Colorado University Athletics
Lacrosse Spring Practice Begins, Prepare For Upcoming Season
BOULDER GÇô The semester break is over, which
means spring practice is underway for the University of Colorado
lacrosse team as the Buffaloes returned to Kittredge Field this
week to continue preparation for their second season as a varsity
sport.
The Buffaloes, a member of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
have a solid foundation to build on after an impressive inaugural
season. In 2014, Colorado posted an 11-8 overall record and
finished tied for third in the MPSF standings with a 6-3 conference
mark, as it was one of six teams to earn an MPSF Tournament
bid.
GÇ£Our staff is really looking forward to the 2015 season,GÇ¥ said
Colorado head coach Ann Elliott. GÇ£It is so exciting to have the
players back and to be able to pick up where we left off this
fall.GÇ¥
Colorado played seven exhibition games in September and October,
which was highlighted by a weekend road trip to Loyola Academy,
Ill. as they competed in a three-team tournament against
Northwestern and Marquette.
GÇ£Our focus is always on getting better every day and competing
every practice to push each other to the next level,GÇ¥ Elliott said.
GÇ£Fitness, and both mental and physical toughness will be crucial
for us this season.GÇ¥
Colorado returns 19 of 23 from last yearGÇÖs roster, highlighted by
midfielder Johnna Fusco and attack Cali Castagnola. The duo turned
in stellar performances during their debut season. Fusco led the
Buffs with 45 goals and 62 points while Castagnola was second in
scoring, tallying 39 goals and was third on the team with eight
assists. The Buffs will also welcome 12 new freshmen to the squad
from ElliottGÇÖs 2015 recruiting class.
"We have just under a month before our first competition and we
want to make sure we take advantage of every day,GÇ¥ said Elliott.
GÇ£This is a new year and team for us. We are looking forward to our
continued growth as a team and seeing what we can do this spring
against the great opponents we have on our schedule.GÇ¥
The BuffsGÇÖ 2015 regular season opener is scheduled for Wednesday,
Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. Colorado hosts conference opponent Denver at
Kittredge Field as the Buffs will look to pick up its first win
against the Pioneers.