COLUMBUS, OH – Logan McNaney’s first save of the game that occurred on the doorstep at the 8:28 mark in the first quarter rewrote the record books as No. 6 Maryland men’s lacrosse defeated No. 2 Ohio State, 13-8, at Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday before 2,854 fans.
Maryland improved to 9-2 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play, earning its seventh win over a ranked team and third over a top-three-ranked squad this season. This was also the ninth game this season the Terps held an opponent to single-digit goals.
McNaney’s save broke Kevin O'Leary’s program record of 705 saves that stood for over 40 years, set during his playing career from 1981-84. The Tewaaraton Watch List nominee finished the game with 10 saves, giving him 715 for his career. McNaney has now made double-digit saves in 10 of 11 games this season.
Maryland trailed Ohio State 2-1 midway through the first quarter, but the Terps sparked an 8-1 scoring run to lead 9-3 at halftime. The run started with a goal by Matthew Keegan at the 5:49 first-quarter mark and ended with a score by Zach Whittier with two seconds on the clock before the break. The strong first half, offensively and defensively, allowed Maryland to cruise to victory.
Keegan finished with three goals, posting the 18th hat trick of his career. It was his third of the season. Bryce Ford also had a hat trick with three goals and an assist. It was the 19th of his career and first this season as a Terp. Ford and Keegan were two of four Terps to score multiple goals, joining Daniel Kelly and Eric Spanos. Kelly also recorded an assist.
Maryland dominated possession throughout the first half, evident in its outshooting of Ohio State 20-13 in the first 30 minutes of play. However, when called upon in the second half, its defense played extraordinarily well. Will Schaller, AJ Larkin and Jackson Canfield all caused at least one turnover. Schaller led the group with a pair.
Jonah Carrier (8 wins) and Shea Keethler (7 wins) combined to win 15-of-25 faceoffs. They each led the team with five ground balls apiece.
The Buckeyes are now 11-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play. The Terps snapped their 11-game win streak, the longest win streak in the nation. Maryland is also now 15-3 against Ohio State all-time.
Breaking Down The Action
The Terps led 4-2 entering the second quarter. Daniel Kelly scored twice, and Matthew Keegan and Eric Spanos also netted goals. Kelly’s first goal occurred less than a minute into the game. Then Ohio State responded with two scores before the Terps went on a 3-0 goal-scoring run to end the frame. Logan McNaney made two saves. His first made him the program record holder for career saves.
Maryland outscored Ohio State 5-1 in the second quarter. Bryce Ford scored twice, and Jack Schultz, Zach Whittier and Keegan added scores. Maryland led 9-3 at the break.
Maryland led 11-5 entering the final frame. Keegan and Spanos scored goals for the Terps in the third. Keegan earned a hat trick with his goal. McNaney made three saves in the quarter.
The Terps were outscored 3-2 in the fourth, but the Terps cruised to victory. Ford scored the lone goal and joined Keegan as hat trick Terps.
Hat Trick Terps
Matthew Keegan recorded the 18th hat trick of his career. It was his third this season, his first year as a Terp.
Bryce Ford also had a hat trick. It was the 19th of his career and first this season as a Terp.
Maryland has 12 hat tricks this season as a team. The other hat tricks this season were scored by Daniel Kelly (three), Eric Spanos (three) and Braden Erksa (two).
Multi Terps Update
Matthew Keegan (three goals) recorded his seventh multi-point game as a Terp after transferring from Binghamton. It was his 32nd multi-point game overall. It was his 30th game with multiple goals.
Bryce Ford (three goals) recorded his eighth multi-point game as a Terp after transferring from Fairfield. It was his 49th overall, including his 37th multi-goal performance.
Daniel Kelly (two goals & one assist) had the 27th multi-point game of his career. It was his 22nd game with multiple goals.
Eric Spanos (two goals) had the 27th multi-point game of his career. It was his 20th multi-goal game.
Braden Erksa (one goal & one assist) had his 35th multi-point game in his three years as a Terp.
