Terps Host #13 Rutgers in B1G Opener Friday
9/17/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland women's soccer team opens Big Ten play on Friday when it host No. 13 Rutgers at 7 p.m. at Ludwig Field.
- The match will be streamed on BTN2Go.com and the BTN2Go app via BTN Plus, which will require an additional subscription. Fans can access all Big Ten content on BTN Plus for $119.95 per year or a $14.95 monthly subscription. A Maryland School Pass for BTN Plus, which includes all Terrapin contests, home and away, on BTN Plus for $79.95 per year or for a $9.95 monthly subscription.
- The first 100 students in attendance will receive free cookies upon entrance to the stadium. Friday is also high school night.
- For more information on Maryland promotions, contact Steven Donlan at sdonlan@umd.edu.
Quick Hits
• Maryland scored its most goals since Aug. 23 2013 in a 5-1 victory over Yale Sunday afternoon. The Terps logged 30 shots, the second most by a Big Ten team in a single game this season.
• Sophomore Alex Anthony tallied two goals and added an assist against the Bulldogs. Anthony is the first Terrapin since 2012 to notch two multi-goal games in a season (Hayley Brock, Becky Kaplan). Her 13 shots is the best single game total by a Big Ten player this season and she has three of the five highest single game shot totals.
• Anthony's six goals is tied for second in the Big Ten and her four game winning goals is tied for first in the country.
• The Littleton, Colo., native made history in the Terps' game against Navy, scoring the fastest goal in Maryland soccer history in just 13 seconds. The goal is t-20 for the fastest goal in NCAA history.
• Maryland has recorded 16 or more shots in four games this season.
• Senior goalkeeper Rachelle Beanlands is expected to make her 66th start in goal on Friday, which would tie her for first in Maryland history among goalkeepers.
• Junior Hope Gouterman tallied her first career goal with a sensational 18-yard strike in the 79th minute. The goal came on Gouterman's first shot of the season.
Morgan's Minute
Jonathan Morgan talks the #Terps' win over Yale and the showdown with Rutgers in this edition of Morgan's Minute. http://t.co/eyBnWC7dX4
— Maryland W. Soccer (@MarylandWSoccer) September 17, 2015
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., Goalkeeper
Erika Nelson, Maryland, Sr., Defense
Jannelle 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
Check out the highlights from yesterday's 5-1 win over Yale! #FearTheTurtle #GRIT http://t.co/4xm9smilud
— Maryland W. Soccer (@MarylandWSoccer) September 14, 2015
The fastest goal in Maryland history! Watch Alex Anthony score in just 13 seconds. #FearTheTurtle #GRIT http://t.co/ijxYQgJPpe
— Maryland W. Soccer (@MarylandWSoccer) August 24, 2015
Check out full highlights of our win 2-0 over Navy on Sunday night! #FearTheTurtle #GRIT http://t.co/3GPXvoB92n
— Maryland W. Soccer (@MarylandWSoccer) August 25, 2015
Terrapin Goal Club
• 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.
