Which teams top the NCAA lacrosse rankings for 2021. How do the preseason polls compare across divisions and genders. What factors influence a team’s position in national lacrosse rankings.
NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Rankings
The NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Rankings, also known as the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse RPI (Ratings Percentage Index), provide a comprehensive evaluation of team performances throughout the season. These rankings play a crucial role in determining seedings for the NCAA tournament and offer insights into the relative strengths of programs across the country.
How are DI Men’s Lacrosse Rankings Calculated?
The RPI formula takes into account three key factors:
- A team’s winning percentage (25% of the RPI score)
- The average winning percentage of a team’s opponents (50% of the RPI score)
- The average winning percentage of the team’s opponents’ opponents (25% of the RPI score)
This complex calculation aims to provide a balanced view of a team’s performance, considering both their direct results and the quality of their competition.
Women’s Lacrosse Preseason Rankings
The Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Top 20 Poll for NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse offers an early glimpse into the expected top performers for the upcoming season. Saint Anselm College’s women’s lacrosse team has made a notable appearance in these rankings.
Saint Anselm’s Impressive Ranking
Saint Anselm College’s women’s lacrosse team has secured the 17th spot in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Top 20 Poll for NCAA Division II. This ranking comes on the heels of an impressive 4-0 record during the shortened 2020 season, which saw the Hawks finish 20th in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) national rankings.
Key Victories and Player Performances
The Hawks’ successful 2020 campaign included notable victories:
- A 13-3 win over No. 16 Saint Leo in the season opener
- An 18-11 triumph against Embry-Riddle
- A 17-12 victory over Wingate
- A 19-9 win against Saint Thomas Aquinas
Several players have been recognized for their contributions to the team’s success:
- Junior Jenna Balboni led the team with 19 points and 17 goals
- Junior Taylor Cobain followed closely with 17 points, including 14 goals and 3 assists
- Senior Annie Richards contributed 15 points, including a team-high 12 assists
- Junior Grace Young earned IWLCA/StringKing National Defensive Player of the Week honors and finished the season with an 8.75 goals-against average and 38 saves
Men’s Lacrosse Preseason Rankings
The Nike/US Lacrosse preseason Top 20 rankings for men’s lacrosse provide valuable insights into the expected top performers for the upcoming season. These rankings consider various factors, including previous season performance, returning players, and overall program strength.
Le Moyne College’s Stellar Ranking
Le Moyne College’s men’s lacrosse team has secured an impressive second-place ranking in the Nike/US Lacrosse preseason Top 20. This high ranking reflects the team’s strong performance in the abbreviated 2020 season, where they achieved a 4-0 record and held the top spot in the USILA national rankings before the season’s premature end due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 5 Teams in the Preseason Rankings
- University of Tampa (8-0 in 2020)
- Le Moyne College (4-0 in 2020)
- Mercyhurst University (5-0 in 2020)
- Belmont Abbey College (7-0 in 2020)
- Seton Hill University (6-0 in 2020)
These rankings highlight the dominance of teams that performed exceptionally well during the shortened 2020 season, with undefeated records playing a significant role in their positioning.
Factors Influencing Preseason Rankings
Preseason rankings in lacrosse, as in many sports, are based on a combination of factors that attempt to predict team performance for the upcoming season. Understanding these factors can provide insight into why certain teams are ranked higher than others.
Previous Season Performance
A team’s record and achievements from the previous season often play a significant role in preseason rankings. For example, the University of Tampa’s top ranking in men’s lacrosse can be attributed to their perfect 8-0 record in 2020.
Returning Players
The number and quality of returning players can significantly impact a team’s preseason ranking. Le Moyne College’s second-place ranking in men’s lacrosse is likely influenced by their return of 39 letterwinners, including 13 of 14 starters from the previous season.
Strength of Schedule
Teams that consistently face tough competition may receive higher rankings, as their performance is tested against quality opponents. This factor is particularly relevant in the NCAA’s RPI calculations for Division I men’s lacrosse.
Program Reputation
Historically successful programs may receive the benefit of the doubt in preseason rankings, based on their track record of fielding competitive teams year after year.
Impact of Preseason Rankings on the Season
While preseason rankings generate excitement and discussion among fans and analysts, it’s important to consider their actual impact on the season ahead. These early-season evaluations can influence various aspects of a team’s journey throughout the year.
Motivation and Expectations
For highly-ranked teams, preseason polls can serve as a source of motivation to live up to expectations. Conversely, teams ranked lower or left out entirely may use their position as motivation to prove the pollsters wrong. How do teams typically respond to their preseason rankings? Many coaches use their team’s ranking (or lack thereof) as a tool to focus players on the work ahead and to establish team goals for the season.
Media Attention and Recruiting
Teams featured in preseason rankings often receive increased media attention, which can benefit their program in various ways. This exposure can aid in recruiting efforts, as prospective student-athletes may be drawn to programs perceived as top contenders. Does a high preseason ranking translate to recruiting success? While there isn’t a direct correlation, sustained success and consistent high rankings can make a program more attractive to potential recruits.
Schedule Implications
In some cases, a team’s preseason ranking may influence their schedule, particularly in non-conference play. Top-ranked teams may seek out matches against other highly-ranked opponents to boost their strength of schedule and prepare for tough conference matchups.
Comparing Rankings Across Divisions and Genders
The preseason rankings for NCAA lacrosse span multiple divisions and both men’s and women’s teams. Analyzing these rankings side by side can provide interesting insights into the competitive landscape of college lacrosse as a whole.
Dominance of Undefeated Teams
Across both men’s and women’s rankings, teams that posted undefeated records in the shortened 2020 season feature prominently. This trend is particularly noticeable in the men’s top 5, where all ranked teams had perfect records in 2020. How much weight should be given to these abbreviated season records? This question likely factored into the deliberations of ranking committees and will be tested as the 2021 season unfolds.
