May 16, 2009

No. 1 Stevenson Hosts No. 5 Gettysburg in NCAA Semis

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Having won a school record 17 games, including two wins in the team's first appearance in the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship, the No. 1-ranked Stevenson University men's lacrosse team will look to add to its historic season when it hosts No. 5 Gettysburg on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., in the semifinals.

Tickets for Saturday's game will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:00 a.m., outside of the Caves Athletics Complex. Gates will open at noon.

Tickets will be $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and senior citizens. Kids eighth grade and under will be $1.00. Since this is an NCAA championship event, NO complimentary admission or passes will be allowed.

For those who can not make it to the games, Stevenson will be providing live stats while the NCAA will be providing live video on NCAA.com.

Live stats: http://livestats.prestosports.com/stevenson/mlax/mlacrosse.html

Live video: http://www.ncaa.com/sports/m-lacros/ncaa-m-lacros-body.html

A win would send the Mustangs (17-1) to the national championship game at Gillete Stadium in Foxboro, Massachussetts next Sunday, May 24, making them the first team in the 15-year history of athletics at Stevenson University to play for a national championship.

Meanwhile, the Bullets (15-3) are making their third-straight appearance in the semifinals and eighth overall. They have won 13 consecutive games since starting the season 2-3 with losses to No. 7 Stevenson, No. 3 Cortland State and No. 14 Haverford.

Gettysburg has a record of 2-5 in the semifinals, advancing to the national championship game in 2001 and 2002. The team is still looking for its first title.

Stevenson is 11-1 at home this season and 20-2 at Caves Athletics Complex over the last two seasons. The team's only losses during that time have come to eight-time national champion and conference rival Salisbury.

Earlier this season, the Mustangs improved to 3-0 with a 16-6 victory over then-No. 2 Gettysburg at home on March 4. Sophomore Jimmy Dailey (Westminster/Winter Hills) totaled a season-high seven points, including a career-high four goals, while junior Richie Ford (Baltimore/Towson) also netted four goals.

Dailey and Ford combined to score four of Stevenson's six first quarter goals as it led 6-2 after one and 10-2 at the half.

Senior Greg Furshman (Miami, Fla./Towson) finished with one goal and one assist while winning 11 of 17 faceoffs and totaling six ground balls.

Sunday will mark the third overall meeting between the Mustangs and Bullets with each team having won on its home field. While Stevenson won the matchup earlier this season, Gettysburg pulled out a 10-9 victory at Musselman Stadium on March 5, 2008 after Zach Pucci scored the game-winning goal with 1:44 left.

Sunday will also mark the third meeting between the Furshman brothers, Greg and Bullet starting goalie Zach Furshman. Greg has totaled two goals and one assist in the previous two games while Zach did not see any action in 2008 and totaled eight saves while allowing 14 goals in 43 minutes this year.

Zach Furshman and Stevenson junior Geoff Hebert (Lutherville/Dulaney) are two of Division III's top goalies as Herbert is ranked fourth in goals against average while Furshman is ninth.

Hebert has totaled 29 saves in the Mustangs' two NCAA championship games, including a career-high 15 in his debut versus Cabrini. Furshman has made 13 saves in the Bullets' two games.

Stevenson is ranked sixth in Division III in scoring defense while Gettysburg is ranked 45th in scoring offense. The Mustangs are also 13th in scoring offense with the Bullets 19th in scoring defense.

During Gettysburg's 13-game win streak, the team has allowed double-digit goals just twice in its 11-10 win at No. 1 Salisbury on March 28 and its 15-10 victory over No. 6 Washington and Lee at home on May 9 in the NCAA second round.

In their previous meeting at Stevenson this season, the Bullets were outscored 6-2 in the first quarter. However, in 18 games this season, Gettysburg has outscored its opponents 74-28 in the opening quarter.

By comparison, the Mustangs have outscored their opponents 66-27 in the first quarter, 134-54 after two and 201-85 after three. Their problem has been the fourth quarter where they have allowed 34 goals and hold just a plus-10 margin.

More details on Sunday's game can be found below.

Concessions

Sodexho will be offering a full service concession stand, serving hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, chips, candy and assorted drinks.

Merchandise

The NCAA will be selling official championship merchandise, including t-shirts and hats, as well as official championship programs. NO Stevenson merchandise will be available.

Parking

Parking will be available in the upper lots on the Owings Mills camps. In the event extra parking spaces are needed, fans will be directed to satellite parking lots next to Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill in the Boulevard Corporate Center.

Restrooms

No access to Caves Sports and Wellness Center will be granted on game day. Portable restrooms have been made available at the South end of the field, behind the spectator seating.

Seating

The field at the Caves Athletics Complex has a seating capacity of approximately 2,500. All seating is general admission and available on a first come, first served basis. The bleachers adjacent to the bubble has been reserved for Stevenson students.

