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Maryland tops UNC in NCAA final rematch

The defending national-champion and 13th-ranked North Carolina men’s lacrosse team dropped its regular-season rematch against the 10th-ranked Maryland Terrapins by a 15-7 margin at Fetzer Field on Saturday.

Facing each other for the first time since last year’s NCAA championship final, the result flipped back to the Terps’ favor as they upended the Tar Heels with a strong opening quarter of play.

Though outshooting Maryland 32-27, and finishing with eight less turnovers than the Terps’ 18 total, North Carolina was unable to capitalize on its opportunities.

Instead, Maryland (5-2) took advantage of its chances, and built up a sizeable 6-2 lead heading into the second period

The Terps were led by identical two-goal, three assist finishes from Matt Rambo and Connor Kelly to go along with multiple-goal finishes from four others.