BALTIMORE — Call it our first huge native rivalry sport of the lads’s faculty lacrosse season. A few our space’s powerhouse packages get collectively on Tuesday because the Blue Jays of Johns Hopkins host the Towson Tigers.
Peter Milliman is getting into his fourth season as Hopkins head coach. His group is veteran heavy in 2024. The Jays boast seven graduate college students, 15 seniors and 9 juniors on the roster. A bulk of that bunch is again after successful a share of the Big Ten convention common season title final yr. Hop returns 76 % of their begins from final season. Loads of that have will shine on offense as they carry again 9 of their prime ten aim scorers.
The Jays began the season ranked No. 6 within the nation within the U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association ballot however dropped to thirteenth this week after a troublesome loss in Saturday’s season-opener. The Jays fell to Denver 13-12 in additional time.
This fast turnaround, in opposition to a rival from down the street, presents an excellent likelihood bounce again in a rush.
“I don’t know, on this state of affairs, if something could possibly be higher for us than getting again out on the sphere,” mentioned Milliman. “It is one thing the fellows are enthusiastic about. We wish to flush it and transfer ahead.”
The Blue Jays are picked to complete first this season within the Big Ten.
“It’s totally different than final yr. I believe we had extra of a chip on our shoulder final yr attempting to show ourselves,” mentioned attackman Jacob Angelus, who had three objectives and three assists in opposition to Denver. “As we noticed final weekend it’s going to be tough. But, we’re up for the problem and I’m enthusiastic about this group… we simply acquired to place it collectively for 4 quarters and we acquired to give attention to ourselves and that’s our important aim.”
Keep a watch on Jays graduate attackman Garrett Degnon. He has a aim in 31 consecutive video games. That’s the longest energetic goal-scoring streak within the nation.
As for Towson, that is their season opener. They are unranked to start out the yr and are picked to complete third within the Coastal Athletic Association.
Opening face-off between the Tigers and Blue Jays is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at Homewood Field.
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