2025 marks PressBox’s ninth annual Best Of edition celebrating the top people, performances and moments of the year.
Best Defense
Maryland men’s lacrosse appeared in the national championship game for a second consecutive season with the kind of rock-solid defense that has become typical of John Tillman squads.
The Terps finished second in the nation in goals allowed per game (8.11) behind Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Will Schaller and veteran goalie Logan McNaney. Maryland allowed a total of 19 goals in NCAA Tournament victories against Air Force, Georgetown and Syracuse.
We’ve got a hunch Tillman will field another strong defense in 2026.
See Also:
• Maryland Men’s Lacrosse’s Will Schaller On Reaching Back-To-Back Championship Games
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Maryland Athletics
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