We'll see. This could be the 3rd sub-par year in a row by UMD standards. UMD and BC were both bad in the first Covid Year (2019). BC bounced back in a big way. UMD may bounce back a bit due to 5th year transfers but that is just a band aid. See UNC and BC continuing as perennial Final Four Teams. Just don't see that being the case for UMD. Historically they have just been better than all other teams - better and deeper due to the in state tuition benefit. Stony Brook has largely excelled due to coaching whereas UMD largely excelled based on talent. JMO.
Maryland won the National Championship in 2019.
In 2020 Maryland was ranked 11 in the final poll of the Covid shortened season.
In 2021 Maryland finished the year ranked 10th.
Do you really consider that bad?
Not sure why Stony Brook was brought into the conversation but Stony Brook has had plenty of talent for many years now. Comparing Stony Brook and Maryland is an apples & oranges comparison with respect to the schools and the lacrosse programs.
