COLLEGE PARK – Maryland assistant coach Laura Kenis collapsed on the bench, let out a huge sigh of relief and muttered “Holy crap” under her breath.
Top-seeded and defending national champion Maryland had just narrowly escaped a determined upset bid by upstart Navy and everyone clad in red, black and white was just thankful to be moving on.
Maryland (20-1) continued an impressive streak by advancing to the national semifinals for the 10th straight year and will now head to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro seeking its 13th NCAA championship.
Everyone in attendance at the Maryland Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex on this rainy Saturday knows full well the final outcome could have easily been different.