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No. 1 Maryland men’s lacrosse vs. Delaware preview

When looking at the No. 1 Maryland men’s lacrosse schedule to open the season, the end of February appeared a Cerberean, three-headed monster standing in front of the gates of glory. Then-No. 2 Syracuse, then-No. 5 Princeton and then-No. 1 Notre Dame in consecutive weeks looked a death knell for practically any lacrosse team.
Not many outside of the Maryland program expected the Terps to slay their beastly schedule. But with surgical precision, Maryland delivered strike after strike, each more impressive than the last.
The Orange — crushed, 11-7. The Tigers — swiped aside, 13-9. The Fighting Irish — outfought, 11-10.
Now, the Terps have conquered college lacrosse’s underworld. Maryland sits atop the throne, No. 1 in the country, with the turtle feared once again. And while the Terps have certainly reached a summit, Maryland head coach John Tillman has rallied his troops for another conquest.
“We’ve cautioned them: if you don’t come focused and play hard, and we don’t execute, you’re vulnerable,” Tillman said. “All of the games we’ve played, we’ve had to kind of battle. Nothing’s been easy. Nothing’s going to be easy … we have to come ready.”
Maryland now hosts Delaware Saturday in its first regular season matchup from atop the standings in nearly three years. The game will begin at 12:30 p.m. and stream on Big Ten Plus.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (3-1, 0-0 Coastal Athletic Association)
2024 record: 9-5, 6-1 CAA
When Delaware head coach Ben DeLuca took the reins for the Blue Hens in 2018, it was a bit of a homecoming for his family — DeLuca’s wife, Laurie Tortorelli, was a women’s lacrosse All-American at Delaware. It was also a big step for DeLuca personally. Having been assistant and associate coach at Cornell, Duke and Harvard, Delaware finally offered DeLuca an extended run at a head coaching job.
Under DeLuca’s tenure, Delaware has strung together six consecutive winning seasons, including consecutive CAA championships in 2022 and 2023. The Blue Hens made the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals in 2022 for the first time since 2007 and just the fourth time in program history. Last year, Delaware was blown out, 15-6, in the CAA championship by Towson, but a 3-1 start — including a road win at then-No. 18 Utah — suggests the Fightin’ Blue Hens are ready to honor their name.
Players to know
Kevin Ellington, graduate goalkeeper, No. 15 — A 2024 All-American honorable mention, Ellington was the only goalkeeper in the country to finish in the top 10 for goals against average (9.6), save percentage (59%), and saves per game (13.4). The Bel Air, Maryland, native had played just two career games before accomplishing those feats last year. This time around, with a Tewaaraton Watch List label slapped on him, Ellington is no surprise package.
Bennett Parmer, freshman attacker, No. 1 — Taking over the No. 1 jersey that belonged to JP Ward — who now plays in the Premier Lacrosse League after posting a 59-point season in 2024 — Parmer has looked right at home as Delaware’s offensive focal point. The freshman has six goals and three assists and won CAA Offensive Player of the Week after scoring four goals in his first collegiate game.
John McCurry, sophomore midfielder, No. 0 — McCurry scored 27 goals en route to a CAA All-Rookie team nod last year. So far this season, McCurry has 10 goals through four games, including three multi-goal efforts.
Strength
Faceoffs. Through four weeks of lacrosse, Delaware is the best team from the X in Division I. The Blue Hens have won an astounding 67% of their faceoffs this season, and senior OJ Morris leads the country with a 76.8% win rate. Delaware’s quality could prove an even tougher challenge for the Terps than that of Notre Dame last week, when Sean Creter and Shea Keethler combined for a dismal 25% win rate. Regardless, Tillman knows his team needs to clean that phase up.
“We can’t come away from a game like that [against Notre Dame] at the faceoff X, with that big of a disparity,” Tillman said. “That’s been a point of emphasis, we’ve got to do better there.”
Weakness
Attacking firepower. The Blue Hens have the goalkeeping and defensive capability to grind the Terps to a halt, but major question marks remain in the attack. Delaware lost five of its seven points leaders this offseason — those five players combined for over 63% of Delaware’s point totals last year. Just six Delaware players enter their game against Maryland with double-digit career points. That lack of depth showed in their game against then-No. 16 Penn, when Delaware scored just two goals.
Three things to know
1. Renewal of a rivalry. Despite the proximity of the two major state schools, Maryland and Delaware have not played a men’s lacrosse game in 23 years. The Terps hold the historical advantage over their local rivals, winning eight of nine all-time matchups.
2. Brotherly love set to be tested. Junior Eric Kolar has given the Maryland midfield rotation some extra grit this season, but he will be especially ready to give 110% effort Saturday. His older brother, Jason Kolar, is a senior at Delaware. Jason has five goals and two assists so far this season — look for Eric to take up the mantle of keeping him scoreless.
3. SECU set for a sunny day? After beginning their home campaign with two comparatively miserable weather days, it looks like clear skies and warmer weather ahead for the Terps — at the time of writing, at least. With the forecast and the fortunes of the team looking up, Tillman’s group hopes to see a terrific audience.
“I don’t think our guys would trade playing in SECU for anything. There’s a sense of confidence, comfortability, [because] our fans always support us,” Tillman said. “I’m hopeful the fans turn out. I know we definitely feel their energy, and it does help.”

