Women's Lacrosse ACCtion: Saturday, April 18
Terrapins clinch regular season title.
Karrisa Taylor had three goals in Maryland's 16-6 win over Virginia Tech.

Karrisa Taylor had three goals in Maryland's 16-6 win over Virginia Tech.

April 18, 2009

No. 2 Women's Lacrosse Caps Perfect ACC Regular Season
The No. 2 women's lacrosse team got three goals apiece from an unanticipated duo in defender Karissa Taylor and freshman Kristy Black on its way to cap a perfect ACC regular season with a win at Virginia Tech, 16-6, on Saturday afternoon at Thompson Field.

Maryland (16-0, 5-0 ACC) provided little doubt as the Terps jumped out to a 4-0 lead courtesy of goals from Taylor, Karri Ellen Johnson, Caitlyn McFadden and Laura Merrifield. Virginia Tech picked up two quick goals after the Maryland run, but Taylor quickly nixed that rally with another Maryland goal at 13:43. Hokie standout Rachel Culp cut the lead to two before a pair of Black goals extended the score to 7-3.

Virginia Tech got back on the board at 5:47 but Maryland and its second-most prolific offense in the nation pulled away with four goals to end the half with a sturdy nine-goal lead.