Maryland women’s lacrosse’s 12-0 start to the season has seen the Terps hit heights that have regularly been achieved both under head coach Cathy Reese and in the years before her.
After a mixed beginning to the 2020s, the Terps seem to have risen back toward the pinnacle of women’s lacrosse — an ascension that has been recognized by their return to the top spot in the polls.
Maryland’s most recent game, a 14-13 victory over Penn State that Jude Wilkenfeld covered for Testudo Times, saw the Terps’ trademark offense hit early and often. Defensively, Maryland had its worst game in over a month, but it still had enough in the tank to come out on top and preserve the undefeated start.
Attacker Lauren LaPointe was key to that victory — and has been key to the Terps’ overall success this season. Her 63 points on the year are 17 more than any other Terp and rank third in the Big Ten. LaPointe has exploded onto the scene this year following a remarkable story of resilience and perseverance.
The Terps will hope to persevere as the nation’s top-ranked and sole undefeated team when they host Rutgers on April 4 at noon.
In other news
Maryland baseball has officially played the fourth-hardest strength of schedule in the nation as of March 30. That number will go down for the 12-15 Terps as they continue through their season, though.
Maryland men’s lacrosse’s Eric Spanos was named player of the week by TheLacrosseNetwork.
The moment between Maryland women’s basketball head coach Brenda Frese and guard Oluchi Okananwa’s virality saw it reach an estimated 3.6 billion social media accounts through nearly 50,000 posts.
Maryland women’s basketball commit Jordyn Jackson flashed at McDonalds All-American Game practices.
Former Maryland safety Jalen Huskey continues to receive NFL Draft buzz.
Maryland football extended an offer to class of 2027 linebacker Drew Williams.
