Easton, MA - The Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League (PCLL) conducted its 2008 Fall meeting on Sunday at Stonehill College in preparation for the 2009 lacrosse season. In an eventful meeting, some highlights were the election of a new Commissioner and Vice Commissioner, the admittance of Briarcliffe College to Division II, and the re-alignment of Division II.
Full Poll
This past week the PCLL released their 2008 All-Conference team, which included five Huskies, plus two Honorable Mentions. The highest honor received by a Husky was 1st Team Defense, awarded to Senior Captain Greg Adams (Glastonbury, CT). A pair of UConn players were honored with 2nd team awards as well; Senior Captain Mike Landry (Belmont, MA) and Sophomore John Sippel (Trumbull, CT). Junior Goalie, and team M.V.P. Brandon Pepe (Orange, CT) made 3rd team honors.
Two Huskies were also given Honorable Mentions; Junior Midfielder Justin Oliver (Mystic, CT), along with Sophomore Midfielder J.P. Connolly (Simsbury, CT).
Greg Adams
1st Team All-PCLL 
John Sippel
2nd Team All-PCLL
Justin Oliver
Honorable Mention
Mike Landry
2nd Team All-PCLL
Brandon Pepe
3rd Team All-PCLL
J.P. Connolly
Honorable Mention
The UConn Men's Lacrosse team wrapped up their season this past weekend with their annual end of the year banquet. Announced at the banquet were the teams post season awards, voted on by both players and coaches, and given to individuals whom excelled in a given category:
Eric Pfiefer
Outstanding Attackman
Greg Adams
Outstanding Defenseman
Eddie Huydic
Most Improved Player
Mike Landry
Outstanding Midfielder
John Sippel
Unsung Hero Award
Brandon Pepe/Mike Landry
Most Valuable Player
This past week the LaxWorld MCLA Division 1 Preseason Top 25 Poll was released. The 2007 National Champion BYU Cougars were atop the poll followed by Colorado State and California Santa Barbara. Falling within the Top 10 were PCLL powerhouses Boston College (#7) and Northeastern (#10). UConn and New Hampshire both received votes but did not fall within the Top 25. Regionally, in the PCLL Preseason Poll, UConn placed 3rd behind BC and Northeastern. The Huskies begin their 2008 campaign on the road vs. BU on March 21st, and will host their home opener vs. The University of Buffalo on March 28th.
LaxWorld MCLA Division 1 Top 25
PCLL Conference Preseason Poll
Division 1
1. Boston College (6) - 62pts.
2. Northeastern (3) - 58pts.
3. UCONN - 46pts.
4. New Hampshire - 45pts.
5.Boston University - 34pts.
6. Rhode Island - 28pts.
7. Stonehill - 23pts.
8. WPI - 18pts.
9. Bridgewater - 9pts.
Division 2
1. Framingham St (2) - 14pts.
2. Coast Guard (2) - 12pts.
3. New Haven (1) - 11pts.
4. Central CT - 7pts.
5. Maine - 6pts.
