PNCLL Weekly Beat - Week 6
Submitted by walax on Tue, 2006-04-25 07:12.
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The PNCLL Weekly Beat - April 22/23
by Douglas Muffinigan
SCOREBOARD
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PNCLL-A
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22-Apr
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SFU 19, Idaho 8
UW 6, Gonzaga 11
OSU 7, UO 15
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23-Apr
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UW 12, Idaho 8
SFU 17, Gonzaga 6
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POWER RANKINGS (Division)
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PNCLL-A Overall W/L |
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Oregon*
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6-0
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OregonState*
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5-1
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Simon Fraser*
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4-2
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Gonzaga *
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3-3
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BoiseState
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2-4
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Washington
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1-5
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Idaho
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0-6
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*In playoffs
RECAPS
PNCLL-A
**Gonzaga and Washington Played this weekend in a crucial game to determine who went to playoffs. Although BoiseState was all but eliminated from playoffs, Gonzaga and UW needed to fight for the last spot. The Bulldogs came out to play and took it to the Huskies. Ending the first half 6-1, the Zags built a sizable lead that UW could not overcome in the second half. Gonzaga clinches the playoffs with a 11-6 victory.
**The Civil War between the Ducks and Beavers was anything but close. With the Ducks coming out and destroying the Beavers off the bat, UO started the game with a 9-0 lead. As many of the disinterested fans left the game at halftime for the Lumberjax game, the Beavers did all they could to make it a respectable score. In the end, the Ducks rested some of their players wisely, making sure they did not sustain an injury for playoffs. Ducks pull out a slaughter, 15-7.
**Simon Fraser came out to Idaho, making sure they were going to get that third seed in the playoffs. With big games from Christians, Corrigan, and Manning, the Clan took it to the Vandals. Taking the game and the eventual #3 seed, SFU won this one 19-8.
**Washington and Idaho played their last games against each other this season. Both teams 0-5 in divisional play, were looking for their first PNCLL-A victory. Back and fourth until the second half, the officiating crew were as ready as they could be to make the calls that at some times seemed nonexistent. The Huskies seemed to come together towards the end amounting a 5 goal lead against the Vandals. Huskies came out in top at the end, 12-8. The Huskies claim the coveted 6th seed in the PNCLL-A while the Vandals still remain winless as a program.
PLAYOFF PICTURE
PNCLL-A
The playoff picture is set!
1. OREGON (6-0)
2. OREGONSTATE (5-1)
3. SIMON FRASER (4-2)
4. GONZAGA (3-3)
2. OREGONSTATE (5-1)
3. SIMON FRASER (4-2)
4. GONZAGA (3-3)
Top 10 League Leaders
PNCLL-A
Points Per Game
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1.
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Christians, Mike
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Sr
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SFU
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5.83
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2.
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Misner, Jake
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Jr
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Boise
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5.20
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3.
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Corrigan, Patrick
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So
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SFU
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4.18
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4.
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Manning, Curtis
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Fr
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SFU
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4.17
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5.
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Tipton, Tyler
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Jr
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Oregon St
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4.07
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6.
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Phillips, Jordan
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So
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Oregon St
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3.92
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7.
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Reynolds, Zach
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So
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Boise
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3.89
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8.
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Coffman, Julian
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Jr
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Oregon
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3.88
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9.
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Stein, Benjamin
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Sr
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Gonzaga
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3.07
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10.
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Clayton, Richard
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Jr
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Oregon St
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2.79
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TOP PERFORMERS
MIKE CHRISTIANS, SR, Attack, SFU…Putting up 10 points in the Gonzaga game is not an easy feat, yet Christians seems to consistently have great performances with ease. This is yet another game where Mike shows why his Canadian skills put him at the #1 top spot in PPG.
GAMES TO WATCH
Take a look at the exciting PNCLL playoffs being played at Tigard, Ore next weekend. If you can make the trip, some good lacrosse is sure to be there!
