Did the Friday morning Ducktalk show so I might as well share some of what we discussed. Not usually a topic, but the Lacrosse team is certainly worth some time here. Before George Horton was on board to build a baseball program, Jen Larson was hired to do the same for this up and coming sport. She joined the athletic department in 2003 to rev up the team in 2005. Their 12 wins this year is the 2nd best in the brief history. A couple weeks ago they travelled to Stanford for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament and made the semi finals, nearly moving on against Cal before coming up a bit light, 10-9. Casey Rector & Ilsa Van Den Berg were named to the all tourney team. Oregon was the 1st D-1 school in the Pacific Northwest to offer Lacrosse as an intercollegiate sport. Coach Larson packed a sensational resume as a player. She was a 2 sport standout at Virginia. As captain of the Lax team she helped the Cavaliers win a national title. She also captained the field hockey team.
Casey Martin has the men's golf team in the NCAA regionals next week in Daly City, California. Their runner-up in the Pac 10 championships was the best showing in a dozen years. Dan Miernicki was 3rd, Isiah Telles was tied for 9th with teammate Eugene Wong. Telles is a sophmore, Wong a freshman which obviously speaks to a bright future.
The women are playing in the regionals as we speak in Tempe. They went off the charts academically and were recognized nationally for their performance in the classroom.
On today's show, hoop update as Lebron & the Cavs punish Atlanta to go up 2 games to none, plus we'll preview what's on tap this weekend in the NHL, MLB, and we'll keep you updated on the Players Championship, this week's PGA stop at legendary Sawgrass.
Enjoy the weekend.
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