Brown men's lacrosse concluded non-conference play at St. John's on Saturday, marking the first-ever matchup between the two teams.
St. John's looked to return to the win column, coming off a narrow loss to Mercer.
Northern Iowa returned to March Madness for the first time since 2016, the anniversary of their infamous collapse in the NCAA Tournament.
Brown University's men's lacrosse team (4-3, 0-1) faced St. John's (2-6, 0-0) in their first-ever matchup on Saturday. Brown sought to secure its fifth non-conference win, a feat not achieved since 2022. Standout players for Brown include Jameson Steele and Jeremy Hopsicker. St. John's was led by Noah Plenn. St. John's prepared to open Big East play against Villanova on March 28.
Northern Iowa's return to March Madness carries the weight of their devastating loss in 2016, where they surrendered a 12-point lead in the final 40 seconds against Texas A&M. This year, they face St. John's. Paul Jesperson, a player from the 2016 team, now coaches in the G League and reflects on how that loss shaped his coaching philosophy.
Q: When did Brown play St. John's in lacrosse?
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Q: What is significant about Northern Iowa's return to March Madness?
It marks the 10th anniversary of their infamous collapse in the 2016 NCAA Tournament.
Readers should note the competitive spirit of college lacrosse and the long-lasting impact of both victory and defeat in sports. Northern Iowa's return highlights the resilience and adaptation required in athletics.
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