Stanford Captures Eighth MPSF Title
May 6, 2013
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MPSF Championship---Host: University of Oregon
No. 2 Seed Stanford 7, No. 1 Seed Denver 6
Eugene, OR---Stanford raced out to a 3-0 lead in the first nine minutes, then used another 3-0 run over a five-minute span within the last quarter of the game en route to a 7-6 MPSF Championship win. Eleventh-ranked Denver had taken a 5-4 lead at the 16:59 mark of the second-half, following a 5-1 run of its own. Though a goal from Lucy Dikeou tied it with 12:17 left, followed by strikes from Anna Kim (11:23) and Hannah Farr (7:04) for the ultimate game-winner. Each of those players scored twice in the finals, while goalkeeper Lyndsey Munoz collected 10 saves. Kara Secora and Jill Remenapp scored twice each for the Pioneers, who had their MPSF record-setting 15-game win streak snapped. Annabelle Gilbride caused three turnovers for DU. With its eighth MPSF title, Stanford earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, its fourth appearance. The Cardinal faces Notre Dame in the first round Friday. Denver received one of the 13 at-large bids, making its first NCAA appearance, taking on A-Sun Champ Jacksonville in the first round.
MPSF Semifinal #1---Host: University of Oregon
No. 1 Seed Denver 17, No. 4 Seed USC 11
Eugene, OR---Top-seeded Denver seeks a first-ever MPSF Championship Saturday at 1 pm, defeating No. 4 seed USC in the first semifinal, 17-11. The Pioneers never trailed. Mikayla Clark, Annabelle Gilbride, and Jenn Etzel all recorded hat tricks for DU. On Defense, Kate Henrich caused five turnovers and Hannah Hook collected 13 saves. Amanda Johansen had five draw controls for an even MPSF record-setting 100 this year. Caroline Cordrey had a game-high five goals for USC.
MPSF Semifinal #2---Host: University of Oregon
No. 2 Seed Stanford 16, No. 3 Seed California 6
Eugene, OR---No. 2 Seed Stanford seeks an eighth MPSF Championship Saturday, having been in every title game in MPSF Lacrosse history, with a 7-2 record in such contests. Stanford raced out to leads of 3-0, 7-1, and 8-2 over No. 3 Seed California by halftime and was not caught. Hannah Farr posted four goals, while Rachel Ozer had a hat trick with three assists. Two-time MPSF Player of the Year Megan Takacs of Cal put away four goals and picked up six draws in her final contest.