Seven Stories and One Set of Beats: May 14, 2012

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May Madness: ESPN Announces Quarterfinal Networks, Time Slots
ESPN has announced the time slots and stations on the ESPN family of networks for the NCAA Quarterfinal matchups.

Maryland Lacrosse Rallies Late, Tops Lehigh 10-9
Joe Cummings' last-minute stunner capped a fierce Maryland rally, as the Terrapins escape Lehigh and set up a date with Johns Hopkins.

Johns Hopkins cruises to 19-9 win over Stony Brook
Mike Poppleton didn't score a goal, dish out an assist or register a save, but he clearly was the most dominant player on the field in Johns Hopkins' 19-9 win over Stony Brook on Sunday.

Virginia lacrosse trying to repeat its winning formula
Virginia used to be the run-and-gun glamour team of college lacrosse. But last year, after the Cavaliers discarded their two most dynamic and undisciplined players, they found another way. With a zone defense, a patient offense and a new identity, Virginia won its fifth, and most unexpected, NCAA championship.

Notre Dame ousts Bulldogs from NCAA tournament
Never underestimate the significance of momentum.

Lehigh loses to Maryland in NCAA lacrosse
Maryland uses late goal to edge Lehigh in NCAA lacrosse.

NCAA men’s lacrosse: Virginia tops Princeton in defensive struggle
The Cavaliers’ 6-5 victory over the Tigers in the men’s lacrosse first round was the lowest-scoring NCAA tournament game in Virginia program history.

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