Maryland Wraps Up Regular Season at Michigan State, #16 Michigan
10/23/2019 9:47:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Oct. 27, 2019 || U-M Soccer Stadium || 1:00 pm EDT
Both games are scheduled to be streamed on BTN Plus.
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Storylines
• Eyes on the Big Ten Tourney: Maryland has put itself in position to make the program's first-ever appearance in the Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament, currently sitting in sixth place in the conference with a 4-4-1 B1G record. The four wins and 13 points are the most Maryland have ever collected in B1G conference play, and the Terps will have a chance to bolster their position with two games remaining. UMD has yet to clinch a spot, as some scenarios remain that would keep the Terps out of the eight-team conference tournament. A win this weekend would lock up a spot for the Terps.
• Seppi Named B1G Goalkeeper of the Week: Senior Erin Seppi garnered her second Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week honor on Oct. 23 after playing a crucial role in Maryland's 1-0-1 week in Big Ten play.
• Terps Clinch Comeback Win Over Purdue, 2-1: Mikayla Dayes scored the game-winner for the Maryland in the 84th minute as the Terps completed a 2-1 comeback win over Purdue in a rain-soaked game on October 20. Despite pouring rain at Ludwig Field for the duration of the game and a 1-0 deficit, the Terps delivered two second half goals from Dayes and Loren Sefcik to earn the win. The win was Maryland's eighth of the season, the most under head coach Ray Leone and the most by a Maryland team in a single season since winning 10 in 2013.
• Something to Write Home About: After finishing 7-1-2 in regular season home games this season, Maryland produced its best home winning percentage (.800) since 2010 when the team finished 9-0-1 at home during the regular season. Maryland outscored opponents 20-8 in home contests and shutout five opponents, and went undefeated (4-0-1) in non-conference play.
• Maryland has Record Day vs. Illinois: Maryland scored a season-high six points – the most ever by a Terrapin team in Big Ten play – as the Terps cruised to a 6-2 rout over Illinois on October 6. The six goals tied the program record for the most goals ever scored in a conference game, matching six goals scored against Wake Forest in 1994 and NC State in 1997 during Maryland's ACC days. The six goals were the most scored in a game by Maryland since a 9-0 win over the Citadel on August 23, 2013.
• Score Early and Win: When Maryland has scored a goal in the first five minutes of the game this season, the Terps are 5-0. Those early goals have provided a spark for the rest of the game, too. In each of those five wins, Maryland has put up at least two goals. In games where Maryland scored in the opening 10 minutes, it has notched three shutouts and outscored opponents 16-3.
• Terps Upset #20 Rutgers: Maryland secured a crucial Big Ten road victory on September 28 when the Terps knocked off #20 Rugters 2-1 in Piscataway. Alyssa Poarch and Hope Lewandoski both netted first half goals, while Erin Seppi made five saves in goal to clinch the victory. The win marked Maryland's first road win of the season, and first ranked road victory since the Terps won at #13 Iowa on September 25, 2014.
• Flippens Provides Immediate Assist: Senior Jlon Flippens made an immediate impact since her season debut against Princeton, totaling six assists in six games for the Terps. She added two to her total in Maryland's 6-2 win over Illinois, setting up two goals off of free kicks. Her six assists are tied for the moat by a Terp in a single season since Shannon Collins tallied six in 2014 and ranks second in the Big Ten. The Philadelphia, Pa. native appeared in just two games before missing the rest of 2018 season with an injury, and sat out the first seven games of this season while continuing to work her way back.
• Poarch Power: Forward Alyssa Poarch has put together a breakthrough redshirt sophomore campaign for the Terps, leading the team in points (17) and goals (8) which both rank third in the Big Ten. She has two multi-goal games for the Terps this season, including a two-score effort in Maryland's 6-2 victory over Illinois. She was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 1. After posting a goal and an assist to help the Terps upset No. 20 Rutgers on the road on September 28. She put Maryland ahead 1-0, then assisted on the game-winner to secure the victory for Maryland.
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