Conference Representation
The rankings reveal the strength of certain conferences in college lacrosse. For instance, the Northeast-10 Conference has a strong showing in the men’s Division II rankings, with four members recognized (Le Moyne, Adelphi, Saint Anselm, and Pace). Which conferences consistently produce top-ranked teams across divisions and genders? A comprehensive analysis could reveal interesting patterns in the distribution of lacrosse talent and program strength across different regions and conferences.
Consistency Across Divisions
Some programs demonstrate strength across multiple divisions or in both men’s and women’s lacrosse. For example, Saint Anselm College features in both the women’s (17th) and men’s (16th) Division II rankings. Are there other institutions that show similar consistency across different lacrosse programs? Identifying these multi-faceted powerhouses could provide insights into successful athletic department strategies and resource allocation.
The Road Ahead: From Preseason to Postseason
As exciting as preseason rankings are, they represent only the beginning of a long and unpredictable season. The true test for these ranked teams lies in translating their potential into on-field success over the coming months.
Key Matchups to Watch
Contests between highly-ranked teams will be crucial in shaping the evolving landscape of lacrosse rankings throughout the season. Games to keep an eye on include:
- Any matchups between the top 5 men’s teams, particularly involving Le Moyne College
- Saint Anselm’s women’s team facing off against other ranked opponents in the Northeast-10 Conference
- Early-season non-conference games that could shake up the rankings
Potential for Surprises
While preseason rankings provide a starting point, the nature of sports ensures that there will be surprises along the way. Unranked or lower-ranked teams have the opportunity to make statements with upset victories, while highly-ranked teams must consistently perform to maintain their positions. Which teams might emerge as this season’s dark horses? The coming weeks and months will reveal the true contenders as teams face off on the field.
The Path to the NCAA Tournament
Ultimately, these rankings are just one step on the path to the NCAA tournament. Teams will need to prove themselves throughout the season to secure their spots in the postseason. How closely will the final standings mirror these preseason rankings? Only time will tell, but the journey promises to be filled with exciting lacrosse action for fans and players alike.
As the 2021 lacrosse season unfolds, these preseason rankings will serve as a benchmark against which to measure team performances. Whether teams live up to their early promise or new contenders emerge from the pack, the coming months are sure to provide thrilling competition and memorable moments in the world of college lacrosse.
Women’s lacrosse ranked 17th in Nike/US Lacrosse Preseason Top 20 Poll
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MANCHESTER, N.H. – After recording an impressive 4-0 record this past spring, the Saint Anselm College women’s lacrosse team was ranked 17th in all of NCAA Division II by the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Top 20 Poll revealed on Wednesday.
LINK: Lindenwood is No. 1 in Nike/US Lacrosse Division II Women’s Preseason Top 20
Saint Anselm won all four of its contests in the shortened 2020 season, placing 20th in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) national rankings at season’s end. The Hawks defeated No. 16 Saint Leo, 13-3, in the season opener on Mar. 1 and then followed up that decision with an 18-11 win over Embry-Riddle just days later. Saint Anselm closed out the Florida trip with a 17-12 victory over Wingate and a 19-9 triumph over Saint Thomas Aquinas in neutral-site contests.
Recently-named tri-captain junior Jenna Balboni (Billerica, Mass.) and junior Taylor Cobain (Smithfield, R.I.) were honored back in October as “Top Five Players to Watch” in the upcoming season, according to the New England Lacrosse Journal (NELJ). In the 2020 season, Balboni led the team in points (19), goals (17), and shots (26) while Cobain was two points shy of her classmate with 17 points, recording 14 goals and three assists.
Included in the returning offense, senior Annie Richards (Reading, Mass.) posted 15 points (3-12=15) with three goals and a team-high 12 assists in the 2020 season.
Junior Grace Young (Merrimack, N.H.) played a crucial role in the Hawks 4-0 start in 2020 as she was named IWLCA/StringKing National Defensive Player of the Week on Mar. 3. In her third career start, Young posted a career-high 11 saves in the Hawks’ season-opener, downing the previously-ranked Saint Leo, 13-3.
Young finished the season with an 8.75 goals-against average alongside 38 saves.
MEN’S LACROSSE RANKED SECOND IN NIKE/US LACROSSE PRESEASON TOP 20
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The Le Moyne College men’s lacrosse team is ranked second in the Nike/US Lacrosse preseason Top 20 rankings, as announced by the magazine on Tuesday.
The Dolphins, who were off to a 4-0 start to the 2020 campaign and ranked first in the USILA national rankings prior to the season being ended by the coronavirus pandemic, are one of four Northeast-10 Conference members recognized in the rankings (Adelphi, Saint Anselm and Pace).
The University of Tampa claimed the top spot in the rankings after going 8-0 last year and closing out the season tied for second in the last USILA poll.
After the Dolphins is Mercyhurst University, which was 5-0 and tied with Tampa for second. Belmont Abbey College checks in fourth after winning all seven of its games last year. Seton Hill University rounds out the top five after starting 2020 with six straight victories.
