Over the past week, several notable developments have occurred in the world of lacrosse:
UMBC Appoints New Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has reportedly hired James Purpura as the new head coach for its men’s lacrosse program. Purpura previously served as the offensive coordinator at Ohio State University and was the head coach at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), where he led the Keydets to a program-record 10 wins in the 2025 season. This appointment follows an investigation into former head coach Ryan Moran, who was placed on administrative leave last September due to allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct among players. (usalacrosse.com)
High School Lacrosse Semifinals in Utah
In Utah, the 4A boys’ lacrosse semifinals took place, with top-seeded teams Juan Diego and Waterford advancing to the championship. Juan Diego secured a 15-8 victory over Green Canyon, while Waterford triumphed over Bear River. Both teams will compete for the state title in the upcoming championship game. (deseret.com)
Virginia Men’s Lacrosse Secures Transfer Commitment
The University of Virginia’s men’s lacrosse team has added Colgate defender Aidan Murnane to its roster. Murnane, who has one year of eligibility remaining, made an immediate impact at Colgate, recording 17 caused turnovers and 22 groundballs in his freshman year, and improving to 32 groundballs and 19 caused turnovers in his sophomore year. His addition is expected to bolster Virginia’s defensive lineup. (si.com)
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of lacrosse at various levels, from collegiate coaching changes to high school championship pursuits and strategic team enhancements through player transfers.
