Virginia and Maryland are two of the most successful lacrosse programs in the NCAA. The schools have a long-standing lacrosse rivalry, with the first game dating back to 1928. The rivalry is known as the "Battle of the Beltway." Virginia and Maryland have met 85 times, with Maryland leading the all-time series 46-39.
Both teams have won multiple national championships throughout their history. Maryland has won 14 national championships, with their most recent championship coming in 2017. Virginia has won six national championships, with their most recent title coming in 2019.
The two teams also compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), which is one of the most competitive lacrosse conferences in the NCAA. The conference includes other top programs such as Duke, North Carolina, and Syracuse.
Players from both teams have gone on to play professionally in Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Some notable alumni from Virginia include Chris Rotelli, Steele Stanwick, and Matt Ward, while Maryland has produced some of the game's biggest stars, including Matt Rambo, Joe Walters, and Kyle Harrison.
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