Under The Lights: No. 18 Oregon and No. 7 North Carolina
THIS WEEK
Oregon returns to Eugene this week with its six-game winning streak unblemished as well as a No. 18 ranking in the nation.
The Ducks, off to their best start at 6-1 in the history of the program, host seventh-ranked North Carolina (5-1) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Oregon remains at home to play Columbia (2-2) at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
MEDIA
Oregon lacrosse fans can follow both games this week on the O-Zone at www.GoDucks.com. Fans can purchase the special lacrosse package featuring all six home games this season, or purchase single-game viewings. Alison O’Brien from KWVA 88.1 will be providing the play-by-play.
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Tuesday’s game with North Carolina is Oregon’s only contest under the lights of Pape’ Field this season. Fans are encouraged to wear yellow to the game to “Light up the Night.” Fans wearing a yellow shirt will receive $1 off admission at the gate.
Sunday is a $2 Bi-Mart Day when the Ducks host Columbia. Fans can pick up a $2 Bi-Mart coupon at any Eugene or Springfield location and gain entrance for just $2.
CRACKING THE RANKINGS
Oregon returned from southern California with two one-goal victories at the East West Challenge.
The Ducks first defeated 11th-ranked Notre Dame, 14-13, at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego.
Oregon scored two free position goals in the final 15 seconds of the game to knock off the Fighting Irish, defeating the highest ranked opponent in Oregon program history.
On Sunday the Ducks again prevailed with a late goal to defeat Temple, 10-9, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Oregon’s two victories has moved the team up to 18th in the nation in the Inside Lacrosse Women’s Media Poll.
QUICK START
Oregon begins this week on a six-game winning streak, a stretch that marks the Ducks’ longest streak in program history. The team’s 6-1 start to the season is a new program best also.
SERIES HISTORY
The Oregon and North Carolina lacrosse programs have history and ties amongst its coaching staff.
Ducks head coach Jen Larsen spent three years with the Tar Heels as an assistant before receiving her first head coaching job with Oregon. Current UO assistant coach Brooke Dieringer played three seasons for UNC (?03, ?04, ?06) before graduating with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication in 2006.
The teams have met twice before with North Carolina holding the series lead at 2-0. This will be the Tar Heels first game at Pape’ Field.
Oregon and Columbia played one another for the first time last season, as the Ducks were victors by the score of 13-12 in New York.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Oregon junior Ilsa van den Berg scored five goals with one assist during the Ducks’ 14-13 upset of No. 11 Notre Dame last Thursday in San Diego, knocking home the game winner with three seconds left in the game. She added a goal and assist in last Saturday’s 10-9 win over Temple, earning her co-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Week honors.
Van den Berg shares the award with Stanford’s Daphne Patterson, who also tallied six goals last week. Patterson scored three goals including one with 12 seconds left in the Cardinal’s shocker over No. 5 Penn, 10-8.
NORTH CAROLINA TIDBITS
North Carolina is currently ranked seventh in the nation with a 5-1 record. The Tar Heels’ only loss was to currently sixth-ranked Penn, 8-7. This game will be UNC’s first away from Chapel Hill in 2008, as the Tar Heels head into the week after a 12-5 win over Vanderbilt. Corey Donohoe leads the squad with 17 goals and two assists.
COLUMBIA TIDBITS
Columbia enters this week’s match up with a 2-2 record. The Lions lost their opener to Monmouth, but then defeated Lafayette (19-9) and Wagner (14-3). Last Sunday, Columbia fell, 16-2, at Cornell. The Lions are led by Holly Glynn’s 14 goals and two assists.
LOOKING AHEAD
While 2008 isn’t even underway yet, the Ducks inked 16 signees for the 2009 class in November. The new class will usher in the second era of Oregon lacrosse, as this year’s senior class departs after playing four years since the inaugural 2005 season. The class has representatives from seven different states, led by Maryland (4) and California (4).
“We are thrilled to welcome this dynamic group of student athletes into our program and anxious to continue building on our solid foundation for the Oregon lacrosse program” head coach Jen Larsen said. “This class brings in a wealth of experience from all across the country and will continue our quest to national excellence on the field and in the classroom.”
