Quint Kessenich: Fact vs. opinion in men¿s college lacrosse

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New rulesDuke midfielder Myles JonesMaryland coach John Tillman, left, with Loyola coach Charley ToomeyLoyola's Justin WardSt. John's attackman Kieran McArdleLehigh's Ty Souders (40) Navy's Sam Jones (on ground) and Tucker HullTim Hardy of Syracuse defends against Virginia's Mike Thompson, 2008Princeton goalie Tyler Fiorito (6) saves a shot by Hopkins' Chris BolandVirginia coach Dom StarsiaUniversity of Maryland President Wallace D. LohColgate attackman Peter Baum carries the ball against Dartmouth in a 13-10 win Feb. 23Andrew ScalleyMichigan midfielder Andrew Mosko of Bethesda (Georgetown Prep)Boys' Latin's Colin Chell, Conestoga goalie Robbie ZoninoMore Sports photos

<b>Fact:</b> Patriot League teams are a combined 14-11 out of conference. Navy is 2-2 with wins over Virginia Military Institute and Detroit, and one-goal losses at Fairfield and Georgetown. The Midshipmen play at Bucknell on Saturday.
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<b>Opinion:</b> This is a critical league game for two teams that seem to be snake-bitten in close games.

Lehigh's Ty Souders (40) Navy's Sam Jones (on ground) and Tucker Hull

( Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore Sun / March 30, 2012 )

Fact: Patriot League teams are a combined 14-11 out of conference. Navy is 2-2 with wins over Virginia Military Institute and Detroit, and one-goal losses at Fairfield and Georgetown. The Midshipmen play at Bucknell on Saturday.

Opinion: This is a critical league game for two teams that seem to be snake-bitten in close games.

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