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#ProPios Update: Dawick and Matthews vs. Wilson and Bomberry in NLL Finals

Denver will have two former players lift the NLL Cup in 2026

DENVER – The #ProPios wrapped up the semifinal round of the 2026 NLL Playoffs last weekend with both series going to a game three.
 
In the weekend opener, Georgia blew out Halifax in Game 2 on Saturday. Richie Connell led the Swarm to a 21-10 win with a pair of goals and a helper.
 
San Diego and Toronto played their game three later on Saturday with the Canadian side outlasting the Seals 14-8. Mark Matthews had a goal and two assists, while Josh Dawick chipped in an apple to lead the Rock to the finals. Trevor Baptiste went 15-of-27 from the stripe with six loose balls and a goal, while Wes Berg had a goal and an assist for the Seals.
 
LAST WEEK
Saturday, May 9
Georgia (Connell) 21 vs. Halifax (Bomberry, Wilson) 10
Connell: 2G-1A-3P, 2LB
Bomberry: 1G, 7LB, 1CT
Wilson: 1G-1A-2P, 2LB
 
San Diego (Berg, Baptiste, Logan) 8 vs. Toronto (Dawick, Matthews) 14
Berg: 1G-1A-2P, 2LB
Baptiste: 15-27, 6LB, 1G
Dawick: 1A
Matthews: 1G-2A-3P, 1LB
 
Sunday, May 10
Halifax (Bomberry, Wilson) 15 v. Georgia (Connell) 11
Bomberry: 2G, 5LB
Wilson: 1G-1A-2P, 1LB
Connell: 1G-1A-2P, 3LB
 
2026 NLL Playoff Finals Schedule
Friday, May 15
Halifax (Bomberry, Wilson) vs. Toronto (Dawick, Matthews) – 5:30 p.m. MT – Game 1
 
Sunday, May 17
Toronto (Dawick, Matthews) vs. Halifax (Bomberry, Wilson) – 4 p.m. MT – Game 2
 
Saturday, May 23
Halifax (Bomberry, Wilson) vs. Toronto (Dawick, Matthews) – 5:30 p.m. MT – Game 3
 
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