With no intention to take away from the fact that players determine athletic outcomes, the 2023 Intercollegiate Team Championships women’s title match had an obvious and irresistible storyline: the teacher vs. the student. Specifically, powerful McKendree coached by all-time great Shannon O’Keefe against upstart Maryville coached by Lauren Pate, the young pro who starred for McKendree under O’Keefe. In a hard-fought battle, the teacher came out on top as McKendree rallied to...