Maryland vs. Johns Hopkins
Examiner Top 101. Virginia (11-0)UNC outshot Virginia 47-35 on Saturday, but ACC player of the week Adam Ghitelman made 12 saves and keyed Cavs clearing game (17 of 18) in 7-5 win. Next » No. 5 Duke (10-3), Sat., 8:30 p.m.2. North Carolina (10-1)Injuries are piling up — including offensive standouts Billy Bitter, Thomas Wood and Sean DeLaney — who were missed in the Heels’ 7-5 loss to Virginia on Saturday. Next » at Robert Morris (8-3), Sat., 1 p.m. 3. Syracuse (9-1)In rematch of 2009 NCAA final, Orange won in similar fashion Tuesday, scoring game’s final three goals, including the clincher by Chris Daniello at the buzzer in 8-7 win over Cornell. Next » at Rutgers (5-4), Sun., 6 p.m. 4. Maryland (7-2)Faceoff man Bryn Holmes (17 of 23) dominated in a 11-9 win over Navy. Can the Terps end their three-game losing streak to Johns Hopkins in the Day of Rivals? Next » vs. Johns Hopkins (5-5) at Baltimore, Sat., 4 p.m. 5. Duke (10-3)High-powered Duke looks to continue its eight-game winning streak against No. 1 Virginia. The Devils have handed the Cavs five of their last six non-NCAA losses. Next » at No. 1 Virginia (11-0), Sat., 8:30 p.m. 6. Princeton (8-2)The McBride brothers, Jack and Chris, were scoreless in 11 shots in Saturday’s 13-4 loss to Syracuse. The Tigers then struggled to a 10-8 win over Rutgers on Tuesday. Next » vs. Dartmouth (3-5), Sat., 1 p.m.7. Drexel (9-2)The Dragons will be challenged Saturday at Towson. Both teams are undefeated in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Tigers are coming off an upset of UMass. Next » at Towson (4-5), Sat., 7:30 p.m.8. Georgetown (7-3)Brian Tabb was clutch in the second half, winning 5 of 7 faceoffs in an 11-8 win over Notre Dame on Sunday, earning Big East defensive player of the week honors. Next » at Loyola (7-2), Sat., noon.9. Cornell (7-3)In a rematch of the 2009 NCAA title game, freshman A.J. Fiore (20 saves) gave the Big Red a chance against Syracuse, but gave up three goals in the final 8:03. Next » vs. Brown (5-4), Sat., 1 p.m.10. Loyola (7-2)The defensive-minded Greyhounds have a 25-7 edge in the series over Saturday’s foe, Georgetown, including wins the last two years. No team has beaten GU more. Next » vs. No. 8 Georgetown (7-3), Sat., noon.
Where » M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
When » Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
TV » ESPNU
Dating to 1895 and often called the sport’s “greatest rivalry,” Maryland (7-2) and Hopkins (5-5) play for the 106th time in the Day of Rivals. Terps attackmen Grant Catalino (18 goals, 16 assists) and Ryan Young (10 goals, 18 assists) will face JHU freshman goalie Pierce Bassett, who has started the last two games as coach Dave Pietramala tries to get the struggling Blue Jays on track for a record 39th straight NCAA bid. Steven Boyle (24 goals, 16 assists) leads the JHU offense.
Georgetown at Loyola
Where » Ridley Athletic Complex, Baltimore
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ESPNU
The battle for Jesuit supremacy. With multiple threats including Craig Dowd (9 goals, 24 assists) and Scott Kocis (9 goals, 11 assists), No. 8 Georgetown (7-3) will challenge goalie Jake Hagelin (.608 save percentage) and a defense of No. 10 Loyola (7-2) that ranks No. 2 in the nation (6.8 goals pg). Cooper MacDonnell (16 goals), who scored five in an 8-7 win at GU last year, leads the Greyhounds.
Duke at Virginia
Where » Klockner Stadium, Charlottesville
When » Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
TV » ESPNU
Same storyline, different year as No. 1 Cavs (11-0) face No. 5 Blue Devils (10-3). In 2009, Virginia was unbeaten when it fell to a three-loss Duke squad, 15-10. Then in the ACC Championship, the Blue Devils prevailed again, 16-5. The Duke standouts who did most of the damage are back, including Max Quinzani (45 goals), Ned Crotty (11 goals, 38 assists), and Zach Howell (31 goals, 12 assists).
Drexel at Towson
Where » Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson
When » Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
After a 1-5 start, Towson (4-5, 2-0) has won three straight and with a victory over Drexel (9-2, 2-0) can take sole possession of first place in the CAA. Christian Pastirik (18 goals, 10 assists) will challenge Dragons’ standout goalie Mark Manos (.612 save percentage).
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