No. 9 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s junior goalkeeper Emily Sterling was coming off of her career-high, 12-save performance ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against Penn State.
As she entered the fourth with nine saves, Sterling aimed to continue to make her mark on the contest. And as sophomore defender Sammy Dupcak collected the opening draw, the moment became all too appetizing.
A behind-the-back shot from senior Sydney Wolfington was the first to be denied. After a foul by the Terps’ backline, freshman midfielder Brooke Hoss’ free position attempt was knocked away. Then lastly, a second free position on the possession, this time by junior midfielder Meghan Murray, was snatched up by the midseason All-American.