No. 2 Maryland men’s lacrosse suffered an 8-6 loss to Rutgers after a disappointing offensive outing in their recent matchup. Despite holding Rutgers scoreless for 27 minutes in the middle of the game and outshooting them, the Terps were unable to overcome a five-goal surge in the first quarter and a two-goal spurt near the end of the game. Coach John Tillman expressed concern about the team’s inability to establish a good tempo and make quality decisions on offense. Grad student midfielder Bryce Ford highlighted the team’s struggles with taking low-angle shots and turnovers. The defensive lapses in the first quarter allowed Rutgers to build an early lead, despite a strong defensive effort in the middle quarters to keep the game close. However, turnovers in the final frame proved costly, leading to Maryland’s second loss of the season. Tillman is now considering making changes to avoid similar lapses in future games. The loss highlights the need for the team to make adjustments as they move forward in the season.
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