Johns Hopkins–Maryland lacrosse rivalry
The Johns Hopkins–Maryland lacrosse rivalry is an intercollegiate rivalry between the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, which represent Johns Hopkins University, and the Maryland Terrapins, which represent the University of Maryland. The most prominent event has been the men's lacrosse series, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest rivalries in the sport. More than 115 contests in the series have been played since the schools first met in 1895. The competition is intensified by each program's status as a traditional lacrosse powerhouse. As such, the game has often held national championship implications, and twice the teams played to represent the United States in the Olympics.
| Johns Hopkins–Maryland | |
|---|---|
| Men's lacrosse series | |
| First meeting | 1895 or 1924 |
| Last meeting | April 22, 2023 |
| Next meeting | TBD |
| All-time record | 68–49-1 or 75-49-1 (JHU leads) |
| Johns Hopkins recognizes the 7 games played before Maryland became a varsity program in 1924, Maryland however, does not. | |
| Women's lacrosse series | |
| First meeting | 1979 |
| Last meeting | May 6, 2022 |
| Next meeting | April 5, 2023 |
| All-time record | 24–0 (MD leads) |
The schools currently meet only in lacrosse, as all other Johns Hopkins athletics fall under NCAA Division III and all Maryland athletics are Division I. From the late 19th into the 20th century, however, their football teams also competed regularly. More recently, the schools have played in women's lacrosse.