MM 8.3: Former Terps shine in 2026 World Lacrosse Championship
TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 02: Jordyn Lipkin #21 of Israel handles the ball during the Bronze Medal match between Israel and Haudenosaunee on day ten of the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on August 02, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesOn the worlds beggest stage for womens lacrosse, multiple Maryland womens lacrosse alumni stole the spotlight. With the United States taking home the crown, multiple former Terps showcased their talents to a global audience.Among the worlds bestCongratulations to Jordyn, Erica, and Aurora on being named to the 2026 World Lacrosse All-World Team! https://t.co/cAki3jS6zu#OATAATpic.twitter.com/Fl8jHAGB5s Maryland Women's Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) August 2, 2026The United States and Canadian national teams faced off in Saturdays final, featuring a plethora of Maryland standouts. Kori Edmondson served as the lone player on the American side, with Acacia Walker-Weinstein coaching the star-studded squad to victory. Edmondson logged limited offensive minutes in the tournament, scoring a single goal in a win over Puerto Rico.On the losing side, however, a pair of Maryland legends made a huge splash. Sharpshooter Aurora Cordingly and Erica Evans each were named to the All-World team after the conclusion of the tournament, scoring a combined 26 goals between the two.The best performance of the tournament came at the hands of an unexpected hero in Jordyn Lipkin. The 2026 graduate carried the Israeli national team to its first-ever bronze medal finish while leading all players with 19 goals across the tournament. She too, earned All-World honors.In other newsThe Baltimore Ravens hosted an open practice at SECU Stadium, where Derik Queen made a surprise guest apperance.A historic day in College Park The @Ravens' first-ever practice at SECU Stadium drew more than 20,000 fans and united current Terps, Maryland legends, Ravens stars, and football fans from across the state. https://t.co/PZWrOMTjtj https://t.co/jc3s3LHc7rpic.twitter.com/e4kUNoosys Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) August 1, 2026Maryland womens basketball alum Chloe Bibby signed with the Minnesota Lynx.Former Terp Chloe Bibby has signed with the Minnesota Lynx pic.twitter.com/vuW3vm4jUo Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) August 2, 2026Maryland tenniss Emma Ghirardato and Ema Kovacevic performed well at the W15 Savitaipale tournament.GRIND NEVER STOPSHUGE congrats to Ema K for winning the W15 Savitaipale doubles tournament and Emma G for getting runner up in singles! Great things ahead!#terptennispic.twitter.com/22Ctq2BAaE Maryland Tennis (@TerpTennis) August 2, 2026