No. 8 Maryland men’s lacrosse cruises past Rutgers, 12-2, earns seventh Big Ten title
The Terps finished Big Ten play with just one conference loss.
No. 8 Maryland men’s lacrosse’s offense could do no wrong in Saturday’s contest against No. 19 Rutgers.
After the Scarlet Knights netted the game’s opening score, the Terps turned it on and never looked back. Maryland scored nine consecutive goals — its longest run since a commanding victory over Albany in 2024. That 30-minute stretch between the first and third quarters saw the Terps take an eight-goal lead.
Maryland didn’t waver, piling it on behind a six-goal second quarter to cruise to a 12-2 win Saturday at SECU Stadium. The victory clinched the Terps at least a share of the Big Ten regular season title, leaving them as the lone one-loss conference team. Head coach John Tillman has consistently discussed the fluidity of Maryland’s offense when everyone gets involved.
Following seven different players scoring in the Terps’ overtime victory over then-No. 9 Ohio State, Maryland reached new heights in Saturday’s game. The Terps’ ball movement allowed them to thrive in transition and set offense, resulting in nine goalscorers.