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Maryland Men's Lacrosse Stuns Ohio State in OT Thriller
Unsung hero Riley Reese scores game-winning goal for No. 12 Terps in upset over No. 9 Buckeyes.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:12am
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In a dramatic overtime victory, the Maryland men's lacrosse team defeated No. 9 Ohio State 12-11 on a sudden-death goal scored by senior defenseman Riley Reese, who had not found the back of the net in four years with the team.
Why it matters
This upset win over a top-10 opponent is a major boost for the No. 12 Terrapins, who are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament after a disappointing regular season. Reese's heroics also highlight the team-first mentality of the Maryland squad.
The details
With the game tied 11-11 in overtime, Reese collected a loose ball in front of the Ohio State net and fired it past the Buckeyes' goalkeeper to give the Terrapins the dramatic victory. Reese, who was making just his third career start, had not scored a goal since his freshman season.
- The game-winning goal was scored in sudden-death overtime on April 5, 2026.
The players
Riley Reese
A senior defenseman for the Maryland men's lacrosse team who scored the game-winning goal in overtime against Ohio State, his first goal in four years with the program.
Maryland Terrapins
The No. 12 ranked men's lacrosse team from the University of Maryland, College Park that upset the No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes in overtime.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The No. 9 ranked men's lacrosse team from Ohio State University that lost to Maryland in a close overtime game.
What they’re saying
“Our offense fought hard. The defense fought hard. We fought hard in the middle of the field, and that's what it was all about. That was a team win.”
— Riley Reese, Senior Defenseman, Maryland Terrapins
What’s next
Maryland will look to build on this signature win as they prepare for their next game against No. 5 Penn State on April 12th.
The takeaway
This thrilling overtime victory showcases the resilience and team-first mentality of the Maryland men's lacrosse squad, as an unsung hero stepped up to deliver a crucial win over a top-10 opponent.