The Dolphins, under 24th-year head coach Dan Sheehan, return 39 letterwinners from last year’s squad, including 13 of 14 who started at least one game, while adding a graduate transfer, a junior college transfer and 16 freshmen.
| 2021 Nike/US Lacrosse | DII Preseason Rankings | |||
| Rank | School | ’20 Record | ’19 Record |
| 1 | Tampa | 8-0 | 15-6 |
| 2 | Le Moyne | 4-0 | 16-3 |
| 3 | Mercyhurst | 5-0 | 13-4 |
| 4 | Belmont Abbey | 7-0 | 14-4 |
| 5 | Seton Hill | 6-0 | 12-5 |
| 6 | Lenoir-Rhyne | 6-1 | 8-8 |
| 7 | Adelphi | 1-2 | 16-3 |
| 8 | Mercy | 5-1 | 18-2 |
| 9 | Limestone | 4-1 | 20-1 |
| 10 | Mount Olive | 4-3 | 12-4 |
| 11 | UIndy | 2-3 | 16-3 |
| 12 | Queens (N. C.) | 5-2 | 13-5 |
| 13 | Lindenwood | 5-0 | 10-5 |
| 14 | Wingate | 4-2 | 13-4 |
| 15 | Rockhurst | 6-1 | 12-4 |
| 16 | Saint Anselm | 3-0 | 7-7 |
| 17 | Florida Southern | 3-4 | 9-7 |
| 18 | Pace | 1-1 | 13-4 |
| 19 | Colorado Mesa | 7-0 | 10-8 |
| 20 | Lynn | 2-4 | 11-4 |
Christopher Newport Men’s Lacrosse Ranked 20th in USILA National Coaches Poll
LOUISVILLE, Ky.
— Following an impressive victory in the season opener on Saturday, the Christopher Newport men’s lacrosse team vaulted into the USILA National Coaches Poll as the Captains were slotted 20th in the latest rankings, which were released by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association on Monday morning.
The Captains, who received votes in the first three polls this season, entered the top-20 for the first time since April 8, 2019. Overall, Christopher Newport spent 10 weeks in the national rankings last season while climbing as high as 13th in the poll.
In the latest release, the Captains received 26 points to earn the No. 20 position. At the top of the rankings, Capital Athletic Conference rival Salisbury holds down the No. 1 spot, while Amherst, Cabrini, Williams, and RIT round out the top-five.
Incredibly, six of Christopher Newport’s upcoming opponents are currently slotted in the top-20.
Along with Salisbury, fellow CAC member York (Pa.) is ranked sixth overall. Meanwhile, non-conference foes Ursinus (No. 12), Lynchburg (No. 13), Washington & Lee (No. 17), and Dickinson (No.18) are all sitting among the elite programs in the nation. Stevenson and Colorado College are also receiving votes in the poll.
Christopher Newport broke into the rankings after a dominant 15-6 victory at Washington (Md.) in the season opener on Saturday. The nine-goal triumph marked the second-largest margin of victory in a season opener in program history, trailing only the squad’s 17-1 win at Randolph that opened the 2011 campaign.
During the contest, four Captains registered multi-goal efforts, including hat-tricks by Alex Brendes and Thomas Mark. Meanwhile, Dylan Rice pieced together a well-rounded effort with three points, three ground balls, and a career-high four caused turnovers. With that performance, he became just the sixth Captain in program history to register at least three points, three rollers, and three takeaways in a single contest.
Picking up right where they left off last season, the Captains also blanketed the field on the defensive end. After leading the NCAA with 324 takeaways last year, Christopher Newport kicked off 2020 by forcing 22 turnovers against the Shoremen. Along with Rice, Max Wayne and Aaron Casteel had three apiece, while five other players had a pair. Helping anchor the back line, Aidan FitzGerald and David Gonzalez both had two takeaways while combining for five ground balls.
Showcasing the program’s dominance in all facets of the game, reigning All-American Scott McAneney also recorded 12 saves in the opener, including four during a pristine second quarter.
The Captains will be back in action on Wednesday when the squad travels to Salem for a 4 p.m. battle at Roanoke.
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Men’s Lacrosse Moves Into National Rankings
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PROVIDENCE, R.
I. – The Providence College men’s lacrosse program is ranked both major Division I national polls released today [April 17]. The Friars are 20th in the USILA/NIKE Division I Coaches Poll and 20th in the Inside Lacrosse / Maverik Division I Media Poll. It marks the first time this season that the Friars have cracked into the top-20 in either poll.
The Friars have posted a 9-3 overall record this season and have earned victories in each of their last five games. Providence also boasts a 3-0 record in BIG EAST Conference play and clinched a BIG EAST Tournament berth with its most recent victory over Marquette (9-7) on April 15. The tournament is scheduled for May 4-6 at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I., and will be hosted by Providence College.
Two of Providence’s three losses this season have come against teams who are ranked in the national poll, including Hofstra (11-10) and Boston University (8-7, 2OT). Overall, each of the Friars’ three losses have been decided by a combined total of four goals.
Additionally, Providence’s nine victories are the most since the 2006 season when the team finished 10-7. The Friars’ 10 victories are the most in program history, joining the 1985 squad, who finished the year 10-2.
The Friars have one of the top defenses in the country, and are currently ranked No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense (7.08) and fourth in man-down defense (0.780). Back-stopping a solid defensive effort is sophomore goaltender Tate Boyce (Matthews, N.C.) who ranks second in the NCAA in goals against average (6.67) and save percentage (0.612).
Providence returns to action on Tuesday, April 18 against cross-city rival Brown University at 7:00 p.m. The game will be played at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. and will be televised live on Yurview (Cox Channel 4 & 1004 HD). A live stream of the broadcast also will be available on Friars.com, in addition to a commercial radio broadcast via WOON 1240 AM.
The match-up between the Friars and the Bears could potentially decide the winner of the Ocean State Cup.
Should the Friars defeat the Bears, Providence would win the cup by virtue of its 7-6 victory over Bryant earlier this season. If the Bears earn the win over Providence on Tuesday night, the Ocean State Cup will be decided on April 25, when Bryant and Brown square off in Smithfield, R.I.
