Where » Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis
When » Saturday, noon
TV » CBS College Sports
Examiner Top 101. Virginia (11-1)In the ACC semifinals Friday, the Cavaliers try to make amends for Saturday’s 13-9 loss to Duke, where they were beaten on ground balls, 31-23, and faceoffs, 17-8.Next » No. 5 Duke (11-3) at College Park, Md., Fri., 5 p.m.2. North Carolina (11-1)With the Heels seeking their first ACC title since 1996, attack Thomas Wood and defenseman Charlie McComas are expected back from injuries, while midfielder Sean Delaney is iffy.Next » at No. 4 Maryland (8-2), Fri., 7:30 p.m. 3. Syracuse (10-1)Chris Daniello was named Big East player of the week. One reason why the Big East is a bad idea — Saturday’s matchup between Orange and Providence (0-11).Next » Providence (0-11), Sat., 2 p.m.4. Maryland (8-2)Attack Ryan Young made All-ACC for the second straight year while goalie Brian Phipps, defender Brett Schmidt and attack Grant Catalino were first-time choices.Next » No. 2 North Carolina (11-1), Fri., 7:30 p.m. 5. Duke (11-3)With nine straight wins, the Blue Devils are the hottest team in the NCAA. Seniors Parker McKee, Max Quinzani and Ned Crotty were named to the All-ACC team.Next » vs. No. 1 Virginia (11-1), Fri., 5 p.m.6. Princeton (9-2)Jack McBride was Ivy League player of the week. Tigers have won 19 straight against Saturday foe Harvard, with the last two games decided by one goal each.Next » at Harvard (5-5), Sat., 1 p.m. 7. Loyola (8-2)Jake Hagelin was ECAC defensive player of the week after making 14 saves and keying the Greyhounds clearing game (24 of 24) in an 11-6 win over Georgetown.Next » at Hobart (2-9), Sat., 1 p.m.8. Cornell (8-3)Big Red will honor the memory of former player George Boiardi (Landon), who was killed in a 2003 game, with the unveiling of a plaque and an annual 5K run.Next » Brown (6-5), Sat., 1 p.m.9. Georgetown (7-4)The Hoyas fell flat in an 11-6 loss at Loyola on Saturday as they were dominated on ground balls, 41-32, and faceoffs, 15-5, and midfielder Andrew Brancaccio shot 0-for-7.Next » vs. UMass (7-4) at East Hartford, Conn., Sat., 1:30 p.m.10. Towson (5-5)After a rough start, the Tigers have rallied to win four straight, including wins over top-10 teams UMass and Drexel the last two weeks, to take the lead in the CAA.Next » Penn State (2-9), Sat., noon.
Snake-bit Navy once had a 25-20-1 edge in the series, but since 1975, the Blue Jays have beaten the Mids 36 straight times, with seven of the last 13 decided by one goal. This year, both have NCAA tournament streaks in jeopardy. Navy (5-7), which has gone six straight years, must win the Patriot League tournament. Hopkins (5-6), with 38 straight trips, needs to beat in-state rivals Navy, Towson and Loyola.
Georgetown vs. UMass
Where » Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Conn.
When » Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
TV » ESPNU
In the ESPN Warrior Classic, GU (7-4) and UMass (7-4) look to rebound from bad losses. The Minutemen, ranked before losses to Towson and Delaware, are led by 5-7 freshman attack Will Manny (22 goals, 14 assists). The UMass slump has corresponded with the loss of attack Art Kell (21 goals, 12 assists) to a foot injury. GU has beaten UMass four straight years, and leads the series 7-3.
Loyola at Hobart
Where » McCooey Field, Geneva, N.Y.
When » Saturday, 1 p.m.
Radio » 1570 AM
With five straight wins, Loyola (8-2) has vaulted into the rankings. Hobart (2-9), averaging 7.5 goals per game, will be hard-pressed to score against defensive-minded Loyola, led by faceoff man John Schiavone (60 percent), defenseman Steve Layne (29 ground balls) and goalie Jake Hagelin, who is first in the NCAA in goals against average (6.7). The Greyhounds lead the series 9-3.
Penn State at Towson
Where » Johnny Unitas Stadium, Towson
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ESPN2
Towson (5-5, 3-0) is the only team without a loss in the Colonial Athletic Association and can clinch the top seed in the CAA tournament with a win over Penn State (2-9, 1-2). Both teams are coming off big victories. Towson toppled Drexel, 8-7, behind Christian Pastirik (5 assists), while PSU stunned Hofstra, 11-10 in OT, as Nick Dolik scored the game winner and Joe Britt won 13 of 17 faceoffs.
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