2015 men’s college lacrosse

Denver’s head coach Bill Tierney gets a hug after their 10-5 win over Maryland in the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship.

Maryland’s Mac Pons (43) checks Denver’s Jack Bobzien (11) during the first half of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship.

Maryland’s Bobby Gribbin (34) runs into Denver’s Christian Thomas (43) during the first half of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship.

Maryland’s Mac Pons (43) checks Denver’s Jack Bobzien (11) during the first half of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship.

Denver’s head coach Bill Tierney watches as his team work out prior to the start of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship game.

Maryland’s Colin Heacock (2) scores past Denver goalie Ryan LaPlante (10) as defenders Garret Holst (25) and Chris Hampton assist during the first half of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship.

Maryland celebrates during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland midfielder Bobby Gribbin (34) celebrates during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Johns Hopkins celebrates after their NCAA lacrosse quarterfinal win over Syracuse at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis.

Johns Hopkins midfielder Hunter Moreland (31) and Johns Hopkins attackman Ryan Brown (4) lay a hard hit on Syracuse midfielder Ben Williams (37) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Johns Hopkins longstick midfielder Nikhon Schuler (36) plays defense on Syracuse midfielder Nicky Galasso (5).

Johns Hopkins midfielder John Crawley (44) in action against Syracuse midfielder Mike Messina (21).

Johns Hopkins attackman Wells Stanwick (42) in action against Syracuse defender Jay McDermott (88).

Fans celebrate during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinal between Johns Hopkins and Syracuse at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.

Johns Hopkins celebrates after its NCAA lacrosse quarterfinal win over Syracuse at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.

Johns Hopkins midfielder Joel Tinney (55) in action during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Johns Hopkins attackman Shack Stanwick (32) in action during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Johns Hopkins midfielder Hunter Moreland (31) fights for possession with Syracuse midfielder Ben Williams (37) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Johns Hopkins attackman Wells Stanwick (42) attempts to pick up a loose ball during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Johns Hopkins attackman Wells Stanwick (42) celebrates during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Syracuse midfielder Ben Williams (37) and Johns Hopkins midfielder Drew Kennedy (76) in action during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Johns Hopkins midfielder Connor Reed (16) in action against Syracuse longstick midfielder Peter Macartney (28) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland midfielder Joe LoCascio (5) launches a shot by North Carolina midfielder Tate Jozokos (28) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

North Carolina midfielder Shane Simpson (22) in action against Maryland midfielder Adam DiMillo (23) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

North Carolina attackman Jimmy Bitter (4) in action against Maryland defender Mac Pons (43) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland midfielder Henry West (38) in action against North Carolina midfielder Brett Bedard (3) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland midfielder Charlie Raffa (7) and North Carolina midfielder Stephen Kelly (24) fight for a loose ball during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland defender Tim Muller (36) in action against North Carolina defender Matt Shannon (66) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland midfielder Charlie Raffa (7) wins a faceoff against North Carolina midfielder Michael Tagliaferri (21) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

North Carolina midfielder Walker Chafee (18) and Maryland long stick middle Mike Bender (11) fight for possession during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland midfielder Joe LoCascio (5) and North Carolina defender Zach Powers (77) in action during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

North Carolina attackman Jimmy Bitter (4) reacts after being hit by Maryland midfielder Henry West (38) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Fans congratulate Maryland players after the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

North Carolina congratulates Maryland after the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Fans celebrate during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland midfielder Bryan Cole (45) in action against North Carolina midfielder Jake Matthai (6) during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland attackman Dylan Maltz (25) in action during the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.

