Denver’s Megan Carver Earns MPSF Player Of The Week

Denver’s Megan Carver Earns MPSF Player Of The Week
WOODLAND, Calif. DENVER Freshman Megan Carver is the MPSF Player of the week. Carver had 11 points off eight goals and three assists last week. The freshman recorded six goals, including the game winner and an assist in Denver’s 17-12 win over Oregon. She continued her breakout season with two goals and two assists in the Pioneers’ game against No. 3 Northwestern.
Also nominated: Molly Brady, senior, California

Stanford Opens With Three MPSF Wins

Stanford Opens With Three MPSF Wins
DENVER (1-3, 1-0) earned their first win of the season, defeating Mountain Pacific Sports Federation foe Oregon, 17-12, last Friday. The Pioneers also dropped a 20-9 decision to No. 3 Northwestern on Sunday. OREGON lost to Denver and No. 3 ranked Northwestern 2-21. Jana Bradley scored one in the loss and leads the Ducks with seven goals for the season. CALIFORNIA lost a heartbreaker to James Madison 10-11 for the Bears first outing of the season. Molly Brady scored a hat trick and teammate Laura Cavallo had four assists in the loss. UC Davis and St. Mary’s were rained out. Stanford was idle for the week.

Falcons Defeat VMI, 12-8, In Season Opener

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Feb. 27, 2005

Falcons Defeat VMI, 12-8, In Season Opener

Lexington, Va. – Led by five goals from sophomore Conrad Lochocki (Chalfont, Pa.), the 2005 Air Force lacrosse team opened up the season with a victory, downing VMI, 12-8, Sunday afternoon at Patchin Field. The Falcons, who improve to 10-0 all-time against the Keydets, have now won three of their last four season-opening contests.

VMI took an early lead, as Erik Rohrmann found the back of the bet just three minute into the contest. Lochocki responded with his own goal, assisted by sophomore Will Meister (Denver, Colo.), at the 10:34 mark, but Leo McInerney got on the board to put the Keydets back up, 2-1. An unassisted score by Lochocki with just 45 seconds on the clock knotted the score at 2-2 to finish the first period.

The Falcons asserted themselves in the second quarter, outscoring VMI, 4-1. Rookie Kevin Crumrine (Edgewater, Md.) found the back of the net just 37 seconds into the period, sophomore Justin Kuchta (Ridgefield, Conn.) notched a goal of his own and Lochocki had two more scores to give Air Force a 6-3 advantage at the half.

Air Force extended its lead in the third period, outscoring the Keydets 4-3, with goals by Lochocki, Meister, Crumrine and Kuchta. The Keydets could never get closer than two goals for the rest of the game and, after a third goal by Kuchta with just under two and a half minutes remaining, trailed by as many as five goals. A score by McInerney with just six seconds on the clock brought the final score to 12-8.

While the Falcons dominated offensively for most of the game, outshooting the Keydets, 36-28, and had a 26-21 ground ball advantage, they struggled on face-offs, winning just six of 23.

Along with Lochocki’s five goals and Kuchta’s three scores, Crumrine added two goals and Meister notched a goal and two assists. Meanwhile, Paul Adams (Jr., Arvada, Colo.) and Max Miller (Jr., Dublin, Ohio) added a goal and an assist, respectively. Justin Pavoni (Jr., Park City, Utah), Daniel Breiding (So., Pittsburgh, Pa.) and Tim Hade (Sr., Franklin Lake, N.J.) had three ground balls each to lead the team, while Pavoni added 13 saves in goal.

For the Keydets, McInerney, who also notched an assist, and David Trimble, led the team with two goals each, while Robert Trimble tallied three assists. Goalkeeper Matt Hook recorded 16 saves in the loss.

The Falcons return to action next weekend, March 5-6, when they take part in the Pioneer Face-Off Classic, hosted by Denver. Air Force will take on Towson on Saturday before facing Lafayette on Sunday. Both games are slated to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Barton Lacrosse Stadium.


