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Lauren LaPointe, Keeley Block, and Kori Edmondson Celebrate a Goal Against Johns Hopkins

Women's Lacrosse

LaPointe Scores Seven in No. 3 Terps’ 15-12 Win over No. 8 Johns Hopkins

LaPointe’s career day lifted Maryland to 11-0 for the first time since 2019.

Box Score BALTIMORE, MD — Lauren LaPointe and Kristen Shanahan combined for 11 goals in No. 3 Maryland's 15-12 win over Johns Hopkins on Thursday afternoon. LaPointe's career-high seven goals — and 10 points on the day — propelled the Terps to their first 11-0 start since 2019 and their ninth 3-0 Big Ten start since joining the conference in 2015. 

LaPointe's career-high 10 points led the charge for Maryland against the Blue Jays. She tallied seven goals and three assists in the dominant win to become the first Terp since Libby May in 2022 to score seven goals in a game. Her 10 points tied for the seventh-highest total in program history. Shanahan also logged a huge day with four goals while Kori Edmondson scored a pair. Maryland was outshot in Thursday's clash, but 13 key saves from JJ Suriano ensured the Terps held on in Baltimore. The Terps' offense got started early, as it's done so often in 2026. Shanahan opened the four-goal quarter before Keeley Block and LaPointe scored 26 seconds apart and Edmondson netted her first of the day. Maryland never trailed Johns Hopkins as the Terps moved to 28-0 all-time against the Blue Jays. 

LaPointe secured her hat trick early in the second quarter during a 6-0 Maryland run that put the Terps up 7-1 in the first half. Edmondson and Shanahan both added goals in the frame. LaPointe fired off four goals and added three first-half assists as the Terps took a 10-5 lead into the half.  Maryland kept its foot on the gas with a five-goal third quarter, with each goal coming from either LaPointe or Shanahan. Kayla Gilmore dominated in the X as she secured seven draw controls. The Terps return to College Park to face No. 21 Penn State on Mar. 26.

How it Happened:
1st Quarter:
  • Shanahan opened the scoring with her 22nd goal of the season.
  • Johns Hopkins got on the board nearly six minutes into the frame.
  • Goals from Block and LaPointe 26 seconds apart made it 4-1 Maryland. 
  • Edmondson scored on the man advantage late in the quarter to extend the lead.
2nd Quarter:
  • Jordyn Lipkin opened the scoring before LaPointe netted her second of the day to build a 6-1 lead in the first five minutes.
  • LaPointe secured her hat trick early in the quarter.
  • The Blue Jays scored their second of the day to stem a 6-0 Maryland run.
  • LaPointe scored her fourth after back-to-back Johns Hopkings goals.
  • Edmondson's second of the day provided a response to a Blue Jays' goal with 2:20 to play.
  • Shanahan scored her second late in the half.
  • Maryland led 10-5 at the half.
3rd Quarter:
  • Johns Hopkins opened the scoring before Shanahan secured her hat trick.
  • LaPoint's fifth of the game made it 12-6 Maryland early in the half.
  • Shanahan scored her fourth of the game midway through the quarter. 
  • LaPointe scored her sixth and seventh goals of the game in the closing minutes.
  • Maryland took a 15-7 lead into the fourth quarter. 
4th Quarter:
  • The Blue Jays scored the only five goals of the final quarter.
  • Maryland held on for the win and the 11-0 start.
Beating the Blue Jays:
  • Thursday marked the 28th all-time meeting between Maryland and Johns Hopkins in a series that dates back to 1979.
  • The Terps moved to 28-0 all-time against the Blue Jays, 19-0 under Cathy Reese, and 15-0 away from College Park in the series. 
  • Maryland defeated Johns Hopkins 13-11 in College Park last season. The Terps' largest win in series history was a 16-8 victory in 1979.
Stupendous Start:
  • Maryland moved to 11-0 for the first time since 2019.
  • The Terps are 3-0 to start Big Ten play for the ninth time since joining the conference in 2015.
  • Maryland is 6-0 on the road for the first time since 2022 and 4-0 against ranked opponents in 2026. 
  • The Terps have scored double-digit goals 10 times this season and held opponents to single digits eight times.
  • Maryland has scored 156 goals this season for an average of 14.2 per game
Building on History:
  • Maryland is college lacrosse's all-time winningest program, and improved to 813-168-3 on Sunday. 
  • Reese is the fifth all-time winningest active head coach, and grabbed her 387th career win on Sunday.
Numbers to Know:
  • 3: The Terps are 3-0 in Big Ten play.
  • 4: Maryland has four ranked wins in 2026.
  • 6: Maryland is 6-0 on the road this season for the first time since 2022.
  • 7: LaPointe's seven goals are the most by a Terp since 2002.
  • 10: LaPointe's 10 points rank tied for seventh in Maryland history.
  • 15: The Terps scored on 15 of their 19 shots.
  • 28: Maryland is 28-0 all-time against Johns Hopkins.
  • 39: LaPointe's 39 goals this season lead the team. 
  • 387: Reese earned her 387th win of her career.
  • 813: Maryland grabbed its 813th all-time win.
Up Next:
  • Maryland returns to College Park to face No. 21 Penn State on Mar. 26. The game is slated for 12 PM and the game will air on B1G+.
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Players Mentioned

Kori Edmondson

#14 Kori Edmondson

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5' 8"
Senior
Kayla Gilmore

#5 Kayla Gilmore

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5' 10"
Sophomore
Lauren LaPointe

#8 Lauren LaPointe

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5' 9"
Junior
Jordyn Lipkin

#21 Jordyn Lipkin

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5' 5"
Graduate Student
JJ Suriano

#30 JJ Suriano

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5' 3"
Junior
Kristen Shanahan

#3 Kristen Shanahan

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5' 9"
Graduate Student
Keeley Block

#6 Keeley Block

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5' 3"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Kori Edmondson

#14 Kori Edmondson

5' 8"
Senior
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Kayla Gilmore

#5 Kayla Gilmore

5' 10"
Sophomore
M
Lauren LaPointe

#8 Lauren LaPointe

5' 9"
Junior
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Jordyn Lipkin

#21 Jordyn Lipkin

5' 5"
Graduate Student
M
JJ Suriano

#30 JJ Suriano

5' 3"
Junior
G
Kristen Shanahan

#3 Kristen Shanahan

5' 9"
Graduate Student
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Keeley Block

#6 Keeley Block

5' 3"
Graduate Student
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