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Princeton University Athletics
Women's Lacrosse Hosts Virginia in 2006 '52 Stadium Debut
March 24, 2006 | Women's Lacrosse
March 24, 2006
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For the first time this season, the Princeton women's lacrosse team plays on its familiar home turf at Class of 1952 Stadium. Saturday's matchup on that turf is nearly as familiar.
For the sixth time in the last four seasons, Princeton and Virginia meet in what is sure to be another terrific battle of two of the sport's most decorated programs. Game time is at 2 p.m.
In any number of ways, the game is a big one for the No. 6 Tigers (2-3). It's Princeton's fourth game this season against a team currently ranked in the top seven nationally and, after Saturday, the Tigers don't play a team currently ranked in the top 10 until their season finale against Maryland in early May.
The Tigers have played four of their first five games on the road. Their lone home game was played at Princeton Stadium two weeks ago, a 13-11 loss to No. 2 Duke.
No. 7 Virginia improved to 7-2 with a 16-5 win at William & Mary Tuesday. The Cavaliers have won two straight against Princeton after losing six of the previous seven meetings against the Tigers.
The game will be televised on a tape-delayed basis by Patriot 8 in Princeton. The broadcast will be shown on both Mon., March 27 and Tues., March 28, at 9 p.m.
Today's Note of the Day
Playing the Percentages -- In its two wins, Princeton has scored on 29 of its 54 shots (54%). In their three losses, the Tigers have scored on 25 of their 66 shots (38%).
Five More Things You Can't Live Without
The 250 Club -- Princeton head coach Chris Sailer needs one victory to reach 250 wins for her career. She ranks second in wins among active Division I coaches behind Maryland coach Cindy Timchal. She Shoots, She Scores -- Freshman Kristin Schwab has scored a team-leading 13 goals this season on just 15 shots, an 86.7% success rate.
Some Stretch -- Today's game is Princeton's fourth in its first six games this season against a team currently ranked in the top seven in the latest IWLCA poll.
Looking Ahead -- After today, none of Princeton's next nine games come against teams ranked in the top 10 in the latest IWLCA poll.
Nice to Be Home -- Princeton is playing its first game this season at Class of 1952 Stadium today. The Tigers have played four of their first five games on the road and played their lone home game at Princeton Stadium against Duke March 12.
More Notes & Anecdotes
New Faces, New Places -- Exactly half (27 of 54) of Princeton's goals this season have come from players who did not play in a game last season.
Meeting Virginia -- Princeton has lost two straight games to Virginia after winning six of the previous seven games against the Cavaliers.
Familiar Foes -- Since the beginning of the 2003 season, Princeton has played 64 games. Today's game is the sixth of those 64 games that has come against Virginia.
Close or Not Close -- Princeton's three losses have come by a combined five goals. The Tigers' two wins have come by a combined margin of 13 goals.
New Kids on the Block -- A freshman leads Princeton in both goals (Kristin Schwab, 13) and draw controls (Holly McGarvie, 11) this season.
Arc Madness -- The Tigers have attempted 19 free-position shots this season compared to just nine for their opponents. Tiger opponents have 23 more fouls than Princeton.
A New Century -- Kathleen Miller leads Princeton with 15 points this season. Miller passed the 100-career-point mark with four goals and an assist at Penn State.
Start Me Up -- Five Princeton freshmen have started at least one game this season; two (Katie Cox, Marie McKenna) have started all five games.
By The Numbers -- Princeton has a 69-14 record since the beginning of the 2002 season, including a 37-3 record in home games.
Ivy Facts -- Princeton has no more than one loss in Ivy League play in each of the last 13 seasons. The Tigers' Ivy League record in that time is 77-9.
Back to Back -- Princeton (2002, 2003) is one of only two teams to win consecutive national championships in NCAA Division I women's lacrosse (Maryland is the other).
We're Honored -- Princeton has had the Ivy League Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in each of the last two seasons.
Take Me to Your Leader -- Kathleen Miller leads Princeton with 15 points this season (nine goals and six assists). Miller has at least two points in each of her last four games.
I'm Honored -- Kathleen Miller won the Ivy League Rookie of the Year award as a freshman and was an honorable mention all-league pick as a sophomore.
Young Gun -- Katie Lewis-Lamonica was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2005. Lewis-Lamonica has nine goals this season, including two in Princeton's victory against Penn State last Saturday.
Leadership -- Senior defenders Lauren Vance and Caitlin Abidin and junior midfielder Caitlin Reimers are Princeton's team captains in 2006.
All-American Girl -- Lauren Vance is Princeton's lone returning All-America. She was a second-team choice in 2005 and leads Princeton's with six caused turnovers this year.
Remember When -- Lauren Vance is the only current Princeton player that started in the 2003 NCAA championship game against Virginia.
Great Starts -- Freshman Katie Cox has five goals and three assists in her first five games. She had two goals and an assist in the win at Penn State.
In the Lineup -- Caitlin Reimers has started all 43 games in her two-plus seasons at Princeton.
New Blood -- Freshman defender Marie McKenna has started all five games and has eight ground balls, third on the team.
The Stopper -- Sophomore Meg Murray has averaged almost nine saves per game since entering the starting lineup at Loyola March 8.
Nice Start -- Freshman Christine Casaceli scored a goal on both of her shots in Princeton's season-opening loss at Johns Hopkins March 4.