UAlbany Men’s Lacrosse Team Wins America East Championship and Faces Sacred Heart in NCAA Tournament for Spot in Next Round Against Notre Dame

The UAlbany men’s lacrosse team has secured the America East championship and earned a spot in the NCAA tournament. This success means that they will play one more game at home this season, against Sacred Heart, at Casey Stadium. Graduate long-stick midfielder Jake Piseno expressed the team’s desire for more than just the conference title, emphasizing their goal to advance further in the tournament.

As they prepare for their next matchup, the Great Danes are facing a first-time opponent in Sacred Heart. The Pioneers are entering the NCAA tournament after a successful season in the MAAC. UAlbany head coach Scott Marr acknowledged the strength of their opponent and stressed the importance of staying focused and prepared for this upcoming game.

After addressing his team during a practice session, Marr emphasized the need for concentration and respect for their opponents. The Great Danes are determined to make their 11th appearance in the NCAA tournament count and succeed in this opportunity. Their focus is on taking each game one step at a time and achieving success as a team.

The winner of this matchup against Sacred Heart will face defending national champions Notre Dame in the next round. With Casey Stadium hosting this exciting encounter set for 7 p.m., Wednesday, UAlbany is gearing up for an intense battle ahead. Each player on the team is focused on their role and determined to give it their all as they strive to achieve victory in their quest for a successful tournament run.

In summary, UAlbany men’s lacrosse team has won America East championship and earned spot in NCAA tournament where they will play one more game against Sacred Heart at Casey Stadium before moving forward to face Notre Dame in next round with determination to achieve victory while keeping focus on taking each game one step at a time