The University of Maryland and Towson University sit less than 50 miles apart on Interstate 95, and on Sunday, the two schools will face off in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship.
But despite the close proximity and the fact that both programs have made names for themselves in the world of lacrosse recently, it’s the first meeting between the two since 2011.
The Terrapins and Tigers have a storied history, playing each other 33 times dating back to 1971 and including 22 straight seasons from 1990-2011. The Terps have been dominant, winning 28 games while dropping just five.