Who won the transfer portal? Unlike recent years when Rutgers and Notre Dame were clear-cut winners in the lacrosse transfer portal, this cycle’s crown is more tricky to quantify at the moment. Transfers are the new normal in college athletics. Florida State and Colorado football are two national stories and two programs that upgraded significantly during the offseason. Regardless of the sport, if you’re not getting better via the portal, it’s likely that your competition is. Here are some notable lacrosse players who changed schools ahead of the 2024 season....

The Double Lock Defense The “Double Lock” defense is a specialized defensive strategy in lacrosse that focuses on containing an opponent’s top offensive player, particularly an attackman or midfielder who is considered a significant scoring threat. This strategy involves assigning two defenders to lock off and closely mark the targeted player, effectively reducing their impact on the game. The goal of the double lock defense is to neutralize the offensive threat and disrupt the opposing team’s offensive rhythm. Here’s how the “Double Lock” defense works in lacrosse: Identifying the Offensive...