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W&L Men’s Lacrosse Earns Preseason National Ranking
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SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse announced its 2021 Nike/US Lacrosse Division III Men’s Preseason Top 20 on Thursday afternoon and the Washington and Lee men’s lacrosse team is among the teams recognized.
The Generals are picked 19th overall in the Top 20, which is topped by Salisbury. Tufts, RIT, Wesleyan and Ursinus round out the Top 5.
Washington and Lee returns six starters from last season’s squad, which posted a 3-4 record before the season was suspended due to the pandemic.
Among the top returning players on offense are senior attackmen Stuart Greenspon (Aldie, Va. / Episcopal) and Taylor Witherell (Wilmington, Del. / Salesianum), and senior midfielder Ben Mulholland (Sewickley, Pa. / Sewickley Academy).
Greenspon finished second on the team in scoring last spring, tallying 19 points on 12 goals and seven assists. He enters this season with 46 points (32g,14a) across his first two years at W&L.
Witherell was third in scoring with 16 points on 14 goals and two assists last year. He boasts 77 career points on 58 goals and 19 assists.
Mulholland totaled 10 goals and four assists a year ago, and he had 60 points (47g,13a) over his first three years. He was a Second Team All-ODAC honoree as a sophomore in 2019.
Defensively, juniors Michael Horgan (Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Catholic) and Finn Thorne (Lutherville, Md. / McDonogh) both return after starting all seven games last season, while senior Jack Taylor (Baltimore, Md.
/ Saint Paul’s) is also back as the returning starter in goal.
Horgan posted seven ground balls and four caused turnovers in his first season as a starter at close defense, while Thorne notched five ground balls and two caused turnovers in his first action as a starter.
Taylor is a three-year starter between the pipes, boasting a .560 save percentage and an 8.06 goals-against average in nearly 2077 career minutes. Last year, he logged a .528 save percentage and 10.09 goals-against average. Taylor was a Second Team All-ODAC honoree as a sophomore in 2019.
Washington and Lee will begin its 2021 season in early March. A full schedule will be released in the near future.
View the complete Nike/US Lacrosse Division III Men’s Preseason Rankings
Blue Jays Draw a Pair of National Rankings
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BALTIMORE, MD – The Johns Hopkins men’s lacrosse team is ranked eighth in the 2020 Nike/US Lacrosse Preseason Poll and 13th in the 2020 Face-Off Yearbook Preseason Poll it was recently announced.
The Blue Jays will open the 2020 season on Saturday, February 8 against local rival Towson at Homewood Field.
Including the season-opener against the Tigers, who are ranked 19th in the Nike/US Lacrosse Poll and 18th in the Faceoff Yearbook Poll, the Blue Jays play eight games against teams that appear in at least one of the polls. In addition to Towson, the Johns Hopkins schedule features Penn State (1st in Nike/US Lacrosse Poll, 2nd in Facebook Yearbook), Maryland (4th, 4th), Syracuse (7th, 8th), North Carolina (11th, 11th), Ohio State (13th, 9th), Loyola (15th, 14th) and Rutgers (16th, NR).
The 2020 Johns Hopkins schedule includes one of the most attractive home slates in the nation. Among the Blue Jays’ seven home games are five scheduled against teams that appear in the preseason top 20 as Towson, North Carolina, Syracuse, Penn State and Maryland will all visit Homewood Field.
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com.
Nike/US Lacrosse Preseason Poll
1-Penn State, 2-Virginia, 3-Yale, 4-Maryland, 5-Duke, 6-Notre Dame, 7-Syracuse, 8-Johns Hopkins, 9-Denver, 10-Penn, 11-North Carolina, 12-Cornell, 13-Ohio State, 14-UMass, 15-Loyola, 16-Rutgers, 17-Villanova, 18-Lehigh, 19-Towson, 20-Army.
Faceoff Yearbook Preseason Poll
1-Virginia, 2-Penn State, 3-Yale, 4-Maryland, 5-Penn, 6-Duke, 7-Notre Dame, 8-Syracuse, 9-Ohio State, 10-Denver, 11-North Carolina, 12-Cornell, 13-Johns Hopkins, 14-Loyola, 15-Army, 16-Georgetown, 17-High Point, 18-Towson, 19-UMass, 20-Lehigh.
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Week 4 Lacrosse Rankings | Score Atlanta
In Class 6A-7A Boys, No. 1 Lambert recently earned the No. 8 slot in the Maxpreps National poll. The Longhorns lead the Class 6A-7A state poll and earned an 11-9 win over No.
2 Roswell on Friday—handing the Hornets their first in-state loss of the season. Allatoona, Lassiter and Johns Creek round out the top 5. Also, Walton climbed one slot to No. 8 and Harrison replaced Buford at No. 10.
In Class A-5A Boys, Blessed Trinity ascended to No. 1—replacing Pace Academy—which dropped to No. 3 behind Westminster. Also, Whitewater replaced Woodward Academy at No. 10.
In Class 6A-7A Girls, No. 1 Milton is 5-0 and is currently ranked No. 12 in the Maxpreps National poll. West Forsyth climbed to No. 2 following Roswell’s 13-4 loss to Hillgrove—which used its victory to jump from No. 6 to No. 3.
In Class A-5A Girls, McIntosh lost 18-13 to Wesleyan and was replaced by Lovett at No. 2. Wesleyan climbed to No. 6 ahead of the Chiefs’ new placement at No. 7. Also, St. Pius improved one slot to No. 9 and Whitewater fell to No. 10 .
BOYS
Class 6A-7A
1. Lambert
2. Roswell
3.
