Week 11 Preview: Atlanta Blaze at New York Lizards
August 15, 2019 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Atlanta Blaze News Release
ATLANTA, GA- Just one week after putting a dent in Boston's first-seed-in-the-playoffs hopes with a 14-13 victory, Atlanta (6-5) looks to solidify its playoff aspirations with a win over the New York Lizards (3-8) at James M. Shuart Stadium. Atlanta comes into this Week 11 matchup just a half a game behind Denver and Boston for 2nd place.
HOW TO WATCH
Fans can watch the broadcast on Lax Sports Network at Laxsn.com for free. Fans can also access LSN with the LSN app, or by searching for LSN or Roku, Chromecast, or Apple AirPlay.
WHO
Atlanta Blaze (6-5) at New York Lizards (3-8)
WHEN
Saturday, August 17th, 7:00 PM (EST)
WHERE
James M. Shuart Stadium
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
WEATHER FORECAST
76°F. Partly Cloudy. Wind NW at 8 mph. Humidity 87%. 15% chance of rain.
GAME NOTES
The Blaze are currently 1-0 in the season series after using last-minute heroics from Shayne Jackson to edge out the Lizards 12-11 in the July 7th battle at Grady Stadium. They prepare to take on Rob Pannell and a New York team that should be eager to get back into the win column after losing to the Rattlers in Texas. Jackson continued his strong play in Week 10, totaling four goals and one assist against Boston and earning honors as the Week 10 Warrior Player of the Week.
Atlanta continues to be lethal with its passes and have racked up an absurd 71.78% GWA through 163 goals scored- meaning that 117 out of their 163 goals this season have come off of assists. Much of the heavy lifting has come from attackmen Tommy Palasek and Randy Staats who are currently first and second in assists in the MLL. The Blaze will take on New York before traveling home to Silverbacks Stadium to take on the first-placed Chesapeake Bayhawks.
RECORD BOOK
Another record may go down this weekend, as Randy Staats and Tommy Palasek are three and two assists away respectively from breaking the Blaze single-season assist record of 26.
TEAM LEADERS (THROUGH 11 GAMES)
Points: 47, Shayne Jackson
Goals: 33, Shayne Jackson
Assists: 25, Tommy Palasek
Caused Turnovers: 17, Liam Byrnes
Ground Balls: 104, Alex Woodall
Faceoff Wins: 185, Alex Woodall
Saves: 160, Chris Madalon
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