Terps Open Big Ten Play With First-Ever Win Against Michigan

Friday, September 16

College Park, MD

7:00 PM

Maryland

2-1-5, 1-0-0

Michigan

5-3-1, 0-1-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Michigan	0	0	0
Maryland	0	1	1

Terps Open Big Ten Play With First-Ever Win Against Michigan

9/16/2022 7:05:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Mikayla Dayes' goal in the 70th minute powered the Terps (2-1-5) to the first victory over Michigan (5-3-1) in program history, besting the Wolverines 1-0 on a historic night for the program.

The Terps were 0-8-0 against the Wolverines heading into today, but Coach Meghan Ryan Nemzer had the perfect game plan in her Big Ten head coaching debut. This was also the first Big Ten victory for the program since a 1-0 win over Michigan State on Oct. 24, 2019, spanning 22 games.

The Terp defense was absolutely smothering all game, holding the Wolverines to just nine shots, their second-lowest of the season, in front of a loud and passionate home crowd.

Alyssa Poarch was a key catalyst in putting early pressure on the Wolverine defense and had a team-high three shots. The Terps out-shot the Wolverines 10-9.

Breaking Down The Action

Both teams showcased their scrappy defense and high intensity as offense was limited in the first half. The Wolverines held a slight 4-3 shooting advantage through the first 45 minutes, but the two teams played evenly matched.
The Terps started to put together more offense in the second period, putting two early shots on goal.
That pressure paid off for the Terps in the 70th minute when Mikayla Dayes' header found the back of the net off a beautiful cross from Juliana Lynch.
Madeline Smith was impressive in goal all game, finishing with five saves, including a big one in the final 10 minutes of play. Smith has recorded complete game shutouts in two of her last three appearances.