Penn State lacrosse bests Maryland in Big Ten semifinal
Penn State defeated Maryland 8-6 in the Big Ten lacrosse semifinal, advancing to the tournament championship. The Nittany Lions' defense and freshman goalie Preston Hawkins, who made eight saves, played a crucial role in the victory. Penn State will face top-seeded Johns Hopkins in the final on Saturday at noon ET, with the game broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
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