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Princeton University Athletics
No. 8 Seed Tigers Host Maryland in NCAA Women's Lacrosse First Round
May 11, 2005 | Women's Lacrosse
May 11, 2005
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Princeton and Maryland are the dominant programs of the last two decades in NCAA Division I women's lacrosse, and at least one of them has been in the national championship game in each of the last 15 seasons. But in the 2005 NCAA tournament, one of them won't advance past the first round.
The No. 8-seeded Tigers hope to be the team that advances, a task that will require beating the Terrapins Thursday afternoon when the teams meet in maybe the marquee first-round game of the 2005 tournament. Game time is 3 p.m. at Princeton's Class of 1952 Stadium, and ticket prices are $7 for adults and $4 for students and seniors.
History is with the Tigers heading into Thursday's game. In its previous 14 NCAA appearances, Princeton has lost just once in its first game, a 1999 quarterfinal defeat to Penn State. Since that game, Princeton has won eight straight NCAA games played at Class of 1952 Stadium.
More recent history, as in last week, is somewhat on the Terps' side after their thrilling 13-12 win over the Tigers in the second sudden-victory overtime period last Wednesday at Ludwig Field. The win was Maryland's first over Princeton since the 2001 national semifinals.
The winner of Thursday's game meets the winner of Thursday's Northwestern-Mount Saint Mary's game on Sunday afternoon for a spot in the national semifinals, which take place May 20 at the U.S. Naval Academy.
In the 33-year history of Princeton women's lacrosse, the Tigers have never before played the same team in consecutive games. Maryland had a game in between last Wednesday and this Thursday, a 14-9 defeat of Loyola this past Saturday.
Princeton is making its eighth straight NCAA appearance and 14th in 19 years under head coach Chris Sailer.
Today's Note of the Day
Let's Do It Again -- Maryland defeated Princeton in four overtimes last Wednesday in College Park. The Princeton program has never played consecutive games against the same team before today.
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Could Be a Close One -- There were six ties in last Wednesday's game between Princeton and Maryland (2-2, 4-4, 7-7, 10-10, 11-11 and 12-12).
First Off -- Princeton is 4-0 in first-round games since the NCAA tournament went to 16 teams in 2001 and has a 13-1 record in its first game in its 14 previous NCAA appearances.
For What It's Worth -- Princeton finished 12-4 in the regular season in 2003 and was not one of the NCAA tournament's top four seeds, but the Tigers won four games in the tournament and the national title.
Top of the Charts -- Princeton and Maryland combined to win 10 straight national titles from 1994-2003, and at least one of the teams has been in the national title game in each of the last 15 years.
More for Your Money -- Princeton and Maryland have now played two straight overtime games. The Tigers defeated the Terps 8-7 in overtime at Class of 1952 Stadium last season.
More Notes & Anecdotes
We're Honored -- Lindsey Biles was named the Ivy League's Co-Player of the Year Tuesday, while Katie Lewis-Lamonica was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year.
Home, Sweet Home -- Princeton finished 7-1 at Class of 1952 Stadium this season and has won 43 of its last 46 games on its home turf.
NCAA Numbers -- Princeton had a 3-4 record this season against teams that made the NCAA field, defeating Duke, Georgetown and Johns Hopkins but losing to Dartmouth, Virginia, Penn State and Maryland.
50-50 Proposition -- Lindsey Biles (49 goals) needs one goal for a second-straight 50-goal season and eight goals to set the all-time single-season record at Princeton.
Five in the Four -- Princeton has reached the national semifinals in each of the last five seasons (2000-2004) and 10 times in the last 13 seasons.
Tight Ones -- Four of Princeton's 16 regular-season games went to overtime. The Tigers were 2-2 in those games, defeating Georgetown and Cornell and losing to Penn State and Maryland.
Turnarounds -- Maryland's win over Princeton Wednesday ended a three-game Princeton win streak in the series. Prior to that stretch, the Terps had won 11 straight against the Tigers from 1995-2001.
On Schedule -- Princeton played 13 of its 16 regular-season games against teams that were raneked in the IWLCA Top 20 at the time of the game.
Poll Positions -- Princeton dropped from No. 5 to No. 9 in the final IWLCA poll that was released on Monday, its lowest position in the polls in four years.
More Honors -- Both Elizabeth Pillion and Lindsey Biles are among the 18 nominees for the 2005 Tewaaraton Trophy honoring the national player of the year.
Multiple Choice -- Lindsey Biles has at least two goals in 13 of 16 games this year and at least two points in all 16 of Princeton's games.
To the Point -- Lindsey Biles is now second all-time at Princeton with 169 career goals and third all-time at Princeton with 212 career points. She needs nine points to pass Lisa Rebane `96 and move into second place on the points list.
Back in Black -- Elizabeth Pillion should return against Maryland after missing the final three games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury.
How Many Final Fours? -- Elizabeth Pillion went to the NCAA final four with the women's lacrosse team last May and with the Princeton women's soccer team this past December.
Thanks for the Help -- Kathleen Miller has a team-high 15 assists this year. She is tied with Elizabeth Pillion for second on the team with 35 points.
Honors Again -- Kathleen Miller earned honorable mention All-Ivy accolades this season for the Tigers, as did goalie Sarah Kolodner.
Second to None -- Ingrid Goldberg earned second-team All-Ivy League honors this season.
Iggy Pops -- Ingrid Goldberg has 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in her last 10 games after scoring with five points (four goals, one assist) in Princeton's first six games.
Winning Numbers -- Sarah Kolodner's 64 career wins in goal are a Princeton record. She surpassed Erin O'Neill (58) earlier this year.
Stop Right There -- Sarah Kolodner ranks second all-time at Princeton in career goals-against average (6.36 GAA).
Great Saves -- Sarah Kolodner's 482 career saves rank fourth all-time at Princeton.
Five for Five -- Katie Lewis-Lamonica scored on all five of her shots against Maryland on Wednesday.
Quick on the Draw -- Katie Lewis-Lamonica leads Princeton with 25 draw controls this season.
Sing a Song -- Senior attacker Leigh Slonaker sings the national anthem before Princeton home games.
Come On In -- Sophomore Colleen O'Boyle saw in action in goal for Princeton in six straight games from April 9-April 30.
It's Unanimous -- Junior defender Lauren Vance was a unanimous first-team All-Ivy selection.
Take it Away -- Lauren Vance leads Princeton with 32 caused turnovers and leads field players with 38 groundballs..
All Over It -- Caitlin Reimers, who has started all 16 games, has played defense, midfield and attack this season. Reimers has two assists this year.
Ivy Facts -- Princeton has finished the Ivy League season with one loss or fewer in each of the last 13 seasons. The Tigers were 6-1 in league play this year.
NCAA Fact -- Princeton is one of only two schools (Maryland is the other) to win consecutive NCAA Division I or National Collegiate championships).