Maryland defeated the Denver Outlaws 16-9 at Barton Stadium on Friday night, extending the Whipsnakes' winning streak to four games.
The Whipsnakes were led by rookie TJ Malone, who tallied six points with four goals and two assists. Ryan Conrad made an immediate impact after being traded from the Waterdogs, contributing three goals and one assist. Goalie Brendan Krebs was solid between the pipes, making several key saves.
For Denver, Eric Law scored twice for his hometown team. Rookie Brennan O'Neill managed one goal but struggled against a tight Maryland defense that limited his touches significantly.
Zed Williams continued his strong season for Maryland with two goals, while Matt Rambo found the back of the net once. Joe Nardella dominated on faceoffs, winning nine of 11 draws in a crucial third quarter in which Maryland outscored Denver 7-3.
Denver's Dalton Young showed promise with a goal late in the game, but it wasn't enough as the Outlaws could not overcome their offensive struggles. Owen McElroy had nine saves for Denver but faced relentless pressure from Maryland's attack.
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