ohio State's win over Virginia in Columbus, the Pietramala homecoming in Baltimore and Maryland's assertion that they're (at least) the second-best team in the land with a convincing win over Princeton. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today.

As we approach our fourth weekend of college lacrosse action, what do we really know? Some teams look like legit contenders, and some hyped contenders look very pedestrian. Do we know anything yet? All we can be sure of is that it’s way too early to crown a champion, and a fool’s errand to write any team off before the end of February.  One thing we can definitely be sure of is that there is a gourmet feast of action this weekend. SEVEN bouts featuring teams in this week’s KANE Media Poll from Inside Lacrosse, as 14 of the Top 20 matchup across the box on sidelines this weekend. That is ridiculous. D-Fly and Dixie are here to get you set for this smorgasbord of lacrosse. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown recap the 2025 Championship Series with Boston getting the clean sweep for PLL and WLL silverware. Rosie and Kevin discuss the adrenaline rush from the epic Cannons semifinal win, heap some praise onto Matt Campbell and Colin Kirst, give shoutouts to the training staff plus react to the debut of the Women's Lacrosse League, and the Charlotte North effect. From takeaways for the Chaos introductory press conference for coach Roy Colsey and GM Spencer Ford to a couple free agents who may have played their way onto a roster via their Championship Series performances, player movement starts now as we set the stage for all of it. Other topics include the evolution of Sixes defense in guarding the 2-point arc, the New York Atlas semifinal hurdle, and the build up of WLL star power throughout the week.

IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello are joined by IL Data Specialist Patrick McEwen, a.k.a. @LaxFilmRoom, who watched Richmond's upset over Virginia and helped the boys dive deeper into not just how the Spiders made it happen, but what to make of each team going forward.. From there, Foy and Ossello talk about Maryland's impressive defensive display vs. Syracuse, Hopkins come-from-behind one-goal win over Loyola, head to Holuba Hall for the Tailgate Hero of the Week and then quickly whip through ’Nova's upset of Yale, freshman goalie Grayson Manning coming on for Denver to flip their game vs. Utah and finish with some gas for the Andrew Baxter era at Fairfield. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help u

If the first two weekends of the 2025 season felt like small-plate tapas, then this week we get the full meal. The Ivy League and Notre Dame (almost half the Top 10) finally join the party, making their 2025 debuts this week. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes 37 games on the menu from Friday to Sunday. Sure, almost all the games are scheduled at noon, but let’s get it! This week’s guest is Inside Lacrosse Editor-in-Chief, Matt Kinnear. Matt sits down with Dan to discuss the start of the season, early surprises, his profile piece on Cornell star CJ Kirst, how IL’s editorial staff maps out a new season, the launch of the WLL, Philadelphia’s best burger joint and much, much more. And of course, no conversation between Dan and Matt has ever occurred without at least a little Pearl Jam chatter, and this time is no exception. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So

Week 1 provided an epic First Friday and a strong showing from the favorites. Matt Kinnear hosts Alyssa Cometti and Emily Considine for a breakdown of the title contenders, what it's like to be a freshman on the big stage, the impact of transfers and a celebration of first-time programs. And oh yeah — don't sleep on Week 2 with a pair of Top 5 matchups. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today.

It's Week 1, which means the season is officially underway? And, of course, drama follows. The highlight is from Salt Lake City, where Delaware survived a stick check to their face-off guy with 2:00 remaining, which set up the most dramatic ending of the season. To talk about the Blue Hens' debut win, IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello are joined by former Delaware captain and assistant coach, who watched the game on a phone with 25 former teammates in the Wells Fargo Center as another fellow Hen, Mike Robinson, took on the Wings with the Halifax Thunderbirds. From there, Foy and Ossello talk about Maryland's OT win at Loyola, Carolina's impressive showing vs. Michigan, Hopkins' week-long marathon capper vs. Georgetown, plus Virginia and Duke wins. Oh, and we have a sponsor! This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at ch

