This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
With four Maryland players on the squad, the U.S. field hockey team fell to Argentina, 4-1, in its opening contest of the 2024 Olympic Games.
Former Terp star and midfield/forward hybrid Leah Crouse started the game, while Brooke and Emma DeBerdine and Kelee Lepage came off the bench. Despite their efforts, none of the Maryland players recorded a point.
Argentina led 2-0 at halftime and finished with four goals on 14 shots. The U.S. showed determination in the second half, though, as Ashley Sessa cut the lead to 2-1. However, despite holding 45% of the game’s possession, the U.S. couldn’t match the performance of No. 2-ranked Argentina.
The U.S. faces Spain next on Monday at 7:15 a.m. EST.
In other news
Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley threw out the Orioles’ first pitch on Sunday.
STRIKE @CoachLocks pic.twitter.com/dj3sxcCgA8
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) July 28, 2024
A few incoming Maryland men’s lacrosse freshmen took part in the All-America Senior Game.
All-America Senior Game Terps
Congrats to our guys Peter Laake, Johnny Gardiner, John Draley and Spencer Ford! Can’t wait to have you on campus soon! #BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/nI9bYOU7KQ
— Maryland Men’s Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) July 28, 2024