2008 Woodie Awards
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Finally! W. Lax beats Terps 9-7 to advance to semifinals
Quakers reach first Final Four ever
Zach Klitzman
In addition to earning a spot in the Final Four, beating Maryland was especially sweet for Waxman. As a Washington D.C. native, she grew up hearing about Maryland's women's lacrosse dynasty and its seven straight NCAA crowns.
"Growing up I didn't know that much about lacrosse, but if I knew anything I knew that Maryland was really good. When I saw our [draw against Maryland], I was like, 'oh my god, I'm going to play Maryland.'"
Not only did Waxman just get to play Maryland, but she also made a significant contribution.
"I think one of the big reasons we've done so well is Sarah Waxman," Brower said. "She's always coming up with huge saves, which let's our offense be aggressive."
The other keeper wasn't too bad either. Although Maryland junior Allie Buote let up more goals than Waxman, she also had more saves, 10-7.
In addition to great goalkeeping, the game was also marked by surprisingly physical play. The game saw 39 fouls as well as nine yellow cards.
"They prepared for us physically," Penn senior tri-captain Chrissy Muller said. "But I also think we're a physical team since we don't sit back. At the end it was getting really physical because you could tell they were getting desperate. So it kind of makes you feel good because you know you're controlling the game."
Northwestern now lies in the Quakers' path, as the Wildcats (19-1) defeated Syracuse Sunday 14-9. The Wildcats are responsible for the Quakers' only loss of the season, a 13-4 drubbing in Evanston on March 9.
Although Northwestern is the higher seed, the Final Four matchup will be at Franklin Field, since Penn is the predetermined host institution for the Final Four and championship game.
Considering Northwestern has been ranked number one for the majority of the season and has not lost since an opening day 9-8 overtime fluke to North Carolina, the Quakers might find themselves behind early again. Fortunately for them, they already know they are capable of a big comeback.
"Growing up I didn't know that much about lacrosse, but if I knew anything I knew that Maryland was really good. When I saw our [draw against Maryland], I was like, 'oh my god, I'm going to play Maryland.'"
Not only did Waxman just get to play Maryland, but she also made a significant contribution.
"I think one of the big reasons we've done so well is Sarah Waxman," Brower said. "She's always coming up with huge saves, which let's our offense be aggressive."
The other keeper wasn't too bad either. Although Maryland junior Allie Buote let up more goals than Waxman, she also had more saves, 10-7.
In addition to great goalkeeping, the game was also marked by surprisingly physical play. The game saw 39 fouls as well as nine yellow cards.
"They prepared for us physically," Penn senior tri-captain Chrissy Muller said. "But I also think we're a physical team since we don't sit back. At the end it was getting really physical because you could tell they were getting desperate. So it kind of makes you feel good because you know you're controlling the game."
Northwestern now lies in the Quakers' path, as the Wildcats (19-1) defeated Syracuse Sunday 14-9. The Wildcats are responsible for the Quakers' only loss of the season, a 13-4 drubbing in Evanston on March 9.
Although Northwestern is the higher seed, the Final Four matchup will be at Franklin Field, since Penn is the predetermined host institution for the Final Four and championship game.
Considering Northwestern has been ranked number one for the majority of the season and has not lost since an opening day 9-8 overtime fluke to North Carolina, the Quakers might find themselves behind early again. Fortunately for them, they already know they are capable of a big comeback.
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