: a goal game in which players use a long-handled stick that has a triangular head with a mesh pouch to catch, carry, and throw the ball
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Men’s soccer in 2018, women’s lacrosse in 2019 and men’s lacrosse in 2022 claimed NCAA titles during Evans’ tenure, and football has won bowl games in three consecutive years for the first time in the athletic department’s 130-year history.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2024
Lacrosse Los Angeles area coaches have voted on awards for girls’ lacrosse.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
Stop by the Sports Center for a game of curling, lacrosse, hockey or basketball.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
Now, Scott's juggling high school hurdles like lacrosse, bullies, and puppy love with his new lupine identity — all while trying to protect his hometown from lurking threats.
—James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2024
Lacrosse Los Angeles area coaches have voted on awards for girls’ lacrosse.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
Stop by the Sports Center for a game of curling, lacrosse, hockey or basketball.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
Now, Scott's juggling high school hurdles like lacrosse, bullies, and puppy love with his new lupine identity — all while trying to protect his hometown from lurking threats.
—James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Lacrosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacrosse. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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lacrosse
noun
la·crosse
lə-ˈkrȯs 
: a game played on a field in which players use long-handled sticks with shallow nets for catching, throwing, and carrying the ball
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