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Maryland beats Duke in women’s lacrosse semifinals

The Columbian
Published: May 26, 2011, 5:00pm

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Sarah Mollison and Katie Schwarzmann scored four goals each, Laura Merrifeld added three and top-ranked Maryland beat Duke 14-8 on Friday to reach the NCAA women’s lacrosse championship for the 20th time.

The Terrapins (21-1) will defend their national championship against the winner of North Carolina-Northwestern on Sunday at Kenneth Lavelle Stadium on Long Island.

Emma Hamm scored three goals and Kim Wegner added two for Duke (15-5), which was seeking its first appearance in the title game.

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