Colorado University Athletics
Friday, February 22
Boulder, CO
3:00 PM
Colorado
vs
Stony Brook
Sophomore Eliza Cahill (left) forces a turnover against Virginia Tech
Photo by: Brian McWalters
Buffs Host Pair Of Top-25 Opponents
February 21, 2019 | Lacrosse
BOULDER — The University of Colorado lacrosse team will continue to face top-25 opponents, as the Buffs will host No. 6 Stony Brook and No. 25 Michigan this weekend in Boulder.
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The 14th-ranked Buffaloes will take on SBU on Friday, February 22, at 3 p.m. in the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF). Then, on Sunday, Feb. 24, CU will host UM at 12 p.m. at Kittredge Field.
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The game against the Seawolves was moved indoors due to expected snow and cold. The facility rules are different at the IPF than at Kittredge Field. Parking is available in the Folsom Parking Garage, but fans will need to pay the fee for parking ($2/hr). No food or beverages (other than water), or pets, are allowed in the facility. Admission will still be free.
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HOW TO WATCH: Both games will be streamed online for free and live stats will be available at https://buffs.me/2V9U0pu.
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ABOUT THE BUFFS: The Buffs are 1-1 to start the season. They have earned a No. 14 ranking on the IWLCA Coaches Poll and are 13th in the Cascade/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. CU is also 15th in the NIKE/US Lacrosse poll.
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Senior Miranda Stinson leads Colorado with eight points (six goals, two assists) and also has six draw controls, six caused turnovers and five ground balls this season. In the Buff's 17-6 win against Virginia Tech, she recorded four goals, two assists and three caused turnovers, which led to her being named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. Second in scoring for the Buffs is another senior, Samantha Nemirov. She has recorded seven points this season, which includes five goals in CU's win over VTU.
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Defensively, the Buffs are led by junior Julia Lisella's strong presense in the net. She has recorded 24 saves this season (12 in each game), for a .522 save percentage.
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ABOUT THE SEAWOVES: This will be the season opener for Stony Brook. The Seawolves are coming off a season where they recorded a 20-1 mark; their only loss was in the NCAA Quarterfinals, a 12-11 loss to Boston College. SBU is sixth in the IWLCA poll, but is fourth in the IL poll and fifth in the USL poll.
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SBU returns two of its top four scorers from last season. Junior Taryn Ohlmiller was third on the team with 107 points, 52 of those being goals. Another junior, Ally Kennedy, was fourth on the team and scored 48 goals.
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The Seawolves also return their goalkeeper, senior Anna Tesoriero. She averaged a 7.44 goals against and recorded a .491 save percentage.
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THE SERIES: Stony Brook and Colorado have only met once. The Seawolves defeated the Buffs 10-6 on March 31, 2017, which ended the Buffs 11-game win streak to open the season. Â
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ABOUT THE WOLVERINES: Michigan enters the match-up against CU with a perfect 4-0 record. The Wolverines have recorded wins over California (15-10), UC Davis (17-5), Central Michigan (20-4) and Dartmouth (11-10, OT). UM entered the IWLCA top-25 this week at No. 25 and is receiving votes in the other two polls.
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Adriana Pendino leads UM with 13 goals and two assists for 15 points this season, while Caitlin Muir is second with 12 points (five goals and seven assists). Lilly Grass has the second most goals on the team with 10 through four games.
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Mira Shane has started in goal for all four games and has allowed just 8.26 goals per game. She has also recorded a .564 save percentage with 31 saves.
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THE SERIES: Colorado owns a 3-0 lead in the all-time series against the Wolverines. The first two meetings were in Ann Arbor, Mich. CU won the first contests on March 22, 2015, 14-13 in overtime. The following year, the Buffs defeated UM 11-4 on March 27. The last meeting came on Feb. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla., which was the season-opener for both teams. The Buffs recorded a 20-10 win in the game.
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GAME PROMOTIONS: There are several promotions planned for each game this season. Here are the promotions planned for the games this week.
