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  1. W. LACROSSE | Elis to face archrival Crimson

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    This Saturday, the two oldest Ivy rivals, Yale (2-4, 0-2 Ivy) and Harvard (2-4, 0-2 Ivy), will meet with each team pursuing its first Ivy League win of the season. The Elis are coming off a defeat on the road at the ahdns of Boston University on Wednesday in which ten saves from goaltender Erin McMullan ’14 and two goals from Cathryn Avallone ’15 were not enough ot stave off a 13–8 disappointment. The Bulldogs have struggled in the Ivy League as well, with losses already to defending co-champions Dartmouth and Penn .

    “Harvard is going to be a hard competitor, and I think that our biggest challenge will be getting everyone on the same page so that we can play to our highest potential and win,” said Avallone.

    Harvard, last year’s third-place finisher in the Ivies, is not faring any better than Yale and currently shares the sixth place spot with the Bulldogs. The Crimson recently lost 7-5 to crosstown local rival No. 19 Boston College.

    “Harvard is a high energy team, especially on the attacking end,” said goalkeeper Whitney Quackenbush ’12. “They have a number of players that like to take it to goal, which can hurt us badly if we are not careful.”

    Last season, the Elis took a devastating 19-3 loss to the Crimson, failing to repeat the victory over its archrival two years ago in New Haven. Although the Bulldogs’ attacker trio Jenn Devito ’14, captain Caroline Crow ’12 and Devon Rhodes ’13 scored one goal each in the first half, Harvard emerged as the winner. Harvard finished with an 18–3 advantage in ground balls and a 33–13 advantage in shots. Draw controls were another weak spot for the Elis; Harvard controlled 14 out of the 23. However, Yale’s goal-scorers from last season’s match all return this year. Quackenbush said the team’s strength is in its level of talent on both the attacking and defensive ends.

    There are several key Crimson players to watch out for, including attacker Jennifer Vandermeulen. She has already scored six goals this season, and last season she scored 48 and was named first-team All-Ivy League. Another key player is midfielder Danielle Tetreault. Recording 42 goals last season, she has scored 10 goals so far this year. She also has an All-Ivy League second-team honor to her credit.

    Quackenbush said if Yale somehow finds ways to neutralize these two potential threats, the game should definitely be Yale’s.

    She added that since Yale is a very young team with only four upperclassmen, Harvard could be considered the more experienced of the two.

    The Bulldogs are quite familiar with the Crimson’s squad since there are only eight freshmen players out of the 31 in its roster, and most of its starting lineup is composed of upperclassmen. On the other hand, Harvard must face new and unfamiliar opponents since Yale’s lineup is mostly made up of underclassmen.

    Avallone said because the team does not rely on one person to win games, it needs every player on the field to have the same mindset in order to display its best teamwork.

    Quackenbush said only one thing really matters in this version of The Game: a win.

    “We are just looking to play our game. Of course it means a little more than a non-Ivy game because it’s Harvard, but playing our game will be the key to success on Saturday,” Quackenbush said.

    The Bulldogs will take on Harvard on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Reese Stadium.

  2. W. LACROSSE | Yale falls to BU

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    The Elis failed to secure a win in a rescheduled away match yesterday, falling to Boston University 13-8.

    The Bulldogs’ attempt to avenge a 12-5 loss they suffered at the hands of the Terriers (4–4) last year seemed possible in the first half of the game. Captain and attacker Caroline Crow ’12, midfielder Ashley McCormick ’14, midfielder Cathryn Avallone ’15, attacker Devon Rhodes ’13 and attacker Jenn DeVito ’14 each recorded a goal, and the Elis were tied 5-5 tie heading into the second half. However, the Terriers turned the game in their favor by pouring in eight goals in the second half, whereas the Bulldogs added only three. Midfielder Erin Magnuson ’15, attacker Meghan Murray ’14 and Avallone each contributed a goal in the second half.

    “I think we had a lot of momentum today, and we played hard the whole game,” said Avallone.

    Although the defense did not show many blind spots and demonstrated a strong transition, the Terriers responded with a forceful offense, which hindered the Elis from rallying and dominating the game.

