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Princeton University Athletics
No. 2 Women's Lacrosse Hosts 11th-Ranked Loyola Sunday Afternoon
March 11, 2005 | Women's Lacrosse
March 11, 2005
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The Princeton women's lacrosse team's challenging early-season schedule continues Sunday afternoon against Loyola, a team that has had more regular-season success against the Tigers recently than any other.
The Tigers (1-0), who won their 22nd straight regular-season game when they defeated Johns Hopkins last Saturday, have lost only 12 games in the regular season in the last six years, but three of those losses have come to Loyola.
The Greyhounds (2-2), who won at Delaware Thursday night, are also the last team to defeat the Tigers at Class of 1952 Stadium, two years and 19 Princeton home victories ago.
Princeton, still ranked No. 2 behind Virginia, trailed Hopkins 5-4 at halftime before getting two early second-half goals to take the lead and three straight goals late from senior Lindsey Biles, who had four goals despite a shoulder injury that nearly forced her to miss the game. Sarah Kolodner tied a career high with 14 saves for the Tigers.
Loyola, which fell to No. 11 in the IWLCA poll after one-goal losses to North Carolina and Hofstra last week, rebounded with a 10-8 victory over Delaware Thursday night. The Greyhounds led 10-5 midway through the second half in that game.
Today's Note of the Day
Streak Facts -- After defeating Johns Hopkins in its season opener Saturday, Princeton has now won 22 straight regular-season games and 19 straight games at Class of 1952 Stadium.
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A Tough Matchup -- Of Princeton's 12 regular-season losses in the last six seasons, more have come against Loyola (three) than against any other team.
A Tough Matchup II -- Loyola was the last team to defeat Princeton in a game here at Class of 1952 Stadium, a 9-8 overtime win on March 9, 2003.
On the Defensive -- Princeton allowed just one second-half goal against Johns Hopkins, holding the Blue Jays without a goal for the first 28 minutes of the second half.
More Defensiveness -- The Tigers have allowed 10 or more goals just three times in their last 26 games, and only one of those games turned out to be a loss.
Tigers at Two -- Princeton remained at No. 2 in this week's IWLCA poll. The Tigers have a meeting with No. 1 Virginia in two weeks in Charlottesville.
More Notes & Anecdotes
Winning Ugly -- Princeton had more turnovers than Johns Hopkins (19 to 17) and fewer groundballs than the Blue Jays (18 to 23) but still won that game last Saturday.
Fresh Faces -- Princeton started two freshmen (Alison Murray, Katie Lewis-Lamonica) against Johns Hopkins last Saturday. Lewis-Lamonica had an early second-half goal for the Tigers.
Also With Experience -- Six of Princeton's 12 starting players against Johns Hopkins were seniors, though only three of those players (Lindsey Biles, Elizabeth Pillion, Sarah Kolodner) were starters during the 2004 season.
Stop Right There -- Sarah Kolodner tied a career high with 14 saves in Princeton's win over Johns Hopkins. Kolodner also had 14 saves in her team's win at Loyola last season.
Early Tests -- Princeton plays five of its first seven games against teams that made the 2004 NCAA tournament (Johns Hopkins, Loyola, Duke, Virginia & Georgetown).
Trophy Girls -- Elizabeth Pillion, Lindsey Biles and Lauren Vance have all been chosen as "Players to Watch" by the Tewaaraton Award Committee. The Tewaaraton Trophy is annually awarded to the top players in men's and women's Division I lacrosse.
Tale of Two Seasons -- The Tigers play six of their first nine games at home but conclude the season with just two home games in their last seven games.
Five in the Four -- Princeton has reached the NCAA semifinals five consecutive years (2000-2004). The Tigers also made the semifinals five straight years during the 1990s (1992-96).
Movin' On Up -- Lindsey Biles is now tied for eighth all-time at Princeton with 124 career goals. Biles needs nine goals to pass Natalie Bocock and Amory Rowe, each with 132 goals.
Player of the Game -- Lindsey Biles had three straight goals for Princeton late in the second half against Johns Hopkins, turning a 6-5 Princeton lead into a 9-5 advantage.
Going For Seconds -- If Lindsey Biles repeats her performance from last year, she would finish second all-time at Princeton behind Cristi Samaras in both goals and points.
How Many Final Fours? -- Elizabeth Pillion went to the final four with the women's lacrosse team last May and with the women's soccer team this December.
Helping Out -- Elizabeth Pillion led Princeton in groundballs (48), draw controls (44) and assists (17) last season.
No. 1 Defender -- Lauren Vance (No. 1) was a third-team All-America a year ago. Vance led the Tigers with 29 caused turnovers last season.
I'm Honored -- Kathleen Miller was the 2004 Ivy League Rookie of the Year. Miller had 32 goals and 13 assists last season and finished third on the team with 90 shots.
Miller's Time -- Kathleen Miller was one of four Princeton players with 30 or more goals last season and one of four Tigers with 40 or more points.
The Stopper -- Sarah Kolodner is Princeton's all-time leader in goals-against average for a career (5.99 GAA)
More Stopper -- Sarah Kolodner has a 54-5 record as a starter over the past four seasons.
Reimers & Reason -- Caitlin Reimers started every game last season as a freshman at either midfield or defense.
Iggy Pops -- Ingrid Goldberg had 15 goals as a junior in 2004 after scoring six goals combined in her first two years in a Princeton uniform.
JK's Jump -- Senior Jennifer Austin is a team captain and started her first game for the Tigers last Saturday. Austin has played in just nine games during her first three seasons.
NCAA Facts -- Princeton (2002 and 2003) and Maryland (seven straight from 1995 through 2001) are the only schools to win consecutive National Collegiate of NCAA Division I championships.
More NCAA Facts -- Princeton has reached at least the quarterfinal round in each of its last 11 NCAA tournament appearances. The last time the Tigers fell in the first round was in 1992, when Princeton lost to Harvard.