No. 2-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse and No. 7-seed Rutgers met exactly one week prior in a low-scoring defensive affair. Wednesday’s Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal matchup was the exact opposite, though.
With time winding down in the third quarter, the Terps held a slight 10-8 lead after scoring a minute prior, and looked prone to a second consecutive early exit in the tournament.
But a Kori Edmondson score late in the third and six fourth-quarter goals eased any potential concerns. While the Scarlet Knights didn’t go down easy, the Terps secured a 17-11 win in College Park.
“We struggled against [Rutgers’ goalie] last week, and we talked about that and watched it,” head coach Cathy Reese said.