With No. 11 Maryland men’s lacrosse staring at a five-goal deficit and struggling to slow down No. 9 Penn State’s high-flying offense, John Tillman knew he needed to make a change.
Maryland
No. 11 Maryland men’s lacrosse drops Big Ten opener to No. 9 Penn State, 10-6
The Terps’ head coach switched to a zone defense early in the second quarter. That move immediately changed the tide of the game.
Maryland held the nation’s eighth-best offense scoreless for the ensuing 35 minutes, allowing time to slowly climb back. AJ Larkin’s second goal of the game left the Terps down one with seven minutes remaining.
But Penn State ultimately cracked the Terps’ compact defense. Three goals in a three-minute span iced the game and dealt Maryland a 10-6 defeat at the Panzer Stadium. The loss marked its third consecutive year with a defeat in their Big Ten opener.
Brian Ruppel barely had a second to catch his breath early in Saturday’s contest. After practically willing No. 11 Maryland men’s lacrosse to a triple-overtime win last weekend, the senior netminder could only do so much.
Waves of Nittany Lion chances flooded the cage and long defensive possessions left Ruppel exposed in the cage. Ruppel faced five shots in the first five minutes, and Penn State was just getting started.
Maryland allowed a season-high 42 shots, with 21 challenging Ruppel in net. While he tallied 11 stops — his fourth consecutive double-digit save performance — it wasn’t enough to lead his team to victory.
Will Schaller’s injury against Virginia left the Terps in a precarious situation. Without a clear next defensive option, Tillman turned to senior Riley Reese to make his first career start, against a top-10 offense.
It went about as bad as Terps’ fans could’ve expected in the first half. Penn State generated quality chances on nearly every possession, beating defenders with ease. The trio of Peter Laake, Mikey Alexander and Reese struggled to keep pace with the Nittany Lions’ quick ball movement, leaving Ruppel stranded on an island.
While the Big Ten’s leader in saves per game fared well early on — he only allowed two goals in the opening 11 minutes — Penn State’s potent attack struck soon after. The Nittany Lions netted three unanswered goals to close out the first quarter.
Maryland trailed 5-2 after 15 minutes, marking its third quarter this season conceding five scores. It happened just three times all of last year.
After committing a season-high 19 turnovers to close out nonconference play, that wasn’t the main problem on Saturday. The Terps simply couldn’t get possession of the ball to give their defense a chance to recover.
Penn State corralled five straight faceoffs following Henry Dodge’s opening win. That stretch left Maryland’s defense on the field for nearly all of the final four minutes. Even when the Terps gained possession, the offense continued to stall out.
After Penn State produced the first two scores, Erksa stopped the bleeding on a man-up opportunity. Leo Johnson flipped a pass to Erksa standing on the doorstep, and he buried a shot at the near post to put Maryland on the board.
Four minutes later, Johnson got his own goal. The Yale transfer charged from behind the cage and fired a bouncing shot past Penn State goalie Preston Hawkins. But that was Maryland’s last goal for the ensuing 18 minutes.
While Ruppel singlehandedly kept the Terps within striking distance, the offense couldn’t find much success against Hawkins. The redshirt freshman turned in his best performance of the season with 14 saves and a 70% save percentage, outdoing his Nittany Lion counterpart.
1. Eric Spanos held scoreless. After missing the previous three contests, Spanos’ return to the starting lineup was a welcoming sight for fans. But the senior attacker was held off the scoresheet despite firing seven shots. That marked his first scoreless performance since last year’s Big Ten Tournament meeting against Penn State.
2. Maryland lost the faceoff battle. The biggest talking point heading into Saturday’s game was the matchup between two of the nation’s top faceoff units. While Maryland hadn’t lost in that department all season, Reid Gillis and Colby Baldwin controlled the X. The duo won 11 of the 19 bouts, keeping the country’s top faceoff specialist silent.
3. Ranked woes continue. When Tillman crafted one of the hardest nonconference schedules in the country, the hope was to prepare his team for Big Ten play. But the Terps have struggled against ranked opponents this season. Maryland’s 0-4 record in top-20 clashes has dimmed its postseason aspirations.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 9-7-6
Evening: 9-9-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 8-9-6-5
Evening: 5-4-6-8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 4-1-8-4-3
Evening: 3-8-7-7-7
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
9 a.m.: 13
1 p.m.: 15
6 p.m.: 08
11 p.m.: 02
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
06-19-27-30-36, Bonus: 12
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — A t-bone crash involving a motorcycle left a 24-year-old Hampstead man dead on Saturday evening.
It happened around 6:30pm, along Marriottsville Road in Howard County.
That’s where a Yamaha FZ09 was heading northbound when it collided with an oncoming Nissan Rogue that was trying to make a left turn onto Warwick Way.
“Preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed,” Howard County Police said in a press release.
The motorcycle rider later died at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
Police say the Nissan driver, who was not hurt, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.
Marriottsville Road was reopened after being closed for about three-hours.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing
24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 9-4-0
Evening: 9-3-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 8-3-0-6
Evening: 7-2-1-2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 5-3-8-8-7
Evening: 6-7-3-8-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing
9 a.m.: 03
1 p.m.: 14
6 p.m.: 10
11 p.m.: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
06-20-33-34-36, Bonus: 11
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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