Allatoona
4. Lassiter
5. Johns Creek
6. Hillgrove
7. Milton
8. Walton
9. Mill Creek
10. Harrison
Class A-5A
1. Blessed Trinity
2. Westminster
3. Pace Academy
4. Starr’s Mill
5. Greater Atlanta Christian
6. Marist
7. Benedictine
8. Lovett
9. King’s Ridge
10. Whitewater
GIRLS
Class 6A-7A
1. Milton
2. West Forsyth
3. Hillgrove
4. Creekview
5. Roswell
6. Chattahoochee
7. Cambridge
8. Walton
9. Buford
10. Mill Creek
Class A-5A
1. Blessed Trinity
2. Lovett
3. Westminster
4. Kell
5. Starr’s Mill
6. Wesleyan
7. McIntosh
8. Fellowship Christian
9. St. Pius
10. Whitewater
90,000 RBC presented an updated version of the national rating of bookmakers :: Others :: RBC Sport
League Betting failed to keep first place
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The RBC Market Research Analytical Group has presented the VII version of the rating of Russian betting companies.
The list includes organizations operating on the basis of FNL licenses. The leader of the rating changed: the place of the League of Betting (78.7 points) was taken by Fonbet, who scored 80.4 points.
The third line was kept by Winline (64.6), the fourth by Betcity (56.8). The top five was closed by 1XStake (53.6). Places in the ranking have changed between Olimp (6th place and 47.3) and Parimatch (7th place and 44.6). Bet Boom moved up from the tenth line (11th place and 39.6) (10th place, 41.9).
When creating the rating, the RBC Market Research Group took into account the most important criteria for evaluating the activities of bookmakers.Among them were the period of presence on the market, the number and geography of betting points, popularity, participation in the development of Russian sports and financial transparency. A total of 17 criteria were taken into account.
Part of the data on bookmakers was collected from open sources, and the main indicators were obtained by questioning companies directly.
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90,000 Moody’s decided to withdraw national ratings in Russia – RBC
The international rating agency Moody’s has decided to liquidate its national scale ratings in Russia and close its Russian subsidiary, Moody’s Interfax.
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Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has decided to withdraw the national scale ratings assigned by the agency’s joint venture in Russia, Moody’s Interfax Rating Agency (RAMI), Moody’s said in a statement.The agency’s activities will be completed after the national scale ratings are withdrawn.
The decision, according to Moody’s, was made in connection with legislative changes and other potential restrictions that affect the assignment of ratings on the national scale in Russia. “In particular, this concerns the requirements for organizational and operational independence, which will limit the ability of RAMI to use the global resources of Moody’s”, – stated in the release of the international agency.The national scale ratings assigned by RAMI (currently about 150) will be withdrawn during 2016.
According to the law that comes into force in 2017, foreign rating agencies can operate in Russia either through branches and assign international ratings, or create a subsidiary in Russia that will comply with the new requirements of Russian legislation and assign ratings on a national scale.
“The decision to withdraw national scale ratings will not affect the assignment of Moody’s ratings on the global scale,” the rating agency said in a statement.
For 12 years Moody’s and Interfax worked together to assign ratings to clients in Russia as part of a joint venture.
Since 2004, Moody’s owns 51% of the capital of RAMI, the rest of 49% belongs to the Interfax agency. The services of Moody’s Interfax are used by Russian financial institutions, enterprises of the non-financial sector, as well as regional and municipal administrations, indicated on the agency’s website.
National credit rating is the agency’s opinion on the relative creditworthiness of issuers and their debt obligations in the national market. National scale ratings represent an assessment of the risk of national issuers and their debt obligations in a given country. National rating scales characterize the level of risk of an issuer and the likelihood of performance of its debt obligations in comparison with other issuers in the respective country. The ratings assigned according to the national scales of different countries are not comparable with each other. If one issuer receives, say, the maximum credit rating according to the internal scale of one country, and the second issuer receives the maximum credit rating according to the internal scale of another country, then the levels of credit risk for them will most likely not coincide.
The international rating scale is just designed for accurate comparisons of issuers from different countries, takes into account the influence of direct and indirect country risks and allows you to compare any companies with each other.
Moody’s Interfax, as indicated on the agency’s website, in addition to its core activities, also publishes its opinions on the creditworthiness of issuers, analytical materials and comments.
Drexel Dragons men’s lacrosse – Russian
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The Drexel Dragons Men’s Lacrosse Team represents Drexel University in the National Student Athletic Association (NCAA) of the 1st Men’s Lacrosse Division. Drexel is currently a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and plays his home games at Vidas Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2014, Drexel made his first appearance at the NCAA tournament.
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History
Lacrosse was founded in Drexel in 1941 under the direction of trainer Maury McMaines.At the time, the university was known as the Drexel Institute of Technology. The first Drexel American to become a USILA All-American was Ray Greene, who, after serving in World War II, moved on to Johns Hopkins, where he became a Hall of Fame linebacker. Drexel’s 1947 schedule included games with Syracuse, Johns Hopkins, Virginia, Penn State and Penn.
Throughout the 1950s, Drexel ranked sixth in the standings in 1952, ending the year with five and two records.In 1953, Dick Young won the first place in the midfield among American teams. Drexel finished the season with 8 and 2 records in 1958, including a victory over Team Lehigh, which will win the national “Class C” lacrosse title the following year.
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Drexel Lacrossel joined the Middle Atlantic Ocean Conference in 1967 and the East Coast Conference in 1975. During this era, Lynn Ferguson, a two-time American midfielder, was named a midfielder in both football and lacrosse that same year.Drexel reached the minor USILA college tournament in both 1972 and 1973, with records of 11-3 and 9-4, respectively. The 1972 season also included 14-6 victories over the pioneering Morgan State Bears lacrosse team.
