Trey Lanthier, Author at Cronkite Sports

MCLA Lacrosse: Face-off rule changes, top FOGOs unfazed

by Trey Lanthier - January 29, 2015

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) With the start of the MCLA season looming for many of the league’s powerhouses, speculation is swirling around the impact that offseason rule changes will have on the face-off game. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel, which determines the rulebook that the MCLA adheres to, ruled over the

ASU Lacrosse: Beauchamp to take year off

by Trey Lanthier - January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Midfielder Adam Beauchamp will not be returning to Arizona State lacrosse for the 2015 season. After two years as a role player for the Sun Devils with 40 total points, the junior has decided to focus on academics this spring. “I decided to focus more on school this semester and

Taking a look: SLC North 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - January 19, 2015January 20, 2015

(Photo: Southland Lax All-Stars) The SLC North was as good as it's been in a while in 2014, but a lot of departures have the landscape looking different this season. Here’s a look at how the chips might fall in 2015, with an extensive look at the conference as part of

Taking a look: WCLL Division 2 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - January 18, 2015

(Photo: Sierra Nevada Lacrosse) Looking back at 2014 Last season, the WCLL was led by Sierra Nevada, a conference newcomer that wasn't eligible for postseason play despite an unblemished 7-0 record, with six wins coming from within conference play. Saint Mary's was the top seed heading into the conference tournament but fell

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Colorado 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 25, 2014December 26, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Colorado took home the MCLA title in 2014, but can they repeat? There's a lot of indication that it could be a slight down year on offense with so many departed stars, but defensively this team could shut other powerhouses out. This is part of an ongoing series

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Arizona State 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 24, 2014December 24, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Despite the sting of several losses to its roster after the ultimate disappointment in 2014, ASU has a strong chance to make a quick turnaround. The star power of its offense should carry it into contention so long as the defense can properly rebuild. This is part of

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: BYU 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 23, 2014

(Photo: Elliot Miller/BYU Universe) The Cougars’ 2014 season might most be remembered for how it ended, but the perennial contenders could be fielding one of their best teams in years with a massive amount of returners and experience. The RMLC is tough for any team, but BYU should be considered among

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Colorado State 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 22, 2014December 22, 2014

(Photo: Roman Creech/CSU Lacrosse) Colorado State’s 2014 was ultimately a disappointment after its two-year reign as the MCLA champion came to an end. However, despite the significant losses that the team is incurring, there’s promise in both the system and the offensive depth that could have the Rams right back into

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Michigan State 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 21, 2014December 21, 2014

(Photo: Impact Sports 88.9 FM) Last season was only a glimpse of what this team can be in 2015. With superstars at several positions, Michigan State has elevated itself into the championship conversation. This is part of an ongoing series during which we will focus on one of the MCLA’s top teams

MCLA’s Cream of the Crop: Chapman 2015 season preview

by Trey Lanthier - December 20, 2014

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) Only a year removed from reversing a terrible start and running to the national semifinals, Chapman will be looking to take a step in the right direction. It won’t be easy, with the losses piling up, but the Panthers could be dangerous. This is part of an ongoing