Terps In The PLL: Week Five Recap
7/8/2024 10:31:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The PLL took over Boston for the weekend for the Cannons Homecoming and our ProTerps had several note-worthy performances once again.
Next up the league heads to Louisville for All-Star Weekend.
Read on for a full rundown on the ProTerps' Week Five performances.
The New York Atlas continued their run as the top team in the league with a 17-4 win over the Denver Outlaws. 2023 graduate Brett Makar notched an assist, three groundballs and a caused turnover.
The Cannons went 1-1 in their Homecoming Weekend. Bubba Fairman caused a turnover in a narrow loss to the Redwoods while Bryce Young caused two in a thrilling win over the Waterdogs. Jonathan Donville, who had returned to the action the week before, was placed on the PUP list before the weekend,
After picking up back-to-back wins, the Outlaws suffered a loss to the Atlas. Luke Wierman starred once again at the faceoff X, winning 15-22 with seven groundballs, including going 13-of-22 against Trevor Baptise. Jesse Bernhardt tallied an assist, three caused turnovers and two groundballs and Nick Grill added two caused turnovers and a groundball.
Owning the stripe 💪
— Denver Outlaws (@DenverOutlaws) July 6, 2024
Luke Wierman is 58.3% against Trevor Baptiste 👏 pic.twitter.com/mUqHdXDxfV
The Waterdogs came up just short to the Cannons in their lone game of the weekend. Connor Kelly notched a highlight-reel goal and an assist in the game.
bro had him LOST 💀😂🫢@connor21kelly stung the corner for good measure! pic.twitter.com/dEf0iA8sgY
— Philadelphia Waterdogs (@PLLWaterdogs) July 6, 2024
The Whipsankes came up just short against the Archers on Saturday. Matt Rambo scored a pair of goals while SSDM Jake Bernhardt added his first of the season. Matt Dunn and Mike Chanenchuk each tallied an assist. Coming off a two-goal game the week before, rookie Jack Koras flashed his impressive versatility, scooping a team-high six groundballs. The WhipTerps continued to start an all-Maryland defense of Dunn (1 CT), Ajax Zappitello (1 CT and 2 GBs), and Tim Muller (2 GBs). Kyle Bernlohr made a save in a relief goalie appearance.
The Rookie ➡️ Vet Connection
— Maryland Whipsnakes (@PLLWhipsnakes) July 6, 2024
TJ Malone finds a cutting @rattmambo, who scores his first of the night! 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/awFXQa74rQ
.@jak3bernhardt's first goal of the season was an absolute BEAUT 👀
— Maryland Whipsnakes (@PLLWhipsnakes) July 6, 2024
Closing out the first half strong on ESPN+: https://t.co/thhuDigtXo 📺 pic.twitter.com/8zDz5sWbqI