McNaney On The Charts
Logan McNaney broke the program’s career record for saves. With nine in the game, he now has 715 for his career. He surpassed Kevin O'Leary’s 705 from 1981-84, a record that stood for over 40 years.
He’s also the program’s all-time wins leader with 54.
McNaney is back for his sixth season. The 2022 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player wears the program's historic No. 1 jersey this season. He’s the first goalie to wear the number since Melvin Stephenswears.
The goalie is a member of the Tewaaraton Watch List and has a chance to become the first-ever goalie on the men’s side to win the prestigious award.
Single Digit Defense
Maryland is 134-13 since Tillman took over the program in 2011 when it allows nine goals or less. It includes a 51-game winning streak when holding foes to less than 10 goals from 2017 to April 20, 2024.
Maryland has held its opponents to single digits in nine games this season, surrendering three goals to Delaware; six goals to No. 18 Virginia; seven goals to No. 18 Richmond, Loyola and No. 2 Syracuse; eight goals to No. 7 Penn State and Rutgers; and nine goals to No. 5 Princeton.
It is 8-1 this season when opponents are held to single digits.
The Terps were 6-1 in 2024 when holding opponents under 10 goals, winning over Loyola, Princeton, Ohio State, Rutgers, Princeton and Virginia in the NCAA Tournament.
Get To 10 And Win
Since John Tillman took over the program in 2011, Maryland has won 169 of the 192 games in which it has scored 10 or more goals.
Maryland is also 131-20 since 2015 when scoring at least 10 goals.
Conference Domination
Since joining the Big Ten in 2015, Maryland is 43-11 in conference play.
The Terps are also a conference-best 11-5 (.688) all-time in Big Ten Tournament games. Since joining the Big Ten in 2015, the Terps have won at least a share of the Big Ten regular season title six out of a possible nine times (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022). The Terps have also won the Big Ten Tournament four times (2016, 2017, 2021, 2022).
Celebrating 100 Seasons
The Terps boast a record of 902-292-4, dating back to the first varsity team in 1924 (a team was not fielded in 1944 and 1945 due to World War II). They are one of three programs (Johns Hopkins and Syracuse) to reach 900 wins. Maryland has also finished with a .500 or better record in all previous 99 seasons. They’re the only major ver to have a losing season.
Maryland finished the decade of the 2010s 134-42 for a .761 winning percentage, making it the winningest decade in Terrapin lacrosse history. Nine of those seasons came under the direction of head coach John Tillman, who has posted a 122-38 record and a .763 winning percentage at the helm for Maryland.
During the decade of the 2000s, Maryland went 111-49 for a .694 win percentage. In the decade of the 1990s, Maryland posted a 95-47 record. The .669 winning percentage matched Maryland’s win percentage of the 1980s when the Terps went 83-41 and also compiled a .669 win percentage.
The program has produced 525 All-Americans, 29 Final Fours, and four NCAA National Championships. The Terps have remarkably also finished .500 or better in every season.
Numbers To Know
1: McNaney is Maryland’s all-time saves leader.
6: The Terps are ranked No. 6 in the Men's Division I Media Poll.
7: This was Maryland’s seventh win over a ranked team this year.
9: Maryland has held opponents to fewer than 10 goals in nine games this season.
12: Maryland has 12 hat tricks this season.
15: The Terps are 15-3 all-time against the Buckeyes.
18: Keegan has 18 hat tricks in his career.
19: Ford has 19 hat tricks in his career.
46: McNaney made 10 or more saves for the 46th time in his career and the 10th time this season.
100: This marks the 100th season of Maryland men’s lacrosse.
134: Maryland is 134-13 since Tillman took over the program in 2011 when it allows nine goals or less.
169: Since Tillman took over the program in 2011, Maryland has won 169 of the 192 games in which it has scored 10 or more goals.
902: This was Maryland’s 902nd win as a program. It is one of three programs with 900 or more wins.
