Waterdogs advance to PLL Championship with defensive strategy led by Gavin Adler
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Philadelphia Waterdogs secured a place in the PLL Championship after defeating the Boston Cannons 13-10 on Labor Day. Head coach Bill Tierney relied on his captain, Gavin Adler’s defensive strategies, particularly in addressing Boston's top scorers. The Cannons managed only four goals from their leading point-scorers against a stifling Waterdogs defense. The Waterdogs previously earned a first-round bye as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, allowing them extra preparation time ahead of the semifinal match.
- •Waterdogs beat the Cannons 13-10 to reach the PLL Championship.
- •Adler’s defensive plan limited Cannons' top players to just four goals combined.
- •The Waterdogs held the Cannons to season lows in both goals scored and shooting percentage.
- •Gavin Adler was instrumental in game preparation and matchups.
- •The team secured a first-round bye after finishing as the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — How Gavin Adler’s defensive plan helped send Waterdogs back to Championship
"Bill Tierney has spent more than four decades building defenses, winning championships and becoming one of the most respected minds in lacrosse history. Seven national championships. Hundreds of wins....
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