In 1978, Dennis Fink earned Drexel the first American Division I lacrosse award, became the first Drexel player to lead the country with 98 points, and is now one of the all-time leaders in several lacrosse records. Fink also led Drexel to their only ECC title, as well as 10 and 2 records.
Drexel later reorganized into the North Atlantic Conference (1992) and the Eastern Conference of America (1997), and then, in 2002, settled in the Colonial Athletic Association.
The 1998 men’s lacrosse team won eleven straight away to start the season, completing twelve wins against two defeats, including 14-10 losses from the top 20 universities in Towson and 19th in the national rankings. In 2007, Drexel lacrosse defeated the University of Virginia, occupying the first place at the time, and defending the champion of the country, which was Drexel’s first victory over a first division team in any sport.
In 2008, the Dragons set a high school record with 13 wins, finishing 10th in the country and reaching the final of the Colonial Tournament, then losing 10-9 in Hofstra overtime, nearly missing out on an NCAA entry. In 2010, the team reached their highest national ranking at No. 7 in the country after beating No. 3 Notre Dame, which eventually took first place in the NCAA Division tournament.
In 2014, Drexel scored in third overtime as the Dragons returned from a three-goal deficit with five minutes left to defeat Hofstra 11-10, win their first Colonial Athletic Association championship and earn their first place in the NCAA lacrosse tournament .
..In the first round of the tournament, “Dragons” eliminated the fourth seeded “Penn” with a score of 16-11. The game culminated in Drexel’s three consecutive goals in a span of just over 11 seconds at the end of the first half. Dragons ”reached the quarterfinals, where at the stadium in Delaware they lost to“ Denver ”with a score of 15-6.
Drexel did not compete in any NCAA lacrosse tournament until 2014, although the team did receive invitations to small USILA college tournaments in 1972 and 1973.
Since starting lacrosse in 1941, Drexel has had 44 Americans.
Over 78 seasons, Drexel set a record of 438 wins, 464 losses and 3 ties (total of 905 games, 484 wins).
Famous Athletes and Coaches
Walter “Sleepy” Bajkowski is currently ranked 20th in Division II in terms of points per season (36 goals, 60 assists, 96 points in 14 games) and 16th in a season in terms of points per season (6, 86 ppg over 14 games) in 1972, Boy’s Latin Grad.
Chris Bates is a former Philadelphia Wings head coach who won NLL titles in 1994, 1995 and 1998 and joined the All-Pro team in 1996.
In 2009, Bates was named head lacrosse coach at Princeton University, replacing Bill Tierney. Bates led Drexel to 13-4 records in 2008 and the CAA Finals.
Bowring – Second overall selection in the 2020 draft NLL entry application.
Church – The fifth overall qualifier in the 2013 NLL, the fourth for lacrosse in Drexel, the team was 37-23 during the Church’s stay.
Lynn B. Ferguson – Midfielder, All-American Football and Lacrosse for Drexel, Lower Merion graduate.
Dennis Fink… Earned the first American Lacrosse award with the NCAA Division I of the All America Chapter. Fink was the first Drexel player to lead the nation in points scored and hold the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse record for the season (98 points in 12 games at 8.17 per game) and second in the season for most points ( 63 assists in 12 games at 5.25 average per game), which was achieved in 1978.
Ray Greene played on one of the first Drexel lacrosse teams and in 1943 chose the first All-American team.
Greene was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1981.
Tom Hayes is a former coach who also worked as a coach for the Rutgers, elected to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1989. Ice Drexel entered two contests for the USILA small college tournament.
Macintosh – First overall selection in 2013 for the Western Lacrosse Association and the first general selection in 2014 for the National Lacrosse League draft. Named 2015 NLL Rookie of the Year. Ice Drexel to his first CAA championship, the first berth of an NCAA lacrosse tournament, and his only appearance in the NCAA quarterfinals.
2001 Jeff Spano graduate, who played professionally from 2002 to 2006 with the Philadelphia Wings and New York Titans, scored 28 goals and passed 78 points in 81 games.
Scott Stewart – 3rd overall in 2001 NLL Draft, has amassed 151 goals and 162 assists in a ten-year NLL career, earning 313 points.
Brian Voelker is the current head coach, elected to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2015, All-American quarterback with Johns Hopkins.
Annual Record
– (1) Laxpower / LaxBytes Power Ratings
– (2) Lost CAA Tournament Finals 16-14 to Tauson.
– (3) Won CAA Tournament Finals three times more than Hofstra 11-10. Defeated 16-11 pennies in the 1st round of the NCAA. Lost to Denver 15-6 in the NCAA Quarterfinals.
– (4) Lost the CAA 18-12 final in Massachusetts.
– (5) Lost the final of the CAA 10-9 tournament in Hofstra overtime.
– (6) For 1st place in ECC with 3-1 record, with Bucknell and Delaware.
– (7) Invited to the USILA Postseason Small Colleges Tournament, lost to Towson 19-7.
– (8) Invited to USILA Small Colleges After Season, lost to Tauson 17-6.
– (9) Undefeated in Penn Del Lacrosse League game.
– (10) Finished informally with a record of 3 and 4.
– (11) In 1941, Drexel played 6 informal games with a record 4-2. In 1944 and 1945, due to World War II, the team was suspended from the game.
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90,000 “Sediments remained” – Michkov’s agent about a goal in the lacrosse style
The agent of the Russian national team striker Matvey Michkov Sergey Fedotov told reporters after the match with the Swedish team (2: 4) at the Karjala Cup that the hockey player would not be hurt by increased attention.
The forward scored early in the second period with a lacrosse-style puck.
