Easter weekend in lacrosse was full of action, with upsets, comebacks, and key clashes dominating headlines. Here are five key takeaways from the weekend, excluding Easter Sunday:

By the Numbers
  • Penn Quakers triumphed over Cornell in a double overtime thriller, with Cam Rubin scoring the winning goal, 11-10.
  • St. John’s Red Storm ended a Big East losing streak with a come-from-behind victory against Marquette, 13-9.
  • Virginia rallied from a five-goal deficit to beat Harvard 13-10, with goalie Matthew Nunes making 16 saves and scoring the go-ahead goal.
  • Army West Point completed a comeback against North Carolina, winning 13-12 with heroics from Sean Byrne and Evan Plunkett.
  • Ohio State secured their first Big Ten win by defeating Rutgers 14-8, with a solid defensive performance and five goals from Alex Marinier.
Yes, But

Cornell suffered a tough loss to Penn despite a strong start, while Harvard faced a third consecutive close defeat to ranked opponents.

State of Play
  • Penn leads the Ivy League after a thrilling win, while Cornell faces a quick turnaround against Syracuse.
  • St. John’s recorded their first Big East win in five years, with upcoming matches against Denver and Marquette.
  • Virginia and Army showcased resilience in overcoming deficits, setting the stage for challenging matchups against North Carolina and Colgate, respectively.
What's Next

Expect intense matchups as teams like Harvard and North Carolina seek to bounce back, while Ohio State faces Maryland in the upcoming games.

Bottom Line

The lacrosse weekend was filled with drama and surprises, highlighting the resilience of teams like Penn, St. John’s, Virginia, Army, and Ohio State in securing crucial victories and setting the stage for exciting future showdowns.