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Princeton University Athletics
No. 6 Women's Lacrosse Visits No. 12 Loyola Wednesday Afternoon
March 08, 2006 | Women's Lacrosse
March 8, 2006
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The Princeton women's lacrosse team's trip to Baltimore this past weekend didn't result in the ending the Tigers were hoping for. The Tigers hope a return trip, only about a mile up the road, ends up differently.
The Tigers, now ranked No. 6, visit No. 12 Loyola Wednesday afternoon. Game time is 4 p.m. at Loyola's Diane Geppi-Aikens Field, and the game can be heard live on GoPrincetonTigers.com.
Princeton has defeated Loyola three consecutive times, including a win in Baltimore in 2004. The Tigers dropped an 8-7 decision Saturday to Johns Hopkins in their season opener.
Head coach Chris Sailer started four freshmen against the Blue Jays, and two more came off the bench. Five of Princeton's seven goals were scored by freshmen, with two apiece coming from Christine Casaceli and Kristin Schwab.
Princeton's first six opponents this season are all currently ranked in the top 12 in the latest IWLCA poll released Monday.
Today's Note of the Day
The New Guys -- Princeton started four freshmen against Johns Hopkins on Saturday. Five of the Tigers' seven goals came from freshmen, as did nine of the team's 20 ground balls.
Five More Things You Can't Live Without
The Girls Are Back in Town -- Princeton also played its first game of the season in Baltimore. The Tigers lost at Johns Hopkins 8-7 this past Saturday. More New Guys -- Junior goalie Colleen O'Boyle started her first career game Saturday at Johns Hopkins. Two of Princeton's three substitutes (Anne Murray, Kristin Schwab) also played in their first career games.
On Schedule -- Princeton's first six games this season are all against teams currently ranked in the top 12 in the IWLCA poll (Duke, Virginia, Johns Hopkins, Penn State, Georgetown, Loyola).
Turning It Around -- The Tigers have now won three straight games against Loyola after losing three out of four to the Greyhounds prior to that.
Comeback Kids -- Princeton trailed Johns Hopkins 5-0 in the first half Saturday but recovered to score seven of the next 10 goals. The Tigers also had possession three times in the final three minutes but could not score.
More Notes & Anecdotes
The 250 Club -- Princeton head coach Chris Sailer is three wins away from 250 victories for her career. She ranks second behind Maryland coach Cindy Timchal (324) among active Division I coaches.
For Openers -- Princeton lost its season opener Saturday for just the second time in the last nine seasons. The other time was in 2002, when the Tigers lost their opener to Georgetown but then won 19 games in a row and won the national title.
Welcome to the Team -- Freshmen Christine Casaceli and Kristin Schwab each scored twice against Johns Hopkins. Each of them scored on both of their shot attempts in the game.
All-American Girl -- Senior defender Lauren Vance is Princeton's lone returning All-America from a year ago. Vance earned second-team All-America honors after leading the team in caused turnovers (36) and leading all field players in ground balls (49).
Tourney Tested -- Princeton has reached the NCAA tournament eight years in a row and 13 times in the last 14 years. The Tigers reached the final four five straight years from 2000-04.
Going National -- Two Princeton players (Kathleen Miller, Katie Lewis-Lamonica), as well as assistant coach Elizabeth Pillion, are members of the U.S. Developmental Team.
Winning Numbers -- Princeton has averaged 15 wins per season since 1998 and 16 wins per season since the 2000 season.
By The Numbers -- Princeton has a 67-12 record over the last four seasons, including a 25-7 record in games on the road.
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.
To The Point -- Junior Kathleen Miller has 89 points (58 goals, 31 assists) in 37 career games.
I'm Honored -- Kathleen Miller was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year as a freshman and an honorable mention all-league pick as a sophomore. She scored 43 points (26 goals, 17 assists) last season.
Young Gun -- Katie Lewis-Lamonica was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2005. Lewis-Lamonica had 28 goals and was a second-team All-Ivy League selection as a freshman.
Leadership -- Senior defenders Lauren Vance and Caitlin Abidin and junior midfielder Caitlin Reimers are Princeton's team captains in 2006.
Start Me Up -- Lauren Vance is the only current Princeton player that started the 2003 NCAA championship game against Virginia.
Two-Sport Stars -- Both Holly McGarvie and Kristin Schwab started for the Ivy League champion Princeton field hockey team in 2005.
Double Trouble -- Ashley Amo was one of six Princeton players to score 10 or more goals last season. Amo scored 12 goals as a freshman in 2005.
She's Got Experience -- Colleen O'Boyle saw action in goal in six consecutive games last season. She also earned a win in a victory over Loyola.
In the Lineup -- Caitlin Reimers has started all 39 games in her two seasons at Princeton.
Defense & Offense -- Anita Rackovan's father, Dave, is the offensive coordinator for Princeton's football team.
Goal Oriented -- Jamie Sundheim scored the game-winning goal in overtime for Princeton in the 2004 NCAA quarterfinals against Dartmouth.