“Anyone who has watched this game or will watch it in the recording will be delighted after this goal,” the correspondent of Match TV Alexander Rogulev quotes Fedotov as saying. – I think that for several days all the media, not only Russian, but also the world ones, will play this moment. This is definitely nice. But there was also a sediment: you still need to watch in complex, but the national team lost this match.And she lost without realizing a lot of chances, one of which was in Matvey. As for the rest, there are no questions, he did everything well.
– Will the attention of the world media, especially after his goal, prevent Michkov from developing?
– Let’s take Canada. There, from a young age, players of the caliber of Crosby, McDavid, McKinnon are accompanied step by step by the media. A huge amount of information can be read from their childhood steps. And why doesn’t it bother these people? It’s very simple: because these guys have a goal, they know how to work and understand everything.
Their attention is not distracted, and they achieve the heights at which they are now.
Knowing Matvey, I can confirm that he has absolutely correct, fundamental upbringing in the family. He is calm about everything. Yes, the attention is pleasant, but he is such an ambitious and adequate guy that I can definitely say: nothing will interfere with him, and he is not threatened with star fever. Everything will be fine. Those people who are closely acquainted with him and work can confirm that already at this age he perceives correctly the things happening around him.There are no questions, copper pipes often hit quite hard on the head. I am sure that this is not about Matvey.
After this defeat, the Russian national team lost the chances of winning the Karjala Cup and is on the last line in the table, not gaining a single point. In the final match, the team of Oleg Bratash will play with the Czech Republic (November 14).
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90,000 is a striking indicator that he has absolute self-confidence.
Former scout of the Russian national and youth teams, General Director of the Main Sports Agency, NHL commentator on Yandex and Wink Sergey Fedotov gave an exclusive comment for Metaratings.ru on Matvey Michkov’s debut goal in the Russian national team.
– What emotions from Matvey’s first goal for the national team and from the match as a whole? He also scored the first goal of our team at the Karjala Cup.
– Of course, that I am glad, satisfied, but there is a little sediment that the national team was defeated. Because Matvey in all interviews says that individual achievements are all valuable, but he is a team player, so the situation is ambiguous.
Besides, it would be okay to lose, as they say in the game, but in my opinion, they did not realize a huge number of chances, especially in the first period, so it’s a pity, this impression blurred. But although this goal of Matvey and his whole game left a pleasant impression on me.
– And Artyom Galimov’s link, together with Michkov, organized both goals of the national team …
– Yes, a very good link turned out – Vovchenko – Galimov – Michkov. Very interesting, and combined and created.They generated dangerous moments, so this is undoubtedly a successful combination.
– To what extent is 16-year-old Michkov ready to play regularly at the KHL level? So far he has 10 matches and three points for SKA.
– I still think that this is the prerogative of the coaching staff and management. In fact, I completely agree with what is happening at the start of this season – Matvey himself wants to play and play more, and his experience in the KHL has already shown that he is ready in places. But let’s not forget that he will only turn seventeen in December.That is, in order not to force events, since the youth world championship is ahead, then the junior championship in the spring. He will play, it will not go anywhere.
Therefore, I think that in this case, in order not to force it, this is the right preparation. Constantly in touch with the management, there are no complaints, I think everything is being done correctly in this case. This freshness, which is even now visible in the two matches played by Matvey, suggests that everything is being done correctly.
– The lacrosse goal is scored by the most confident players.Matvey also scored for the junior team.
– This is a vivid indicator that yes, he has absolute confidence in his abilities, he does not have any jitters there. Yes, and at the junior level he scored against the Germans, and a little earlier, even before the MHL, he organized two la-crosses in one game for the same team, but for different goalkeepers. Yes, stability is, I would say, such a feature of Matvey Michkov. He is ready to play now at 16 at this level, and he proves it in almost every game.
– Whom do you mark first of all in terms of Matvey’s development as a player?
– This is complex, it is very difficult to single out one person.
But, in principle, if I mark someone, then I will mark the parents. Father, first of all, because whoever says what, we know a lot of talents, but the correct upbringing in the family is, in my opinion, absolutely the main basis that allows a person to achieve any achievements. Talent – all this matters, but the family brings him up correctly. So I will mark my father – Andrey Michkov.
– And after all, my father is a hockey man, a coach.
– Yes, absolutely.
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Sweetened the pill. Michkov’s lacrosse goal brightened up the defeat against Sweden
The Swedish national team beat Russia (4: 2), depriving Oleg Bratash’s team of the chance to win the Karjala Cup. The winners included Anton Bengtsson, Kard Klinberg, who scored a double, and Anton Lander. The Russians have washers on the account of Matvey Michkov and Artur Galimov. Michkov became the youngest goalscorer in national team history, scoring 11 months and 4 days at the age of 16.
Mess on the coach bridge
The author of the “Championship” Pavel Panyshev is surprised at the constant rearrangements on the coaching bridge of the Russian national team before and during the Karjala Cup.
“Not a day without news from the national team! – the last weeks, if not months, pass under this motto. Almost every day we receive some news from the Russian national team. As for the Karjala Cup, at first the ill Oleg Znarok did not fly to it, and after the defeat from Finland, family circumstances appeared in the nominal head coach Oleg Bratash.
As a result, Sergei Zubov, who was originally listed as an assistant to the head coach, got on the bench. As a result, Zubov acted as head coach, exercising overall control of the game, the attackers and the majority.Alexander Titov was in charge of the defenders and the minority, the coach Yuri Zhdanov was in charge of the shift control. Of course, not the strongest and ideal option for the national team, but force majeure intervened.