Maryland goalie Kyle Bernlohr (35), bottom, tries to dive ahead of Yale’s Eric Scott, center, and Jeff Cimbalista to gain possession of the out-of-bounds ball in the fourth quarter. Maryland defeated Yale, 8-7, in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Colin Heacock, left, celebrates his second-quarter goal with teammate Matt Rambo. Maryland defeated Yale, 8-7, in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s goalie Kyle Bernlohr, center, gets control of the ball to prevent Yale from gaining possession late in the fourth quarter. Maryland defeated Yale in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Joe LoCascio, right, winds up to shot and score Maryland’s sixth goal dispite a defensive effort by Yale’s Reilly Naton, left, in the fourth quarter. Maryland defeated Yale in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Matt Rambo, center, takes a shot against Yale goalie Eric Natale, left, and Christopher Keating, right, in the third quarter. Maryland defeated Yale, 8-7, in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland goalie Kyle Bernlohr, left, smothers the ball to keep it away from Yale’s Ben Reeves, right, late in the fourth quarter. Maryland defeated Yale, 8-7, in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Matt Rambo, right, celebrates his game-tying goal in front of Yale’s Brian Pratt, left, in the fourth quarter. Maryland defeated Yale, 8-7, in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Jay Carlson (32), left, runs to teammate Henry West, center, to celebrate West’s eventual game-winning goal against Yale in the fourth quarter. Maryland defeated Yale, 8-7, in the first round of the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

University of Maryland ‘s Joe LoCascio, left, shoots pass Yale’s Alirio DeMeireles, right, to score Maryland’s first goal in the first quarter of their first-round game in the 2015 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament at Capital Field at Byrd Stadium.

Johns Hopkins goalkeeper Eric Schneider turns back as defender Eddie Schurr (8) watches a shot by Virginia midfielder Greg Coholan find the net for the game’s first goal at Homewood Field.  (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Johns Hopkins attacker Ryan Brown celebrates a goal with his teammates.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Johns Hopkins midfielder Hunter Moreland and Maryland midfielder Jon Garino Jr. fight for possession.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland attacker Jay Carlson takes on Johns Hopkins midfielder Phil Castronova.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland attacker Matt Rambo fires a shot past Johns Hopkins goalie Eric Schneider and long-stick defensive midfielder Michael Pellegrino.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Johns Hopkins midfielder Hunter Moreland tries to hold on to possession.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Johns Hopkins attacker Wells Stanwick protects the ball.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

University of Maryland midfielder Connor Kelly (40) in action against Johns Hopkins midfielder Joe Carlini (1) during an NCAA Men’s lacrosse match between the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Johns Hopkins midfielder Holden Cattoni (99) intercepts a pass intended for University of Maryland midfielder Bobby Gribbin (34) during an NCAA Men’s lacrosse match between the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

April 25, 2015: University of Maryland midfielder Joe LoCascio (5) in action during an NCAA Men’s lacrosse match between the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins at the University of Maryland in College Park.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

