PressBox: College Sports Archive: March / April 2009

College Sports Archive: March / April 2009

New Sheriff Opens Towson Eyes
New Towson University football coach Rob Ambrose is bringing change on the sideline and excitement to a program that had just six wins in the past two years.

Blue Jays: Different Look, Same Goal
On the surface it seems to be another typical season for the Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team, but as the Blue Jays know, appearances can be deceiving.

College Sports Roundup
UMBC goalkeeper Jeremy Blevins recorded his 42nd career win Saturday, tying him with Duke's Dan Loftus ('08) for sixth on the all-time victories list. Catch up on all the local college sports action.

Mustangs Hope Loss Doesn't End Bid
At 14-1, the Stevenson University's men's lacrosse team has molded itself into a Division III power and a genuine national title contender.

College Sports Roundup
Junior Steven Boyle scored three goals and dished out a career-high four assists to lead the Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team to a 15-7 win over Navy. Catch up on all the local college sports action.

Koppens Capitalizes On Extra Chance
Granted an additional year of eligibility, Loyola's team captain and fifth-year senior Shane Koppens is making the most of his final collegiate campaign.

New Fields Will Fulfill Ridley's Loyola Vision
Loyola College's new Reverend Harold Ridley, S.J. Intercollegiate Athletic Complex -- located just west of I-83 off Cold Spring Lane -- will house three fields and stadium seating for 6,000.

Blevins Plays Role Of David In World Of Stick Goliaths
Take one look at UMBC senior goalkeeper Jeremy Blevins and you'd never guess that he entered the 2009 season as the nation's active leader in wins for a goalkeeper.

ACC Roundup: Help Wanted
Are there any teams capable of making a leap forward and helping the North Carolina Tar Heels carry the banner for the ACC?

College Sports Roundup
Michael Kimmel scored two goals Saturday to help Johns Hopkins edge Maryland, 10-9. Catch up on all the local college sports action.

Navy, Hopkins Win Day Of Rivals
The term "rivalry" could not have been defined better than it was Saturday, when four NCAA Division I men's lacrosse teams gathered in front of 20,732 at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium for Inside Lacrosse's Day of Rivals.

College Sports Roundup
The John Hopkins men's lacrosse team defeated Albany, 14-9, Saturday to give David Pietramala his 100th win as head coach and snap a three-game losing streak for the Blue Jays (4-4). Catch up on all the local college sports action.

College Sports Roundup
In the longest game in the history of lacrosse, the No. 9 Maryland men's lacrosse team lost to No. 1 Virginia, 10-9, in seven overtimes Saturday in Charlottesville. Catch up on all the local college sports action.

Terps Season Called Success
The end came for Maryland last weekend in Kansas City with an 97-70 loss to second-seeded Memphis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Though not the finish anyone desired, the 2008-09 campaign was a success for Maryland.

Roundup: Md. Women Move On
Led by Kristi Toliver's 27 points, the No. 1-seeded Terps defeated Dartmouth, 82-53, in the first round. Maryland faces No. 9 seed Utah Tuesday at 7 p.m..

Liles, Kizer Place Own Stamp On Terps
Demauria Liles and Lynetta Kizer aren't being asked to be Crystal Langhorne and Laura Harper, but more to play the positions they did.
• College Sports Roundup

Loyola Women On Rebound With Adams Providing Spark
With a 3-1 record to start the regular season and already making it onto Inside Lacrosse's national ranking for the first time since 2005, the Loyola women's lacrosse is off to a good start with new coach Jen Adams leading the way.

The Big One Is Due
In 26 seasons, Maryland lacrosse coach Dave Cottle has yet to win a national championship, and that alone may be keeping him from being considered one of the game's best ever.

Madness Is Upon Us: Here Are 10 To Watch
With March Madness officially here and basketball fans setting aside work to study brackets, here's a quick look at 10 players to watch in the NCAA Tournament.
• History of March Madness | Outside the Box: Can't Beat March Madness

Conference Tournament Preview
March is officially here, and for many teams the conference tournament is a final chance punch their ticket to the Big Dance. PressBox breaks down the favorites, the sleepers and what to watch on the college basketball scene.
• College Sports Roundup

ACC Tournament Last Chance for Terps
After losing last Saturday's regular season finale at Virginia, Maryland has to lick its wounds and hope an extended run in the ACC Tournament will impress the selection committee enough to extend an invitation to the Big Dance.

Vasquez Keeps Wolves At Bay
The team leader in points, rebounds and assists, junior guard Greivis Vasquez has been a crucial factor in how the Maryland men's basketball team fares.

Face-Off Classic Hits Baltimore
The third annual Face-Off Classic was played Saturday in front of a crowd of 17,119 at M&T Bank Stadium. In the first game, Princeton defeated Johns Hopkins, 14-8. And in the second game, Maryland defeated Duke, 11-8.
• College Sports Roundup