Top-Ranked Terps Get Comfortable at Stony Brook
from press release
STONY BROOK, N.Y. - No. 1 Maryland concluded
its East Coast road trip with its second straight offensive
outburst, topping Stony Brook, 19-5, Tuesday.
Senior Brandi Jones led the Terps (9-0, 3-0 ACC) with a
career-high four goals as Maryland tallied 14 of its 19 scores in
the first half. Jones was backed up by multi-goal showings from
Karri Ellen Johnson (3), Sarah Mollison (3), Bria Phillips (2),
Katie Schwarzmann (2), and Colleen Dawson (2g). Johnson, Mollison
and Alex Aust all added two assists each.
Much as it did Sunday at Boston College, the Terrapin attack
wasted no time finding the scoreboard, storming to 7-0 lead before
Stony Brook was able to muster its first goal at 21:14. Johnson
completed her hat trick in the initial run. The Terps outscored the
Seawolves 7-2 in the final 20 minutes of the first stanza.
Five different players accounted for Maryland's scoring in the
second half with goals coming from Dawson, Mollison, Jones, Philips
and Mary Angstadt.
Maryland utilized its entire healthy roster in the match, which
took place at the venue for this year's NCAA Women's Lacrosse
Championship. The Terrapins, who are winners of 19 straight, were
led defensively by Schwarzmann and Kristen McAfee, who tallied two
caused turnovers and three ground balls, respectively. Danielle
Kirk registered a career-high six draw controls.
"I was really pleased with our performance today," head coach
Cathy Reese said. "We took care of the ball well and took advantage
of our opportunities."
Maryland heads home for a contest with No. 9 James Madison
Saturday at noon.
