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Nova LAX defeats #4 Maryland

[ Photos and story by Rick Pettine ] February 18, 2020 – VILLANOVA — The Villanova mens lacrosse team pulled off the upset win over #4 Maryland in front of their home fans. In a close game throughout, this was only the second time the Wildcats beat the Terrapins in program history – the last being […]

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Villanova Lacrosse falls to #3 Yale

[ Photos and story by Rick Pettine ] February 15, 2020 – VILLANOVA — Villanova Wildcats played host to the #3-ranked Yale Bulldogs on a brisk Winter day at Villanova Stadium. Nova played tough early on, battling to a 9-9 tie at half, but in the end the Bulldogs were too much for the Cats, winning […]

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Wings fall short against the Georgia Swarm

[ Photos and story by Rick Pettine ] January 31, 2020 – PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Wings came up just short in a physical battle against the Georgia Swarm, losing 12-11. The high-flying Swarm, with scoring leaders Lyle Thompson (#4) and Shayne Jackson (#32), were too much for the Wings this round. Scoring leaders for the […]

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Penn Defense Shuts Down Temple

[ Photos and story by Rick Pettine ] January 25 – PHILADELPHIA — Although it was a non-league matchup, the home-turf battle went to the Penn Quakers, as they shut down a strong Temple scoring machine to win 66-59 at The Palestra. Prior to the game at center court, Penn honored former Penn AND Temple coach […]

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Wings Lacrosse turned up the heat on Local Heroes Appreciation Night

[ Story and photos by Rick Pettine ] January 24, 2020 – PHILADELPHIA — The Wings, Philadelphia’s professional National Lacrosse League team, defeated the NY Riptide 14-6 on Local Heroes Night, a salute to our men and women in the military and first responders. If you’ve never been to a professional indoor lacrosse game, you owe […]

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