A bounce-back win was important for Maryland women’s lacrosse, and a bounce-back win was exactly what it earned, defeating Drexel 15-9 on Tuesday.
For starters, the Dragons didn’t even have an offensive possession until eight minutes through the first frame. In addition, Shaylan Ahearn won a career-high 14 draw controls. The Terps’ offensive starpower flashed, with Libby May and Hannah Leubecker combining for 10 goals. Despite some lapses in the second and fourth quarters, the Terps returned to the championship level of play that they’re capable of.
Now, in a showdown versus No. 7 Florida, Maryland will have a chance to prove that it can dismantle one of the elite teams in the nation.