Two weeks ago, fans saw the classic Maryland-North Carolina rivalry go down in exciting fashion like it always does, as the Tar Heels emerged victorious in overtime 16-15.

But another longstanding rivalry between former ACC foes will be on display Sunday at 1 p.m. as the Terps head to the Carrier Dome to face a Syracuse squad still reveling in its 17-15 upset of No. 4 Florida on Wednesday.

NO. 3 MARYLAND AT NO. 10 SYRACUSE
WHEN: Sunday, March 11, 1 p.m.
​WATCH: ACC Network Extra

Since falling to North Carolina, Maryland cruised past UMBC and Hofstra, winning each match by seven or more goals. Syracuse will be its first true test at rebounding since the loss. Meanwhile, the Orange have already recovered from its lone loss thus far, 17-16 to Virginia on March 4.

While the series history may not indicate a rivalry – Syracuse has won just one game against the Terps in their 22 meetings – the Maryland-Syracuse game is always a gritty battle until the final buzzer sounds. Since their lone victory in 2012 by one goal, the Orange have lost by three or fewer goals five of 10 times, including a 15-12 NCAA championship win for Maryland in 2014.

Syracuse has come close several times, but has yet to get over the hump.

Will fans see the Orange earn their second all-time win over Maryland this weekend?

They will need another standout performance from goalie Asa Goldstock, who recorded a season-high 14 saves in their upset of the Gators, plus continued excellence from the nation’s No. 1 offense, including the usual scorers like Emily Hawryshuk and Nicole Levy. Syracuse also sits first in points per game and second in assists per game, shot percentage and free position percentage.

However, Maryland is just as strong on the attack, ranking second in Division I, as well as being first in free position percentage and third in shots per game, much in part to senior Megan Whittle. She is No. 3 in the nation with 4.6 goals per game and No. 1 with 3.2 free position goals per game.

The Terps are also tied for first in draw controls per game. If the Orange can control the midfield, they might have a shot at victory, as the Terps couldn’t secure the one draw in overtime against the Tar Heels.

Other games highlighting the weekend include:

• Stanford at No. 20 Colorado
  Friday, 5 p.m., Colorado Live Stream
  
  The historical first Pac-12 game goes down Friday night and both Stanford and Colorado want to gain more steam since upsetting ACC teams Duke and Virginia Tech last week, respectively. They are looking to prove that Pac-12 teams are strong and can compete nationwide with the likes of traditional powerhouse teams from power five conferences. They don’t want to be written off anymore. “That’s because we’re out here,” Stanford coach Amy Bokker said. “That happens to us. … I think our team plays with a little chip because you feel that way. For us, it’s about showcasing who we are.” Read the full game preview here. 

• No. 12 Princeton at No. 19 Loyola
  Saturday, 12 p.m., Patriot League TV
  
  The Tigers are looking for their first significant win since falling to Virginia in its second game of the season. A win over Loyola is essential as a loss could be detrimental. Since losing to Johns Hopkins and Florida to start the season, the Greyhounds are now winning, escaping Penn State 16-15 and Towson 14-13 in triple overtime. According to coach Jen Adams, their fire has been lit since a disappointing end to 2017, falling to Navy in the Patriot League and not making the NCAA tournament. Despite being 2-2, Loyola has one of the best shooting percentages in Division I, sitting at No. 3.

• No. 7 North Carolina at No. 6 Virginia
  Saturday, 1 p.m., ACC Network Extra
  
  The Virginia-North Carolina tilt could perhaps be the biggest game of the weekend. Not only do the undefeated Cavaliers host, they have the chance to cement their spot as a NCAA championship contender this season with a win over the Tar Heels, who upset reigning national champion Maryland on Feb. 24. However, UNC needs to rebound big since its 17-10 uncharacteristic loss to Florida last weekend. They outshot the Gators and won the draw battle 20-9, but couldn’t finish. Marie McCool anchors the Tar Heels, ranking No. 5 in draw controls per game and No. 2 in shots per game, but she can’t do it all. Virginia, which has significant wins over Princeton and Syracuse, could unsettle North Carolina, which is fourth in turnovers per game in Division I.

• No. 9 Penn at No. 17 Georgetown
  Saturday, 3 p.m., Georgetown Live Stream
  
  After starting the season unranked, Georgetown has slowly made a name for itself, defeating Drexel, Johns Hopkins and Delaware since its only loss to Towson, 21-13 on Feb. 19. The Blue Jays upset was the first step to making strides nationally – “Our kids responded really well in a situation that they haven’t been in in a long time,” said Hoyas coach Ricky Fried – while a win over Penn would solidify its spot in the Top 20. The Quakers, however, are undefeated and will be a tough opponent. They also beat Delaware, Drexel and Johns Hopkins, plus added a win over then-No. 18 Cornell. Penn has the No. 5 scoring defense and sits fourth in assists per game.

Games On Our Radar

All times are listed in ET. For a full list of broadcast games, please visit our US Lacrosse TV listing page, presented by Nationwide.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

4 p.m.

Delaware at Canisius (ESPN3)

9 p.m.

Cal at Oregon (Pac-12 Network)

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

12 p.m.

Coastal Carolina at No. 8 Towson (Towson Live Stream)
Louisville at Duke (ACC Network Extra)

1 p.m.

No. 2 James Madison at Rutgers (BTN2GO)
​Marquette at No. 14 Northwestern (BTN Plus)
Hofstra at No. 18 Johns Hopkins (JHU Live Stream)
Bryant at Harvard (Ivy League Network)
Columbia at Cornell (Ivy League Network)

3 p.m.

Arizona State at No. 13 USC (USC Live Stream)
No. 5 Boston College at San Diego State (San Diego State YouTube)

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

12 p.m.

UMass vs. Ohio State
Penn State at Albany (AmericaEast.TV)

1 p.m.

No. 15 Notre Dame at Virginia Tech (ACC Network Extra)
No. 16 Yale at Canisius (ESPN3)

2 p.m.

Cal at No. 20 Colorado (Colorado Live Stream)

6 p.m.

Stanford at Oregon (Pac-12 Network)