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The defending champs will be without one of their key pieces going into the second season of the Premier Lacrosse League.
Whipsnakes midfielder and former Maryland men’s lacrosse player Tim Rotanz announced his retirement Wednesday.
“Lacrosse has given me so much as a player but it is time to give my body a rest,” Rotanz said in an announcement on Twitter. “I am retiring from lacrosse but would like to thank all my teammates and coaches along this journey who got me to where I am today.
“I would like to thank [co-founders Paul and Mike Rabil] and the PLL for allowing me to be a part of something that will change the landscape of lacrosse forever. It was truly an unforgettable experience and for that I am eternally grateful.”
Congratulations on an amazing career, @timrotanz
— Shipsnakes Lacrosse Club (@PLLWhipsnakes) April 22, 2020
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PLL Champion
National Champion
2x All-American
2017 NCAA All-Tournament Team
2017 Big Ten All-Tournament Team pic.twitter.com/gjqAn0S2uV
Rotanz — the 12th overall selection in the 2018 Major League Lacrosse Draft by the Charlotte Hounds — was a decorated player in College Park under head coach John Tillman with 67 goals and 42 assists in his time with the program. He earned All-American honorable mention honors in 2018, All-American Third Team honors in 2017 and Second Team All-Big Ten honors in 2017.
One of the Terp’s finest moments came in 2017 when he tallied a hat trick against Ohio State in the 2017 NCAA Lacrosse Championship game. Rotanz’s final goal came with 59 seconds left, pushing the Terps to a three-goal lead that allowed them to end a 42-year title drought.
On the biggest stage, Tim Rotanz shined
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) April 22, 2020
Three unforgettable goals, including the clincher in the final minute, to help push Maryland to the 2017 title.
Best of luck in your next chapter! #BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/16UYKulbWb
The former Terp only spent one year in the PLL for its inaugural season before stepping away from the game.
In other news
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Aaron Wiggins will be returning to College Park next season.
Maryland men's basketball G/F Aaron Wiggins will return to College Park for the 2020-2021 season, he officially revealed on Instagram.
— Wes Brown (@W_Brown21) April 22, 2020
The 2020 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year averaged 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season.
The season finale of #UNLOCKED is available if you haven’t already seen it.
"This facility will be second to none."
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) April 22, 2020
A building so important to our past is propelling our future #UNLOCKED Episode 8: The Future. OUT NOW.https://t.co/LhHVtR6GTH pic.twitter.com/gUslHt4YjC
Stefon Diggs recapped his first official visit to College Park on Late Night with Locks.
"They wanted you to be home. There was a lot of love."@stefondiggs never forgets the love Terp Nation showed him on his official visit ❤️
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) April 22, 2020
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How many more Terps will be drafted this weekend?
Stay at the Crib
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) April 22, 2020
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We hope everyone enjoyed their Earth Day yesterday.
Our favorite home field!
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) April 22, 2020
Happy #EarthDay pic.twitter.com/vQCfCxJK2C