    The Bulldogs struggled with ground balls and draws. Their opponent sattempted 20 more shots than they did, finishing with 38 to Yale’s 18. BU also controlled 14 of the 22 draws and collected 21 ground balls, whereas Yale ended up with only eight.

    “The draws hurt us a lot because possession is the most important part of the game, and when they win the draw it makes it that much more difficult for us to score,” said Avallone.

    She added that the ground balls can be game changers in a turnover situation.

    The Terriers took control of the game in the second half with a great ball possession. Avallone said the team, trying to score in a rush, did not play with enough composure and make the smart decisions necessary to get back in the game.

    Despite goalkeeper Erin McMullan’s ’14 10 outstanding saves,the Bulldogs eventually allowed 13 goals.

    “Our defense allowed me to get comfortable and made sure that each shot I saw was contested,” McMullan said. “BU has a great offense, but our game plan was to shutdown their best player [Danielle Etrasco],” said McMullan.

    She added that defender Adrienne Tarver ’14 contributed significantly to the team’s defense by limiting the Terrier’s key player, Etrasco, to only one goal.

    Out of Yale’s eight goals, the freshmen and sophomore players scored more than half, proving that the team has great potential.

    Avallone said the most difficult part of yesterday’s match was working through the frustration of having the fundamentals such as throwing, catching, and ground balls affect the game so much. Murray added that the team can play better, and it is looking forward to demonstrating that in future competitions.

    Following three straight losses, the Elis will seek a win against archrival Harvard this Saturday at 3 p.m. in Reese Stadium.

  3. W. LACROSSE | Rhodes leads Eli attack

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    Following the Bulldogs’ successful season opener against Holy Cross, the team has high hopes for this season. During the game, attacker and leading scorer Devon Rhodes ’13 scored four of Yale’s goals to lead the Elis to a 17–13 win against the Crusaders. The News sat down with Rhodes, an American

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    Studies major from East Northport, N.Y., to talk about the team’s progress.

    Q How was the kickoff game of the season? What did you think about the team’s play?

    A I think we did really well. We looked fast. Last year we had [a] tumultuous season, but we bounced back. To start the season with a big win is huge.

    Q What was the biggest difference in the team’s play, compared to last season’s?

    A Definitely speed. The nine freshmen upped the speed [of the game]. We have [a] different confidence this year. Last year, we started with a loss [against Holy Cross], but this was a revenge game.

    Q What happened last season? The team did not fully meet its expectations and finished last in the Ivies.

    A Last season a lot of players quit the team. I think we got off [on the wrong foot]. The team was really low after a few losses, and then after that it was just downhill.

    Q How are practices structured?

    A We go to the weight room twice a week, and we have practice every day at Reese [Stadium], either from 1:30 to 3:30 or from 6 to 8. We basically spend about four, five hours a day [practicing]. We will be staying here during [the first part of] spring break and then we [the team] will be going to Florida for five days.

    Q As one of the team’s key players, do you ever feel pressure to perform?

    A I don’t think there is actually any extra pressure. We look at the stats before matches, and I am sure the opponents do too. Defenders can see who has the most points, and since I have scored the most goals, I could be a player to watch, which could stress me a bit.

    Q When did you start playing lacrosse?

    A I have been playing lacrosse since third grade. My whole family, starting from my grandparents, played lacrosse too.

    Q Tell us about your high school lacrosse days. Did high school help prepare you to become a better player at Yale?

    A I played for a club team called the Yellow Jackets in Long Island. Since lacrosse is very popular in that area, it was automatically very competitive, and I was fortunate to play in such competitive environment. I actually hope to make to the national team at one point.

    Q What are some of the difficulties you face as a lacrosse player at Yale?

    A It’s completely doable to be an athlete and student at Yale. Time commitment is the most difficult challenge since you put in five hours in practice on a daily basis. It is somewhat frustrating, but I can handle it.

    Q What was the most memorable, unforgettable match for you at Yale?

    A My freshman year, we played against Harvard. It was my first big rivalry match. It was a beautiful day, and I scored eight goals in the game. We beat them, and it was just great.

