No. 3 Maryland men’s lacrosse hosts No. 20 Johns Hopkins in latest chapter of storied rivalry

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Despite some new faces on both sides, Maryland (2-0 B1G) and Johns Hopkins (1-1 B1G) will face off for the first fourth dimension since the 2022 season in the 113th rendition of "The Rivalry" contesting for the coveted "Rivalry Trophy".

"The game means a lot to both schools, [it'south] a game I retrieve everybody gets excited about whether yous're a thespian, a coach, a member of the community of those ii schools," head passenger vehicle John Tillman said. "A big game for the land."

The Bluish Jays are led past new head coach Pete Milliman, while the Terps have sometime Johns Hopkins offensive coordinator Bobby Benson steering their offense.

Through two games, Maryland has impressed on both ends of the field with commanding 11 and vi-goal wins respectively. Jared Bernhardt has connected to spearhead Maryland's offensive attack with 11 points (5G, 6A) through two games showcasing his elite dodging skillset, just besides the ability to set his teammates up as a facilitator.

Daniel Maltz has thrived in his second season in College Park with 10 points (9G, 1A) finding space with perfectly timed cuts playing off the likes of Bernhardt, Logan Wisnauskas and Anthony DeMaio. Both Wisnauskas and DeMaio accept enjoyed strong starts to the 2022 campaign with nine points (6G, 3A) and 7 points (3G, 4A) respectively.

Kyle Long has as well been a nice spark offensively, particularly early on in games with the squad'south first goal in back-to-dorsum games. However, Maryland'southward attackmen and midfielders have likewise been fantabulous on the ride through ii games pestering opposing defenses on clear attempts causing turnovers.

"Just making team'south uncomfortable, riding is just an endeavor matter," Wisnauskas said. "Putting along the attempt and making teams think where information technology's coming down to the wire. They have to brand a decision and kind of throw the ball away. They freeze up and that'south what we're looking for within the ride."

Maryland's defense has impressed at the commencement of the season besides. Through two games, opponents are averaging eight goals per game and Maryland's defense has been both cohesive and communicative.

Nick Grill and Brett Makar have spearheaded that strong communication developing into more vocal leaders on the field with their experience. Logan McNaney is coming off a career-loftier 16-save operation against Penn State, crediting the defence with his success and so far this season.

"They have pride in defending whoever's in the goal," Tillman said of the defense. "I think they've heard most information technology over the last couple of years, 'hey our defense isn't that good and it's not up to standard'. I think they've taken that personally; that's something that Coach [Jesse Bernhardt] did too because he played hither and it means a lot to him."

That unit will be tasked with slowing down a talented Blueish Jays offense led by the tandem of attackman/midfielder Connor DeSimone and attackman Joey Epstein. DeSimone has transitioned to primarily playing attack this flavour with 10 points (5G, 5A) displaying the ability to score himself, simply also create for his teammates.

Epstein is one of the all-time dodgers on the team with seven goals then far this season doing virtually of his damage initiating his dodges from 10 or at goal-line extended. Despite only scoring ii goals in 2 games, Cole Williams is one of the more imposing attackmen in the league at 6-foot-5, using his top to get his hands free and create some separation.

Withal, an surface area where the Terps are looking to improve after some struggles in the first two games is at the faceoff X. Justin Shockey lost all six faceoffs against the Nittany Lions, but Connor Calderone constitute some success winning vii of 17 faceoffs.

Expect Tillman and the Terps' coaching staff to utilize both players against the Blue Jays Matt Narewski who has won 24 of his 41 faceoffs this season.

The first iteration of the rivalry begins at one:00 p.grand. Sabbatum and will air on BTN Plus. Both teams are scheduled to run into later in the season at Homewood Field with no specified appointment yet.

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