For the second time in three games, No. 9 Maryland women’s lacrosse head coach Cathy Reese turned to Julia Ward midway through the second quarter. The Terps trailed 6-4 at No. 11 Virginia and had just given up four goals in the last eight minutes.
The freshman didn’t fare much better than starter JJ Suriano, though.
Immediately after entering the game, Ward faced her first challenge. A foul from Neve O’Ferrall handed the Cavaliers a free-position look, and Ward wasn’t up for the test. She allowed Virginia midfielder Kate Galica to score with ease and extend its lead to three.