Looking on at Talen Energy Stadium in Philadelphia, Maryland men’s lacrosse head coach John Tillman got emotional as he watched 17 of his former players capture the Premier Lacrosse League championship.
“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get choked up a little bit,” Tillman said. “Being there and just standing back and seeing all those kids, and seeing what they’ve done on the field ... just to see them together and playing hard and having to come back and win a tough game, I thought was awesome.”
The Whipsnakes, led by league MVP Matt Rambo, took home the PLL’s inaugural title on Saturday, defeating the Redwoods 12-11 after the former Terp star scored the game-winner in overtime.