Maryland Women’s Lacrosse Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal Showdown vs. Rutgers: Prediction, Players to Watch & More
Terps aim for eighth consecutive conference tournament semifinal as No. 3-seed Maryland women's lacrosse faces No. 6-seed Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
By the Numbers- Maryland defeated Rutgers in the previous encounter 13-8, with Hannah Leubecker scoring six goals.
- Maryland ranks 96th in the country in shooting percentage, highlighting offensive struggles.
Maryland's defense has allowed over 12 goals per game in the last four matches, posing a challenge against Rutgers' Cassidy Spilis.
State of Play- Maryland has had mixed results with three wins against ranked opponents but three losses in the final six games.
- Rutgers has won two of the last five games, with close losses and a recent defeat to Northwestern.
Maryland approaches the postseason looking to execute their accumulated skills against potential strong opponents like Penn State and Northwestern.
Bottom LineMaryland's women's lacrosse team faces Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, with offensive consistency and defensive challenges being key factors in the upcoming game.
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