By Andrew McBride
Both Maryland men’s and women’s lacrosse were represented well this week, as Big Ten awards were given to two players from each team.
On the men’s side, goalie Brian Ruppel and defenseman Brett Makar were named Big Ten Specialist and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, respectively.
Ruppel, a freshman, was a brick wall in net while logging his first real time between the poles, allowing only five goals on 38 shots (73%) with 14 saves along the way. Ruppel stepped in after senior goalkeeper Logan McNaney limped off the field against Loyola (Md.