    Q Do you plan to continue playing lacrosse after graduation?

    A Yes. There are not that many opportunities for girls to play, but I still want to have it in part of my life.

    Q What are your goals for the season?

    A I think as a team, we definitely hope to get to the Ivy Championship. Personally, it would be an honor to be in the All Ivy, but to be more practical, I want to lower my turnover and increase my shot percentage.

  4. W. LACROSSE | Lax jumps into official season

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    The women’s lacrosse team will kick off the season at home Saturday against Holy Cross and put its nine freshmen to the test.

    The team shook off its preseason jitters last weekend with unscored scrimmages against Quinnipiac and Adelphi. Team captain Caroline Crow ’12 said Yale’s strong play against these schools indicates the team has not lost its competitive edge, despite its losing 3–12 record and its eighth-place Ivy League finish last season. Nine of the team’s 23 players are freshmen, and Crow said she hopes the new talent will help put the Bulldogs back on top.

    “Last season we did not get the results we had hoped for, but our team has come back this year working harder than ever and ready to play,” Crow. “The freshmen are great, and transitioning into the college game well. We expect that they will make a big impact this year.”

    Head coach Anne Phillips added that she is especially excited about the younger players’ potential and the progress they have made so far, although she expects a learning curve. The loss of Second Team All-Ivy players Fielding Kidd ’11 and Kaitlyn Flatley ’11, who provided the bulk of the defense for the team, remains a concern, Phillips added. Jayne Flynn ’15, who is out with a foot injury, Kallie Parchman ’14 and Katherine Sherrill ’14 will round out the defense, Philips said.

    Up the field, midfielder Devon Rhodes ’13 is another player to watch out for. Having scored 16 goals and played in all 15 matches last season, Rhodes was also named to the All-Ivy League second team in 2010. Rhodes said in an email that she has high expectations for the team this year.

    “I think there are a lot of factors that are going to positively impact the outcome of our season,” Rhodes said. “Not only is our style of play faster than it has been in past years, but the team, especially our offense, is more confident and energetic than we have been in seasons prior.”

    On offense, the team is working on ways to increase speed and to keep turnovers to a minimum, she said. Crow added that the team has a much stronger midfield this year and will be able to control the ball and feed the offense. While Harvard remains Yale’s biggest rival, Penn and Dartmouth are other teams to beat for the Ivies this year. Dartmouth is known to play strong physical defense, and Penn is usually recognized as a fast team with great ball handlers.

    Yale last won an Ivy title in women’s lacrosse in 2003 and last gained a bid into the NCAA Tournament in 2007.

    To win the title this year the Bulldogs must prevail in the playoffs, but the team can also take an NCAA bid by securing the best record during the regular conference season.

    Crow said the team tries not to rely heavily on executing specific strategies and instead opts for adjustments from one game to the next.

    “It is better to go out on the field and play your game and make the other team adjust,” she said. “The coaching staff does a great job in preparing us for how the other team plays and alerting us to their main threats.”

    Although the official practice began on Feb. 1, the players have been preparing in individual workouts, lifting and conditioning since the beginning of the year. The team hopes these practices and Yale’s new talent will pay off Saturday.

    “Even more importantly, our overall team dynamic on and off the field is stronger than it has ever been,” Rhodes said.

    Last year, the team lost to Holy Cross 12–5. Saturday’s match begins at 11 a.m. at Reese Stadium.

  5. W. LACROSSE | Bulldogs suffer sixth Ivy loss

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    Though the women’s lacrosse team scored the first goal of the game within the first minute, Cornell (5–7, 3–4 Ivy) netted the next 13 goals en route to its 14–3 victory on Saturday at Reese Stadium.

    It was the Bulldogs’ fourth straight loss and sixth straight conference loss. The team still has yet to win a game in the Ancient Eight.

    Midfielders Devon Rhodes ’13 and Adrienne Tarver ’14 said they were disappointed by the results of the game.

    “Cornell is a good team, but they weren’t anything stellar,” Tarver said. “I thought we matched up pretty well skill-wise to the Cornell team.”

    Rhodes said that the point differential was unexpected because the team focused on shooting and capitalizing on offense in practice last week.

