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Machine learning models quantify offensive impact in professional box lacrosse

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Researchers have developed a machine learning framework to quantify offensive impact in professional box lacrosse, moving beyond basic statistics to assess shot quality and player roles. The study utilized 1,006 shot attempts from the Rochester Knighthawks during the 2025-2026 National Lacrosse League season. Various models, including logistic regression and random forest, were evaluated, with a contextual baseline random forest showing the best performance in predicting expected goals (xG) and expected assists. AI

IMPACT This framework could be adapted to analyze player performance and strategy in other sports, potentially influencing scouting and coaching decisions.

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Machine learning models quantify offensive impact in professional box lacrosse

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Jimerson Jr ·

    A Statistical and Machine Learning Framework for Quantifying Offensive Impact in Professional Box Lacrosse

    arXiv:2609.06610v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Professional box-lacrosse statistics summarize outcomes but provide limited information about shot quality or the roles behind scoring opportunities. This study develops a documented framework for estimating expected goals (xG) and …

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