Maryland, Ohio State Reach Big Ten Men’s Lacrosse Championship

Maryland defeated Penn State 10-8 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, advancing to face Ohio State in the championship game. The Terrapins built a 6-2 halftime lead, but Penn State rallied with a four-goal run to tie the game entering the fourth quarter. Maryland regained control late, with Daniel Kelly scoring twice in quick succession to secure the win, finishing with five goals on the day. Despite Penn State's dominance in faceoffs and an 18-4 crease advantage, Maryland's defense held strong in the closing minutes. Ohio State also won its semifinal against Rutgers and will compete against Maryland for the Big Ten title, with the Buckeyes seeking their first tournament championship and Maryland aiming for its fifth. Both teams showed resilience, but Maryland's late offensive surge proved decisive.