With the 2023 lacrosse regular season in the books, the Big Ten has shifted its focus to tournament play. On Saturday, the madness begins as Rutgers will face Maryland, and Michigan will face Ohio State. While there can only be one champion, this weekend should be full of memorable moments.
The 2023 Big Ten Tournament will feature six teams, with the top two seeds in Penn State and John Hopkins getting a bye. A lot is on the line as the winner will earn a spot in the NCAA championship. On May 7, the bracket will be revealed.
Entering the tournament, Rutgers is the sixth seed. The Scarlet Knights were a disappointing 1-4 in conference play during the regular season with their only win against a Big Ten team came on April 7 against Michigan. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to replicate that success against Maryland. They lost to the Terrapins 11-8 on April 16.
Jack Stahanczyk!
The senior defenseman lets one fly for his first career goal! pic.twitter.com/3inzwryiBH
— Rutgers Men's LAX (@RUmlax) April 21, 2023
As Rutgers looks to surpass expectations, they will need Dante Kulas, Scott Ross, and Brain Cameron to be at their best. The trio led the way offensively during the regular season and combined for 105 points. They will be more motivated than ever to earn an NCAA tournament appearance for the third straight season.
ICYMI Mac Hobbs scored his first career goal as a Nittany Lion! #WeAre 🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/9OdTfW8QMb
— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) April 22, 2023
While Rutgers will be looking to break brackets, they have five talented teams in their way, including the top-seed Penn State. During the 2023 campaign, the Nittany Lions went 4-1 in conference play and are looking to continue that dominance this weekend.
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With the Big Ten tournament only hours away, fans can start to prepare for a weekend where legends are made and dreams come true.
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