Maryland Men's Lacrosse Dominates Rutgers to Secure Big Ten Title Share
No. 8 Maryland men’s lacrosse pummels No. 19 Rutgers, 12-2, to claim share of Big Ten title
Yahoo! News
Image: Yahoo! News
The No. 8 Maryland men's lacrosse team defeated No. 19 Rutgers 12-2, claiming at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship. This victory marks Maryland's seventh title since 2015, with a chance to secure it outright against No. 10 Johns Hopkins next week.
- 01Maryland's victory over Rutgers solidified their position at the top of the Big Ten standings.
- 02The Terps have now won at least a share of the conference title for the seventh time since 2015.
- 03Graduate student Eric Spanos led the team with three goals and five points.
- 04Maryland's defense improved significantly, keeping opponents under 10 goals in recent matches.
- 05The Terps will face Johns Hopkins next week, aiming to claim the title outright.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
In a commanding performance, the No. 8 Maryland men's lacrosse team triumphed over No. 19 Rutgers with a score of 12-2 at SECU Stadium in College Park. This victory not only boosts Maryland's record to 6-4 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten but also secures at least a share of the conference's regular-season championship, marking their seventh title since 2015. The Terps, who had a rocky start to the season, have rebounded impressively, winning four of their last five games. Graduate student attackman Eric Spanos was instrumental in the win, scoring three goals and providing five points overall. Maryland's defense has also tightened, allowing fewer than ten goals in recent games. They will have the opportunity to claim the title outright when they face No. 10 Johns Hopkins next Saturday.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
This victory enhances Maryland's reputation in collegiate lacrosse and boosts local fan engagement ahead of their next game.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
How do you feel about Maryland's chances of winning the Big Ten outright?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.