CROOKED ARROWS AIMED AT NCAA LACROSSE FINAL FOUR IN FOXBORO

Stars of the made-in-Massachusetts lacrosse movie invade Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place over Memorial Day Weekend

Crooked Arrows, the first mainstream movie featuring the sport of lacrosse, will have a major presence at this weekend’s NCAA Lacrosse event at Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA (May 25-28). Producers Mitchell Peck and J. Todd Harris will bring the movie’s hero Native American team from upstate New York to make appearances throughout the weekend.

The movie, which opened to strong business in 17 cities on May 18, will open nationally on over 300 screens on June 1.

The picture, starring Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), has been enthusiastically received by both critics and audiences. The Boston Globe said Crooked Arrows “scores as a family film with some terrific action,” while The Baltimore Sun said the movie has “a touch of magic.” Shot on Boston’s North Shore last summer, Crooked Arrows was produced in association with the Onondaga Nation and sponsored by US Lacrosse

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

There will be plenty of opportunities for lacrosse fans to meet the cast and crew of Crooked Arrows throughout the three-day event.

The weekend kicks off with a youth lacrosse event at Gillette Stadium at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 25, where the team, consisting of top lacrosse players, will be putting on a clinic and signing autographs. At 8 p.m. Friday evening, the Crooked Arrows team will be introducing the rock band Fighting Friday at an outdoor concert in Patriot Place’s North Marketplace near the Renaissance Hotel & Spa.

On Saturday morning, the movie’s stars will be introducing the film in a special 11 a.m. screening at Showcase Cinema de Lux at Patriot Place. Seating is limited, so lacrosse fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Crooked Arrows will also host a store dedicated to movie-themed apparel and memorabilia at Patriot Place throughout the weekend. On Saturday. May 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. cast members will be signing autographs at the store, which will be located in Patriot Place’s North Marketplace near Davio’s.

At 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Crooked Arrows crew will visit the Lacrosse FanFest outside Gillette Stadium, where they will be meeting fans and signing autographs at the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse League (MYLL) tent. At 2 p.m. on Saturday the team will make a special appearance at CBS Scene Restaurant & Bar. Following the Division 1 semifinals on Saturday, the team will be introduced at an outdoor concert featuring the Risky Business Band at 7:00 p.m. near the hotel.

On Sunday, May 27 from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m., the team will greet movie goers at the Showcase Cinema de Lux prior to an autograph session from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Crooked Arrows store. The crew will sign autographs at the MYLL tent between the Division 2 and 3 championship games on Sunday afternoon.

Finally, on Championship Monday (May 28), the star-studded team will start the day at the Crooked Arrows store at Patriot Place from 10:00 to 11:20 a.m. before heading over to the stadium to sign autographs at FanFest and then attend the NCAA Lacrosse finals at Gillette Stadium.

Wheeler’s Gem Helps B-Mets Snap Skid, 8-1

NEW BRITAIN, CT – Zack Wheeler allowed one run over a career-high eight innings to lead the Binghamton Mets past the New Britain Rock Cats by an 8-1 score Wednesday afternoon at New Britain Stadium. The righty allowed just two hits and struck out seven in his fourth-straight victory.

Wheeler’s perfect first inning was a preview of the seven stellar innings that would follow. He struck out the first two hitters of the game and fanned three of the first four he faced. The Georgia native opened the game by retiring ten Rock Cats in a row before issuing a walk in the fourth. He worked around the free pass by inducing Deibinson Romero to bounce into a double play.

New Britain starter David Bromberg struggled to match Wheeler in the opening innings. After failing to score with the bases loaded in the first, the B-Mets cashed in with the bases loaded in the second. A single, a hit batsman and a walk filled the bases and a wild pitch allowed Juan Centeno to cross home with the first run.

Wheeler made the lead stand until the fifth, when the Rock Cats finally collected their first hit. Aaron Hicks walked and stole second to start the rally. He advanced to third on a groundout and scored when Nate Hanson lined a single to right field. It was one of only two hits allowed on the day by Wheeler.

