Terps in the PLL: Week Three Recap
6/16/2025 3:06:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Week Three of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) season brought plenty of energy, with Maryland's ProTerps once again making their mark.
From big performances to first-time moments, Maryland alums stood out in Philadelphia during the Waterdogs' homecoming weekend.
The league picks back up June 21–22, heading to Baltimore, right in the heart of Terp Country, or the next round of games.
Here's a look at how the ProTerps did in Week Three.
The Atlas played their third game of the season in Philadelphia but fell to the Maryland Whipsnakes, 16–12. Terp alum and defenseman Brett Makar '23 made his presence felt as the lone Maryland representative on the squad, scoring a two-point "pole goal" in transition.
.@Brettmakar joins the party 🪩🥳🕺
— New York Atlas (@PLLAtlas) June 14, 2025
We're having some fun in Philly !! Watch on ABC 📺 pic.twitter.com/SJLJbVrtMl
The Cannons dropped their weekend opener to the host Waterdogs, 14–11. Despite the loss, former Maryland Terrapins made notable contributions. Midfielder Jonathan Donville '22 saw time on the field and scored a goal, while defender Bryce Young '18 earned the start, recording a caused turnover and a ground ball.
The Denver Outlaws notched their first win of the 2025 season with several Maryland alums making standout contributions. Rookie goalie Logan McNaney '25 earned his first professional start and delivered an impressive performance, recording 14 saves and a 66.7% save percentage to lead the Outlaws to a 9–7 victory. Jared Bernhardt '21 scored his first career goal since returning to lacrosse after a stint in professional football, marking a key moment in the win. Jesse Bernhardt, Maryland alum and current Terps defensive coordinator, as well as Jared's brother, was instrumental in the defensive effort, leading the team with two caused turnovers.
"Lot more of those coming!" 🗣️
— Denver Outlaws (@DenverOutlaws) June 15, 2025
First Career Win for McNaney, 66.7 SV% on the night! pic.twitter.com/5K94srNxrm
From NFL to PLL 😤
— ESPN (@espn) June 14, 2025
Former wide receiver Jared Bernhardt scored his first professional goal‼️ @PremierLacrosse pic.twitter.com/aUzqHIdQ2o
The Waterdogs split their homecoming weekend, earning a 14–11 win over the Boston Cannons before falling to the Denver Outlaws, 9–7. Starting midfielder Connor Kelly '18 contributed a goal in each matchup.
The Whipsnakes secured a big win over the weekend, defeating the Atlas 16–12 behind a strong offensive showing from Maryland alums. Colin Heacock '17 made an immediate impact in his season debut, scoring three goals, while fellow Terp Matt Rambo '17 added two assists from the attack.
A Heacock hatty in his first game this season! 🎩
— Maryland Whipsnakes (@PLLWhipsnakes) June 14, 2025
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