September 8
The Whips are headed back to the 'ship! The incredible postseason run for the league's two-time defending champions marched on last weekend, as the Whipsnakes defeated Waterdogs 14-10 in the Premier Lacrosse League's semifinal round. The Maryland-heavy Whipsnakes have now won six consecutive PLL postseason games dating back to the league's inception, and the franchise will play for its third league title on September 19 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
September 5, 2021 // Whipsnakes vs. Waterdogs
The Whipsnakes were paced by early goals from Mike Chanenchuk, Matt Rambo and Jay Carlson, who all finished with multi-point outings. Rambo scored one of the most impressive goals of the season in the first quarter, placing a left-handed shot from the right wing perfectly into the near side upper-90 past the Waterdogs keeper.
Carlson added his own highlight-reel goal in the third quarter, scoring his third of the day on a bobbled pass and through-the-legs finish to help put the game out of reach. Rambo would also add two assists, while Chanenchuk finished with a goal and assist on the day.
The Terps-laden defensive unit of Tim Muller, Matt Dunn, Bryce Young, Michael Ehrhardt, Jake Bernhardt and Nick Manis was steady throughout the semifinal matchup, holding the Waterdogs to just one goal in the third quarter to help the offense create separation.
Brian Phipps impressed in his first career PLL start, making 13 saves for a 57% save percentage. After being released by the Redwoods and joining the Whips halfway through the season, the former All-American Terp goalie and assistant coach has come through big time for the Whips in the postseason.
Connor Kelly's second season with the Waterdogs comes to an end, but not before the 2018 Maryland grad put up some impressive numbers in his third PLL campaign. Kelly posted 21 points in eight games, tallying nine 1PT goals, one 2PT goal and nine assists.
The Terp-Snakes will matchup with Chaos for the second straight year in the PLL Championship. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock at noon on Sunday, September 19. Maryland fans in the greater DMV area can watch their favorite hardshells from the
John Tillman era compete in live at Audi Field.
August 23
The Premier Lacrosse League playoffs kicked off this weekend in Salt Lake City, with three spots in the semifinals up for grabs. The Maryland-heavy Whipsnakes have their eyes set on their third consecutive PLL Championship, while Redwoods was hoping to end their postseason winning streak.
August 21, 2021 // Whipsnakes vs. Redwoods
The one game featuring Maryland alumni proved to be the game of the week, as the Whipsnakes rallied from a five-goal deficit to defeat the Redwoods in the in the quarterfinals. With the game hanging in the balance, it was none other than Matt Rambo answering the call to score the eventual game-winner with 55 seconds to play for a 14-13 victory.
It was one of two goals on the day for Rambo, while Jay Carolson (1G) and John Haus (1A) both registered a point to help complete the comeback effort.
Brian Phipps helped pick up the Whips in the cage, making six saves in relief for a 60% save percentage.
After allowing nine goals in the first half, the Whips Terps-loaded defensive group of Matt Dunn, Bryce Young, Tim Muller, Jake Bernhardt and Michael Ehrhardt settled in to allow just four goals in the second half.
Isaiah Davis-Allen picked up two ground balls for the Redwoods in his first career PLL playoff game, while pro lacrosse veteran Joe Walters cracked the lineup for the first time this season grabbing a GB.
Waterdogs
Connor Kelly, Drew Snider and the Waterdogs will return to action on September 5 for a semifinals matchup with the Whipsnakes.
Waterdogs vs. Whipsnakes // PLL Semifinals // Sept. 5, 2021 // Philadelphia, PA
August 16
The final week of the regular season proved to be a thrilling one, with hardshells making plays all over the field in Albany. Maryland will have alumni represented on three PLL franchises in the upcoming 2021 postseason, as the Waterdogs, Whipsnakes and Redwoods all advanced to playoffs. The Quarterfinals will begin this weekend in Utah, the host state of the 2020 PLL Championship Series.
August 14, 2021 // Redwoods vs. Whipsnakes
In what is proving to be on the league's most exciting rivalries, the Whipsnakes used a six-goal fourth quarter to earn a 14-12 comeback win over the Redwoods Friday night. In his return to the lineup after several weeks out due to injury, Matt Rambo shined scoring a team-high six points on four goals and two assists.
Jay Carlson and John Haus helped fuel the victory, scoring two goals each. Mike Chanenchuk came through with a big assist late in the fourth quarter, linking up with Matt Rambo on his fourth goal of the night.
Kyle Bernlohr made on of the most electric saves you'll ever see on a lacrosse field in the fourth quarter, stopping a Ryder Garnsey shot at point blank range to keep the Whips within striking distance for the comeback. Bernlohr finished with eight saves on the day, while the Whips' Maryland-heavy defense, which included an active Nick Manis, stifled the Redwoods late.
