Terps Fill Net, Empty Bench in Rout of GMU
from press release
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Sparked by scoring from 11
different players, No. 1 Maryland's offense caught fire Tuesday in
a 21-2 thrashing of George Mason at the Field Hockey & Lacrosse
Complex.
The Terrapins (6-0, 2-0 ACC), who utilized all but two players on
their roster, were led in scoring by freshman Amalie Trentzsch's
three goals, including the first of her career. Seven players
tallied two goals each including Kristy Black, Colleen Dawson,
Danielle Kirk, Katie Schwarzmann, Sarah Mollison, Meris Walsh and
Bria Phillips. In addition to Trentzsch, freshmen Jen Mendez and
Walsh also tallied their first career goals in the Red and
Black.
Maryland jumped out to an incredible 17-0 lead in the first half
and did not allow a George Mason (1-4) shot until the five-minute
mark. Nine of the Terps' 17 scores were assisted and Maryland
capped the half with a devastating 29-4 shot advantage. The Terps
did not play one of their regular starters in the second half and
still managed to outscore the Patriots 4-2 in the final stanza.
Maryland caused 19 turnovers in the match, led by two each from
Beth Glaros, Melissa Diepold, Elizabeth Hamilton, Mary Angstadt and
Camilla Hayes, Trentzsch, and Mendez. Glaros also scooped up a
team-high three ground balls.
"It was a good opportunity for us to get better as a team," head
coach Cathy Reese said. "We were able to play everyone and got to
see some good things from our bench which is really exciting for me
as a coach because you are getting to look at people who are a part
of the future of Maryland lacrosse. I think we had an opportunity
to see some really good things out of some of them."
Brittany Dipper, Mary Jordan and Kasey Howard combined to allow
only two Patriot goals. It is the second time this season the
Terrapin defense has allotted just two opponent scores, dropping
No. 16 Penn State 13-2 earlier this season.
Maryland, which has now won 16 straight games, returns to action
Saturday for a contest against Syracuse at noon at the Field Hockey
& Lacrosse Complex.
