No. 3 Syracuse at Johns Hopkins
Where » Homewood Field, Baltimore
When » Saturday, 8 p.m.
TV » ESPNU
For Johns Hopkins (4-2), which lost Saturday at Hofstra, 14-6, this season is starting to look like 2009 when the Blue Jays lost three straight in March before rallying to reach the NCAA quarterfinals for the 19th straight year. Syracuse (3-1) attackmen Chris Daniello (9 goals, 6 assists) and Cody Jamieson (7 goals, 4 assists) will challenge JHU, which is struggling in goal. Sophomore Steven Burke (Bullis) replaced 3-year starting senior Mike Gvozden early against Hofstra.
LOCAL GAMES
TOP 10 1. North Carolina (7-0)Blew a five-goal lead in the second half against No. 5 Princeton, but Billy Bitter scored the game winner with 3 minutes left. UNC is off to its best start since 1993. Next » Dartmouth (2-1), Friday, 7 p.m. 2. Virginia (7-0)All-American defender Ken Clausen (26 ground balls, 20 caused turnovers) and sophomore attack Steele Stanwick (10 goals, 16 assists) have been the leaders. Next » Towson (1-3), Sunday, noon 3. Maryland (5-0)Junior attackmen Grant Catalino (22 points), Ryan Young (15 points) and Travis Reed (10 points) have compensated for an ineffective first-line midfield. Next » at UMBC (1-4), Saturday, noon 4. Syracuse (3-1)In the last two weeks, against ranked teams, the Orangemen have converted 9 of 12 extra-man opportunities. Midfielder Stephen Keough (12 goals) leads the offense. Next » at Johns Hopkins (4-2), Saturday, 8 p.m. 5. Princeton (4-1)Junior attackmen and twin brothers Jack McBride (10 goals, 4 assists) and Chris McBride (9 goals, 4 assists) are two of the Tigers’ top four scorers. Next » Penn (4-3), Saturday, 1 p.m. 6. Hofstra (2-1)A driving rainstorm was little distraction to the Canadian duo of Jamie Lincoln (5 goals, 3 assists) and Jay Card (two goals, four assists) in a 14-6 win over JHU. Next » Sacred Heart (1-4), Saturday, 1 p.m. 7. Cornell (4-1)In losing to Virginia, 12-4, on Saturday, the Big Red tied for fewest goals in a game under coach Jeff Tramboni and lost by its biggest margin since 1998.Next » Yale (4-0), Saturday, 1 p.m. 8. Drexel (5-1)Sophomore goalie Mark Manos has been sensational the last two weeks, making 17 saves in a 7-6 win over Notre Dame, then nine in an 11-4 win over St. John’s. Next » at Albany (0-5), Sunday, 1 p.m. 9. Lafayette (5-0)Starter Stefan Bauer (6 goals, 14 assists) and finisher Tom Perini (20 goals, 3 assists) pace attack. In 15-8 win over Navy, senior Vinny DePasquale had 17 saves. Next » at Bucknell (4-2), Saturday, 4 p.m. 10. Stony Brook (4-1)Led by Jordan McBride (23 goals, 6 assists), Kevin Crowley (27 points), and Tom Compitello (23 points), Seawolves average 16 goals per game, tops in Division I.Next » Denver (3-4), Saturday, 1 p.m.
Maryland at UMBC
Where » Cantonsville
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ESPNU
After losing three straight to UMBC, No. 3 Maryland (5-0) seeks revenge. After the graduation of Jeremy Blevins, UMBC (1-4) is struggling in goal, with three keepers combining for a 37.2 save percentage. A brutal March schedule (UNC, JHU, Princeton) hasn’t helped. Retrievers have a potent midfield is propelled by Kyle Wimmer (5 goals, 10 assists) and Bobby Stockton (11 goals, 3 assists).
Holy Cross at Navy
Where » Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
When » Saturday, noon
Injury-riddled Navy (3-4) is off to its worst start since 1996 after a 10-9 loss to winless Towson Wednesday night when the Mids surrendered a goal to Christian Pastirik with 6 seconds left. Holy Cross (2-5) is led by Chris Smirti (14 goals). Navy counters with Patrick Moran (11 goals, 5 assists) and Andy Warner (10 goals, 6 assists).
Georgetown at Providence
Where » Providence, R.I.
When » Sunday, noon
In the newly-formed Big East, Providence (0-4) should be easy pickings for Georgetown (3-2). The Friars have lost eight straight dating to April, 2009. GU goalie C.T. Fisher had 16 saves in a 13-11 win Wednesday at home over Delaware.