On the other side of the ball, Isaiah Davis-Allen picked up three ground balls for the Redwoods, who secured the No. 4 overall seed in the playoffs and have a rematch set up with the fifth-seeded Whipsnakes in Salt Lake City this Saturday.
August 14, 2021 // Atlas vs. Waterdogs
It was a quiet day for Connor Kelly on the offensive end for the Waterdogs on Saturday, taking five shots but unable to find the back of the net. But, it still proved to be a happy day for him and his teammates as the Waterdogs secured a 10-9 victory and the No. 1 overall seed in the postseason.
Kelly has been a major contributor for the Waterdogs' success in 2021, finishing the regular season with 21 points on nine 1PT goals, two 2PT goals and eight assists.
The Waterdogs will face the winner of the Redwoods and Whipsnakes in the semifinals September 5 at Subaru Park in Philadelphia.
August 14, 2021 // Chrome vs. Cannons
Chrome's season came to an end on Saturday, falling to the Cannons 13-10 in a battle for the final playoff spot. Colin Heacock shined in the last outing of his first year in the league, scoring four goals. The two-time All-American put up impressive numbers in his first PLL season, totaling 189 points on 14 1PT goals, two 2PT goal and one assist.
Saturday also saw the return to action for current assist coach Jesse Bernhardt, who was sidelined with injury for the bulk of the season. Bernhardt caused two turnovers and picked up two ground balls in his return to the field, completing his second season in the league.
After being traded from the Whipsnakes this week, Nick Grill's rookie PLL season also came to an end in Albany.
August 15, 2021 // Redwoods vs. Chaos
Isaiah Davis-Allen helped give the Woods some momentum heading into their quarterfinal playoff matchup, scooping two ground balls and causing a turnover in a 10-9 win over Chaos.
August 15, 2021 // Archers vs. Whipsnakes
The final game of the PLL regular season didn't disappoint, as the Archers overcame a furious comeback effort from Whipsnakes to clinch a 15-14 win.
Jay Carlson and Matt Rambo helped provide some offensive firepower, scoring three goals each. Mike Chanenchuk added a 2PT goal as well, as Kyle Bernlohr managed 10 saves in the cage.
August 2, 2021
The Premier Lacrosse League returned to competition this past weekend in Colorado Springs, with another five games in the books as the league gears up for the postseason. With one week of regular season play left, every possession becomes that more critical as teams jockey for playoff positioning.
August 1, 2021 // Waterdogs vs. Whipsnakes
Connor Kelly, Drew Snider and the Waterdogs picked up their fifth win of the season, using a 7-goal third quarter to outpace the Whipsnakes 11-6 on Sunday. The win moves the Waterdogs to second in the league standings, setting the second-year franchise up for a chance at one of the PLL's top playoff seeds.
Jay Carlson shined for the Whipsnakes despite the loss, scoring three goals on the day. Mike Chanenchuk (1G, 1A) also got on the board, while Matt Dunn had a standout afternoon on defense with two caused turnovers and seven ground balls. Kyle Bernlohr managed 14 saves in the net to keep the Whipsnakes alive in the first half. The Whips remain in the hunt at 4-3 on the season with two regular season games to go.
August 1, 2021 // Chaos vs. Chrome
After a quiet day in Friday's contest against Atlas, Colin Heacock managed a two-point goal in Sunday's matchup vs. the Chaos. A pair of losses drops the Chrome to 2-6 on the season, but they'll have one last chance to get in the win column in Albany for their final regular season game vs. Cannons.
July 19, 2021
It was All-star weekend in the Premier Lacrosse League, and PLL fans in San Jose were treated to a high-scoring affair which saw the Adversaries defeat the Defenders 23-21.
Colin Heacock, Jake Bernhardt, Michael Ehrhardt, Maatt Dunn and Kyle Bernlohr all saw the field in the showcase of the league's top talent, which also featured a postgame skills competition.
Bernlohr took the crown in the goalie skills challenge, beating out Tim Troutner, Blaze Riorden and Nick Marrocco for bragging rights.
The league will enter a one-week hiatus before returning to competition July 30 – August 1.
July 12, 2021
The home of the Minnesota Vikings was transformed into the epicenter of pro lacrosse this past weekend as the PLL rolled into Minneapolis.
It's a log jam at the top of the standings as the league gets set for All-Star weekend at PayPal park, with the Redwoods, Whipsnakes, Waterdogs and Atlas all deadlocked with four wins each.
The battle for the top-two seeds and a first round bye is about to heat up once league play resumes on July 30.
