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Using a ferocious offense to combat the NCAA's highest-scoring lacrosse team Saturday, the University of Denver outlasted Albany 19-14 before a record crowd of 2,621 to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year.

If the University at Albany is to climb to the figurative top of the mountain in men's lacrosse, it will have to start with a victory in the Mile High City.

Change is as inevitable as the passage of time. So in some respects a year such as this was bound to happen eventually in the world of Division I men's lacrosse, with an NCAA tournament bracket as notable for The faceoff skills of Denver midfielder Chase Carraro could be key Saturday in slowing Albany's nation-leading attack in their NCAA ... (more)

UAlbany men's lacrosse coach Scott Marr talks with his players during practice on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. UAlbany men's lacrosse coach Scott Marr watches his players during practice on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. UAlbany men's lacrosse coach Scott Marr talks with his players during practice on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in ... (more)

Oakville's Sean Young scooped up three ground balls and caused a turnover in the Syracuse's 13-9 win over Villanova as the Orange won its second straight Big East title.

Central New York is a hotbed for lacrosse talent. The area produces quality players year in and year out.

UAlbany junior Charlise Castro connects with the ball during softball practice on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at UAlbany in Albany, N.Y. UAlbany junior Charlise Castro bats during softball practice on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at UAlbany in Albany, N.Y. UAlbany junior Charlise Castro during softball practice on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at UAlbany in Albany, ... (more)

The shot erased Binghamton's 1-0 lead and propelled the Great Danes to a 2-1 victory at the Bearcats Sports Complex.

Denver University lacrosse player, Wesley Berg, left, works his way around the net against the defense of Greg Perraut, Fairfield University at DU Saturday afternoon, April 20th, 2013.

The conference championships have been decided and eight teams have already claimed spots in the NCAA Tournament.

Lyle Thompson of UAlbany makes an offensive move in the America East title game against University of Maryland Baltimore County at Stony Brook's stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

In February, back when a layer of snow covered the Bearcats Sports Complex, Michelle Burrell said she wanted to host the America East's softball tournament on Binghamton's new field.

Conference championship week is here in men's lacrosse, and the automatic qualifiers are up for grabs.

UAlbany lacrosse player Miles Thompson during practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. UAlbany lacrosse player Miles Thompson during practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. UAlbany lacrosse player Miles Thompson during practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. UAlbany lacrosse player Lyle Thompson during practice on ... (more)

After a tough weekend against the University at Albany where the Boston University softball team was swept, the Terriers rebounded against the University of Maine in an effort to finish out the season in a strong manner.

With a 6-7 record, UMBC's only path to the NCAA tournament entails winning the America East tournament at Stony Brook and capturing the automatic qualifier that accompanies that honor.

Miles Thompson had 14 points, including five goals and nine assists, to lead the University at Albany men's lacrosse team to a 21-12 win against host Stony Brook on Saturday in the Great Danes ' regular-season finale.

Rutgers men's lacrosse players and parents expressed loyalty to suspended coach Brian Brecht at a meeting with university President Robert L. Barchi on Tuesday.

During its six-game winning streak, the Boston University softball team improved in every phase of the game, most notably on the offensive side.

Siena players celebrate after scoring a goal during their men's college lacrosse game against UAlbany on Tuesday April 23, 2013 in Loudonville, N.Y. Siena's Thomas Schoener and UAlbany's Dwayne Stewart battle during their men's college lacrosse game on Tuesday April 23, 2013 in Loudonville, N.Y. Siena's Joe Ednie and UAlbany's Ryan Feuerstein ... (more)