    Tarver scored all three goals for the Yale team, while goalkeeper Erin McMullan ’14 made 10 saves in just over 35 minutes.

    Attacker Caroline Crow ’12, who is second on the team with 12 goals, missed her second game of the season due to a concussion suffered earlier in the spring. Midfielder Logan Greer ’11 said last week that the loss of Crow for the past two games has made it difficult for the team organize on offense. Midfielders Adrienne Tarver ’14 and Devon Rhodes ’13 said that Crows absence against the Big Red played a large role in the loss.

    “Caroline’s presence is a strong one, so it was tough not having her out there on the attacking side,” Tarver said.

    The Bulldogs controlled just three of 19 draws and had only 11 shots to Cornell’s 34. The Bulldogs also picked up just 16 ground balls, while the Big Red captured 24.

    On top of the loss of Crow, players said that wet and rainy weather on Saturday also contributed to the Bulldogs’ poor offensive performance.

    “All over the field, we had difficulty getting ground balls partially because it was so wet and messy out,” said Tarver.

    Tarver scored the first goal of the match in the first minute of the game. After 13 Cornell goals, Tarver struck again with back-to-back goals in the 22nd and 26th minutes in the second half.

    “At that point, everyone was trying to create space so that we could drive in goals,” Tarver said about those last two scores. “It was tough to get settled and organized.”

    The Big Red scored the final goal of the game with 1:03 remaining.

    Head coach Anne Phillips said that despite the loss, she was impressed with the performance of the team’s freshmen.

    “The freshmen are coming along, players like Jen DeVito and Tarver on offense, and Kallie Parchman on defense,” head coach Anne Phillips said in a press release. “The freshmen are starting to adjust to the D-I level, and that bodes well for the future.”

    Looking forward, the team has just two more games remaining this season. The Bulldogs will face Brown next week in their last Ivy League matchup.

    “We need to prove it to ourselves and to everyone that we are capable of winning and that we are a great team,” Rhodes said.

    The Bulldogs will face the Bears at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

  6. W. LACROSSE | Bulldogs to play last Ivy home game

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    After three straight losses, the women’s lacrosse team (2–10, 0–5 Ivy) will have a chance to bounce back at home this Saturday against Cornell (4–7, 2–4).

    The Bulldogs’ game against the Big Red will be their last home conference matchup this season. The Big Red head into Saturday’s game with a 14–7 win against Brown (6–7, 1–4). Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are coming off of their third straight loss and first-ever loss against Columbia last weekend.

    Though the team was disappointed about that loss, the Bulldogs say they are trying to look forward.

    “As with any opponent we face this year, our destiny is in our own hands,” midfielder Logan Greer ’11 said. “If we can put a coherent game together and score on attack, we should be successful.”

    The team struggled on offense against Columbia. While the Bulldogs had 20 shots on goal to the Lions’ 24, they were only able to net three. Because of that low offensive output, Greer said this week, the team has focused on fundamentals and correcting mistakes. They also have been trying new players in new positions, she said.

    Though Yale holds a 19-13 all-time record against Cornell, the Bulldogs lost to the Big Red last season, 12–5. Midfielder Devon Rhodes ’13 and attacker Caroline Crow ’12 lead the Bulldogs’ attack with 15 and 12 goals respectively. Crow missed last week’s game against the Lions due to a concussion and will be out this week as well.

    On the Cornell side junior attacker Jessi Steinberg leads the team with 30 goals. Senior captain Libby Johnson is second with 18 goals and needs just two points to join Cornell’s top-ten career scoring list. She currently has 128 career points.

    The game takes on the Big Red at 1 p.m. at Reese Stadium.

  7. W. LACROSSE | Bulldogs stay winless in Ivies

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    The Yale and Columbia women’s lacrosse teams both came into Saturday’s matchup without a win in the Ivy League — the Bulldogs emerged still winless in the conference.

