COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland women's lacrosse senior Brindi Griffin, who has helped lead Maryland to two national championships, three final fours and five conference championships announced that she will return for the 2021 season, taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA for student-athletes that had their season impacted by COVID-19. 

"After much thought and consideration, I am so thrilled to announce that I will be returning to the University of Maryland next year," said Griffin. "Growing up, my biggest dream was to play lacrosse for the University of Maryland. Being able to live out this dream for the past four years and compete alongside my best friends, and for the most amazing coaches has been the best four years of my life. 

"This experience has given me the greatest memories and created the lasting relationships that I will cherish forever. I am beyond grateful that the Big Ten, the University of Maryland, the Women's Lacrosse coaching staff and my teammates have granted me the opportunity to come back and have another year to play the game I love so much.  I cannot wait to step back on the field and compete for Terp Nation one last time. I am so excited to see what 2021 has in store." 

Griffin was a 2020 team captain and stars on Maryland's attack, tallying 97 goals, 54 assists, 161 points and 54 groundballs over her three and a half seasons. The 2020 Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year was key in Maryland's 2019 National Championship run, scoring nine goals in the Final Four en route to a spot on the NCAA All-Tournament Team. 

The Edgewater, Md. native was named an Inside Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-American in 2020 after she led the Terps with 15 goals over the shortened six game season. Griffin will come back to a 2021 team that returns 10 of 12 starters from 2020 and two-time All-American Lizzie Colson who redshirted this past season back in the fold.