July 9, 2021 // Waterdogs vs. Cannons
Connor Kelly continued to be productive in a blowout win over the Cannons, scoring a goal and notching two assists in a 19-7 victory. It was the first of two wins for the Waterdogs on the weekend after entering 2-3 on the year prior to Friday and Sunday's games.
July 10, 2021 // Whipsnakes vs. Redwoods
Isaiah Davis-Allen helped the Redwoods lock up their fourth win of the season on Saturday, as they dispatched the Whipsnakes 13-7. Davis-Allen picked up two ground balls and helped the Woods preserve an early first half lead for the win.
With Matt Rambo and Michael Ehrhardt sidelined, the Whipsnakes didn't look like their usual selves as they took on their second loss of the season. Jay Carlson and Mike Chanenchuk managed two goals each for the Whips, while John Haus added an assist.
Nick Grill got some extended run, picking up a ground ball in his second career PLL game.
Brian Phipps saw his first action in the cage after being traded to the team this week, making three saves in his Whipsnakes debut. Another hardshell could be in the mix for the Whips as the season goes on, as 2017 National Champ Nick Manis signed with the club this week.
July 11, 2021 // Chrome vs. Waterdogs
Connor Kelly was steady once again for the Waterdogs on Sunday, scoring two goals to push his team to a 12-6 win. It was a quiet day for the Chrome's Colin Heacock, who couldn't finish any of his three shots.
July 6, 2021
Long Island was treated to a weekend of exciting PLL action, and not one but TWO hardshells bagged game-winners for their respective teams.
All-star voting for the PLL All-Star Weekend July 18 has now opened, so don't forget to vote for your favorite Maryland players!
July 2, 2021 // Archers vs. Chrome
Pitted against the top team in the standings on Friday night, Colin Heacock and the Chrome answered the bell for a thrilling 8-7 win.
And it was Heacock who led all scorers, tallying four goals including the game-winner with just 13.8 seconds remaining. It was the second hat trick of the season for Heacock, who established himself as one of the top newcomers to the league in 2021 with 10 goals and 13 points in five games.
July 3, 2021 // Redwoods vs. Waterdogs
Connor Kelly shined for the Waterdogs in a shootout with the Redwoods, posting a season-high eight points on four goals, a two-point goal and two assists. Kelly's two-pointer was an epic one, firing a bouncer from nearly half field with seconds to go in the first quarter.
Drew Snider added a goal as well, while Isaiah Davis-Allen picked up a ground ball and helped fortify the Redwoods defense to secure a 19-16 victory.
July 4, 2021 // Whipsnakes vs. Archers
The Whipsnakes battled back from an early deficit to pull off an eventual 15-14 win over Archers on Sunday, handing the previously unbeaten franchise their second loss of the weekend.
Jay Carlson starred for the Whipsnakes, scoring three goals including the eventual game-winner with a little over 30 seconds to go. John Haus (3A) and Mike Chanenchuk (2G, 1A) also helped pace the Whips offense, which will be without the services of Matt Rambo who is currently on the injured reserve.
The Whipsnakes defense held firm when it mattered, holding the Archers to three goals in the fourth quarter. Matt Dunn, Michael Ehrhardt, and Tim Muller combined for four caused turnovers, and Kyle Bernlohr earned his fourth win in the cage to catapult the two-time champions into first place.
July 4, 2021 // Chrome vs. Atlas
Chrome couldn't repeat the magic of Friday night in a 16-10 loss to Atlas on Sunday, with Heacock bagging a goal for his fifth of the weekend.
Chrome sits at fifth in the standings heading into the final weekend of league play before all-star weekend. All teams will be in action in Minneapolis starting Friday, July 9.
June 28, 2021
After a week off, the PLL was back in full force this weekend as the league made its return to Homewood Field in Baltimore. Terps are no stranger to the historic lacrosse venue, and the games were not short of highlight moments from the hardshells.
All-star voting for the PLL All-Star Weekend July 18 has now opened, so don't forget to vote for your favorite Maryland players!
June 25, 2021 // Whipsnakes vs. Atlas
The Friday night Homewood crowd was treated to the game of the weekend, as Matt Rambo delivered the game-winner for the Whipsnakes over Atlas in overtime. The goal capped a five point (3G, 2A) outing for the 2017 Tewaaraton honoree, while Jay Carlson (2G), Michael Ehrhardt (2PG), John Haus (1G) and Jake Bernhardt (1G) all helped spark the 12-11 comenack win.
Kyle Bernlohr was clutch for the Terps in the cage, making 11 saves while allowing just three second half goals to secure the win.
June 26, 2021 // Redwoods vs. Chaos
Isaiah Davis-Allen caused a turnover in the Redwoods 9-11 loss to Chaos on Saturday, as a four-goal fourth quarter clinched the win for the future team of Jared Bernhardt. Davis-Allen, Joe Walters, Brian Phipps and the Woods sit at 2-2 on the season.