Bromberg settled down after his first two shaky innings and posted four scoreless frames to cap his day. Reliever Blake Martin took over and posted a scoreless seventh before allowing a leadoff single to Raul Reyes in the eighth.

Luis Perdomo was summoned from the bullpen and promptly walked Eric Campbell to put two aboard. After Reese Havens sacrificed both runners up, Juan Lagares shot a groundball to second with the infield drawn in. Reyes, breaking home on initial contact, beat the throw from Shawn Roof, giving the B-Mets a 2-1 lead. Campbell scored later in the inning on a botched pickoff throw from catcher Danny Lehmann.

Given a two-run advantage, Wheeler closed out his impressive day with a scoreless eighth. He allowed just four base runners in eight innings, the longest start for any B-Met this season.

Binghamton put the game out of reach with five runs in the ninth against reliever Brett Jacobson. The righty walked five, hit a batter and served up a three-run homer to Raul Reyes in the frame.

Adrian Rosario replaced Wheeler for the ninth and posted a perfect inning to close out Binghamton’s win. Wheeler (4-2) earned his fourth win in as many starts, while Martin (1-2) was saddled with the loss.

The B-Mets (22-22) look to secure the series split tomorrow morning at 10:35 AM. RHP Jenrry Mejia makes his second start of the season for the B-Mets against RHP B.J. Hermsen. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pre-game show begins at 10:20 AM on ESPN 1360 WYOS.

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ROY COLSEY, TIM NELSON TO BE INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL LACROSSE HALL OF FAME

BALTIMORE – Former Syracuse University men’s lacrosse stars Roy Colsey and Tim Nelson have been selected for induction into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Colsey and Nelson are members of the eight-person 2012 induction class formally announced by U.S. Lacrosse on Wednesday, May 23. Jen Adams (player; Maryland), Brian Dougherty (player; Maryland), Missy Foote (coach, Middlebury), Kelly Amonte Hiller (player; Maryland), Jesse Hubbard (player; Princeton) and Cindy Timchal (coach; Northwestern, Maryland, Navy) join Colsey and Nelson in this year’s Hall of Fame class, which will be officially inducted on Saturday, Oct. 20 in a ceremony at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md. Colsey played for the Orange from 1992-95 and helped lead Syracuse to national championships in 1993 and 1995. He was a four-time All-American, earning first-team recognition three times (1993-95). In addition, Colsey was the 1995 recipient of the USILA’s Lt. Donald C. MacLaughlin Jr. Award as the nation’s top midfielder. He finished his SU career with 124 goals and 163 total points. After spending his freshman year at N.C. State in 1982, Nelson came to Syracuse in 1983 and rewrote the team’s record book in just three seasons. Nelson holds the Orange records for most assists in a game (9), season (67 in 1984) and career (187). He also ranks fifth on SU’s all-time scoring list with 271 points (84 goals, 187 assists). Including his rookie season with the Wolfpack, Nelson finished his college career with an NCAA-record 320 points (99 goals, 221 assists). His scoring record has since been broken, but Nelson’s 221 career assists still tops the NCAA all-time ledger. The first three-time winner of the Lt. Col. Jack Turnbull Award (nation’s top attackman), Nelson earned first-team All-America honors three times (1983-85) and helped lead Syracuse to its first NCAA championship in 1983. Established in 1957, the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame honors men and women who by their deeds as players, coaches, officials and/or contributors, and by the example of their lives, personify the great contribution of lacrosse to our way of life. For more information on the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, or to view a complete list of Hall of Fame members, visit uslacrosse.org.

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Late Rally Falls Short in Series Opener, 10-7

NEW BRITAIN, CT – The Binghamton Mets scored five runs in the ninth inning, but could not overcome an early deficit in a 10-7 loss to the New Britain Rock Cats Monday night at New Britain Stadium.

