Terps Take Series From Big Ten-Leading Illinois, 11-7

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland baseball took down Illinois, who sits at the top of the Big Ten, 11-7, in a rubber match at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium on Sunday. Illinois (25-15, 11-4 Big Ten) had previously won all four of its season series to begin the season. Maryland (28-17, 8-10 Big Ten) displayed strong hitting throughout its lineup. Chris Hacopian and Sam Hojnar each hit home runs in the contest. Hojnar hit two and notched his second two-homer outing of the season. His second homer of the afternoon was a three-run shot in the bottom of the ninth of...