While Maryland men’s lacrosse will likely undergo significant roster turnover entering next season, the program’s outlook got a bit brighter Wednesday.
Henry Dodge, Brian Ruppel and Riley Reese are expected to return for the Terps in 2027. The trio were granted another year of eligibility and will immediately slot back into Maryland’s starting lineup.
Dodge, the nation’s second-best faceoff specialist, was a revelation for the Terps in his first season in College Park. The All-Big Ten first-teamer posted a 67.9% faceoff win percentage and keyed Maryland to the third-highest faceoff success rate in the country. Dodge will team up with Jonah Carrier in the Terps’ faceoff committee again.
Maryland’s defense found its groove in the latter half of the season, and Reese’s emergence was a large reason why. Filling in for Will Schaller, Reese quickly became the Terps’ vocal leader in his first career starts. He logged a game-winning goal during Big Ten play and forced five of his 10 turnovers against Rutgers. Reese and Peter Laake will anchor Maryland’s starting defensive trio next year.
Ruppel had big shoes to fill between the pipes after taking over the starting role from longtime goalie Logan McNaney. His first season was rather turbulent. Despite conceding double-digit goals during the Terps’ losing streak, Ruppel notched at least 10 saves in nine of the 13 games. His return shores up Maryland’s goalkeeper questions ahead of 2027.
With 14 incoming freshmen and 15 players departing, John Tillman has little room to retool the attack through the transfer portal. But the continuity across the Terps’ other position groups should ease some concerns ahead of a critical offseason.
In other news
Emil Riegger will represent Maryland men’s golf at the NCAA Regionals for a second consecutive season after being named to the All-Big Ten second team.
Maryland men’s soccer promoted Brian Rowland to Associate Head Coach.
Maryland baseball’s freshman class has been influential in the Big Ten’s second-best offense.
Former Maryland women’s basketball guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough will wear No. 32 for the Indiana Fever this season.
Maryland football extended an offer to three-star class of 2027 cornerback Brandon Allen Jr.