Air Force 12, VMI 8
Air Force Scoring: Goals: Conrad Lochocki 5, Justin Kuchta 3, Kevin Crumrine 2, Will Meister, Paul Adams. Assists: Will Meister, Max Miller.
VMI Scoring: Goals: Leo McInerney 2, David Trimble 2, Erik Rohrmann, Kevin Hill, Will Collier, Vincent Pierotti. Assists: Robert Trimble 3, Leo McInerney.

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No. 3 Northwestern Works Pioneers, 20-9 Jack tallies three goals in loss

No. 3 Northwestern Works Pioneers, 20-9 - Jack tallies three goals in loss

DENVER – Senior Crystal Jack (Kingwood, Texas) scored three goals but it was not enough as the University of Denver women’s lacrosse team fell to Northwestern University 20-9, Sunday afternoon at All-City Stadium. The loss drops the Pioneers’ record to 1-3, while the Wildcats improve to 3-0.

Northwestern’s Christy Finch scored the first goal of the game, but Denver responded with one of their own from sophomore Kate Broderick (Chantilly, Va.), off a feed from junior Steph Greenlees (Lake Forest, Ill.), to even the score. Northwestern tallied seven more goals before Jack scored her eighth goal of the season to leave Denver trailing 8-2. Jack and freshman Victoria Baines (Parker, Colo.) each added goals in the last four minutes of the half to put the score at 12-4 at the end of the half.

The Wildcats again dominated most of the second half, outscoring Denver 8-5. The Pioneers received two scores apiece from junior Tanya Fuchs (Bay Shore, N.Y.) and freshman Megan Carver (Baltimore, Md.), and another from Jack.

Northwestern’s Laura Glassanos led all scorers with five goals and one assist. Jack was the leading scorer for the Pioneers, tallying three goals. Teammate Carver also added two goals and two assists.

The Pioneers return to action on Saturday, March 5, at 7 p.m., when they host Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rival California at the new Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.

The Air Force lacrosse team opens its 2005 season on the road this week

The Air Force lacrosse team opens its 2005 season on the road this week, as it travels to service academy opponent VMI. The Falcons will take on the Keydets at noon (ET) on Sunday, Feb. 27 at Patchin Field in Lexington, Va.

The Outlook...
Although the 2005 Air Force lacrosse team returns only five seniors, all are hardened veterans and the Falcons are quietly confident and looking forward to a very successful 2005 season. This confidence is borne from a number of factors from 2004, including the team’s victory over top-ranked Virginia, five one-goal loses and three weeks ranked among the nation’s top 20.

Sophomore Will Meister, who notched 11 goals and 14 assists in 2004, will lead the attack, while senior co-captain D.J. Benzing (10 a, 15 g in 2004) heads up the midfield. Senior co-captain and preseason All-America selection Tim Hade will anchor the long-stick midfield position, while fellow preseason All-American Justin Pavoni will take his place between the pipes for the second season.


Scouting the Keydets...
Sunday’s game marks the season opener for VMI, as its game against Bellarmine, originally slated for Thursday, Feb. 24, has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The Keydets return 21 letterwinners from a sqaud which went 0-12 in 2004, including six of their seven double-digit scorers. Among the leading returnees are top scorer Robert Trimble, along with senior tri-captains Erik Rohrmann, Jay Morgan and Matt Hook.


In the Series...
The Falcons are 9-0 all-time against VMI. The two teams last met in 2002, when Air Force captured a 9-2 victory.


Season Openers...
The Falcons are 26-12 all-time in season openers. Air Force has won two of its last three season openers, including a 7-6 victory over top-ranked defending national champion Virginia last year.


Hade, Pavoni Named Pre-season All-Americans...
Both senior Tim Hade and junior Justin Pavoni were honorable mention selections on the list chosen by Inside Lacrosse in conjunction with Face-Off Yearbook.

Hade, a co-captain for the Falcons in 2005, started nine games as a junior, and earned a spot on the All-GWLL second team. Hade notched 44 ground balls in 2004 and was the recipient of the team's Hoover Award. He also was co-recipient of the team's most improved defensive player award.

Pavoni, the Falcons’ returning starter in the goal, played in and started 11 games in 2004. In his first season of action, he played over 660 minutes in goal, recording a .637 save percentage. Pavoni also led the team with 51 ground balls on his way to earning second-team All-GWLL accolades.


