Here’s a roundup of this week’s local college lacrosse games.
Division I women
Johns Hopkins 19, UMass 8: The Blue Jays (9-8) asserted control with a 7-1 run in the first quarter and routed the Minutewomen (16-3) in an NCAA Tournament first-round game Friday. Hopkins was led by three four-goal scorers: Ashley Mackin, Ava Angello and Campbell Case. The Blue Jays, under the direction of first-year coach and former UMass goalie Tim McCormack, advance to the second round to face second-seeded and host Syracuse on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Maryland 11, Drexel 6: The Terps (15-6) went on an 8-2 run in the first half and beat the Dragons (12-6) in an NCAA first round game at James Madison on Friday. Maryland got two goals from Libby May (Hereford), Chrissy Thomas, Kate Sites (Glenelg Country) and Hannah Leubecker. The Terps face the host Dukes in Sunday’s second round at 1 p.m.
Division III men
St. Mary’s 10, Merchant Marine 5: Billy Higgins and Walter Krizman each scored back-to-back goals during an early 5-0 run and the host Seahawks (15-5) beat the Mariners (10-7) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday. Higgins finished with a hat trick.