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Maryland Men's Lacrosse Dominates Rutgers, 12-2
Terps claim share of Big Ten title with decisive victory over ranked opponent
Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:46am
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Maryland's dominant performance over Rutgers showcases the Terps' return to lacrosse supremacy in the Big Ten.College Park TodayThe No. 8 Maryland men's lacrosse team bounced back from a slow start to the season by pummeling No. 19 Rutgers, 12-2, on Saturday night at SECU Stadium in College Park. The victory puts the Terps in a tie atop the Big Ten standings.
Why it matters
Maryland's lacrosse program is a perennial powerhouse, so a slow start to the season raised some eyebrows. This decisive win over a ranked conference rival shows the Terps have regained their form and are poised for a strong finish to the regular season.
The details
Maryland dominated Rutgers in every facet of the game, outshooting the Scarlet Knights 37-16 and winning 12 of 16 faceoffs. The Terps' defense held Rutgers to just two goals, a season-low for the Scarlet Knights.
- The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
The players
Maryland Men's Lacrosse Team
The No. 8 ranked men's lacrosse team from the University of Maryland, a perennial powerhouse program.
Rutgers Men's Lacrosse Team
The No. 19 ranked men's lacrosse team from Rutgers University, Maryland's Big Ten conference rival.
What’s next
Maryland will look to build on this dominant performance as they continue their push for the Big Ten title. Their next game is against No. 12 Ohio State on April 19th.
The takeaway
Maryland's men's lacrosse team has reasserted itself as one of the top programs in the country after a slow start. This decisive victory over a ranked conference rival shows the Terps are rounding into form at the right time of the season.
