Princeton University Athletics
Princeton University
Maryland
No. 20 Princeton Battles No. 2 Maryland Tuesday Night on ESPNU
April 09, 2018 | Women's Lacrosse
| Game 11: No. 2 Maryland at No. 20 Princeton | |
| Game Time | Tuesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. l Sherrerd Field at Class of 52 Stadium |
| Game Coverage | TV: ESPNUÂ Online: WatchESPN l Ivy League Network | Live Stats |
| Series Info | Maryland leads 30-8 |
| Princeton | Roster l Schedule l Stats l @princetonwlax l 6-4, 2-1 Ivy |
| Maryland | Roster l Schedule l Stats l @MarylandWlax l 12-1, 3-0 Big10 |
Eye on the Tigers
Princeton is 6-4 on the season, winning its last two games including a 20-15 Ivy League decision at Harvard on Saturday. Freshman Kyla Sears paces the offense with 33 goals and 13 assists for 46 points. Sophomore Tess D'Orsi and junior Kathryn Hallett added 24 and 21 points, while junior Elizabeth George has 19 points after a career-high five-goal game at Harvard. Senior Ellie McNulty and freshman Marge Donovan have claimed the most draws on the team at 41 and 40. Junior defender Alex Argo is the team leader in caused turnovers with 18 and ground balls with 24. Freshman Sam Fish has emerged as Princeton's starting netminder stopping 29 saves in the last two games. Overall she has a .523 save percentage and an 11.09 GAA. Senior Mary Kate McDonough has a .430 save percentage and a 12.16 in her nine games played.
The Series
Maryland holds a 30-8 advantage in the all-time series and have won the last 12 meetings. Princeton's last win in the series was a 9-8 game on May 3 in Princeton.
Scouting the Terrapins
Maryland is 12-1 and ranked No. 2 in the nation, it's lone loss at OT decision at North Carolina in the third game of the season. Since that time the Terps have won 10 straight. Maryland averages 16.15 goals per game, led by Megan Whittle who has 50 goals and 11 assists. Jen Giles and Caroline Steele each have 40 points, while four others have more than 20 points apiece including Kali Hartshorn. With 25 points, Hartshorn is the team leader in draws with 71. Lizzie Colson has 44 draws and a team-best 17 caused turnovers. Megan Taylor is 10-1 in goal with a 9.30 GAA and a .469 save percentage.
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