This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
No. 1 Maryland men’s lacrosse attacker/midfielder Eric Spanos and defender Will Schaller were named Big Ten offensive and defensive player of the week, respectively, the conference announced Tuesday.
B1G Honors
Eric Spanos and Will Schaller earn @bigten weekly awards for their performances against Notre Dame on Saturday!
: https://t.co/HC4ieON8im#BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/BXJ2NOvCrT
— Maryland Men’s Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) March 4, 2025
The pair earned the honors for their efforts in the Terps’ 11-10 win over then-No. 1 Notre Dame Saturday. Spanos led the team with three goals, also adding an assist, while Schaller recorded two caused turnovers and a ground ball.
It’s Spanos’ third Big Ten offensive player of the week nod this season, and the fifth of his career, while Schaller picks up the first defensive player of the week honor of his career.
In other news
Maryland baseball took down James Madison, 7-4, Tuesday for its first home win of the season. Christian Andriolas recapped the game.
Matt Germack previewed No. 13 Maryland men’s basketball’s Wednesday road matchup with No. 17 Michigan, and Ryan Alonardo took a look at the team’s lack of bench production.
Three No. 15 Maryland women’s basketball players earned All-Big Ten honors for the 2024-25 season. Ben Messinger had the story.
Maryland softball defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore, 8-0, in its home opener.
Home Opener Win!!
Julia Shearer sets a career high with 7 strikeouts in her second career shutout
Sydney Lewis crushes a three-run homer, her fourth of the season
Caitlyn Cornwell goes a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate️ https://t.co/F3zEzfcC3z#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/UxzCjVbXmS
— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 5, 2025
Maryland softball’s Wednesday matchup with Howard is rescheduled to April 16 due to forecasted weather conditions.
Schedule Update
Our game against Howard, originally scheduled for March 5 at 6:00 PM, has been postponed to April 16 at 6:00 PM due to forecasted weather conditions.#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/hlKOZdR94M
— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 4, 2025
No. 8 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s Kori Edmondson was named Big Ten Midfielder of the Week.
Kori earns Big Ten Midfielder of the Week after racking up 6 points, 4 goals, and 2 ground balls! pic.twitter.com/33gv4RO6i6
— Maryland Women’s Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) March 4, 2025
Maryland gymnast Alexa Rothenbuescher was named a 2025 American Athletic, Inc. Award nominee, given to the country’s top senior gymnast.
Congratulations to Alexa on being named a 2025 AAI Award Nominee
Alexa is one of just 59 nominees for this year’s award, recognizing the nation’s most outstanding collegiate senior gymnast! pic.twitter.com/FcA5PA7okK
— Maryland Gymnastics (@TerpsGymnastics) March 4, 2025
Former Maryland men’s lacrosse star John Geppert signed with the Premier Lacrosse League’s Boston Cannons Tuesday.
Shipping up to Boston
We have signed Long-Stick Midfielder John Geppert through the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/WKCxdddBLM
— Boston Cannons (@PLLCannons) March 4, 2025