    The Bulldogs (2–10, 0–5 Ivy) stuck with the Lions (3–8, 1–4) in the first half, finishing the period with a 2–2 tie. But near the end of the second half Columbia leapt to a large lead, scoring the last six goals of the game to defeat the Bulldogs, 10–3. The Eli offense struggled without its second leading scorer, attacker Caroline Crow ’12, who was out with a concussion. It was the first time the Bulldogs had ever lost to the Lions in the team’s history. With the loss, Yale remains in last place in the conference and is the only team without a single Ivy win.

    “Going into the game, we were very confident and possibly blinded by fact they had not done so well in last few years,” midfielder Devon Rhodes ’13 said. “We’re all upset; if there was any game in the Ivy League that we could win, it was Columbia — and we didn’t take advantage.”

    After Columbia scored the first goal of the game, attacker Jen DeVito ’14 and Rhodes scored goals in the 17th and 23rd minutes. In the last five minutes of the first half, Columbia netted another goal to tie the game.

    In the second half of the contest, the Bulldogs only made one goal to the Lions’ eight. After two Columbia goals in the first ten minutes of the second half, midfielder Courteney Rutter ’14 briefly interrupted the Lions’ goal streak by making her first career goal. But Columbia answered back and kept the Bulldogs scoreless for the rest of the game. In the last 13 minutes, the Lions racked up six goals to seal the win.

    “We held with Columbia throughout first half, but in the second half we weren’t able to produce and score goals,” midfielder Logan Greer ’11 said. “They had a few lucky breaks on attack, got a lead, and gained momentum.”

    Greer added that the absence of Crow to injury had a major impact on the game.

    “It was a huge loss for the team, not only because she is incredibly talented, but also because she is a leader for the attack,” Greer said. “Without leadership on attack, no one was able to step up and fill her shoes, and the team had difficulty organizing attack.”

    Both Greer and Rhodes said they felt that the team lost its composure as Columbia ramped up its lead. Rhodes and Rutter said that despite the disappointing loss, the team must move forward.

    “We’re going to put this loss behind us, and use it as motivation to beat Cornell and Brown and finish the season strong,” Rutter said.

    Cornell and Brown will be the last two Ivy League opponents for the Bulldogs this year. Yale is slated to host the Big Red at 1 p.m. on Saturday and will face the Bears next Wednesday.

  8. W. LACROSSE | A battle of the winless

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    The women’s lacrosse team will look to stop a two-game losing streak when it faces Columbia today in New York in a battle of league winless teams.

    The Bulldogs (2–9, 0–4 Ivy) and the Lions (2–9, 0–4) have both struggled this season and are tied for last place in the Ancient Eight. While the two teams are looking for their first conference wins, Columbia will also still be seeking is first victory ever against the Elis.

    Yale has a 14–0 all-time record against the Lions, including a 12–4 win last season. In that game, five players — midfielder Kristen Chapman ’13, attacker Caroline Crow ’12, midfielder/defender Kaitlyn Flatley ’11, midfielder Logan Greer ’11 and midfielder Devon Rhodes ’13 — each scored two goals.

    This season, Rhodes and Crow have scored the most goals for the Bulldogs with 14 and 12 goals, respectively. Attacker Jen DeVito ’14 is close behind with 10. Despite the team’s losing record, there have been defensive bright spots as well. In Yale’s last game, against Princeton, goalie Whitney Quackenbush ’12 made a career-high 18 saves.

    Rhodes said a win tomorrow would provide the team with a much needed morale booster.

    “I hope the defense can play as strong as they have been and that the attack can execute their plays and capitalize on shot selection,” she said.

    On Wednesday, Columbia broke a six-game losing streak when it defeated Lafayette, 13—11. Kacie Johnson and Taylor Gattinella lead the Lions’ attack with 27 and 21 goals, respectively. Other than Lafayette, Columbia has only won other game, a 13–11 victory over Iona in early March.

    Following this week’s game, Yale has only two more conference games before the end of the season and is out of the running for an Ivy League title.

    The game against the Lions is slated to begin at 4 p.m. on Friday.

  9. W. LACROSSE | Elis fall to No. 12 Tigers

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    A crowd of more than 700 was on hand to witness the women’s lacrosse team play the first game of a doubleheader as part of the dedication of Reese Stadium on Saturday. But despite the festivities, the Bulldogs (2–9, 0–4 Ivy) lost 9–3 to No. 12 Princeton (6–3, 3–0).

