The Hartford Hawks men's lacrosse team enters the Conference of New England (CNE) tournament as the #3 seed after a successful season, aiming for redemption after last year's semifinal loss. They will host the #6 seed Nichols College at Al-Mazook Field, having previously defeated them 18-7 this season. Hartford boasts an impressive home record with a powerful offense, aiming to capitalize on their strong performance in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Hartford has a 10-5 overall record, with a 7-2 mark in CNE play.
  • Nichols College finished the season at 8-9, with a 4-5 record in the conference.
  • Hartford has scored 202 goals this season, averaging 13.47 per game.
  • Ian Reynolds has a 62.6% face-off win rate for Hartford, winning 144 out of 230 attempts.
State of Play
  • Hartford is undefeated at home this season, with a record of 5-0.
  • The Hawks lead the CNE with a power play success rate of 38.0% (19-50).
  • Nichols College has struggled on the road, recording a 1-8 away game record.
What's Next

With the tournament underway, Hartford aims to leverage their home advantage and strong scoring capabilities to advance further in the playoffs, while Nichols is looking to turn their season around in a do-or-die matchup.

Bottom Line

The Hawks' combination of offensive prowess and home-field advantage positions them as strong contenders in the CNE tournament, while Nichols must overcome their road struggles to compete effectively.