UMD Bulldogs Opening MCLA Tourney Game Televised on CollegeLax.tv and Preview

The UMD Bulldogs opening game of the 2011 MCLA National Tournament will be televised on CollegeLax.tv  The game will be played this Tuesday May 17 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  Check CollegeLax.tv on gameday for the link to the game.  All of the MCLA playoff games are scheduled to be televised online at CollegeLax.tv.

Below is a game preview for the opening round Colorado State v. UMD Bulldogs matchup from CollegeLax.us.

No. 2 Colorado State v. No. 15 Minn-Duluth

Record: 13-2, 2-1
How they made it to Denver: Colorado State is the automatic qualifier from the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference after beating BYU, 8-5, in the RMLC final.
CollegeLAX: What do you know about Minn-Duluth and how are you going to prepare for them?
Coach Alex Smith: Duluth plays a very aggressive game and they can get rolling if you let them. They play the game the right way and will be physical and not intimidated. We need to be ready for the emotional piece of the game and at the same time prepared to play the game at our pace and at our tempo.
CL: What are your goals for the tournament?
AS: Our goal is to get better in each and every game. We can’t overlook anyone and we truly have to take this thing one game at a time. My goal would be for us to remain rooted in our game plan and focused on every moment.
CL: What are your players saying about heading to Denver?
AS: “Bring it on.” “We are excited.”


Record: 7-7, 4-1
How they made it to Denver: Minn-Duluth is the automatic qualifier from the Upper Midwest Lacrosse League after beating Minnesota, 11-6, in the UMLL final.
Colorado State and Minn-Duluth have faced one another 5 times with the Rams winning 4 of the contests.