The Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team (7-4, 2-2 B1G) prepares to face rival Maryland (6-4, 3-1 B1G) in their 129th matchup, central to the college lacrosse scene. The game takes place at Homewood Field, with faceoff set for 2 PM on April 18. Hopkins aims to bounce back after a narrow loss to Ohio State, while Maryland looks to secure its Big Ten regular season title. Tickets are selling fast for this iconic rivalry game.

By the Numbers
  • Johns Hopkins has an all-time record of 1,040-387-15 (.726) and is the only men's lacrosse program with over 1,000 wins.
  • The Blue Jays have been in the top 20 of the USILA Poll for 553 out of 578 polls since its inception in 1973.
State of Play
  • Johns Hopkins lost its last game to Ohio State by one goal (7-6).
  • Maryland secured a 12-2 victory against Rutgers in their most recent matchup, clinching at least a share of the Big Ten title.
What's Next

Following this game, the Big Ten Tournament seeding will be finalized depending on the outcomes of this weekend's matchups. The performance against Maryland will significantly impact Hopkins' tournament standing, especially if goal differentials come into play.

Bottom Line

As the oldest rivalry in college lacrosse, the stakes for the 129th game are high, with both teams aiming for momentum heading into the postseason. This clash will not only decide bragging rights but also be critical for Big Ten Tournament seeding.