MM 4.8: Grace Griffin opts to use extra season of eligibility

Maryland women’s lacrosse will be returning a key starter and leader next season.

Head coach Cathy Reese announced Wednesday that senior midfielder Grace Griffin will be using her extra year of eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m so excited to come back,” Grace Griffin said. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have another year. Last year was tough, I mean everyone knows with COVID and our season getting canceled and just wanting to be a part of the Terps program [for] as long as I can.”

In 2019, the Sykesville, Maryland native had a breakout year. She racked up a career-high 45 goals including three in the national championship game win over Boston College. This season, Grace Griffin is a team captain, ranks second on the team in goals with 15 and has 26 total points.

Reese and company will surely be happy to get one more season with Grace Griffin. With the soon-departures of fifth year players Brindi Griffin, Lizzie Colson and Hannah Warther, Grace Griffin along with fellow fifth year returnee Tori Barretta will offer great veteran experience for the team.

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