The Hobart College lacrosse team will renew its rivalry with Long Island University on Saturday, March 13 in Brookville, N.Y. No spectators will be allowed at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium, but fans can watch the Northeast Conference game on NECFrontRow.com and follow live stats beginning at noon.
 
This will be the first meeting between the Statesmen and the Sharks in Division I. Hobart previously faced LIU-C.W. Post 10 times with the Statesmen holding a 7-3 series lead. C.W. Post won the most recent meeting between the teams, 15-14 in Baltimore on March 19, 1988. Hobart's most recent win in the series was an 18-5 triumph on Boswell Field in 1983. The last time the Statesmen visited Brookville, the Orange and Purple prevailed 11-6 in 1968.
 
Hobart is looking to build on a 13-9 season-opening win over Mount St. Mary's on March 6. Senior attackman Ryan Archer led the way with a career-high matching seven points on his way to the NEC Player of the Week Award. Sophomore midfielder Adam Shea had a big game at the faceoff X, winning 15-of-21 and scooping up a game-high 11 ground balls. Sophomore goalie Kevin Holtby made 16 saves in his first career start, earning a share of the NEC Defensive Player of the Week Award.
 
LIU is off to a 2-1 start, winning 13-10 at Sacred Heart on Saturday to open conference play. Sophomore attackman Richie LaCalandra has a team-high 19 points on nine goals and 10 assists. Sophomore faceoff specialist Emerson Tyler has won 65.3% of his restarts and has a team-high 21 ground balls. Sophomore goalie Will Mark has started all three games, he is 2-1 with a 9.57 goals against average and a .630 save percentage.