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[MDZip]

Ugh getting hammered 8-1. Switching to the tied softball game and check in later. 

[MDZip]

Double elimination time within about 10 minutes of each other. Lacrosse eliminated by Michigan 18-6 about 10 minutes after softball went down 5-4 to Ball State in the MAC tournament. Excellent seasons for both. 

[adzip]

On 5/5/2025 at 9:41 PM, adzip said:

This NCAA bid for women's lacrosse is gaining some significant exposure for UA and our athletic program- more than I think any of us would have expected. Realize most people in Northeastern Ohio know literally nothing about lacrosse- how it is played, what to watch for, what the rules are, or even how it is scored. Even fewer are aware of the skill, intelligence, and athletic ability necessary to play it at a high level. Encourage all of you to find out- you will probably become hooked- it is the fastest growing sport in the US.

 

Aside from that- the screen showing that the Zips have clinched a space in the tournament has received over 1,000 likes on instagram in just 48 hrs. These are not UA fans- this is a national recognition liking the achievement of a new "guy on the block" so to speak. They are happy to see a new program succeed in a new location. Outside the tradition "hotbed" of the middle atlantic and northeastern states. They are also curious, checking us out- exactly who is this new lacrosse "power".

 

I hope this might translate into a few transfer portal inquires and new areas for serious recruiting possibilities!

 

 

[adzip]

Yes- both the softball and lacrosse teams lost today but they both made their conference tournaments and represented the University well. They both showed they belong and that the future is bright. Given our disappointment this week re the football situation, these achievements are yet that much more enjoyable for Zip fans.

 

Go Zips and damn the friends who took me to task in the bar Thursday night over the football thing.

 

Forever a Zip- may these young women make us proud again next year.