Illini MLAX Goes to Lakefront Fall Classic

Illini Men’s Lacrosse traveled up to Carthage College for the Lakefront Fall Classic, putting up 8 goals against Milwaukee School of Engineering (NCAA D3) and 5 goals against Carthage (NCAA D3), both in early ending games due to lightening.

In the first game against MSOE, the Orange struck first, with rookie midfielder James Hollowell dodging from the wing and finishing

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Mike Song Named Head Coach

Mike Song has been named head coach of the Fighting Illini Men’s Lacrosse team. As head coach at Westcliff (NAIA/MCLA), Coach Song led their program to a 14-1 overall record, positioning it for Southwestern Lacrosse Conference Division II playoff contention in 2025. Under his leadership, the Warriors scored 195 goals to 77 allowed, averaging 14-6 per game. The team’s RPI

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Illini Falls Short to Purdue (11-12 OT) in UMLC Playoffs

The Fighting Illini Men’s Lacrosse team entered its postseason play against Purdue in the first round of the Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference Championship, resulting in an overtime loss 11-12. The regular season matchup was another loss 9-12. “We were ready to win as we took the time to better prepare for their defense and offense by running mocks during practice,”

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