The 2011 ESPNU Lacrosse Tour is a lacrosse fan fest hosted by Mike Powell, a two-time national champion at Syracuse and the only player to win the Tewaaraton Trophy twice. The tour features a lacrosse cage located outside of each stadium with two full goals, where fans can pick up a stick and shoot goals, practice tricks and even play with Powell. Highlights of the ESPNU Lacrosse Tour include:
WHO:
ESPNU is the home of collegiate lacrosse. In 2011, the 24-hour college sports network will feature 31 regular-season matchups, 29 men's games, two women's games - as well eight NCAA Men's Championship games.
WHAT:
The 2011 ESPNU Lacrosse Tour is a lacrosse fan fest hosted by Mike Powell, a two-time national champion at Syracuse and the only player to win the Tewaaraton Trophy twice. The tour features a lacrosse cage located outside of each stadium with two full goals, where fans can pick up a stick and shoot goals, practice tricks and even play with Powell. Highlights of the ESPNU Lacrosse Tour include:
The ESPNU Monument
A 24-foot tall, interactive monument designed in the likeness of the ESPNU logo will be on display outside each stadium.
ESPNU Mini Bus
A fully-customized mini bus that includes a DJ booth, as well as a college-themed body and face painting station at which students can choose their school colors to display their school spirit during the games.
"Game of L-A-X"
Hosted by Powell, the game of "L-A-X" is played similar to the basketball game of H-O-R-S-E. The winner receives an ESPNU lacrosse prize package provided by Warrior, and presented at halftime during one of the day's games.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 23, 2011
- 3 p.m. - No. 15 UMass vs. No. 7 Hofstra (ESPNU)
- 5:30 p.m. ET - Rutgers vs. No. 4 Syracuse (ESPNU)
WHERE:
Rentschler Field
615 Silver Lane
East Hartford, CT 06118
WHY:
For the 2011 season, ESPNU is continuing to cement its place as the home for collegiate lacrosse and lacrosse fans.
NOTE:
The ESPNU Lacrosse Tour is free to attend and fans of all ages are welcome to participate. For more details and the complete ESPNU lacrosse television schedule please visit http://www.Facebook.com/ESPNU.
If you are a member of the media and plan on visiting the ESPNU Lacrosse Tour, please contact Dan Lobring, rEvolution, at (312) 529-5833 or dlobring@revolutionworld.com.
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