Up Next...
The Falcons return to Colorado next week, as they compete in the Pioneer Face-Off Classic, hosted by Denver. Air Force will first take on Towson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5. The Falcons then wrap up the weekend on Sunday, March 6 with a 11:00 a.m. contest against Lafayette.

Pioneers Tally First Win of Young Season - Denver defeats Oregon in home opener

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Friday, February 23, 2005

Pioneers Tally First Win of Young Season - Denver defeats Oregon in home opener

DENVER – Freshman Megan Carver (Baltimore, Md.) and senior Crystal Jack (Kingwood, Texas) tallied seven and six points, respectively as the University of Denver women’s defeated the Oregon Ducks, 17-12 today in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action at Kent Denver High School. The Pioneers improve to 1-2 overall and 1-0 in the MPSF. Oregon falls to 0-2, 0-1.

Carver had six goals and an assist, while Jack scored five times. Junior Jessie Freer (Springfield, Va.) also had a big day with a goal and four assists. Junior Tanya Fuchs (Bay Shore, N.Y.) recorded two goals and two assists. Junior midfielder Steph Greenlees (Lake Forest, Ill.) registered two goals and an assist.

Greenlees tallied the game’s first goal, but the Pioneers still found themselves down 6-2 with 10 minutes remaining in the first half. Theresa Waldron and Jana Bradley each registered two goals in the game’s first 20 minutes to put the Ducks in front.

Carver, Jack and Greenlees all scored over the final seven minutes, but Oregon still held an 8-5 lead at the break.

Denver’s momentum began to build early in the second half with Carver and Jack each scoring twice to pull the Pioneers to within one at 10-9 with 20 minutes left. The Pioneers took control of the game over the next 12 minutes, going on a 7-0 run to open a 16-9 lead.

The Ducks would tally three late goals, but it was not enough as Denver walked away with a 17-12 victory.

Senior goalkeeper Steph Schneider (Leesburg, Va.) recorded 10 saves as the Ducks outshot the Pioneers 31-30 over the span of 60 minutes.

The Pioneers return to action on Sunday, Feb. 27 when they host No. 3 Northwestern at All-City Stadium at noon.

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Women’s Lacrosse Falls at Duke, 21-6 Pioneer drop second consecutive game

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Sunday, February 20, 2005

Women’s Lacrosse Falls at Duke, 21-6 Pioneer drop second consecutive game

DURHAM, N.C. – Kristen Waagbo led fourth-ranked Duke University with four goals and two assists to propel the Blue Devils by visiting the University of Denver women’s lacrosse team 21-6 Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium. With the loss, the Pioneers drop to 0-2, while the Blue Devils move to 2-0.

Junior midfielder Steph Greenlees (Lake Forest, Ill.) led Denver with two goals and assist. Senior goalkeeper Steph Schneider (Leesburg, Va.) recorded 17 saves as the Blue Devils outshot the Pioneers 48-16 over the span of 60 minutes.

Katie Chrest opened scoring for Duke four minutes into the game with back-to-back goals coming off a free position shot and an unassisted drive to the goal. Tallies from Kristy Dirks and Katie Laschinger and two from Waagbo followed before senior attacker Tara Bourdelaise (Grambrills, Md.) found the back of the net to make the score 6-1 with 9:48 to play in the first half.

Jess Adam scored her first career goal and Menser added another off an assist from Caline McHenry to close out the first half, giving the Blue Devils an 8-1 lead.

The Pioneers came out strong in the second stanza, as Greenlees scored two of the first five goals before Duke went on a 10-0 run to bring the score to 21-3 with 6:10 to play in the game. During that stretch, nine different Duke players scored, including Allie Johnson with her first career tally.

Tanya Fuchs (Bay Shore, N.Y.), Victoria Baines (Parker, Colo.) and Megan Carver (Baltimore, Md.) scored the final three goals of the game to bring the score to 21-6.

Duke goalie Meghan Huether had eight saves in 54-plus minutes of action before freshman keeper Regan Bosch came in at the 4:30 mark.

The Pioneers return to action on Friday, Feb. 25 when they host Oregon at Kent Denver at 3 p.m.