Another busy weekend of DeeThreeLax is ahead and there are plenty of great games taking place outside of the Mustang Classic. We are starting to see some Conference action get underway, with other teams facing strong out of conference competition to get them ready for conference play. Here are 5 Games that the DeeThreeLax team has marked as much watch games. 

Here’s a closer look at five games worth keeping an eye on this weekend.

Franklin & Marshall vs. Endicott

Franklin & Marshall enters the weekend at 4-2 after a strong start to the 2026 season. The Diplomats opened the year with wins over Lebanon Valley and Messiah before dropping a tight one-goal game to York. Since then, F&M has bounced back with wins over Ohio Wesleyan and Elizabethtown, showing the offensive depth that has become a hallmark of the program.

Endicott comes into the matchup at 4-1. The Gulls have picked up early season wins over MIT, Springfield, and Clark before suffering their first loss earlier this week against Bowdoin. Endicott’s offense has been explosive through the early part of the season and continues to produce multiple scoring threats.

Players to Watch

Franklin & Marshall

• Liam Timmins (A) – one of the Diplomats’ most dangerous offensive threats early in the season
• Owen Krause (FO) – key faceoff specialist capable of giving F&M extra possessions

Endicott

• Nick Graap (A) – a consistent scoring option for the Gulls offense
• Tommy Tyksinski (M) – explosive midfielder capable of putting up big numbers

Link To Watch: https://www.centennialconference.tv/godiplomats/

DeeThreeLax Take: This one looks like it could make for a good back and forth game and a solid match up this weekend. F&M brings a balanced attack and strong possession game, while Endicott has shown the ability to score in bunches. If Krause can control the faceoff battle, the Diplomats could dictate tempo, but if Endicott’s offense gets rolling early this could turn into a shootout.

Lebanon Valley vs. Immaculata

Lebanon Valley enters the weekend at 5-1 and has quietly put together one of the stronger early season runs in the region. After a season-opening loss to Franklin & Marshall, the Dutchmen have rattled off five straight wins, including convincing victories over Albright, Wilkes, and Susquehanna.

Immaculata sits at 5-2 and has also been building momentum after dropping two early games. The Mighty Macs have responded with wins over Saint Vincent, Drew, Alvernia, and most recently Aurora, showing improved offensive production over the past few weeks.

Lebanon Valley defeated Immaculata 18-5 on March 23, 2019. The Dutchmen hold the advantage in the all-time series.

Players to Watch

Lebanon Valley

• Ryan Grace (A) – the focal point of the Dutchmen offense
• Connor Rowe (FO) – strong at the X and a major ground ball contributor

Immaculata

• Jason Smaron (A) – leads the Mighty Macs offense
• Ryan Gorman (A/M) – another key scoring threat

Link to Watch: https://gomacsports.tv/flyingdutchmen/

DeeThreeLax Take :Lebanon Valley’s depth and faceoff advantage give them a clear edge on paper. Immaculata has shown the ability to score, but the Dutchmen’s balanced attack and defensive consistency make them the favorite heading into this one.

Elmhurst vs. Hope

Elmhurst comes into the weekend at 5-1, highlighted by an impressive early season road win over nationally ranked Denison. The Bluejays have also picked up wins over Centre, Aurora, Lake Forest, and Oberlin before suffering their first loss earlier this week against Ohio Wesleyan.

Hope has been one of the most impressive surprise teams early in the season, sitting at 5-0. The Flying Dutchmen have dominated defensively while picking up wins over Wabash, Lake Forest, Carthage, Wooster, and Illinois Tech.

Elmhurst defeated Hope 13-8 on February 24, 2025 and has won the last three meetings between the programs.

Players to Watch

Elmhurst

• Eli Spence (A) – one of the most productive offensive players in the country early this season
• Andrew Lacksonen (G) – veteran goalie anchoring the Bluejays defense

Hope

• Gibson Heethuis (A) – dynamic playmaker and offensive leader
• Jackson Early (FO) – strong faceoff presence and ground ball machine

Link to Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ElmhurstBluejaysTV

DeeThreeLax Take: Elmhurst has the best individual offensive player in this game in Spence, but Hope’s defensive numbers and balance make this a dangerous matchup. If Hope can slow down the Bluejays offense, this one could easily turn into a low-scoring battle.

Colorado College vs. Calvin

Colorado College enters the matchup at 5-1 after dropping a one-goal opener to Illinois Wesleyan before winning five straight games. The Tigers have been dominant during that stretch, including blowout wins over John Carroll and Saint Joseph’s (ME).

Calvin has been perfect to start the season, sitting at 6-0. The Knights have wins over Capital, Illinois Tech, MSOE, Wooster, Carthage, and Saint Joseph’s (ME), showing impressive consistency on both ends of the field.

Players to Watch

Colorado College

• Matt Hudson (A) – coming off a huge offensive performance and a key scoring option
• Nick Johnson (A/M) – another important offensive contributor

Calvin

• Jordan Warners (A) – leads the Knights offense
• Soren Thiemann (G) – strong early season play in net

Link to Watch: https://cctigers.com/watch/?Live=1336&type=Live

DeeThreeLax Take: This is a classic early-season measuring stick game. Colorado College has been blowing teams out, but Calvin’s unbeaten start makes this a real test. Don’t be surprised if this turns into one of the closest games of the weekend.

Sewanee vs. Centre

Sewanee enters the weekend at 4-2, but the Tigers are riding momentum after winning four straight games following early losses to Randolph-Macon and RPI. Sewanee has been strong offensively and dominant at the faceoff X through the first six games.

Centre sits at 4-1 and has also won four straight since an opening loss to Elmhurst. The Colonels have knocked off Southern Virginia, Baldwin Wallace, Capital, and North Central during their current run.

Last meeting between these two was last season where Sewanee defeated Centre 10-9 in the 2025 SAA Tournament Semifinal. 

Players to Watch

Sewanee

• Manoli Loupassi (A) – leads the Tigers offense
• Robert Freeman (D) – key defensive playmaker

Centre

• Ryan Black (A) – the offensive engine for the Colonels
• Ben Hubbs (A) – another major scoring threat

Link to Watch: https://sewaneetigers.com/watch/?Live=844&type=Live

DeeThreeLax Take: These conference rivals know each other well, and this game should be tight again. Sewanee’s advantage at the faceoff X could prove critical, but Centre’s top offensive weapons are capable of swinging the game quickly.