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Ohio State Men's Lacrosse (2013 ECAC Champions)

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Two years later, Duke standing tall
OSU's opponent bounces back after rape investigation
Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:46 AM




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Chris SewardRaleigh (N.C.) News & Observer
Duke is the top-ranked team in the country, having lost only once this season.


The anticipation for the Ohio State men's lacrosse team is palpable. Fresh off a resounding victory over Cornell last week for the Buckeyes' first NCAA Tournament win in school history, they get a crack at the No. 1 team in the nation when they face Duke at noon today in Ithaca, N.Y.
Reaching the quarterfinals, getting a crack at the top-ranked team and being in the national spotlight again -- the game will be televised on ESPNU -- have the Buckeyes walking on air.
"It's probably the greatest thing that has happened in my college career," senior defenseman Ricky Pages said.
"Duke is way above us in reputation. Everyone across the nation knows Duke is really good. This is a great opportunity for us."
Duke is 17-1, its only blemish an 11-7 loss to Georgetown nearly two months ago.
"It's a huge statement (game) for us," Pages said. "We have nothing to lose and they have everything to lose."
Yes and no. It is true that for the Buckeyes, their season will be deemed a resounding success, regardless of what happens today.



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If the Buckeye HOF or Eddie George's aren't showing the game then they should shut their doors and go home.

:osu:
 
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Thirty minutes 'til face off.

This team has already had the best season in the history of our program, so we're in the bonus round now. Nothing to lose, but a chance to shock the lacrosse world.

Bring it, Bucks! :osu:
 
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leroyjenkins;1165519; said:
Jake last game was a life saver with your updates. Can we count on you again??

I personally think the Bucks will rape Duke!
wait ummmmm.....
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My pizza is about to come out of the oven, but I'll try to post updates between bites. :biggrin:

Go Bucks!
 
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There was almost a pregame fight during warm ups, lots of trash talking. Our boys are confident, and we just got the first goal!!!

1-0, Bucks!
 
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[quote='BusNative;116553;3]The game is on ESPNU...[/quote]

Yep, the entire lacrosse tourney is there.

Damn, Bucks turn it over and Duke scores.
 
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We're being really sloppy with the ball. We've hardly had it since we scored, too many turnovers. Still 1-1

Edit: 2-1 Duke

We can't keep playing defense all day and expect to stay close.
 
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Duke scores again. It appears we pissed these guys off.

1-3

Edit: another turnover, another penalty, another goal

1-4
 
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I think we've possessed the ball for about 30 seconds...we're 9 minutes into the game.

Duke scores yet again...1-6
 
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Jake;1165516; said:
This team has already had the best season in the history of our program, so we're in the bonus round now. Nothing to lose...
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Had to remind myself of this comment in light of what I'm seeing in the first quarter. This is just a good ol' fashioned butt whuppin', and we're supplying the butt.

8-1 Duke, still in the first quarter.
 
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