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Paul Gait recalls historic performance in 2001 MLL Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Paul Gait recalls historic performance in 2001 MLL Championship

Summary

Paul Gait reminisced about his record-setting performance during the 2001 Major League Lacrosse Championship, where he scored seven goals while battling injuries. The Long Island Lizards defeated their opponents 15-11 at Kennedy Stadium, marking their first league title. Gait's achievement of seven goals in a championship game remains unmatched, and he reflected on the game's significance 25 years later. This year, the Premier Lacrosse League Championship is set to air on ABC.

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•Gait scored seven goals, leading the Lizards to a 15-11 victory in 2001.
•Match played at Kennedy Stadium in Connecticut, attracting 6,745 fans.
•Gait dealt with injuries and used unorthodox equipment during the game.
•He was named MVP despite having not played attack before that season.
•The Premier Lacrosse League Championship will air this Sunday on ABC.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'I Couldn't Miss': 25 Years After Paul Gait's Unmatched Championship Performance

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The pro field lacrosse record-holder for most goals in a championship game did it with two injured ankles, a bad back, an ugly custom facemask and a $29 non-offset head with a women’s pocket in only his sixth game ever at the position and first as a starter. Of course,
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