Lacrosse Tourney Benefits Special Needs Unit. The New York Institute of Technology will participate in the inaugural Long Island Fall Lacrosse Tournament on October 7. All proceeds raised will benefit the Police Activity League (PAL) Special Needs Unit, which provides sports programs and activities for children with autism, down syndrome and various physical and learning disabilities. Teams from across the NCAA???s three divisions will participate in the event and include: Duke, Towson, Rutgers, Hofstra, Molloy and Springfield (Massachusetts). This tournament will feature some of the best lacrosse you can see in the non-traditional season and will also make a marked difference in the lives of many children.

Listen to the NCAA News. In its last issue, the NCAA News began offering audio files of some of its top stories. If you don???t have time to read the stories online, you can now listen to the articles as you peruse your favorite blog or when you stop by NCAA Online!

Oneonta State Rolls. After scoring four goals in the first 28 minutes against Hartwick, the Oneonta State women???s soccer team cruised to a 6-0 victory yesterday. Junior Mary Velan had two goals to lead the 9-1 Red Dragons.

On this date in 2005, the NCAA and Habitat for Humanity partnered to provide long-term hurricane relief. The ???Home Team??? partnership included a $1 million lead gift from NCAA Division II, a matching gift of $500,000 from the NCAA national office, plus additional voluntary donations collected at all 88 NCAA national championships.