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Lacrosse season is rapidly approaching and we knew it wouldn’t be long before local media coverage started to break down our teams.

UMBC’s men’s lacrosse team was the subject of a handful of features today in the Baltimore Sun taking a look at some of the preseason storylines for the Retrievers.

One such storyline is the competition at the goalkeeper position. Adam Cohen, after starting just twice last year, gets the preseason nod for the Retrievers according to coach Don Zimmerman. With Cohen getting the nod to start the season, that leaves UMBC with an experienced goalie ready in the waits. Check out what the Sun has to say about it. 

Zimmerman also chats a bit about some injuries that have plagued the team here in the early going of the season but he has taken an “optimistic stance.” With a solid group of underclassmen getting significantly more time in practice, the Retrievers, Zimmerman says, will be fine.

And then there is the all-encompassing season preview breaking down reasons UMBC has to be optimistic and some key players to look out for. Make sure you keep an eye out for Nick Doub who could be a huge difference maker this year in Baltimore. 

UMBC opens its season February 18 at home against Robert Morris.

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