Up Next
Maryland wraps up its regular season hosting rival Johns Hopkins on Friday, April 18. The game will start at 8 p.m. and air on the Big Ten Network.
Maryland improved to 9-2 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play, earning its seventh win over a ranked team and third over a top-three-ranked squad this season. This was also the ninth game this season the Terps held an opponent to single-digit goals.
McNaney’s save broke Kevin O'Leary’s program record of 705 saves that stood for over 40 years, set during his playing career from 1981-84. The Tewaaraton Watch List nominee finished the game with 10 saves, giving him 715 for his career. McNaney has now made double-digit saves in 10 of 11 games this season.
Maryland trailed Ohio State 2-1 midway through the first quarter, but the Terps sparked an 8-1 scoring run to lead 9-3 at halftime. The run started with a goal by Matthew Keegan at the 5:49 first-quarter mark and ended with a score by Zach Whittier with two seconds on the clock before the break. The strong first half, offensively and defensively, allowed Maryland to cruise to victory.
Keegan finished with three goals, posting the 18th hat trick of his career. It was his third of the season. Bryce Ford also had a hat trick with three goals and an assist. It was the 19th of his career and first this season as a Terp. Ford and Keegan were two of four Terps to score multiple goals, joining Daniel Kelly and Eric Spanos. Kelly also recorded an assist.
Maryland dominated possession throughout the first half, evident in its outshooting of Ohio State 20-13 in the first 30 minutes of play. However, when called upon in the second half, its defense played extraordinarily well. Will Schaller, AJ Larkin and Jackson Canfield all caused at least one turnover. Schaller led the group with a pair.
Jonah Carrier (8 wins) and Shea Keethler (7 wins) combined to win 15-of-25 faceoffs. They each led the team with five ground balls apiece.
The Buckeyes are now 11-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play. The Terps snapped their 11-game win streak, the longest win streak in the nation. Maryland is also now 15-3 against Ohio State all-time.
Breaking Down The Action
The Terps led 4-2 entering the second quarter. Daniel Kelly scored twice, and Matthew Keegan and Eric Spanos also netted goals. Kelly’s first goal occurred less than a minute into the game. Then Ohio State responded with two scores before the Terps went on a 3-0 goal-scoring run to end the frame. Logan McNaney made two saves. His first made him the program record holder for career saves.
Maryland outscored Ohio State 5-1 in the second quarter. Bryce Ford scored twice, and Jack Schultz, Zach Whittier and Keegan added scores. Maryland led 9-3 at the break.
Maryland led 11-5 entering the final frame. Keegan and Spanos scored goals for the Terps in the third. Keegan earned a hat trick with his goal. McNaney made three saves in the quarter.
The Terps were outscored 3-2 in the fourth, but the Terps cruised to victory. Ford scored the lone goal and joined Keegan as hat trick Terps.
Hat Trick Terps
Matthew Keegan recorded the 18th hat trick of his career. It was his third this season, his first year as a Terp.
Bryce Ford also had a hat trick. It was the 19th of his career and first this season as a Terp.
Maryland has 12 hat tricks this season as a team. The other hat tricks this season were scored by Daniel Kelly (three), Eric Spanos (three) and Braden Erksa (two).
Multi Terps Update
Matthew Keegan (three goals) recorded his seventh multi-point game as a Terp after transferring from Binghamton. It was his 32nd multi-point game overall. It was his 30th game with multiple goals.
Bryce Ford (three goals) recorded his eighth multi-point game as a Terp after transferring from Fairfield. It was his 49th overall, including his 37th multi-goal performance.
Daniel Kelly (two goals & one assist) had the 27th multi-point game of his career. It was his 22nd game with multiple goals.
Eric Spanos (two goals) had the 27th multi-point game of his career. It was his 20th multi-goal game.
Braden Erksa (one goal & one assist) had his 35th multi-point game in his three years as a Terp.
McNaney On The Charts
Logan McNaney broke the program’s career record for saves. With nine in the game, he now has 715 for his career. He surpassed Kevin O'Leary’s 705 from 1981-84, a record that stood for over 40 years.
