CLEMSON, S.C. --  Maryland dropped game one of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge to Clemson, 5-1. Freshman Courtney Wyche recorded seven strikeouts, allowing just four hits. 

Sophomore Regan Kerr scored the first run of the game in the first inning for Maryland. The Terps held a 1-0 lead through three, but were unable to respond to a fourth-inning rally by Clemson, as the Tigers took a 3-1 lead. 

Maryland posted seven hits. Freshman Campbell Kline led the way going 2-for-3, while five other Terps notched one hit apiece. The Terps were outhit by the Tigers 9-7. 

Maryland returns to the Clemson Softball Stadium on Saturday  at 10:00 a.m. to face off against Pittsburgh on day two of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Followed by  a 12:30 p.m., rematch against Clemson.

All games can be followed through live stats. Both games against Clemson will be televised on the ACC Network Extra (ACCNX), that can be accessed with an affiliated video service provider.