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Princeton University Athletics
No. 1 Women's Lacrosse Hosts Penn, Looks for Program Record 21st Straight Win
April 13, 2004 | Women's Lacrosse
April 13, 2004
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Most times, the number 21 is associated with good luck. But if the Princeton women's lacrosse team sets a program record with its 21st straight win by beating Penn Wednesday night at Class of 1952 Stadium, it won't have much to do with luck.
Princeton's 20-game streak heading into Wednesday's game has been about domination more than luck. The Tigers have outscored their opponents 268-124 in that stretch, an average margin of victory over more than seven goals per game.
Even more impressive is the fact that the Tigers have had two 20-game winning streaks in the past three seasons. Princeton won its final 19 games of the 2002 regular season on the way to the national title in addition to its season opener in 2003.
The Tigers improved to 11-0 overall and 3-0 in Ivy League play this season with a 13-4 victory against Yale this past Saturday. Lindsey Biles had four goals and two assists as the Tigers rebounded from an early deficit to take an 8-3 halftime lead.
Penn (7-5, 3-1 Ivy) is just a half-game behind the Tigers and one game behind 4-0 Dartmouth in the league standings. The Quakers came from behind to beat Harvard Saturday, 10-9, scoring the game's final four goals, including one from Chrissy Muller with less than a minute left.
Princeton has 10 straight wins over Penn and 15 wins in the last 17 years against the Quakers. Today's Note of the Day
Like a Broken Record? ? A Princeton win Wednesday against Penn would be the Tigers' 21st straight victory, setting a program record.
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Streak Facts ? Princeton has outscored its opposition 268-124 during its 20-game winning streak, an average margin of victory of more than seven goals per game.
More Streak Facts ? 11 of Princeton's 20 wins during the streak have come against ranked teams, including five wins over Top 15 teams this season.
Even More Streak Facts ? The Tigers have two 20-game winning streaks in the past three seasons. Princeton also won its last 19 games of the 2002 season and its first game in 2003.
Yet More Streak Facts? Princeton has won 26 of its last 27 games. The only loss in that stretch came at Yale April 13 of last season.
Final Streak Facts? The Tigers have defeated Penn 10 consecutive times and have 15 wins against the Quakers in 17 meetings under head coach Chris Sailer.
More Notes & Anecdotes
Topping the Charts ? The Tigers rank in the top five nationally in both scoring defense (1st, 6.36 gpg) and scoring offense (5th, 13.82 gpg).
More Topping the Charts ? Junior goalie Sarah Kolodner ranks first in the country in goals-against average (6.38).
Smiles for Biles ? Lindsey Biles has 21 points (16 goals, five assists) in Princeton's last four games. Biles has at least three goals in eight of Princeton's 11 games this season.
Movin' On Up ? Theresa Sherry needs two goals to pass Kim Smith and move into fourth place all-time at Princeton. Sherry is also seventh all-time at Princeton with 170 points (141 goals, 29 assists).
A Real Pick-Me Up ? Elizabeth Pillion ranks third in the nation in draw controls per game (3.29). Pillion is also one of three Tigers with 20 or more goals.
Back in Action ? Kathleen Miller needs just two goals to become Princeton's fifth 20-goal scorer this season. Miller returned from a concussion to score a goal against Yale Saturday.
Thanks for the Help ? Liza Hillenbrand had five assists in the first half at Temple April 7 after entering the game with three assists for the season.
Fifth at 10 ? Tara Hardiman became the fifth 10-goal scorer for Princeton with three goals at Temple April 7. Hardiman's 11 goals have come on just 18 shots. The Gold Standard ? Ingrid Goldberg has scored eight goals in her past five games after scoring six goals in her first two seasons at Princeton.
The Stone Wall ? Sarah Kolodner is Princeton's all-time leader in goals-against average (6.02) in addition to leading the nation in that category this season.
I'm Honored ? Katie Norbury was named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week April 5. Norbury is second on the Tigers with 17 caused turnovers this season.
Balancing Act ? 14 different players have scored at least one goal this season for Princeton, and 16 players have scored at least one point.
Not Just a Scorer ? Theresa Sherry leads Princeton in caused turnovers (20) and is second on the team in both draw controls (29) and groundballs (25).
Near the Top ? Lindsey Biles ranks second in the Ivy League in scoring (36-10-46) behind Yale's Miles Whitman.
Proud Mary ? Freshman Mary Minshall has six goals while playing in all 11 games. Minshall had two goals and two assists at Temple April 7.
Reimers & Reason ? Freshman Caitlin Reimers has started every game this season at either midfield or attack.