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Princeton University Athletics
Tigers One Win Away from Ivy Title, NCAA Berth as Dartmouth Visits Saturday
April 21, 2006 | Women's Lacrosse
April 21, 2006
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The Princeton women's lacrosse team needs one win in its final two Ivy League games to clinch the league's automatic berth to the NCAA tournament. The first chance comes Saturday when Dartmouth visits Class of 1952 Stadium for a 3 p.m. game.
Both the 4-2 Big Green and 4-1 Cornell join Princeton as teams still in the hunt for at least a share of the Ivy title. Dartmouth needs a win Saturday and some help. There still is a possibility of a three-way tie for the title at 5-2.
In any case, Saturday's game features the two dominant programs in recent Ivy history. Either Princeton or Dartmouth, or both teams, have won the Ivy championship in each of the past 13 seasons. The last year neither team was the league champion was 1992.
As usual, both teams have hit a high gear heading into the final weeks of the regular season. No. 10 Princeton has now won six straight since beginning the year 2-4; No. 14 Dartmouth has won five of its last six after starting 3-3.
Saturday's game can be heard live on the internet at GoPrincetonTigers.com with Ed Benkin on the call.
Today's Note of the Day
Berth Dates -- Princeton needs to win one of its final two Ivy League games to clinch the league's automatic NCAA tournament berth.
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Ivy Fact -- Princeton will also clinch at least a share of the Ivy title by winning one of its final two league games. An Ivy title would be the Tigers' ninth overall and fifth in the last six seasons. Another Ivy Fact -- Princeton, Cornell and Dartmouth could each earn a share of the Ivy title. Only Cornell and Princeton can win the outright Ivy title.
Yet Another Ivy Fact -- Either Princeton or Dartmouth, or both teams, have won the Ivy title in each of the last 13 years prior to this season.
It's Not Easy Playin' Green -- Princeton has an 82-9 record in Ivy League games in the last 14 seasons. Seven of those nine losses have come to Dartmouth.
Second to None -- During its six-game winning streak, Princeton has allowed just 13 second-half goals, an average of one goal allowed every 13.8 minutes of game time.
More Notes & Anecdotes
More Seconds -- The Tigers have trailed or been tied at halftime in each of their last five games but have won all five. Princeton was outscored 27-25 in the first half in those five games but outscored those five opponents 25-10 in the second half.
On the Defensive -- The Tigers have allowed just 44 total goals during their six-game winning streak (7.3 goals per game). In its first six games, Princeton allowed 62 goals (10.3 gpg).
Net Gains -- Princeton has averaged 15 goals per game in its last three regular-season games against Dartmouth at Class of 1952 Stadium.
Personnel Report -- Goalie Meg Murray left the team for personal reasons earlier this week. Murray started eight games this season and had an 8.91 goals-against average.
Injury Report -- Freshman attacker Kristin Schwab, who scored 13 goals on 15 shots this season, sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee in the first half against Virginia March 25 and is out for the season.
Among the Best -- Senior defender Lauren Vance has been named one of 21 nominees for the Tewaaraton Trophy honoring the national player of the year.
About the Ivy -- The Tigers have had either zero Ivy losses or one Ivy loss in each of the last 13 seasons (1993-2005) prior to this season.
Winning Numbers -- Princeton currently has four losses. The Tigers have not lost more than four games in the regular season since finishing 7-7 in 1997.
Home, Sweet Home -- Princeton plays three of its final four games at home after playing just three of its first 11 games at Class of 1952 Stadium.
Poll Position -- Princeton is ranked No. 10 in this week's IWLCA poll. The Tigers have been ranked in the top 10 in every IWLCA weekly poll in each of the past six seasons.
Point Person -- Kathleen Miller has scored at least two points in 10 of Princeton's 12 games this season. Miller leads Princeton with 23 goals and 13 assists this season.
Movin' On Up -- Junior attacker Kathleen Miller now has 81 goals and 43 assists (124 points) in 48 career games. She is on pace to finish in the top 10 all-time on Princeton's point list.
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 22 goals this season and 29 points this season, including five goals and three assists in her last two games.
Winning Numbers -- Princeton has a 75-15 record since the beginning of the 2002 season, including a 40-4 record in home games.
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).
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 with 27 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers.
What a Pick Me Up -- Freshman Holly McGarvie has 35 draw controls in 12 games. Princeton's leader in draw controls last season (Elizabeth Pillion) had 29 draw controls in 15 games.
I'm Honored Again -- Holly McGarvie was named the Ivy League Player of the Week April 3.
Great Starts -- Freshman Katie Cox has nine goals and four assists in her first 12 games. Cox had two goals and an assist in the win over Yale April 8.
Not Freshmen Anymore -- Holly McGarvie and Katie Cox have each started all 12 games, while Christine Casaceli has played in all 12 games and started three.
In the Lineup -- Caitlin Reimers has started all 50 games in her two-plus seasons at Princeton. She has played defense, midfield and attack in that time.
Stat-Sheet Stuffer -- Holly McGarvie ranks second on the team in ground balls (27) and caused turnovers (14) and third on the team in goals (19).
Twice As Nice -- Holly McGarvie also started every game this past fall for the Ivy League champion Princeton field hockey team. Teammate Kristen Schwab also plays field hockey.
Filling It Up -- Holly McGarvie has scored on 46% of her shots this season (19 of 41), including six of her 12 free-position attempts.
Ashley on Attack -- Ashley Amo had four goals at Harvard. Amo entered the game with one goal in seven previous appearances this season.
Youngsters -- 17 of Princeton's 29 players are either freshmen or sophomores.