UCBLL SEASON OPENS TONIGHT WITH DOUBLEHEADER

(Rochester, NY)… The Upstate Collegiate Box Lacrosse League (UCBLL) begins tonight with a doubleheader at The Blue Cross Arena. The opening contest features the two-time defending champion Hawkeyes hosting the Buffaloes at 6:00 p.m., while the Armory takes on the Rapids at 8:00 p.m.

The four teams in the UCBLL participate in nine practices and seven regular-season games. The league includes the Hawkeyes, Armory, Buffaloes and Rapids.

The season runs from June through July, with games and practices held on Monday and Thursday nights. The Mearns Cup Playoffs are slated for August 1-2. The winner will advance to the National Collegiate Box Series (NCBS) Championships in Utica, NY, from August 7-10.

The UCBLL is an NCBS-affiliated league designed to give college-age athletes a chance to hone their skills, gain valuable experience, and help them take their game to the next level.

The teams are coached by current and former National Lacrosse League players, including Chris Cloutier, Ian MacKay and Zack Belter of the Buffalo Bandits, and Dan Coates, Ethan O’Connor, Thomas McConvey, Ryland Rees and Taylor Jensen of the Rochester Knighthawks.