No. 7 Maryland women’s lacrosse has been prone to slow starts at times this season. Saturday’s contest against No. 18 USC was no different. After the first five minutes of play, the Terps trailed 3-1 and looked outmatched.
With all the momentum on the Trojans’ side, Maryland won its third consecutive draw control. However, this one proved pivotal. On the ensuing possession, the Terps made them pay.
Chrissy Thomas caught a pass on the edge of the 12-meter arc and rotated to the top of the attacking circle. The graduate student searched for her next option, and seconds later, she found it.