    Yale is still tied for last place in the Ivy League with Columbia, which is also winless in the conference. The win kept Princeton in a three-way tie for the lead in the Ancient Eight.

    “We fought hard but I think Princeton was a good team, said midfielder Adrienne Tarver ’14. “I think mainly we just struggled to take good shots.”

    Princeton’s victory on Saturday came in spite of 18 saves from junior goalie Whitney Quackenbush ’12. Quackenbush also limited Princeton to an 0-for-3 performance from the eight-meter arc. The junior ranks fourth in the Ivy League in both goals against average (10.94) and save percentage (.457).

    “Whitney had an amazing game but we couldn’t get enough goals to win but I was really proud of her,” Caroline Crow ’12 said.

    Sophomore midfielder Devon Rhodes ’13 scored the first goal for the Bulldogs less than four minutes into the first half to tie the game at 1–1. But Rhodes’ goal was the only Yale score of the half, and Princeton entered halftime with a 4–1 lead.

    By the time Yale scored again — 19:27 into the second half — the Tigers had a 6–1 lead. The goal came when freshman attacker Jen DeVito ’14 stopped Princeton’s run and converted a free-position shot into a second goal for the Bulldogs. Four minutes after, DeVito scored on another free-position shot. Princeton scored the final two goals in the last 10 minutes of the game to seal the 9–3 win.

    The game on Saturday attracted a large crowd because of the dedication ceremony of Reese Stadium, which is named after Jason Reese ’87 and Jon Reese ’90. Formerly known as the Soccer-Lacrosse Stadium, the facility, which is currently being renovated, has a seating capacity of 3,000. In 1995, the stadium was used as the main soccer venue for the Special Olympics World Games.

    Yale has enjoyed a bit of a home field advantage at Reese this season. The last game Yale played at Reese was a 10–7 victory against Colgate.

    In addition to the Reese dedication, the Bulldogs held a moment of silence for former women’s ice hockey player Mandi Schwartz ’11, who passed away last Sunday after spending more than two years battling cancer. The team also wore special wristbands in Mandi’s honor.

    The game was followed by the men’s lacrosse game against Dartmouth. The women’s team will play against Columbia on Friday, their fourth-to-last game of the season.

    Logan Greer ’11 and several other players said they hoped to reduce the number of turnovers for the next game.

    “It will be a good opportunity to rebound,” Greer said.

  10. W. LACROSSE | Bulldogs seeking first Ivy victory

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    After two wins at home, the women’s lacrosse team (2–8, 0–3 Ivy) will seek its third when it faces No. 13 Princeton (5–3, 2–0) this Saturday.

    The Bulldogs are looking for their first Ivy League victory of the season and are currently seventh in league, just ahead of Columbia, which has four conference losses. The team’s last league game resulted in a tough loss against No. 21 Harvard (3–4, 2–1), 19-3.

    “With the exception of Harvard, our team has matched up very well against the Ivies we have played and I hope that we will again rise to the occasion,” captain Fielding Kidd ’11 said in an email.

    After a win last weekend at home against Colgate, 10–7, the team suffered a loss against No. 17 Georgetown, 16–3, two days later. Kidd said the win against Colgate helped boost the team’s confidence, but that the subsequent loss at Georgetown seemed to strip that confidence away.

    The team’s freshmen, who racked up eight goals last weekend, are playing a big role on the team this season. Midfielder Ashley McCormick ’14 scored three goals against Colgate while attacker Jen DeVito ’14 made one goal against the Raiders and two against Georgetown. Midfielder Adrienne Tarver ’14 and Sabine van der Linden ’14 each scored their first career goals.

    Defensively, Kidd leads the team in ground balls with 16, while midfielder Devon Rhodes ’13 and attacker Caroline Crow ’12 lead the Bulldog offense with 13 and 12 goals, respectively.

    “When we walk out onto that field we will be as prepared as we can be to face Princeton,” Kidd said. “It is what we do with that preparation that will control our destiny.”