Oregon returns to Eugene this week with its six-game winning streak unblemished as well as a No. 18 ranking in the nation.
The Ducks, off to their best start at 6-1 in the history of the program, host seventh-ranked North Carolina (5-1) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Oregon remains at home to play Columbia (2-2) at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
MEDIA
Oregon lacrosse fans can follow both games this week on the O-Zone at www.GoDucks.com. Fans can purchase the special lacrosse package featuring all six home games this season, or purchase single-game viewings. Alison O’Brien from KWVA 88.1 will be providing the play-by-play.
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Tuesday’s game with North Carolina is Oregon’s only contest under the lights of Pape’ Field this season. Fans are encouraged to wear yellow to the game to “Light up the Night.” Fans wearing a yellow shirt will receive $1 off admission at the gate.
Sunday is a $2 Bi-Mart Day when the Ducks host Columbia. Fans can pick up a $2 Bi-Mart coupon at any Eugene or Springfield location and gain entrance for just $2.
CRACKING THE RANKINGS
Oregon returned from southern California with two one-goal victories at the East West Challenge.
The Ducks first defeated 11th-ranked Notre Dame, 14-13, at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego.
Oregon scored two free position goals in the final 15 seconds of the game to knock off the Fighting Irish, defeating the highest ranked opponent in Oregon program history.
On Sunday the Ducks again prevailed with a late goal to defeat Temple, 10-9, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Oregon’s two victories has moved the team up to 18th in the nation in the Inside Lacrosse Women’s Media Poll.
QUICK START
Oregon begins this week on a six-game winning streak, a stretch that marks the Ducks’ longest streak in program history. The team’s 6-1 start to the season is a new program best also.
SERIES HISTORY
The Oregon and North Carolina lacrosse programs have history and ties amongst its coaching staff.
Ducks head coach Jen Larsen spent three years with the Tar Heels as an assistant before receiving her first head coaching job with Oregon. Current UO assistant coach Brooke Dieringer played three seasons for UNC (?03, ?04, ?06) before graduating with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication in 2006.
The teams have met twice before with North Carolina holding the series lead at 2-0. This will be the Tar Heels first game at Pape’ Field.
Oregon and Columbia played one another for the first time last season, as the Ducks were victors by the score of 13-12 in New York.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Oregon junior Ilsa van den Berg scored five goals with one assist during the Ducks’ 14-13 upset of No. 11 Notre Dame last Thursday in San Diego, knocking home the game winner with three seconds left in the game. She added a goal and assist in last Saturday’s 10-9 win over Temple, earning her co-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Week honors.
Van den Berg shares the award with Stanford’s Daphne Patterson, who also tallied six goals last week. Patterson scored three goals including one with 12 seconds left in the Cardinal’s shocker over No. 5 Penn, 10-8.
NORTH CAROLINA TIDBITS
North Carolina is currently ranked seventh in the nation with a 5-1 record. The Tar Heels’ only loss was to currently sixth-ranked Penn, 8-7. This game will be UNC’s first away from Chapel Hill in 2008, as the Tar Heels head into the week after a 12-5 win over Vanderbilt. Corey Donohoe leads the squad with 17 goals and two assists.
COLUMBIA TIDBITS
Columbia enters this week’s match up with a 2-2 record. The Lions lost their opener to Monmouth, but then defeated Lafayette (19-9) and Wagner (14-3). Last Sunday, Columbia fell, 16-2, at Cornell. The Lions are led by Holly Glynn’s 14 goals and two assists.
LOOKING AHEAD
While 2008 isn’t even underway yet, the Ducks inked 16 signees for the 2009 class in November. The new class will usher in the second era of Oregon lacrosse, as this year’s senior class departs after playing four years since the inaugural 2005 season. The class has representatives from seven different states, led by Maryland (4) and California (4).
“We are thrilled to welcome this dynamic group of student athletes into our program and anxious to continue building on our solid foundation for the Oregon lacrosse program” head coach Jen Larsen said. “This class brings in a wealth of experience from all across the country and will continue our quest to national excellence on the field and in the classroom.”