University of Maryland midfielder Adam DiMillo (23) and Johns Hopkins attacker Wells Stanwick (42) fight for possession during an NCAA Men’s lacrosse match between the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.   (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Johns Hopkins at Maryland  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Army’s Connor Cook) celebrates a goal scored on Loyola goalkeeper Grant Limone at Ridley Athletic Complex.   (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Loyola’s Nikko Pontrello (18) celebrates his unassisted goal with Zach Sirico at Ridley Athletic Complex.   (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Loyola’s Jack Carrigan defends Army’s Tim Stackpole at Ridley Athletic Complex.   (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Loyola’s Romar Dennis celebrates his goal against Army at Ridley Athletic Complex.   (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Loyola’s Jason Crane gets hit with a shot in front of goalie Grant Limone (42) at Ridley Athletic Complex.   (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Loyola goalkeeper Grant Limone blocks a shot at Ridley Athletic Complex.   (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Towson’s Joe Seider takes a shot against Hofstra in the first quarter. Hofstra defeated Towson 9-2 Saturday in a men’s lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Towson’s Spencer Parks, left, takes a shot against Hofstra’s Brenden Lynch (#42) and goalie Chris Selva in the second quarter. Hofstra defeated Towson 9-2 Saturday in a men’s lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Towson’s Joe Seider, right, takes a shot at Hofstra’s Brenden Lynch (#42) and goalie Chris Selva, left, in the second quarter. Hofstra defeated Towson 9-2 Saturday in a men’s lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Towson’s Joe Seider, center, takes a behind the back shot at Hofstra’s (l-r) goalie Chris Selva, Finn Sullivan (#44) and John Reicherter (#22) in the second quarter. Hofstra defeated Towson 9-2 Saturday in a men’s lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Towson’s Joe Seider, left, takes a behind the back shot pass Hofstra’s John Reicherter (#22) in the second quarter. Hofstra defeated Towson 9-2 Saturday in a men’s lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Hofstra head coach Seth Tierney is pictured in the third quarter. Hofstra defeated Towson 9-2 Saturday in a men’s lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Hofstra’s Brier Davis, left, celebrates after he scored Hofstra’s fifth goal against Towson goalie Tyler White, on ground, in the third quarter. Hofstra defeated Towson 9-2 Saturday in a men’s lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Maryland men’s lacrosse head coach John Tillman is pictured before a game against Loyola Maryland on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Loyola Maryland men’s lacrosse head coach Charley Toomey is pictured before a game against Maryland on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Maryland’s Joe LoCascio winds up to shoot and score against Loyola Maryland in the first quarter on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.   (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Loyola’s Pat Frazier, right, knocks the ball loose from the stick of Maryland’s Matt Rambo, left, in the second quarter on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Bobby Gribbin, left, celebrates as Loyola Maryland’s Jared Mintzlaff, from right, and Ryan Fournier react in dejection after Gribbin’s goal, Maryland’s 10th, in the third quarter on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Bryan Cole, right, takes a shot at Loyola Maryland goalie Grant Limone, left, in the third quarter on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

College Park, Md.--4/8/15-- Maryland’s Jay Carlson, right, tries to prevent Loyola goalie Grant Limone, left, from clearing the ball in the fourth quarter. Maryland defeated Loyola by score of 11 to 10 in men’s lacrosse at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium. Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun _KKL4413 sp-loyola-maryland-p11-lacrosse lam

Maryland goalie Kyle Bernlohr clears the ball after a save in the fourth quarter against Loyola Maryland on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Loyola’s Brian Sherlock, left, winds up to shoot and score a goal to tie game at 10 in the fourth quarter against Loyola Maryland on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Loyola’s Brian Sherlock flips over after scoring a goal to tie the game at 10 in the fourth quarter on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Loyola Maryland’s Romar Dennis, right, takes a shot past Maryland’s Tim Muller in the fourth quarter on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Bryan Cole, right, watches his shot goes into Loyola’s goal for the game-winning goal in the fourth quarter against Loyola Maryland on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Bryan Cole (#45), right, scored the eventual game-winning goal against Loyola Maryland as teammate Jay Carlson, left, celebrates on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland’s Bryan Cole pumps his fist after scoring the eventual game-winning goal against Loyola Maryland in the fourth quarter on Wednesday. Maryland won 11-10 at Byrd Stadium.

Maryland players celebrate after a score.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland midfielder Charlie Raffa fires a shot.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland midfielder Joseph Fitzpatrick races past Michigan midfielder Parker McKee.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Michigan goalie Gerald Logan and Maryland attackman Jay Carlson fight for possession.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland attackman Dylan Maltz runs by Michigan defender Stefan Bergman behind the net.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Michigan defender Stefan Bergman lays a hard hit on Maryland midfielder Charlie Raffa.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland attackman Matt Rambo tries to score around Michigan midfielder Chase Young.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland attackman Dylan Maltz fires a shot toward Michigan goalie Gerald Logan.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)

Maryland attackman Dave Goodwin tries to score around Michigan defender Mack Gembis.  (Daniel Kucin Jr. / For The Baltimore Sun)