Storylines

• How They Got Here: Maryland picked up its first conference win over Minnesota on Sept. 22, before picking up a crucial road upset victory over #20 Rutgers on Sept. 28. Maryland scored its most-ever goals in a Big Ten game on Oct. 6 when the Terps defeated Illinois 6-2. The Terps came through when it counted, getting a result in three of their last four games tying Indiana, and beating Purdue and Michigan State. After being picked to finish 13^th in the conference's preseason poll, the Terps jumped seven spots to earn a sixth place regular season finish – the best in school history. 

•  The Matchup: Despite dropping their regular season finale to the Wolverines 4-1, Maryland will get another shot at the nation's 20^th-ranked team Sunday. Michigan only dropped four conference games this season, and ranked third in the conference in goals scored with 34. Freshman Mia Isaac helped Maryland avoid the shutout, scoring her first career goal in the closing minutes.

•  Poarch Named All-B1G: Redshirt sophomore forward Alyssa Poarch was named a Second Team All-Big Ten selection. Poarch earns the honor after a breakout 2019 season, where she led the Terps in points (19) and goals (8) – which both ranked sixth in the conference. Her second team All-B1G plaudits are the highest-ever selection for the Terrapin, joining two-time third team selection Rachel Egyed as the second-ever All-B1G honoree in program history.
 
•  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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