July 12, 2002

PERTH, Australia - The United States national team has advanced to the International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) World Championship final after defeating the Iroquois Nationals team 18-8 on Friday. The Americans advance to Sunday's championship game against the winner of the second semifinal pitting host Australia against Canada.

Prior to the semifinal, the U.S. finishd 4-0 in pool play with a 14-9 victory over Canada and a 21-3 win over England in its final two games

Maryland's Michael Howley has been a key player on defense for the U.S.