Men’s Lacrosse Downs Defending National Champions Maryland in NCAA First Round 16-15

COLLEGE PARK, MD – For the first time since 2010 the Army men’s lacrosse team is advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament after a thrilling 16-15 victory over no. 4 seed and defending national champions Maryland. Army started the game on fire, racing out to a 3-0 lead after goals from Avi Mehl, Ryan Sposito, and Gunnar Fellows. After Maryland made it 4-2, Army used a 3-0 run on the backs of Sposito, Mike Tangredi, and John Manero to make it 7-2 after the first quarter. The Terps would respond by going on a 5-0 run to knot…