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some images courtesy of Davenport Photos Game Recaps - SMU, Kentucky, Alabama, UNT - Apr 9, 2012
The Sooners lost a hard fought game in Dallas on Saturday March 3 against divisional opponent SMU. Oklahoma trailed 6-7 going in to half time, before giving up three goals in the 3rd quarter. The final score spelled defeat for the Sooners 9-13. Leading offensive performers for OU included N. Ierullo (5 G, 1A), G. Bolding (2G, 1A), and G. Purcell (1G, 1A). On March 24 the Sooners travelled to Tuscaloosa, AL to play two out of conference games against Kentucky and Alabama. On Saturday the Sooners lost to Kentucky 12-17, with N. Ierullo (3G, 2A) and G. Purcell (1G, 2A) leading in scoring. Freshman S. McMenamin played a good game in goal with 22 saves. It was a team effort with eleven different players recording points. The following day, Alabama proved to be a challenging opponent. Being shorthanded on personnel for the weekend, the Sooners lost 10-15 to a large Alabama squad. Offensive leaders included N. Ierullo (3G, 4A), M. Hartman (1G, 3A), G. Purcell (3G, 1A). S. Lefton played between the pipes with 19 saves. Oklahoma travelled to Dallas on March 31 to take on division rival UNT. From 2007-2010 the Sooners had a record of 0-4 against UNT. The teams had split the last two games 1-1 in 2011, as UNT beat OU in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the Oklahoma in the regular season. Looking for redemption, the Sooners jumped to an early lead against the Mean Green, leading 4-1 in the 1st quarter. OU never looked back and lead the entire game to an 11-6 victory. N. Ierullo (5G, 1A) and P. Kitsos (4G) lead scoring for the Sooners. Now 2-1 in the last three games against UNT, the Sooners showed how far the program has come recently. Currently 5-6 (2-3 in conference play); the Sooners hope to carry this momentum into the final weekend of the season this Friday and Saturday at home. Oklahoma takes on Arkansas Friday, April 13 at 7:30PM, and Oklahoma State Saturday, April 14 at Alcott Field in Norman.
Game Recaps: Nebraska, Iowa State, Marquette - Mar 2, 2012  Following an 8 hour charter bus drive, which landed the OU Men's Lacrosse team in Lincoln, NE at 1:30am, the OU Lacrosse team beat Nebraska 16 - 7 in a hard fought game which we started slow on offense and gained momentum throughout the game. Our team defense was outstanding and we did a much better job on rides and clears. Senior Sean Lefton and Freshman Sean McMenamin combined in the goal to keep Nebraska at bay. The OU offense was led by N. Ierullo 4-goals/1-assist, P. Kitsos 2/3, G. Purcell 2/1, J. Tighe 2 goals, J. Anderson 2 goals and M. Hartman, J. Shackelford, J. Stouffer, and M. Moore each had 1 goal.
In the second and back to back game, OU beat a much shorter rostered Iowa State 16 - 8. The game was much more sloppy due to the fatigue but the heart of OU persevered. S. McMenamin played well in the goal during the whole game. The OU team defense was again steller and led by M. Hawkins, D. Gibson, P. Dollahite, and J. Voskuil. The OU offense was led by G. Purcell, P. Kitsos, N. Ierullo, and G. Bolding all had 3 goals, H. Crutsing had 2, and M. Hartman and M. Moore each had a goal a piece.
OU took on a good Marquette University team on Sunday at 10 am which concluded 3 games in 19 hours. The Sooners fell short in a shoot out 20 - 14. G. Purcell and N. Ierullo lead scoring with 4-goals/3-assists and 5/2, respectively. OU Lacrosse ended the weekend 2-1 in out-of-conference play.
Oklahoma's next opponent comes this weekend in Dallas as the Sooners take on SMU on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
Game Recaps: Baylor, Rice, Texas Tech, TCU - Feb 19, 2012  Baylor
The 2012 season started with a bad performance against LSA conference rival Baylor in our first game of 2012. The entire Team looked rusty and out of sync and the final score ended up being 15-9 in a Sooner loss.
Rice
The next day, the OU team started slow but ultimately gained momentum and beat Rice University the 14-4. A much better coordinated performance. G. Purcell and M. Moore both had 3 goals and T. Barnhart and N. Ierullo had 2 goals each.
Texas Tech
This Friday, under the OU Soccer stadium lights, the OU team played LSA North Division arch rival Texas Tech and came away with a 16-6 win. The OU offense played outstanding coordinated unselfish team offense and the defense absolutely outworked the Tech offense. This was one of the most satisfying wins for the OU team in several years as we played as a team and just out hustled Tech in every phase of the game. S. Lefton was stellar in the goal and was supported by M. Hawkins, D. Gibson, P. Dollahite and J. Voskuil. N. Ierullo led the scoring with 6 goals, and P. Kitsos and M. Moore each had 3 goals. In addition, T. Barnhart had 2 goals as well. Great Total Team Win!!!
Texas Christian
The OU Men's lacrosse team lost a hard fought battle today against TCU9 - 6. The game was held in Norman, OK and both teams played well and for 4 quarters. With the score tied at 3 at the half, TCU capitalized on a couple of EMO opportunities to give them a gap which they kept throughout the rest of the game.
The OU defensive players, LS & SS, played absolutely outstanding and controlled the TCU offense. Led in goal by S. Lefton; D. Gibson, M. Hawkins, P. Dollahite, K. Hendon and M. Dye worked with the short stick midfielders to deliver our best defensive game of the year thus far. The OU offense was neutralized for much of the game by a solid TCU defense. T. Barnhart led the scoring with 2 goals and P. Kitsos, M. Moore, G. Purcell and H. Crutsinger each added 1.
The difference in this game of well matched teams was the faceoffs and a few poor penalties. We will continue our significant improvement week over week. Next week is a big road trip to Lincoln, NE to play Nebraska, Iowa State and Marquette.
Sooners Opening Weekend Finally Here - Feb 7, 2012 Saturday, February 11th - 2:00 PM - vs. Baylor: This is a MUST win as it is a LSA North Division conference game for the Sooners. Game will be held on the OU Intramural Fields. Sunday, February 12th - 1:00 PM - vs. Rice. NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE! Game will now be played in Plano, TX at address below. John Clark Stadium6600 Stadium Drive, Plano TX 75023Come support your Sooners this opening weekend! Boomer!
Spring 2012 Schedule Finalized - Dec 30, 2011
Check the MCLA website here for all official schedules, scores, rosters, and standings.
OU Lacrosse First Team in MCLA Using HeadWrapz! - Nov 21, 2011
6th Annual Alumni Weekend - Nov 11, 2011  6th Annual OU Lacrosse Alumni Weekend A short thank you to all of the players and family members who participated in this year's OU Lacrosse Alumni weekend as it was a great success. The weekend started Friday night with drinks at The Garage and continued into Saturday with a grand Tailgate Tent with catered BBQ and drinks. The Tailgate Tent gave all past and present OU Lacrosse family members a base to come mingle, meet new people, renew friendships, get an update on the current program items, relive the days past and realize what a great experience, academic/athletic and social, the University of Oklahoma provided to each of us. Sunday commenced with the annual Alumni Lacrosse game. The alumni fielded more than a complete team and played good ball. The game highlight was Kyle Hendon, Freshman LSM, scoring on Alumni goalie Dennis Hendon, Dad! A lot of fun and no injuries keeping anyone from work on Monday.
Game photos available to order through Davenport Photographs
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