Those Navy squads, coached by Joe Sanchez and led by such standouts as Becky Dowling, Laurie Coffey and Erica Hayes, compiled a 17-7 record against Patriot League opponents during a two-season span.
Navy has not appeared in the championship since, losing in the quarterfinal (or first) round eight of the last 10 seasons. However, 25th-year Holy Cross head coach Bill Gibbons believes the Mids have what it takes to make a run this year.
"I like Navy's personnel and I like the...
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