Oct. 26, 2004
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
The Terps will look to avenge last season's 1-0 loss to Bucknell tonight at 7 p.m. A season ago, the Bison stopped Maryland's 23-game home winning streak in what is regarded as the biggest upset in Bucknell school history.
Maryland (10-4-1) comes into the game having won five of its last six outings, including a pair of victories over ranked opponents last week. Bucknell (5-8-1) is fresh off a big victory over Patriot League leader American on Sunday.
The Maryland-Bucknell series is tied at 1-1. The Terps defeated the Bison 1-0 in 2002 before falling last season.
The Week That Was
The Terps knocked off a pair of nationally-ranked non-conference opponents, defeating No. 14 Penn 1-0 and No. 16 Virginia Commonwealth 2-1.
Senior Domenic Mediate scored the game-winning goal in each of the games. Mediate now has three on the season and 11 for his career. He has scored six goals in Maryland's last six games.
Senior goalkeeper Noah Palmer tied the career record for shutouts at Maryland by blanking Penn, 1-0. Palmer also recorded five saves against VCU.
With three points against Virginia Commonwealth, Jason Garey moved into a tie for ninth place for points in a single season at Maryland. The Terps are 7-0-1 in games when Garey scores a goal. Garey's nine assists this season also moves him into a tie for ninth for assists in a season at Maryland.
Scouting Bucknell
The Bison enter Tuesday's contest with a record of 5-8-1, but is coming off a 1-0 win over Patriot League leader American on Sunday.
In that game, goalkeeper Joey Kuterbach stopped 11 Eagle shots to preserve the shutout. Kuterbach was making just his third start in goal for the Bison. American out-shot Bucknell 16-2 in the second half and 23-8 for the game.
Offensively, Bucknell is led by Scott Visnic. Visnic has six goals and five assists for 17 points. Visnic tallied the game-winning goal against Maryland last season, scoring in just the second minute of the match against the Terps. Visnic also came through with a score against American on Sunday.
Bucknell goalkeepers have been forced to make 73 saves so far this season. The Bison are allowing 1.54 goals per game. Opponents are outscoring Bucknell 16-9 in the second half this season.
The Bison have played several close games this season. Bucknell is 3-6 in games decided by one goal.
Streaks & Trends
Maryland is 6-2 at Ludwig Field this season.
The Terps are 3-2 against ranked opponents, including two straight.
Maryland is 9-1 when scoring first and 7-0 when leading at halftime. The Terps are just 3-3-1 when tied at the break and 0-1 when trailing after 45 minutes.
Maryland has won its last three, all one-goal games. The Terps are 4-2 in games decided by one goal this season.
Turning 50
With the win over VCU, the Terps notched their 50th victory over the past three seasons, the second-most in any three-year span in school history (with three games still remaining on the schedule). The Terrapins recorded 51 victories from 2001-03.
Getting Defensive
The Terp defense has returned to its stifling form. The back line of Michael Dello-Russo, Kenney Bertz, Chris Lancos, David Glaudemans, along with midfielder Ian Rodway and reserve Eric Brunner, has frustrated opposing offenses and given Maryland offensive chances by possessing the ball. In the last three games, the Terps are giving up just over a half a goal per game. Maryland is forcing its opponents to make great individual efforts in those game, allowing just one assist during that span.
Terps vs. Clemson At Noon
The Maryland men's soccer team will take on Clemson this Sunday at noon. The game was originally scheduled for 1 p.m., but has been moved to accomodate the women's ACC Tournament play-in game featuring Maryland vs. NC State at 3 p.m. at Ludwig Field.
The game will be Senior Day for the men. Jason Arnold, Domenic Mediate, Noah Palmer, Ian Rodway, Abe Thompson and Ellis Welker will be honored prior to the game.
