ANN ARBOR, MI --  Suffocating defense and strong goaltending from Noelle Frost led No. 8 Maryland (12-5, 3-4 B1G) past No. 2 Michigan, 2-1, Sunday afternoon in Ann Arbor.

Despite being outshot 4-1 in the first quarter, Maryland made its lone shot count as Hope Rose deflected in a shot by Taylor Mason from the far post in the 11th minute for an early 1-0 lead.
 
Michigan (13-2, 5-2) would equalize in the 38th minute, with a goal by Sofia Southam, who leads the Big Ten in scoring.
 
The Terps' leading scorer Bibi Donraadt answered when she gave the Terps the lead again just over five minutes later. Graduate student Julianna Tornetta sent the ball into the circle from the right side and Donraadt got her stick on it to finish it off.
 
The fourth quarter was a tense affair as Maryland didn't rely just on its defense to close out the game. The offense continued to push forward, looking to add another, but couldn't extend the lead. The Terps defense remained stellar in the final frame with Rayne Wright, Riley Donnelly, Maura Verleg and Frost not allowing the Wolverines to tie the game. 
 
Missy Meharg's Take
"I am just so proud of our defense and Noelle Frost and the young backfield players and the way that we are playing so resilient, tough defense. You know, defense wins championships. This team, Michigan is a championship-level team. It's really nice for us to look on the stat sheet and not have any penalty corners and to come out on top. Great shot selection, great finishing. Just couldn't be more proud of our team.  Looking forward to continuing into the last weekend of Big Ten hockey."
 
Matchup Notes

• Maryland won its third straight game Sunday. The Terps have won five of their last six games.
• This was Maryland's sixth win over a ranked team and first over a top five team this season.
• Maryland handed Michigan its second loss on the season and first at home.
• The Terps are now 20-5 vs. the Wolverines all-time.

 
Frost On Fire

• Goalie Noelle Frost kept her team in the game, making six key saves throughout the game.
• The six saves are tied the second-most Frost has made in a game this season, behind just the opening game of the season against St Joseph's where she made nine.
• Several of those saves came from Michigan's 8-0 advantage in penalty corners. 

Great Goals

• Donraadt's goal served as the game-winner, and adds to her team-lead in goals with ninth on the year.
• Mason now has five points in the last three games, with a goal and three assists.

Iron Women

• Brooke DeBerdine, Donnelly, Verleg, and Wright all played the entire game for the Terps.

Up Next

• The Terps will return home to College Park for their regular-season finale as they'll take on the No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
• The Terrapins will honor seniors Mayv Clune, Brooke DeBerdine, Riley Donnelly, Bibi Donraadt, Noelle Frost, Kyler Greenwalt, Taylor Mason and Julianna Tornetta before Friday's game.