Two 1st Time Champs And a Repeat

Layola (MD) celebrates their first every NCAA DI Title.

The 2012 college lacrosse season came to a close today with two firsts and one very familiar ending. Layola (MD) hoisting their first every Division 1 National Championship. A first time champion rose in DII also, Dowling was victorious with their first ever Division II National Championship. And of course, Salisbury returned to their third straight national finals to claim their second consequtive crown. With 7 titles in 10 years and an undefeated record at Gillette Stadium the Salisbury Seagulls are starting to look like Tom Brady and the Patriots of the early 2000s. 

Salisbury and Layola were both carried to victory by stellar individual performances. The greyhounds Eric Lusby tallied four goals to push the game out of Marylands reach. And Sam Brandman scored a game high six goals to take the game for the seagulls, claiming the tournament's most valuable player award for himself. The Salisbury win continued a 30 game winning streak capping off a remarkable 23-0 season. 


With the collegiate season completed its now time for summer ball. Oh, and it's never too early for next years predictions. 3-peat anyone?