After waiting through a one hour, fourteen minute rain delay to start the game, the Rock Cats grabbed an early lead with two unearned runs in the first. New Britain took advantage of a throwing error from shortstop Sean Kazmar to take the two-run edge.

Binghamton answered back against New Britain starter Steve Hirschfeld in the fourth. After three consecutive singles loaded the bases, Juan Centeno got the B-Mets on the board with a sac fly to left. It was the only run they scratched out against Hirschfeld (3-4). The righty went five innings in his first win since mid-April.

Owning a 2-1 lead, the Rock Cats kicked their offense in gear. They tagged B-Mets starter Mark Cohoon for seven runs on eight hits, plating two in the fourth and three more in the fifth. Evan Bigley’s two-run single to center gave the Rock Cats a 7-1 lead and chased the southpaw from the game. Cohoon (2-5) walked two and struck out two.

After the B-Mets plated a run in the eighth on a sac fly from Juan Lagares, the Rock Cats stretched their lead to eight runs with a three-run frame. New Britain pounded out five hits, including three doubles against Armando Rodriguez.

The inning proved vital as the B-Mets put up five runs in the ninth against reliever Daniel Turpen. Josh Rodriguez tripled two runs home and scored on a groundout. After Jefry Marte singled, Raul Reyes crushed a two-run home run to right to cut the deficit to three. Turpen ended the rally and the game by inducing Lagares to ground out.

The B-Mets (21-21) continue their four-game set against the Rock Cats tomorrow night at 6:35 PM. RHP Collin McHugh takes the mound against LHP Logan Darnell. The Horizons Federal Credit Union pre-game show begins at 6:20 PM on Newsradio 1290.

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UAlbany Track & Field Program Sends Ten To NCAA East Region Preliminary Round

Albany, N.Y.- The UAlbany track and field program will send ten members to participate in the NCAA East Region Preliminary Round from Thursday, May 24 through Saturday, May 26, which is hosted by the University of North Florida at Hodges Stadium. The men's track and field squad are sending junior Jonathan Santana (400-meter dash), sophomore Alfonso Scannapieco (pole vault) and freshman Alex Bowen (high jump). The women's track and field team will be sending junior Patricia McNish, the 2012 ECAC long jump champion, and the 4x400-meter relay squad which consists of junior Allison Rogers, senior Brittany Eveleth, junior Sherez Mohamed, sophomore Tynelle Taylor-Chase, freshman Kamilah Williams and senior Elia Francis. On the men's side, Santana, who placed third at the America East Championships in the 400-meter dash with a time of 47.96, will compete on Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 pm. Scannapieco took home the America East Conference Pole Vault crown with a mark of 16-feet 2.75-inches and will try to carry over that performance on Saturday, May 26 at 11 am. Bowen was crowned America East Conference High Jump Champion with a mark of 6-feet 10.75-inches and will look to continue his success on Saturday, May 26 at 5 pm. For the women, Patricia McNish has been nothing but impressive in the long jump, having out done herself in the last two competitions. McNish took home both the America East title (19-feet 8.25-inches) and ECAC titles(20-foot 4-inches). Her 20-foot 4-inch mark at the ECAC's put her in the UAlbany record book as the lone woman to accomplish that feat. She will try out do herself in the long jump on Thursday, May 24 at 5:30 pm. The women's 4x400-meter relay squad has improved its time in the last four of five competitions, heading into the NCAA East Region Preliminaries. The group began by breaking the UAlbany school record at the Larry Ellis Invitational with a time of 3:44.27. Then at the Penn Relays (3:43.38) and Capital District Meet (3:41.44). The squad had a minor hiccup with a 3:45.61 time at the America East Championship, but the time was fast enough for a first-place finish and an ECAC qualifying time. Then at the ECAC Championships, the 4x400-meter relay team in the preliminary round would shave of 38-hundredths of a second (3:41.06) and finally break it for a fifth time in the ECAC finals by almost three full seconds to currently hold the school record at 3:38.62. They will look to take its current 4x400-meter relay UAlbany school record on Saturday, May 26 at 9:30 pm. Here is highlight of the women's 4x400-meter relay team breaking the UAlbany school record for the fifth time this season: To follow the 10 Great Danes during their run in the NCAAs click here: Results/Webcast/Info Press release and photo provided by UAlbant Athletics

