Emily Sterling would not let No. 9 Maryland women’s lacrosse lose Sunday against No. 9 James Madison.
The graduate goalkeeper put up a season-high 14 saves against the nation’s second-highest scoring offense as the Terps pulled off a massive home victory, 11-8.
“We’re being battle-tested early in the season,” Sterling said.
The first quarter was filled with action as James Madison netted three of the game’s first four goals. There were 11 combined shots on goal in the period, but the teams also managed 11 turnovers. However, James Madison was the better team in possession, able to score late to take a 4-2 lead at the end of the quarter
The second quarter saw a slow start on the offensive end, with neither team able to net a goal for nearly the first six minutes.