    Princeton heads into Saturday’s game with the momentum of two wins against Georgetown, 12–11, and Cornell, 15–10. After the latter game, goalkeeper Erin Tochihara was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week for her 10-save performance. Attacker Lizzy Drumm and midfielder Cassie Pyle lead the team in goals this season with 17 and 13, respectively.

    On the day of the Bulldogs’ game against the Tigers, the team will be honoring women’s hockey player Mandi Schwartz ’11, who passed away on Sunday, by wearing armbands with her number, 17, on them, and by observing a moment of silence.

    “With the newest addition to our team being Bray Ketchum ’11, a senior ice hockey player, the death of Mandi has directly affected our team,” Kidd said. “I can only hope that our team shows as much courage and fight against Princeton that Mandi showed against cancer.”

    The game will also be the team’s Alumnae Day. As a senior, Kidd said she is looking forward to seeing her old teammates again.

    Following the women’s game against Princetion, the Yale men’s team will host Dartmouth. The two games are part of the dedication of Reese Stadium, named after two former Bulldogs, Jason Reese ’87 and Jon Reese ’90. The women’s game is slated to begin at noon.

  11. W. LACROSSE | Mixed results for Elis

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    This weekend, the women’s lacrosse team broke its three-game losing streak, but then, less than 48 hours later, fell back into the losing column.

    On Friday, the Bulldogs defeated Colgate 10–7 at home before travelling on the road to Washington, D.C., where Yale lost 16–3 to Georgetown on Sunday afternoon.

    After a tough loss to Harvard last week, the team fought back in the Friday game against Colgate.

    Captain Fielding Kidd ’11 said that they went to the field ready to win.

    Three players made their first goals of the season, with midfielder Adrienne Tarver ’14 and Sabine van der Linden ’14 each putting in a goal and midfielder Logan Greer ’11 adding two to the score. Meanwhile, attacker Ashley McCormick ’14 had in three goals in the game, doubling her total for the season.

    In the first half, after a goal from the Raiders in the third minute, Greer scored in the 14th minute of the game to match Colgate’s first point. Colgate pushed back less than 15 seconds after Greer’s goal and would enter halftime with a 3–2 lead.

    In the second half, Yale started off with a bang, scoring eight of the next nine goals. Within the first two minutes, van der Linden and Greer added two more points to the Bulldogs’ score. Later in the second half, the team was able to make a six-point streak. The final three goals were made by the Raiders in the last three minutes as they tried to fight back against the Bulldogs.

    “It’s unfortunate that we let in a couple more goals at the end, but we still ended the game with a win, which was most important,” Kidd said.

    Both McCormick and Kidd said that the team was able to rebound after last week’s tough loss to Harvard by having a team discussion, where they pinpointed main problems in the team’s play.

    “Once we recognized that most of the issues stemmed from a psychological standpoint in terms of confidence and mental strength, we bonded together as a team in order to eradicate that weak spot from our game,” McCormick said.

    Tarver added that the team felt good going into the game against Colgate.

    “After spending the week regrouping as a team, I knew we were going to play a lot better than we had against Harvard,” Tarver said.

    The game was the Bulldogs’ second win of the season. The team’s first victory was on March 12 was an 11–8 win over Marist and was also at home.

    Coming off of the win against Colgate, the Yale team faced No. 17 Georgetown. After two goals from the Hoyas, Jen DeVito ’14 scored two goals in the fourth and fifth minutes of the first half to level the score 2–2. But while these were the last Yale scores in the first half, the Hoyas were just getting started. By halftime they had a nine-point lead.

    Georgetown did not let up in the second half, as it scored five of the six goals that occurred after the break. Caroline Crow ’12 made the last goal for the Bulldogs in the 17th minute.

    Kidd said that she thought that Georgetown was able to pinpoint the team’s weaknesses and pick them apart.

    “They were a very fast team and were able to use their speed against us.” Kidd said.

    Looking forward to the team’s next four games against Ivy opponents, McCormick said the team united under the same collective goal: to win the rest of the Ivy League games and make it into the Ivy tournament for the seven seniors.

    The Bulldogs’ next will play host to Princeton on Saturday at noon.