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Saturday, May 22 (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Georgetown vs. Virginia, noon
Sunday, May 23 (South Bend, Ind.)
Loyola vs. Duke, noon
Notre Dame vs. Maryland, 2:30 p.m.
Were taking a look at what aspect of each game interests us the most. Here s the first game of the weekend:
Terry Foy
The Middle of the Field Athleticism
The hallmark of Virginia’s program, and you can’t help but be impressed watching John Fox, Chris Merle, Jared Conners and others roam between the restraining lines, especially when they’re complemented by Ian Laviano, Connor Shellenberger and Matt Moore dropping back to the midline in their ride. Typically, they overwhelm opponents there (though I have to shout out Bryant for their physicality). But for the Hoyas, Dylan Hess (who grew up as a UVA fan) might be the best athlete on the field, and SSDM Zach Geddes isn’t too far behind. I feel like this game will feature guys diving for loose balls in the middle of the field, and it’s going to be awesome
Photo Courtesy of Syracuse Athletic Communications)
Duke took down Virginia in overtime on Thursday. Manhattan, Delaware and Georgetown all won in extra time. Mac O’Keefe is now the career goals leader in DI lacrosse. The Heels rolled the Orange out of the Carrier Dome. Saint Joe s, Delaware and Towson all won vital games.
I was able to watch Michigan at Penn State on Friday night. While it wasn’t the prettiest game you’ll ever see especially on the defensive side of the ball the compete level was high, as both teams let if fly. Mac O Keefe eclipsed the all-time career goal-scoring mark on a sidearm riser that pinged a corner and eventually bagged the golden goal in overtime. To see the Nittany Lions celebrate the win after a difficult campaign was a great reminder: keep battling. All victories, whether big or small, are significant.
Senior attackman Jake Carraway ties Georgetown s all-time goals record. John Picker/The Georgetown Voice
In their home opener, the Georgetown Hoyas men’s lacrosse team (2-0, 2-0 Big East) overwhelmed the St. John’s Red Storm (1-3, 0-2 Big East) by a score of 19-1. Coming off a 16-1 victory against Villanova, the Hoyas managed to one up themselves and deliver a knockout effort. Graduate transfer Nicky Petkevich led the home squad with 4 goals and 1 assist, while star fifth year attackman Jake Carraway continued his fast start to the season with 6 total points (3 goals, 3 assists). Fifth year senior Mike Madsen recorded the Red Storm’s sole tally on the day.
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