Virginia at Maryland
Examiner Top 101. North Carolina (9-0)With Billy Bitter (leg) out, freshman Marcus Holman sparked the attack with four goals in a 9-7 win over Maryland. UNC has held 20 of last 28 foes to single digits. Next: at Johns Hopkins (4-4), SAT, noon. 2. Virginia (9-0)Shamel Bratton (3 goals, 2 assists) and brother Rhamel (3 goals) sparked a 15-6 rout of JHU. Cavs lead nation in ground balls (324) and scoring margin (+ 6.9 pg). Next: at No. 4 Maryland (6-1), SAT, 8 p.m.3. Syracuse (6-1)The Orange pummeled Villanova 20-6 Monday at the Carrier Dome as junior midfielder Jeremy Thompson had three goals, two assists and won 7 of 9 face-offs. Next: Albany (1-6), SAT, 4 p.m.4. Maryland (6-1)Grant Catalino (15 goals, 16 assists) leads an all-junior Terrapins attack that includes Ryan Young (8 goals, 12 assists) and Travis Reed (7 goals, 8 assists). Next: No. 2 Virginia (9-0), SAT, 8 p.m. 5. Princeton (6-1)For the second straight week, freshman Jeff Froccaro scored the winning goal, this one with 37 seconds left as Tigers edged Yale, 7-6. Tyler Fiorito added 15 saves. Next: vs. Brown (3-3) at Foxborough, Mass., SAT, 2:30 p.m.6. Cornell (7-1)Handed Penn its worst 2010 loss, 12-6, behind Austin Boykin (14 of 18 face-offs), Pierce Derkac (7 GB, 3 CT), Scott Austin (4 goals) and Rob Pannell (6 assists). Next: vs. Dartmouth (2-4) at Foxborough, Mass., SAT, noon.7. Duke (7-3)Trailing Brown Tuesday in the fourth quarter, Steve Schoeffel and Sam Payton scored goals 10 seconds apart for an 11-10 win, the Blue Devils’ fifth straight. Next: Harvard (5-2), FRI, 3 p.m. 8. Georgetown (4-3)Depth, defense, and fitness issues? The Hoyas have given up 15 goals in each of their three losses, and been out-scored by a combined 14-4 in the fourth period. Next: at Navy (5-4), FRI, 7 p.m.9. Drexel (7-2)Handed Lafayette its first loss, 12-11, as senior Adam Dennis (DeMatha) scored the game winner with 15 seconds left and sophomore Mark Manos had 15 saves. Next: Hofstra (4-2), SAT, 4 p.m.10. Lafayette (6-1)Steve Serling scored three straight goals and brother Colin added another as the Leopards rallied from four down in the fourth period before losing to Drexel, 12-11. Next: Mount St. Mary’s (3-2), SAT, 1 p.m.
Where » Byrd Stadium, College Park
When » Saturday, 8 p.m.
TV » ESPNU
Last year when the teams met in Charlottesville, it took an NCAA-record seven overtimes to decide, Virginia winning on a goal by Brian Carroll. Despite winning the last three games of the series and seven of the last eight, No. 2 Virginia (9-0) still trails overall 45-37. No. 4 Maryland (6-1) attempts to rebound from a 9-7 loss Saturday at No. 1 North Carolina.
Georgetown at Navy
Where » Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis
When » Friday, 7 p.m.
With a 13-7 record in the series, Georgetown (4-3) has as many wins against Navy as it has against any team. Last three meetings have been decided by a combined four goals. Navy beat Colgate 10-9 Saturday as senior Patrick Moran tied it 22 seconds left in regulation and then won it with a goal in OT. Hoyas’ offense is propelled by Craig Dowd (6 goals, 17 assists).
North Carolina at Johns Hopkins
Where » Homewood Field, Baltimore
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ESPNU
No. 1 UNC (9-0) finished last week’s 9-7 win over Maryland with All-Americans Billy Bitter and Sean DeLaney on the sidelines, but both are expected back Saturday. Carolina trails in the series 15-23, but has won the last three meetings including 2009 when DeLaney scored the game-winner in OT. Struggling Hopkins (4-4) must rally to earn its record 39th straight NCAA berth.
Ohio State at Loyola
Where » Ridley Athletic Complex, Towson
When » Saturday, 2 p.m.
TV » Comcast
Loyola has a 3-0 record in the series with the last meeting in 1998. Loyola (5-2) is powered by veteran attackmen Collin Finnerty (16 goals, 7 assists) and Matt Langan (8 goals, 12 assists) and face-off man John Schiavone (58.3 percent). Ohio State (5-4) has a bright future with potent threats in freshmen attackmen Logan Schuss (15 goals, 15 assists) and Jeff Tundo (14 goals, 4 assists).
[email protected]