Vs. STONY BROOK
UP NEXT: The Buffs open Pac-12 Conference play on the road at Stanford on March 8.
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The 14th-ranked Buffaloes will take on SBU on Friday, February 22, at 3 p.m. in the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF). Then, on Sunday, Feb. 24, CU will host UM at 12 p.m. at Kittredge Field.
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The game against the Seawolves was moved indoors due to expected snow and cold. The facility rules are different at the IPF than at Kittredge Field. Parking is available in the Folsom Parking Garage, but fans will need to pay the fee for parking ($2/hr). No food or beverages (other than water), or pets, are allowed in the facility. Admission will still be free.
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HOW TO WATCH: Both games will be streamed online for free and live stats will be available at https://buffs.me/2V9U0pu.
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ABOUT THE BUFFS: The Buffs are 1-1 to start the season. They have earned a No. 14 ranking on the IWLCA Coaches Poll and are 13th in the Cascade/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. CU is also 15th in the NIKE/US Lacrosse poll.
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Senior Miranda Stinson leads Colorado with eight points (six goals, two assists) and also has six draw controls, six caused turnovers and five ground balls this season. In the Buff's 17-6 win against Virginia Tech, she recorded four goals, two assists and three caused turnovers, which led to her being named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. Second in scoring for the Buffs is another senior, Samantha Nemirov. She has recorded seven points this season, which includes five goals in CU's win over VTU.
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Defensively, the Buffs are led by junior Julia Lisella's strong presense in the net. She has recorded 24 saves this season (12 in each game), for a .522 save percentage.
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ABOUT THE SEAWOVES: This will be the season opener for Stony Brook. The Seawolves are coming off a season where they recorded a 20-1 mark; their only loss was in the NCAA Quarterfinals, a 12-11 loss to Boston College. SBU is sixth in the IWLCA poll, but is fourth in the IL poll and fifth in the USL poll.
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SBU returns two of its top four scorers from last season. Junior Taryn Ohlmiller was third on the team with 107 points, 52 of those being goals. Another junior, Ally Kennedy, was fourth on the team and scored 48 goals.
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The Seawolves also return their goalkeeper, senior Anna Tesoriero. She averaged a 7.44 goals against and recorded a .491 save percentage.
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THE SERIES: Stony Brook and Colorado have only met once. The Seawolves defeated the Buffs 10-6 on March 31, 2017, which ended the Buffs 11-game win streak to open the season. Â
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ABOUT THE WOLVERINES: Michigan enters the match-up against CU with a perfect 4-0 record. The Wolverines have recorded wins over California (15-10), UC Davis (17-5), Central Michigan (20-4) and Dartmouth (11-10, OT). UM entered the IWLCA top-25 this week at No. 25 and is receiving votes in the other two polls.
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Adriana Pendino leads UM with 13 goals and two assists for 15 points this season, while Caitlin Muir is second with 12 points (five goals and seven assists). Lilly Grass has the second most goals on the team with 10 through four games.
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Mira Shane has started in goal for all four games and has allowed just 8.26 goals per game. She has also recorded a .564 save percentage with 31 saves.
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THE SERIES: Colorado owns a 3-0 lead in the all-time series against the Wolverines. The first two meetings were in Ann Arbor, Mich. CU won the first contests on March 22, 2015, 14-13 in overtime. The following year, the Buffs defeated UM 11-4 on March 27. The last meeting came on Feb. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla., which was the season-opener for both teams. The Buffs recorded a 20-10 win in the game.
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GAME PROMOTIONS: There are several promotions planned for each game this season. Here are the promotions planned for the games this week.
Vs. STONY BROOK
- It's 90s Day! The first 100 students will receive a free CU fanny pack.
- It's national chips and salsa day! The first 100 fans will receive chips and salsa.
- The Buffs are also hosting a food drive. Fans who bring items to donate will be entered in a drawing to win a Qdoba gift card.
UP NEXT: The Buffs open Pac-12 Conference play on the road at Stanford on March 8.
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