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James Barclay - 2019 Whipsnakes

Former Providence College Lacrosse Player James Barclay '18 Set To Compete In Inaugural Premier Lacrosse League Championship Game

9/19/2019 1:52:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse

Barclay is featured on the Whipsnake’s 20-man active roster for the PLL Championship Game on Sept. 21.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Former Providence College lacrosse player James Barclay '18 will compete in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Championship Game as a member of the Whipsnake's 20-man active roster. The Whipsnakes released their official active roster on Sept. 19.
 
The PLL Championship is set for Saturday, Sept. 21 at Talen Energy Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. between Whipsnakes LC and Redwoods LC. The game will be televised live on NBC at 2:30 p.m.
 
Barclay originally began the season with Chaos LC but joined the Whips midseason during their run to the inaugural championship game. Since joining the Whipsnakes, Barclay has played in four games. Prior to the PLL, Barclay also played professionally for the Charlotte Hounds of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) in 2018.
 
Barclay was an integral part of Providence's defensive unit from 2015-2018. He played 60 games during his career, collected 100 ground balls and caused 48 turnovers. He played a significant role in the Friars' 2017 BIG EAST Tournament run, where the team made program history with its second-consecutive BIG EAST Tournament appearance and first BIG EAST Championship game appearance. Over the course of four seasons, Barclay tallied three points on three assists. Following his senior season, Barclay earned NEILA All-New England honors and was a unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team selection. He was drafted 57th overall by the Charlotte Hounds in the MLL Collegiate Draft (April 2018) and ninth overall by the Rochester Knighthawks of the NLL (Sept. 2018).
 
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