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No. 6 Tigers, Seventh-Ranked Hoyas Meet In Washington To Conclude Regular Season
May 02, 2008 | Women's Lacrosse
Princeton and Georgetown meet in the regular-season finale in women's lacrosse for the second straight season, once again with a lot on the line depending on the result. Game time is 1 p.m. at the Multi-Sport Field in Washington, D.C., and free live audio will be available at GoPrincetonTigers.com.
Last season, the teams met in Princeton in what was essentially an NCAA tournament play-in game, and the Tigers won a back-and-forth thriller 12-11. This season, both teams look like sure NCAA tournament qualifiers, but Saturday's result could have a lot to say about the seeding of both teams in the field.
Like its rivalry with Maryland, Princeton's series with Georgetown has been filled with close games. The teams have played 13 times since 1997; 10 of the games have been decided by margins of two goals or less, and three of the games have gone to overtime.
The No. 6 Tigers (12-3) will need to respond quickly from an 18-9 defeat to the No. 4 Terps Wednesday night. Princeton led 3-1 early in the game before Maryland scored seven straight times to take control.
No. 7 Georgetown (11-6) lost to Syracuse 12-6 in the Big East tournament championship game last Sunday at Notre Dame. The Hoyas led 3-2 at halftime in that game.
Selections for the 2008 NCAA tournament will be announced on Mon., May 5, between 7 and 8 p.m. on CBS College Sports (formerly CSTV). Princeton has made each of the last 10 NCAA tournaments and 15 of the last 16 NCAA tournaments since 1992.
Today's Note of the Day
More Close Calls ? Each of the last five regular-season games between Princeton and Georgetown have been decided by two goals or less; the Tigers have won four of those five games.
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Road, Sweet Road ? Princeton has yet to lose a road game this season (6-0). The Tigers finished the regular season 6-3 at home.
Thrillers ? Princeton defeated Georgetown 12-11 on the final day of the 2007 regular season. The Tigers trailed midway through the second half in that game.
Percentage Play ? In Princeton's 12 wins, the Tigers have scored on 51% of their shots (159 of 314). In Princeton's three losses, the Tigers have scored on 37% of their shots (26 of 70).
Pulling Rank ? Saturday's game is the fifth for Princeton this season against a team ranked in the top seven at the time of the game. The Tigers are 2-2 in the previous four games.
Senior Night ? NCAA tournament selections will be announced on Monday (7 p.m. on CBS College Sports). The Tigers have made each of the last 10 NCAA tournaments (1998-).
More Notes & Anecdotes
Pulling Rank ? Princeton already has wins this season over the teams ranked No. 2 (Virginia) and No. 3 (Duke) at the time of the game.
Injury Report ? Katie Lewis-Lamonica has missed Princeton's last six games due to an ACL injury. Junior Marine Graham has missed the last four games due to the same injury.
Lucky 13 ? A Princeton win Saturday would give the Tigers their most regular-season wins (13) since the 2004 season, when Princeton finished 16-0 in the regular season.
Taking Their Shots ? Princeton has scored a goal on better than 48% of its shots this season (185 goals on 384 shots).
Shooting Stars ? Princeton's top four scorers (Casaceli, Amo, McGarvie, Drumm) have combined to score on 56% of their shots this year (110 of 198).
For Starters ? Nine of Princeton's 12 starters are juniors or seniors. Only sophomores Jenna Washabaugh and Kaitlyn Perrelle and freshman Lizzy Drumm are underclassmen.
On The Defensive ? Princeton entered this week ranked fourth in NCAA Division I in scoring defense at 7.43 goals allowed per game.
A Bit Unusual ? Princeton's 18 goals allowed against Maryland Wednesday were its most allowed in a regular-season game since allowing 20 to Delaware in 1986.
Individually...
Movin' On Up ? Christine Casaceli has 44 points this season. She had 34 points combined in her first two seasons at Princeton.
20-20 Vision ? Ashley Amo has 23 goals and 20 assists. She is one of fewer than 10 players in team history to score 20 goals and add 20 assists in the same season.
All-Around Player ? Holly McGarvie leads Princeton in ground balls (37), draw controls (36) and caused turnovers (23) and is second on the team with 29 goals.
I'm Honored ? Holly McGarvie is one of 18 nominees for the Tewaaraton Trophy honoring the national player of the year. The five finalists will be announced this month.
Up The Charts ? Katie Lewis-Lamonica now ranks eighth all-time at Princeton with 136 career goals. She had 19 goals in eight games before suffering an injury April 5 vs. Yale.
Stepping Up ? Katie Cox has seven goals and had four assists in her last three games. Cox entered last week with six goals and five assists in Princeton's first 12 games.
Shooting Star ? Lizzy Drumm has scored 25 goals on just 41 shots this season (team-high 61%). She has at least one goal in 12 of Princeton's 15 games.
Back At It ? Kristin Schwab, who had missed the previous two games due to an ankle injury, had a goal and two assists against Brown last Saturday.
We're All In This Together ? Norris Novak and Marie McKenna have each started all 15 games for Princeton on defense this season; Caity Manzo has started 14 games and played in all 15.
Second To None ? Princeton head coach Chris Sailer ranks second among active Division I coaches with 281 wins. Navy's Cindy Timchal ranks first on the list.