He’s also the program’s all-time wins leader with 54.
McNaney is back for his sixth season. The 2022 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player wears the program's historic No. 1 jersey this season. He’s the first goalie to wear the number since Melvin Stephenswears.
The goalie is a member of the Tewaaraton Watch List and has a chance to become the first-ever goalie on the men’s side to win the prestigious award.
Single Digit Defense
Maryland is 134-13 since Tillman took over the program in 2011 when it allows nine goals or less. It includes a 51-game winning streak when holding foes to less than 10 goals from 2017 to April 20, 2024.
Maryland has held its opponents to single digits in nine games this season, surrendering three goals to Delaware; six goals to No. 18 Virginia; seven goals to No. 18 Richmond, Loyola and No. 2 Syracuse; eight goals to No. 7 Penn State and Rutgers; and nine goals to No. 5 Princeton.
It is 8-1 this season when opponents are held to single digits.
The Terps were 6-1 in 2024 when holding opponents under 10 goals, winning over Loyola, Princeton, Ohio State, Rutgers, Princeton and Virginia in the NCAA Tournament.
Get To 10 And Win
Since John Tillman took over the program in 2011, Maryland has won 169 of the 192 games in which it has scored 10 or more goals.
Maryland is also 131-20 since 2015 when scoring at least 10 goals.
Conference Domination
Since joining the Big Ten in 2015, Maryland is 43-11 in conference play.
The Terps are also a conference-best 11-5 (.688) all-time in Big Ten Tournament games. Since joining the Big Ten in 2015, the Terps have won at least a share of the Big Ten regular season title six out of a possible nine times (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022). The Terps have also won the Big Ten Tournament four times (2016, 2017, 2021, 2022).
Celebrating 100 Seasons
The Terps boast a record of 902-292-4, dating back to the first varsity team in 1924 (a team was not fielded in 1944 and 1945 due to World War II). They are one of three programs (Johns Hopkins and Syracuse) to reach 900 wins. Maryland has also finished with a .500 or better record in all previous 99 seasons. They’re the only major ver to have a losing season.
Maryland finished the decade of the 2010s 134-42 for a .761 winning percentage, making it the winningest decade in Terrapin lacrosse history. Nine of those seasons came under the direction of head coach John Tillman, who has posted a 122-38 record and a .763 winning percentage at the helm for Maryland.
During the decade of the 2000s, Maryland went 111-49 for a .694 win percentage. In the decade of the 1990s, Maryland posted a 95-47 record. The .669 winning percentage matched Maryland’s win percentage of the 1980s when the Terps went 83-41 and also compiled a .669 win percentage.
The program has produced 525 All-Americans, 29 Final Fours, and four NCAA National Championships. The Terps have remarkably also finished .500 or better in every season.
Numbers To Know
1: McNaney is Maryland’s all-time saves leader.
6: The Terps are ranked No. 6 in the Men's Division I Media Poll.
7: This was Maryland’s seventh win over a ranked team this year.
9: Maryland has held opponents to fewer than 10 goals in nine games this season.
12: Maryland has 12 hat tricks this season.
15: The Terps are 15-3 all-time against the Buckeyes.
18: Keegan has 18 hat tricks in his career.
19: Ford has 19 hat tricks in his career.
46: McNaney made 10 or more saves for the 46th time in his career and the 10th time this season.
100: This marks the 100th season of Maryland men’s lacrosse.
134: Maryland is 134-13 since Tillman took over the program in 2011 when it allows nine goals or less.
169: Since Tillman took over the program in 2011, Maryland has won 169 of the 192 games in which it has scored 10 or more goals.
902: This was Maryland’s 902nd win as a program. It is one of three programs with 900 or more wins.
Up Next
Maryland wraps up its regular season hosting rival Johns Hopkins on Friday, April 18. The game will start at 8 p.m. and air on the Big Ten Network.
