MM 8.9: Update on Terps competing in Athletes Unlimited lacrosse league

This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.

Eight Maryland women’s lacrosse players are currently competing in Athletes Unlimited, the premier professional women’s lacrosse league.

As week four approaches, Maryland is well-represented, with players rostered on all four teams in the league. In week three, Meghan Ball, a stalwart defender on Team North, made a significant impact with six ground balls, four forced turnovers and her first assist of the season. Fellow former Terp Erica Evans also notched her first assist of the season.

Team Moreno had no Maryland players in week three, but Team Apuzzo featured four. Goalkeeper Emily Sterling accumulated 569 points after three weeks of gameplay. Abby Bosco, a standout defender during her time at Maryland, recorded seven ground balls, three caused turnovers and three draw controls. Defender Marge Donovan added 177 points, while midfielder Grace Griffin scored goals in back-to-back games and caused one turnover.

Lastly, Team Kennedy was home to two former Terps. Defender Lizzie Colson tallied five ground balls, four caused turnovers and 11 draw controls, while Megan Douty contributed six ground balls and four caused turnovers. Douty’s 939 points rank her eighth in the league.

In other news

Maryland football defensive lineman Jordan Phillips was named to The Athletic’s Freak List.

Local rapper Wale and Scott Van Pelt visited Maryland football.