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The Daily OrangeFinal four: Players to watch
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Posted: 5/22/09, 12:30 PM EST Section: Final Four '09
Crotty has 11 points already this postseason behind an eight-point game in the Blue Devils' 12-11 victory over North Carolina in the quarterfinals.
For Syracuse to defeat the Duke, it all starts with Crotty. But that's easier said than done. If he gets going, it could be a long day for SU defenseman Sid Smith and crew.
Max Quinzani
As Crotty is more known for his ability to pass, Quinzani is the finisher for Duke. He leads the squad with 43 goals this season, while also chipping in 10 assists. He ranks 13th in the nation in goals per game with an average of 2.39 per contest.
He has five points this postseason, scoring four goals. Syracuse defenseman Smith said Quinzani is a great finisher and SU is going to have to keep an extra close eye on him throughout the contest.
With Quinzani scoring and Crotty feeding, Duke scored the third-most goals in lacrosse this season.
Rob Schroeder
Duke is going to score its goals on Saturday. It's up to Schroeder to make sure those goals hold up.
The senior started all 18 games this season for Duke and has given up 7.67 goals per contest. That ranks ninth in the nation.
In only five games this season has Schroder given up double-digit goals. In those five games, Duke is 3-2. He's also had a flair for the big game. Playing against North Carolina and Duke, the top two goal-scorers on the season, he is 5-0.
Syracuse is fourth in the nation, behind Duke, in goals scored this season. If Schroeder can hold Syracuse under 10 goals, which has only happened twice this season (1-1 in such games), he could be in line for a shot at a national championship.
Virginia
Danny Glading
For a while this season, Virginia looked indestructible, and a lot of that had to do with Glading, who leads the team with 60 points. Glading made The Daily Orange's list of players to watch in the final four last season, too, and he's only gotten stronger. Glading's speed makes him dangerous, as if his talent wasn't enough. He ranks 11th in the country in points-per game, but that's only because of the other stars on UVA's trio of attack.
For Syracuse to defeat the Duke, it all starts with Crotty. But that's easier said than done. If he gets going, it could be a long day for SU defenseman Sid Smith and crew.
Max Quinzani
As Crotty is more known for his ability to pass, Quinzani is the finisher for Duke. He leads the squad with 43 goals this season, while also chipping in 10 assists. He ranks 13th in the nation in goals per game with an average of 2.39 per contest.
He has five points this postseason, scoring four goals. Syracuse defenseman Smith said Quinzani is a great finisher and SU is going to have to keep an extra close eye on him throughout the contest.
With Quinzani scoring and Crotty feeding, Duke scored the third-most goals in lacrosse this season.
Rob Schroeder
Duke is going to score its goals on Saturday. It's up to Schroeder to make sure those goals hold up.
The senior started all 18 games this season for Duke and has given up 7.67 goals per contest. That ranks ninth in the nation.
In only five games this season has Schroder given up double-digit goals. In those five games, Duke is 3-2. He's also had a flair for the big game. Playing against North Carolina and Duke, the top two goal-scorers on the season, he is 5-0.
Syracuse is fourth in the nation, behind Duke, in goals scored this season. If Schroeder can hold Syracuse under 10 goals, which has only happened twice this season (1-1 in such games), he could be in line for a shot at a national championship.
Virginia
Danny Glading
For a while this season, Virginia looked indestructible, and a lot of that had to do with Glading, who leads the team with 60 points. Glading made The Daily Orange's list of players to watch in the final four last season, too, and he's only gotten stronger. Glading's speed makes him dangerous, as if his talent wasn't enough. He ranks 11th in the country in points-per game, but that's only because of the other stars on UVA's trio of attack.
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