Albany Great Danes Seeking 1st Ncaa Lacrosse Title

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It's been nearly a decade since Albany men's lacrosse coach Scott Marr made a pivotal decision — to venture into territory historically dominated by perennial power Syracuse University and try to recruit a trio of Native American high school lacrosse stars from central New York to play for his Great Danes. Marr succeeded in luring Miles Thompson, younger brother Lyle, and their cousin Ty to Albany, and with their amazing skill and creative style of play, the trio quickly transformed the Great Danes into a team to be reckoned with. The Thompsons and their offensive prowess attracted new fans and interest nationally to the game through television and social media.Read more on NewsOK.com

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