No. 2 Virginia at No. 6 Cornell
Where » Ithaca, N.Y.
When » Saturday, noon
Grudge match. Virginia was seeded No. 1 in the NCAA Tournament last year when it was upset by Cornell, 15-6, in the semifinals. Tewaaraton Trophy winner Max Seibald (Cornell) and finalist Danny Glading (Virginia) have graduated, but plenty of talent remains, including Virginia midfielder Rhamel Bratton (9 goals) and Cornell attack Rob Pannell (8 goals, 10 assists).
No. 10 Georgetown at No. 4 Syracuse
Where » Syracuse, N.Y.
When » Saturday, 2 p.m.
TV » ESPNU
After making 14 saves in a 9-6 win over St. John’s, Hoyas goalie Jack Davis was named the first Big East defensive player of the week. Davis and the Hoyas (2-1) will have a tougher task this week against defending national champion Syracuse (2-1) led by senior attack Cody Jamieson (5 goals, 3 assists), junior midfielder Stephen Keogh (7 goals) and junior goalie John Galloway (.646 save percentage)
Navy at Lafayette
Where » Easton, Pa.
When » Friday, 7 p.m.
Navy (3-2) might have rescued its season with a 7-6 win over Patriot League rival Bucknell on Friday as Patrick Moran scored the game-winner in OT. Navy now faces a new challenger in Lafayette (4-0), a traditional Patriot League doormat that has outscored foes 56-32 and is off to its best start since 1979 behind junior attack Tom Perini (16 goals).