June 26, 2021 // Waterdogs vs. Archers
The Waterdogs couldn't keep pace with the Archers on Saturday, falling 17-8 in a lopsided contest. Connor Kelly tallied a goal and an assist while Drew Snider chipped in a goal, caused turnover and ground ball.
June 27, 2021 // Chrome vs. Whipsnakes
Colin Heacock shined for Chrome in the Baltimore native's return home, totaling five total points on three goals and a 2-point goal. Heacock's effort helped lead the Chrome to a 16-6 win, their first of the season.
After a grueling comeback win on Friday night, the Whips couldn't respond suffering their first lost since 2019. John Haus, Michael Ehrhardt and Mike Chanenchuk all notched assists in the defeat.
June 14, 2021
Week 2 of PLL play is in the books and #ProTerps were abound in Atlanta over the weekend. Here's a look at this week's stack of performances from Maryland alumni
June 11, 2021 // Waterdogs vs. Chaos
After a tough week one loss, Connor Kelly, Drew Snider and the Waterdogs bounced back in major way with two wins in Atlanta. They got things started with a 14-12 win over the Chaos on Friday, led by Kelly's team-best four points. The two-time USILA All-American scored a two-point goal, one-point goal and notched an assist, while Snider tallied an assist in the victory.
June 12, 2021 // Whipsnakes vs. Cannons
In the weekend's most thrilling game, the hardshell-heavy Whipsnakes prevailed thanks to a game-winning goal from John Haus (''13). Just one minute into overtime, Haus found space down the middle of the field and unloaded a left-handed strike from 15 yards out to deliver the 15-14 win.
It was the 10th consecutive win for the reigning PLL-champion Whipsnakes, but Haus wasn't the only Terp to shine. Matt Rambo (1G, 2A), Jay Carlson (2G) and Mike Chanenchuk (2PG) all tallied point in the winning effort.
Kyle Bernlohr turned in one of his best games in the net, making a season-high 21 saves to keep the Cannons at bay. Matt Dunn, Michael Ehrhardt, Bryce Young, Tim Muller and Jake Bernhardt combined for 12 ground balls and three caused turnovers to help lock in the win.
June 12, 2021 // Chrome vs. Waterdogs
Kelly, Snider and the Waterdogs picked up win No. 2 on the weekend in a 14-9 winning effort over Chrome. Kelly notched two assists to help push the Waterdogs to 2-1 on the season. One the other side of the ball, Colin Heacock tallied a goal in his second career game with the Chrome.
June 7, 2021
Professional lacrosse is back! The 2021 Premier Lacrosse League season got underway this past weekend in Foxborough, Mass. and once again, Maryland has the most alumni of any school in action in the league.
18 hardshells were officially named to PLL rosters last week, and there was no shortage of highlight moments in the season opener.
The most notable highlight moment came off the field, as Jared Bernhardt became just the second Tewaaraton winner in program history. Joined by Coach John Tillman, teammates, family and friends, Bernhardt accepted the award at halftime of the Whipsnakes/Chaos game Saturday evening at Gillette Stadium.
June 5, 2021 // Whipsnakes vs. Chaos
The Terp-heavy Whipsnakes picked up right where they left off after winning their second straight league title in 2020, dispatching Chaos 13-7 in a rematch of last year's PLL Championship.
Hardshells were all over the scoresheet, as Mike Chanenchuk (1G, 2A), Michale Ehrhardt (2G, 1A), John Haus (2G), Matt Rambo (1G), Jay Carlson (1G) and Matt Dunn (1A) combined for 11 points.
The Whips' defensive unit of Dunn, Ehrhardt, Bryce Young, Tim Muller and Kyle Bernlohr looked as dominant as ever, allowing just one Chaos goal in the first half. Bernlohr finished with eight saves in between the pipes to earn the win
June 6, 2021 // Waterdogs vs. Cannons
Connor Kelly and Drew Snider made their season debut with the Waterdogs on Sunday afternoon, but couldn't survive an early barrage from the Cannons who secured a 13-7 win.
June 6, 2021 // Redwoods vs. Chrome
Sunday evening saw two hardshells make their PLL debut in Isaiah Davis-Allen ('17) and Colin Heacock ('17) gracing the field for the Redwoods and Chrome (respectively). Heacock, who spent last season with the Chesapeake Bayhawks of the MLL, tallied his first career PLL points on a goal and an assist.
Davis-Allen caused a turnover and picked up a ground ball in a 14-11 winning effort for the Redwoods, who got off to a 2-0 start in 2021 after a win over the Cannons Friday night.
