NCAA Quarterfinal Weekend + UNC’s Ashley and Chloe Humphrey

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Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss discuss recap the first round of the 2025 Men's NCAA Lacrosse Tournament. They review last week's episode with Pat Kavanaugh and focus on a range of games including Richmond's breakthrough win over UNC and Georgetown's surprising victory against Duke. They also highlight the strong performances of star players like Aiden Carroll and Liam Matthews. The conversation shifts to quarterfinal matchups, emphasizing games such as Richmond vs. Cornell and Georgetown vs. Maryland. The hosts wrap up by emphasizing the cultural and emotional aspects of playoff lacrosse.

After the break, UNC's Ashley and Chloe Humphrey join the podcast. The sisters discuss their current season's success, including setting multiple records and being the top seed as they prepare for the NCAA quarterfinals against Princeton. They delve into their journey to UNC, overcoming injuries, and the impact of COVID on their athletic careers. The episode also covers their on-field synergy, practice routines, and how they handle adversities like face guarding. Both sisters emphasize the importance of perspective, teamwork, and relentless preparation in achieving their goals. They also reflect on the influence of admired players like Kayla Treanor and share their experiences of growing up obsessed with lacrosse.

Timecodes

0:00 - Tournament Time Nostalgia

10:30 - Richmond def. UNC

17:00 - Georgetown def. Duke

21:10 - Notre Dame def. Ohio St

27:10 - Syracuse def. Harvard

32:20 - Penn St def. Colgate

36:20 - Maryland def. Air Force

39:00 - Quarterfinal Preview

42:10 - Player Perspective: Humphrey Sisters