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The Russian team lost the last match to the Finns when Oleg Bratash was at the helm. Our team missed all three goals in the minority, which could not affect the special teams, the conclusions were made. ”
Composition for the game with the Swedes at the Karjala Cup #Russia in my heart pic.twitter.com/x7y5xBKtAK
– Hockey of Russia (@russiahockey) November 13, 2021
Askarov saved, Russia did not score
Observer “Soviet Sport” Vladislav Domrachev scolds the implementation of the moments in the first period of the match and notes the Russian goalkeeper.
“We don’t know anything about the goalkeeping coach Komissarov. I personally associate this surname with a former judge who later worked at the IIHF. It is already gratifying that the coach of Komissarov is known by our goalkeeper Yaroslav Askarov, who was entrusted with the number one post in the match against Tre Krunur.A year ago, here in Helsinki, he turned the match with the Swedes (2: 1B) into his own benefit performance.
And now the best goalkeeper of the Karjala Cup 2020 has cleaned up behind defender Alexander Nikishin, who, with a pass behind his back on the blue line of the defense zone, brought the opponent to our goal. It was the fifth minute, Zubov’s charges started from a position of strength and earned a numerical advantage, which almost turned into a success for the Swedes.
If in the game with the Finns ours did not create chances (although they hit the post twice), now in the starting 20-minute they had to score at least four times.
Ponomarev, Guslistov, Michkov, Rashevsky could open an account and take the puck for themselves. Particularly upset was the 16-year-old debutant-record holder of the Russian national team, who managed to miss from a meter on an empty goal.
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Alas, before the siren for the break, the Swedes punished in a counterattack “2 v 2″. It seemed that the defender Mukhamadullin was taking care of the opponent, he could have put him on the pitchfork, but at the last moment he let go and allowed the puck to be sent to the net. ”
? Anton Bengtsson
1-0 Sweden #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/6gHCPrZ8ET– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
Michkov broke Ovechkin’s record
Sport-Express observer Mikhail Zislis singles out SKA striker Matvey Michkov, who scored his debut puck in the national team in the second period and at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 4 days became the youngest scorer of the national team.
“In the first period, he missed from one hundred percent position, sending the galloping puck from close range to the post.At the age of 16, after such an episode, it is easy to lose confidence in your abilities and get nervous. Michkov, in addition to playing talents, has a concrete psychology. Otherwise, I would not have decided on a reception that requires not only technique, but also healthy impudence.
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– Hockey of Russia (@russiahockey) November 13, 2021
The striker quickly processed the jumping puck behind the other’s goal, took it on the hook, lifted the stick and brought it over the shoulder of the goalkeeper Gustav Lindwall.You can’t imagine a more interesting plot for the first goal. Will go down in history one hundred percent. Who will immediately remember how his famous predecessors Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeny Malkin, Kirill Kaprizov scored?
The smile says it all.
#Michkov #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/P1DzOfItLl
– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
#Michkov #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/P1DzOfItLlYou won’t forget Michkov’s goal. He used his favorite trick, which he began to use while still playing for Lokomotiv – 2004. However, it is one thing to score against Sakhalin Sharks in the MHL and almost peers from the German national team at the junior world championship last spring.It is quite another thing to boldly confuse healthy Scandinavian men who have played hundreds of matches at a serious level. ”
? Carl Klingberg
2-1 Sweden #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/Ay6J03qh4G– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
Unable to keep equal score for a long time
The author of Allhockey.ru Vladislav Utkin is upset that the second period ended up with the Swedish team.
“What can I say, the nerves of steel of the Russian Nekstvan! Naturally, such impudence angered the adult Swedes, and after a couple of minutes they responded with their own goal.
Karl Klingberg successfully watched the puck on the finish after Kalle Schelin’s throw. This time, the Russians gave an immediate response to this goal. Sergei Telegin successfully joined the attack and threw from the side to the nickle, where Artem Galimov won the fight for the puck and pushed it into the goal.
TIE GAME
? Artyom Galimov #RUS
2-2 #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/MQGkstWDRv– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
After that, the Russians could even come out ahead if they managed to punish the opponent for removing Shelin.But, unfortunately, our special brigades, controlling the puck in the Swedish zone, were unable to create something dangerous. But the Swedish national team was again able to squeeze the maximum out of what they had. In the 35th minute, Niklas Hansson walked along the right edge and gave a lateral pass to Anton Lander, and he did what he had very big problems with in Yaroslavl “Lokomotiv” – scored a goal.
? Anton Lander
3-2 Sweden #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/xWSVAew4Er– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
Thus, after 40 minutes of the game, the Swedes were leading with a score of 3: 2.An interesting moment happened on the site immediately after the siren. There was a skirmish, during which Michkov clings to Matthias Brome. He did not fight with a much younger opponent, but simply grabbed him by the mask. Say, is he going to fight me? But Matvey is so cool that I would not be surprised at a fight with his participation. ”
?? Matvei Michkov mixing it up with ?? Mathias Bromé at the end of the 2nd period. # Michkov #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/SvYY2Buns5
– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
Klinberg’s double and Askarov’s mistakes
Sport24 correspondent Daria Tuboltseva sums up the results of the meeting and admits that the game and the composition of the Russian national team raise questions.
“The bright second segment of the meeting helped the Russian national team to play out: the attacks looked more deliberate, the young players began to act more courageously. But there were enough mistakes, especially in our zone. In the end, it all ended with Klinberg’s take.
? Carl Klingberg – 2nd of the game
4-2 Sweden #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/SMJqrOz807– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
There are questions to Askarov about the game, but you need to understand that in the SKA system he has only 9 matches per season.It is difficult to make crazy saves at the international level without playing tone. At this rate, Yaroslav may lose his place as the main goalkeeper in the youth world championship.
The beautiful game. #KarjalaCup pic.twitter.com/HyJrARsADO
– This is the KHL (@KHLreplays) November 13, 2021
Zubov’s team lost 2: 4.
