College lacrosse games in mid-February tend to have little impact on the national landscape. But the No. 6 Maryland men’s convincing 11-7 win over No. 2 Syracuse provided an exception to that rule on a soggy Saturday afternoon at SECU Stadium.

Eric Spanos and Logan McNaney powered the No. 6 Terps to an 11-7 upset of No. 2 Syracuse in a lacrosse doubleheader Saturday.

No. 6 Maryland men’s lacrosse head coach John Tillman likes to load the Terps’ schedule every year, insisting it prepares his team for the postseason. This year, more than any other, the Terps will face a true midseason trial by fire.