COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland women's soccer team faces off with Michigan State Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Quick Hits
• Maryland fell 2-1 in double overtime to Ohio State on Sunday afternoon. Sophomore Alex Anthony scored the Terps' lone goal.
• Maryland and Michigan State met for the first time last season, a 0-0 draw.
• Maryland has recorded 16 or more shots in four games this season. The squad's 30-shot performance against Yale is the third highest single game shot total by a Big Ten team this season.
• Senior midfielder Maisie McCune notched her first assist of the season against Purdue on Sunday
• Senior defender Shannon Collins picked up her third assist of the season against Yale on Sept. 13. Collins now has 17 career assists, good enough for 11th in Maryland history.
• Collins notched the game winning goal in Maryland's 1-0 win over La Salle. It was Collins' first goal since Oct. 1 2012 in a game against Boston College.
• Collins and senior Kayla Shea have started all 16 games paired in central defense.
• Freshman midfielder Cassie Phillips made her first career start against La Salle and has started a total of eight games. Phillips has played 715 minutes, the most of any Maryland newcomer. Her 15 shots ranks second on the team.
Beanlands Breaks Records
• Senior goalkeeper Rachelle Beanlands has made 73 career starts. The Canadian now owns the all-time program record, breaking Cailin Mullins' (1990-93) mark on Sept. 24 against Northwestern with her 67th start. She also holds the record for games played by a goalkeeper with 74
• Beanlands holds a 1.11 goals against average for her career. That sits at fourth in program history.
Anthony provides a cutting edge
• Alex Anthony leads the Terps with 10 goals so far this season. That mark tops the Big Ten and is the 12th most goals in the single season in school history. Anthony now has 12 career goals, which cracks the top 30 in program history. She has made all three of her penalty kick chances this season.
• The Littleton, Colo., native tallied two goals and added an assist against Yale. Anthony is the first Terrapin since 2012 to notch two multi-goal games in a season (Hayley Brock, Becky Kaplan).
• Anthony has created many chances for the Terps this season. She leads the Big Ten in shots with 83. She is one shot away from the Maryland single-season record held by Keri Sarver (1996). Her 13 shots against Yale is the best single game total by a Big Ten player this season and she has the two highest totals (12 vs. Navy).
• Anthony's goal against Navy in 13 seconds is the fastest goal in Maryland history and t-20 in NCAA history.
Morgan minute
• Maryland head coach Jonathan Morgan talks this week's games in the Morgan Minute.
Six Named to Leadership Group
• Head coach Jonathan Morgan announced his six-member leadership group for the 2015 season on Aug. 4.
• Seniors Sarah Fichtner, Shannon Collins, Erika Nelson, Rachelle Beanlands, Riley Barger and sophomore Alex Anthony make up the unit.
Three Terps Named B1G PLayers to Watch
• Senior goalkeeper Rachelle Beanlands, senior midfielder Sarah Fichtner and senior defender Erika Nelson were named to the Big Ten players to watch list.
BIG TEN WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON PLAYERS TO WATCH
Sarah Fichtner, Maryland, Sr., MidfieldRachelle Beanlands, Maryland, Sr., GoalkeeperErika Nelson, Maryland, Sr., DefenseJannelle Flaws, Illinois, Sr., Forward
Hope D'Addario, Illinois, Jr., Defense
Nicole Breece, Illinois, Sr., Midfield
Sarah Stone, Indiana, Sr., Goalkeeper
Marissa Borschke, Indiana, Jr., Defense
Kayla Smith, Indiana, So., Forward
Hannah Clark, Iowa, Sr., Goalkeeper
Amanda Lulek, Iowa, Jr., Defense
Corey Burns, Iowa, Jr., Defense
Nicky Waldeck, Michigan, Jr., Forward
Corinne Harris, Michigan, Sr., Midfield
Ani Sarkisian, Michigan, So., Forward
Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz, Michigan State, Sr., Defense
Jamie Cheslik, Michigan State, So., Forward
Alex Gjonaj, Michigan State, Sr., Defense
Josee Stiever, Minnesota, Jr., Midfield
Simone Kolander, Minnesota, Jr., Forward
Haley Helverson, Minnesota, Sr., Defense
Jaycie Johnson, Nebraska, Jr., Forward
Caroline Flynn, Nebraska, Jr., Midfield
Jaylyn Odermann, Nebraska, Sr., Defender
Niki Sebo, Northwestern, Sr., Midfield
Addison Steiner, Northwestern, Jr., Forward
Margo McGinty, Northwestern, Sr., Defense/Midfield
Morgan Wolcott, Ohio State, Jr., Forward
Nichelle Prince, Ohio State, Jr., Forward
Sarah Roberts, Ohio State, Fr., Midfield
Raquel Rodriguez, Penn State, Sr., Midfield
Mallory Weber, Penn State, Sr., Midfield
Britt Eckerstrom, Penn State, Sr., Goalkeeper
Kim Love, Purdue, Sr., Defense
Maddy Williams, Purdue, Jr., Forward
Melissa Casella, Purdue, Jr., Midfield
Casey Murphy, Rutgers, So., Goalkeeper
Brianne Reed, Rutgers, Sr., Defense
Madison Tiernan, Rutgers, Jr., Forward
Rose Lavelle, Wisconsin, Jr., Midfield
Kinley McNicoll, Wisconsin, Sr., Midfield
Bri Stelzer, Wisconsin, Sr., Defense
HIghlights
Terrapin Goal Club
• The Terrapin Goal Club is a simple, yet fun way to support the Maryland Soccer program. It will add to an already exciting upcoming season.
• As a member, you will agree to donate a specific dollar amount for every goal scored and shutout during the 2015 season (# of goals or shutouts x pledge= total donation). Supporters may also choose to double their pledge for goals or shutouts during post-season play.
• All of the donations to the TERRAPIN GOAL CLUB will go towards special needs and projects above and beyond the operating budget. Donations to the TERRAPIN GOAL CLUB may qualify for a tax deduction (please consult your tax adviser for specific details).
