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Princeton University Athletics
No. 1 Women's Lacrosse Hosts No. 9 Cavaliers in Rematch of National Title Game
March 13, 2004 | Women's Lacrosse
March 13, 2004
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The top-ranked Princeton women's lacrosse team returns home for the first time since last May, hosting No. 9 Virginia in a rematch of last year' s national title game Sunday at Class of 1952 Stadium at 2 p.m. The game will be televised live by CSTV (DirecTV Channel 610, also available on Adelphia Cable Systems).
Princeton is 2-0 after wins at Lafayette and fourth-ranked Loyola; Virginia improved to 4-1 with a 10-9 win at Penn State Friday. The Tigers have won 11 straight games dating back to last April, outscoring their opposition 142-62 in that time.
It doesn't get any easier for the Tigers after Sunday. Next up on the schedule is Duke at Class of 1952 Stadium Wednesday night, a potential early-season No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup if the rankings hold up from this week.
Today's Note of the Day
Deja` Vu All Over Again ? Princeton and Virginia played in last year's national championship game. The Tigers won that game in overtime, 8-7, to win their second straight national title.
Five More Things You Can't Live Without
Streakin' ? Princeton has won 11 games in a row since falling at Yale April 13 of last season. The Tigers have outscored their opposition 142-62 in those 11 games.
Home, Sweet Home ? Princeton has won 20 of its last 22 games at home. The Tigers finished 9-1 at Class of 1952 Stadium last season and 11-1 at home in 2002.
They Shoot, They Score ? Lindsey Biles, Theresa Sherry and Kathleen Miller have combined to score 18 goals on just 40 shots (45%) through two games this season. The Brick Wall ? Sarah Kolodner, who had a career-high 14 saves against Loyola last week, has now allowed fewer than six goals per game in her career, tops in school history.
Must've Been the Halftime Speech ? Princeton has outscored its two opponents this season 15-2 in the second half. The Tigers outscored Loyola 4-0 in the final 27 minutes last Sunday.
More Notes & Anecdotes
Meet Virginia ? Princeton and Virginia have met in the regular season each of the last 13 seasons. The Tigers have seven wins in that stretch, the Cavaliers have six.
Youth is Served ? Princeton has started four freshmen (attacker Mary Minshall, midfielders Christine Dobrosky and Kathleen Miller and defender Caitlin Reimers) in each of its first two games.
More Streak Facts ? A win today would give Princeton the third-longest winning streak in team history. The Tigers won 19 straight in 2002 and 14 straight in 1994.
All-American Girls ? Princeton has a returning All-America at attack (Theresa Sherry), midfield (Elizabeth Pillion) and defense (Katie Norbury).
Miller Time ? Kathleen Miller has five goals and two assists in her first two collegiate games, including a team-high three goals at Loyola.
Up the Ladder ? Theresa Sherry is now tied with current Georgetown coach Kim Simons '94 with 119 career goals.
Looking Ahead ? Princeton meets Duke Wednesday night here at Class of 1952 Stadium. The teams are currently ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in the IWLCA rankings.
Making History ? Princeton is one of only two teams (Maryland is the other) to have won consecutive National Collegiate or NCAA Division I women's lacrosse championships.