The first weekend of the 2025 season went mostly according to script. With more teams making debuts and 32 games on the slate, will this week bring the drama, upsets and stunners we all love? D-Fly and Dixie are back to get you teed up for the weekend. They’ll take a big picture look at the opening weekend, recap mid-week games including Hopkins nail biter with Towson and of course look ahead to the second weekend of the regular season. While the show’s regular guests will generally be the current stars of the college game, the early part of the season always affords for a variety of discussions with interesting luminaries from across the sport. This week’s guest certainly fits the bill as coach Seth Tierney joins Dan and Mark to talk about his Hofstra Pride, taking the reins of the men’s national team for US Lacrosse, his leadership role with the Premier Lacrosse League and much, much more. WEEKEND PREVIEW Several more teams in action this weekend for the first time, and a few Top 20 matchups to get excite

Kap and Caleb return with a pop-up episode, talking early Salisbury scout, explaining the seven-game NPI concept a bit better, and previewing the weekend. Christopher Newport coach Mikey Thompson hits on everything from Coach's all-time CNU 3x team to goals and aspirations for the 2025 season.

We're almost all the way back! IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello unpack the Week Zero results, starting with Utah's upset of Ohio State, Hopkins Top 10 win over Denver and Syracuse and Duke's impressive performance. Ute senior middie Cody Hart joins to discuss his team's trip to Columbus, their balance between pushing the tempo and being patient offensively and what it means to rep the West Coast in Salt Lake City.

The 2025 season gets officially underway with 17 games on February 1, and D-Fly & Dixie are back in the saddle to help get you acclimated and excited for the new year. Despite two-time defending champ Notre Dame again claiming the top spot in the IL Media Top 20, the main theme of this new season is fresh faces. The historic cohort of experienced, record-breaking household names have departed, ushering in a new era in college lacrosse. Have your team rosters and game notes ready for early season games. As seems the case every year, there are some rules changes to understand. Two significant changes center around replays and face-offs. Who better to talk face-offs than TD Ierlan, arguably the greatest face-off athlete of all time? Ierlan and Dixie break down why the rules were needed and how the new face-off mechanics will work. In addition, the guys talk about preparing for a long season, coaching the face-off, TD’s college experience playing for three legendary coaches and which college team gets the mo

Kap and Caleb dust off the podcast gear and dive in to DIII 2025 predictions, a breakdown of the Top 20 teams, and a fantasy draft that highlights some of the nation’s top returners. Tufts coach Casey D’Annolfo chats about the defending champions, and then he gives a breakdown of an all-time Tufts attack line.

To get you ready for the 2025 college lacrosse season, IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello are back with The Tailgate. They start with an offseason recap, going over rule changes, coaching changes, new teams and the rest of the news. From there, they break down the Preseason Media Poll, look back at their 2024 predictions and pick their Dark Horse, Tewaaraton winner, Final Four teams and champion. They then welcome former Brown All-American LSM Larken Kemp (who will be writing a column for IL this season) to cover such topics as DeepSeek's effect on the Tech Bro/Jack power heirarchy, how Virginia will be able to rely on early offense and more.

ILWomen's Alyssa Murray Cometti and Emily Considine discuss the best of the best in college lacrosse heading into the 2025 season, explaining the challenges of compiling the Top 50 ranking released in the fall, providing their takes on the strengths of the nation's most premier players, and going position by position for in-depth analysis. Topics include the easy choice of selecting Madison Taylor as the No. 1-ranked player, appreciation for some elite all-around midfielders, describing what makes the top three goalies and defenders in the Top 20 so great.

One of the coolest sports stories of the young new year was Golden State Warrior Pat Spencer being guarded by his younger brother, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cam Spencer, in a game on Saturday, Jan. 4. It was the latest crescendo of a pair of incredible athlete journeys that were heavily influenced on the lacrosse fields at Boys' Latin (Md.) and Loyola University Maryland. After winning the Tewaaraton Award in 2019, Spencer played a year of basketball at Northwestern and has since worked his way through the NBA G-League to sign a two-way contract with the Warriors. Meanwhile, Cam — who also played lacrosse for the Lakers — started his college basketball career at Loyola, then transferred to Rutgers before finishing his career as a national champion with UConn in April. He was selected with the 53rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and made his debut with the Grizz in November while also logging minutes (and success) with the G-League Hustle. Though the Spencers' focus is squarely on maximizing their NBA dr