GILLETTE STADIUM TO HOST THE 2012 NCAA MEN’S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND

Championship lacrosse returns to Gillette Stadium along with the NCAA LaxExperience Fan Festival and Youth Activities

Foxborough, Mass. – For the third time in five years, Foxborough will become the center of the lacrosse universe for Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28) as Gillette Stadium hosts the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships.

In addition to the world’s best college lacrosse on display, Gillette Stadium welcomes the NCAA LaxExperience fan festival, a player autograph session, a free youth clinic and youth jamborees. Parking is free for all events and MBTA train service from Boston will also be available each day.

The 2012 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships at Gillette Stadium feature the semi-finals and finals in Division I and the finals in Divisions II and III. The first face-off is Saturday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m. when third-seeded Duke meets 2011 national runner-up Maryland. Top-seeded Loyola (Md.) will then challenge Notre Dame at 5 p.m. The semi-finals winners will face off at Gillette Stadium on Monday, May 28 at 1 p.m. in the Division I Championship Game. On Sunday, May 27, the champions in Divisions II and III will be crowned when Limestone faces Dowling at 1 p.m. and Cortland battles Salisbury at 4 p.m.

Schedule: Saturday, May 23 - Division I semifinals:

Duke vs. Maryland (2:30 p.m.)

Loyola (Md.) vs. Notre Dame (5 p.m.)

Sunday, May 24 - Divisions II and III championships:

Division II: Limestone vs. Dowling (1 p.m.)

Division III: Cortland vs. Salisbury (4 p.m.)

Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. - Division I championship

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Fans can purchase tickets for Saturday, Sunday or Monday (May 26-28) in addition to the option of purchasing the three-day all-session ticket.

NCAA LaxExperience

The world’s largest annual lacrosse event includes the NCAA LaxExperience fan festival at Gillette Stadium, which will be open to the public each day during the championships. Interactive games for kids and adults will provide an enjoyable experience for all lacrosse fans. For a full schedule of activities, including fan festival hours, visit www.ncaa.com/lacrosse.

Youth Activities

Gillette Stadium will host several youth activities over the weekend including a free youth clinic on the Gillette Stadium field at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25. The clinic is open to the first 200 boys and girls ages 10-15. Click here to register. Prior to the youth clinic, teams competing for the NCAA Division II and III championships will host an autograph session at 6:00 p.m.

On Sunday and Monday, May 27 and 28, U9 and U11 jamborees will take place in the Dana-Farber Field House and Gillette Stadium prior to the NCAA championship games. Each participating team will play one mini-game in both facilities. Click here for more information.

MBTA Service

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will provide pay-as-you-go train service to and from Gillette Stadium for the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships. Service will originate at South Station, picking up riders at Back Bay and Dedham Corp/Route 128 and traveling to the stadium. Tickets will be $15 per person per day and can be purchased at South Station and Back Bay Station. Riders getting on the train at Dedham Corp/Route 128 will pay on the train. Fans are encouraged to arrive at the station a half hour before train departure from their desired station. The returning train will depart approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the final game or trophy presentation each day. The full train schedule is available at www.gillettestadium.com/directions-and-parking.

Gillette Stadium previously served as the venue for the NCAA championships in 2008 and 2009. Record crowds attended the 2008 Division I championship (48,970) and Division II and III championship games (24,072).

Binghamton Mets Roster Update

May 20:

• INF Mike Fisher transferred from Buffalo (AAA) to Binghamton (AA), to join team 5/21

May 21:

• INF Rylan Sandoval transferred from Binghamton (AA) to St. Lucie (High-A)

Press release provided by the Binghamton Mets