Tailgaiting

Tailgaiting will ONLY be permitted at the top of the hill next to the Howard S. Brown School of Business and Leadership. NO tailgaiting will be allowed in any of the satellite parking lots.


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Tickets for Saturday's game will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:00 a.m., outside of the Caves Athletics Complex. Gates will open at noon. Tickets will be $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and senior citizens. Kids eighth grade and under will be $1.00. Since this is an NCAA championship event, NO complimentary admission or passes will be allowed. For those who can not make it to the games, Stevenson will be providing live stats while the NCAA will be providing live video on NCAA.com. Live stats: http://livestats.prestosports.com/stevenson/mlax/mlacrosse.html Live video: http://www.ncaa.com/sports/m-lacros/ncaa-m-lacros-body.html A win would send the Mustangs (17-1) to the national championship game at Gillete Stadium in Foxboro, Massachussetts next Sunday, May 24, making them the first team in the 15-year history of athletics at Stevenson University to play for a national championship. Meanwhile, the Bullets (15-3) are making their third-straight appearance in the semifinals and eighth overall. They have won 13 consecutive games since starting the season 2-3 with losses to No. 7 Stevenson, No. 3 Cortland State and No. 14 Haverford. Gettysburg has a record of 2-5 in the semifinals, advancing to the national championship game in 2001 and 2002. The team is still looking for its first title. Stevenson is 11-1 at home this season and 20-2 at Caves Athletics Complex over the last two seasons. The team's only losses during that time have come to eight-time national champion and conference rival Salisbury. Earlier this season, the Mustangs improved to 3-0 with a 16-6 victory over then-No. 2 Gettysburg at home on March 4. Sophomore Jimmy Dailey (Westminster/Winter Hills) totaled a season-high seven points, including a career-high four goals, while junior Richie Ford (Baltimore/Towson) also netted four goals. Dailey and Ford combined to score four of Stevenson's six first quarter goals as it led 6-2 after one and 10-2 at the half. Senior Greg Furshman (Miami, Fla./Towson) finished with one goal and one assist while winning 11 of 17 faceoffs and totaling six ground balls. Sunday will mark the third overall meeting between the Mustangs and Bullets with each team having won on its home field. While Stevenson won the matchup earlier this season, Gettysburg pulled out a 10-9 victory at Musselman Stadium on March 5, 2008 after Zach Pucci scored the game-winning goal with 1:44 left. Sunday will also mark the third meeting between the Furshman brothers, Greg and Bullet starting goalie Zach Furshman. Greg has totaled two goals and one assist in the previous two games while Zach did not see any action in 2008 and totaled eight saves while allowing 14 goals in 43 minutes this year. Zach Furshman and Stevenson junior Geoff Hebert (Lutherville/Dulaney) are two of Division III's top goalies as Herbert is ranked fourth in goals against average while Furshman is ninth. Hebert has totaled 29 saves in the Mustangs' two NCAA championship games, including a career-high 15 in his debut versus Cabrini. Furshman has made 13 saves in the Bullets' two games. Stevenson is ranked sixth in Division III in scoring defense while Gettysburg is ranked 45th in scoring offense. The Mustangs are also 13th in scoring offense with the Bullets 19th in scoring defense. During Gettysburg's 13-game win streak, the team has allowed double-digit goals just twice in its 11-10 win at No. 1 Salisbury on March 28 and its 15-10 victory over No. 6 Washington and Lee at home on May 9 in the NCAA second round. In their previous meeting at Stevenson this season, the Bullets were outscored 6-2 in the first quarter. However, in 18 games this season, Gettysburg has outscored its opponents 74-28 in the opening quarter. By comparison, the Mustangs have outscored their opponents 66-27 in the first quarter, 134-54 after two and 201-85 after three. Their problem has been the fourth quarter where they have allowed 34 goals and hold just a plus-10 margin. More details on Sunday's game can be found below. Concessions Sodexho will be offering a full service concession stand, serving hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, chips, candy and assorted drinks. Merchandise The NCAA will be selling official championship merchandise, including t-shirts and hats, as well as official championship programs. NO Stevenson merchandise will be available. Parking Parking will be available in the upper lots on the Owings Mills camps. In the event extra parking spaces are needed, fans will be directed to satellite parking lots next to Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill in the Boulevard Corporate Center. Restrooms No access to Caves Sports and Wellness Center will be granted on game day. Portable restrooms have been made available at the South end of the field, behind the spectator seating. Seating The field at the Caves Athletics Complex has a seating capacity of approximately 2,500. All seating is general admission and available on a first come, first served basis. The bleachers adjacent to the bubble has been reserved for Stevenson students. Tailgaiting Tailgaiting will ONLY be permitted at the top of the hill next to the Howard S. Brown School of Business and Leadership. NO tailgaiting will be allowed in any of the satellite parking lots.