Leo Johnson Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

Maryland graduate student led Terps to season-opening win over Loyola

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

Graduate student Leo Johnson was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week following his standout performance in the Terps' 19-10 season-opening victory over Loyola. Johnson led the way with five goals on five shots while adding one assist, igniting an offense that recorded its highest single-game goal total since 2022.

Why it matters

This award recognizes Johnson's offensive dominance in Maryland's season opener, a strong start for the No. 1 ranked Terrapins as they look to continue their success and make a deep run in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.

The details

Johnson's five-goal, one-assist performance powered Maryland to a decisive 19-10 win over Loyola in their season opener. The Terps' 19 goals marked their highest single-game total since 2022, an impressive offensive showing to begin the new campaign.

  • The Terps defeated Loyola 19-10 in their season opener on February 10, 2026.
  • Johnson was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week following the February 10th game.

The players

Leo Johnson

A graduate student on the Maryland men's lacrosse team who was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance in the season opener.

Maryland Terrapins

The No. 1 ranked men's lacrosse team that defeated Loyola 19-10 in their season opener and is looking to continue their success in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.

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What’s next

The Terps will travel to Syracuse, N.Y. on February 14, 2026 to face the No. 2 ranked Syracuse Orange at 6 p.m. on ACC Network.

The takeaway

Johnson's offensive outburst in the season opener demonstrates the Terrapins' potent attack as they aim to defend their status as the top-ranked team in the country and compete for Big Ten and national championships.