Cornell vs. Albany to Headline the 7th Annual Patriot Cup on Feb 28th at SMU’s Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX

(Dallas, TX) – The Texas lacrosse community will roll out the lime green carpet for the Cornell Big Red and University of Albany Great Danes as they headline the 7th Annual Patriot Cup on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Southern Methodist University’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas at 12PM.  The event will also feature top Texas high school lacrosse action throughout the day and will conclude with the heavily anticipated MCLA matchup of SMU vs. Texas A&M.  The event is expected to attract more than 8,000 spectators.  In keeping with this year’s theme “Two Teams – One Goal” the event will help raise awareness and funds to support the HEADstrong Foundation™ (HF™) and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP™).     

For both Cornell and Albany braving the elements during the cold winter and early spring months is par for the course and the opportunity to bring the game to the much warmer south while showcasing their programs to prospective student-athletes in Texas was very appealing.  Rich Moses, who aside from serving on the event planning committee, serves as the Director of HEADstrong Lacrosse Club of Texas, played collegiately with Cornell head coach Matt Kerwick and was instrumental in bringing the regular season matchup to SMU.  Over the past year, Moses has focused heavily on developing the HEADstrong program in the state of Texas and believes the Patriot Cup will be beneficial in promoting HF’s mission of improving quality of life for those battling cancer.  Participating teams will take the field wearing HEADstrong’s iconic lime green shoelaces to make a statement on behalf of those affected by the disease.  HEADstrong plans to have a strong presence at the event.

The Patriot Cup was the brainchild of Jamey Clement, a lacrosse parent who was inspired 10 years ago to create an event with the purpose of sharing DI men’s lacrosse with the growing Texas lacrosse community.  Jamey has a strong connection to Navy which inspired the affiliation with WWP.  Since its inception The Patriot Cup has featured DI, DIII and MCLA men’s lacrosse games. The Patriot Cup has recognized charitable causes that hold a special meaning to the organizers as well as the Texas lacrosse community.   To date, the event has helped to raise more than $50,000 for charitable causes.

7th Annual Patriot Cup Event Schedule – Saturday, February 28, 2015

9:00AM                Episcopal School of Dallas vs Flower Mound

12:00PM              Cornell University vs. University of Albany

2:15PM                St. Marks vs. Westlake, Austin

4:15PM                Highland Park TX DI vs. Anderson, Austin

6:15PM                Highland Park TX DII vs. McKinney

8:15PM                Southern Methodist University vs. Texas A&M (MCLA)

Email patriotcup@gmail.com to purchase tickets in advance.  Admission will be $15.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Students.  Tickets will also be available at the gate.  Learn more at www.PatriotCup.com

“On behalf of the HEADstrong Foundation and those devastated by the realities of cancer we wish to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Patriot Cup organizers and Texas lacrosse community for embracing the HEADstrong mission.  It is truly an honor to be named a charitable benefactor of this wonderful event and we look forward to being part of the event for years to come.  The proceeds generated from the Patriot Cup will allow us to fulfill our mission for those battling the disease in the state.  We are looking forward to sharing this incredible day with the Texas lacrosse community to help change the game for others.” says Cheryl Colleluori, HF President and Nick’s Mom