This is the matchup we have been waiting for as the nations number one defense, Maryland, takes on the nations number one offense in North Carolina.
Coach Tillman’s Terrapin defense is anchored by goalie Kyle Bernlohr, who leads the NCAA in save percentage with .708, and two time, consecutive B1G defender of the week, Casey Ikeda. Offensively, Maryland needs to stay hungry, attack the UNC goalies and get them on their heels. Matt Rambo, Jay Carlson and Henry West cannot hide in this game.
Joe Breschi’s Tar Heels will have to work hard at the face-off X with the dominant Charlie Raffa coming to town. Pat Kelly will have his hands full with that. Joey Sankey, Chad Tutton, Jimmy Bitter and Luke Goldstock have to do what they do if they want to crack the hard shells.
These teams have met 63 times before tomorrow’s game, with the Terps claiming victory in 39 of those match ups. UNC won the last meeting between these two powerhouses, 11-8. The Tar Heels are 9-0 on the season while Maryland sits at 5-1
It’s an out of conference matchup, the second since Maryland joined the B1G before the 2014 season. Game time is set for 7:00pm in California.