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How a routine skin check helped a Maryland man detect melanoma early.

Maryland resident James Riordan assumed the mole on his cheek was harmless until his wife pointed it out and encouraged him to have it examined.
“I pointed it out to my dermatologist, and she probably would’ve seen it anyway,” Riordan said. A few days later, the biopsy came back as melanoma.”
Detecting melanoma
Dr. Kate Viola, a dermatologist at Dermatology Partners in Sparks, Maryland, said Riordan’s story is becoming increasingly common.
“About 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a melanoma this year, and over 8,400 of those patients will die,” Viola said.
She said people with a family history of melanoma, fair or light-colored skin, blonde or red hair, and blue or green eyes face a higher risk of developing the cancer. Patients with many moles or atypical moles, and those who are immunocompromised, are also more vulnerable.
Viola advises patients to use the “ABC” method to recognize a possible melanoma.
- A is for asymmetry; when one side of a mole does not match the other
- B is for border; when the edges of a mole appear jagged or blurred
- C is for color; when a mole shows multiple shades instead of one
Catching cancer early
Riordan said he was shocked to hear the word melanoma because he has had moles all his life. His cancer was caught early, measuring just 0.3 millimeters.
“There was a little part of me that was scared,” Riordan said. “However, when she first called me and told me how deep it was, I knew we had caught it early.”
Although he initially put off the biopsy for a few months, Riordan said he immediately wanted it removed once he got the results.
“I wasn’t in a hurry to get it checked because I didn’t think it was going to be anything,” he said.
“But when I came in and got the results, I wanted it off as soon as possible,” Riordan added.
Now cancer-free, Riordan carries a small scar on his face, which he considers a reminder of a life-saving decision.
“I love that it’s gone,” he said. “It’s well worth getting rid of the cancer.”
Viola said annual skin checks and daily sunscreen use are critical to preventing melanoma.
She stressed that people should not wait if they notice something unusual.
“Don’t put it off,” she said. “If something looks off, get it checked.”
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Another year, another rise: Maryland hospitals see 4th consecutive year of medical error spikes – WTOP News

Medical mistakes that led to either death or severe disabilities are apparently on the rise in Maryland, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Health.
Medical mistakes that led to either death or severe disabilities are apparently on the rise in Maryland, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Health.
The report, highlighting data from fiscal year 2023, marks the fourth consecutive year that Maryland hospitals have seen an increase in such incidents, starting with the increase in 2020.
In fiscal 2023, the Maryland Department of Health said there were 957 adverse events reported, including 808 Level 1 events.
Level 1 events are described as “an adverse event that results in death or serious disability.” The latest report marked a 5% increase in such incidences, according to the report.
Pressure injuries were the most frequently reported Level 1 event for the latest report, but were down 2% from the previous year. These types of injuries include ulcers, which commonly happen because of failure to turn and reposition patients with limited mobility and offload pressure in hospital beds, the report found.
Medical tubes and devices caused 30% of in-hospital pressure injuries. “Proper positioning and securing of medical tubes and devices is crucial to pressure injury prevention,” the report states.
Falls were the second-most reported event, with a 22% increase from fiscal 2022, according to the report.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that more than one-third of hospital falls result in injury, including serious injuries such as fractures and head trauma.
The state report mentions one fall patient in particular who was transferred from an outside hospital with leukemia. The nursing staff at the hospital assessed the patient as a “standard fall risk,” as they had no prior fall history.
However, that patient was later diagnosed as nonverbal with a subdural hematoma after they hit the back of their head on a closet door while walking to the bathroom, according to the report. At the time of the fall, the patient was reported as having a “sudden urinary and fecal incontinence.”
The report stated that the patient had become nonverbal during CT testing.
An investigation into that incident revealed the patient should have been classified as “high-risk” due to their “diagnosis, comorbidities, and medications,” the report said. Investigators also believe the IV pole was a factor in the fall.
“Since the patient’s risk for falls was not assessed accurately, appropriate interventions were not in place, such as a room closer to the nursing station or the use of a bed alarm,” the report stated.
Delays in treatment are the third-highest reported event, and may happen due to “inadequate assessments, communication failures, or human factors, such as timely diagnostic testing, labs, and imaging.”
The department said the trend of increased medical mistakes could be caused by workforce shortages and residual effects from the pandemic.
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Is Maryland college football on TV today, or streaming only? Kickoff time, spread

Turtle power! The Maryland Terrapins host Towson looking to notch a big win in Week 3 of the college football season today. Kickoff takes place today at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, September 13 and the only way to watch is streaming on Peacock.
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Is the Maryland vs. Towson football game on TV today, or streaming only?
When: This afternoon’s non-conference college football matchup kicks off at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, September 13.
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD.
What TV channel is the game on? Peacock is not a TV channel and there is no TV broadcast for this game. This game is only available to watch live streaming on Peacock.
How to watch the game streaming live: You have to sign up for Peacock Premium ($10.99/month) to watch this game live on your TV, computer, phone or tablet with the Peacock app. To sign up, follow the sign up instructions on the Peacock home page and it will walk you through the steps to sign up quickly. Once you have signed up, you can download the Peacock app (for Apple/iOS or for Google Android) and sign in on your phone, computer, smart TV or other streaming device.
Maryland vs. Towson spread, latest betting odds
Point spread: MAR: -29 | TOW: +29
Over/Under: 50.5
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