Maryland
(13-3)
Iowa
(12-3)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Maryland | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
No. 9 Terps Pick Up Huge Conference Win, Best No. 5 Iowa 4-1
10/20/2023 6:07:00 PM | Field Hockey
Maryland, who held a 3-0 lead going into the fourth quarter, also got goals from Nathalie Fiechter and Sammy Popper. Alyssa Klebasko made three saves.
The four goals the Terps scored are the most anyone has scored against the Hawkeyes since Oct. 29, 2017. The four goals also tie the most Maryland has ever scored against Iowa, equaling the four the team scored in 2016.
The Terps put eight of their 10 shots on goal, holding an 8-4 advantage over the Hawkeyes (12-3, 3-3) in that category.
Down goes #5!
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 20, 2023
📰 https://t.co/LKuZQd7XGi#MadeForNow pic.twitter.com/FkRBLMDHEL
Breaking Down The Action
- It took less than two minutes for the Terps to get on the board as they once again capitalized off a penalty corner, with Popper putting one home with an assist from Josie Hollamon.
- The Terps added another in the first quarter as Boss created a Hawkeye turnover before taking it herself for her first goal of the night.
- Fiechter made it 3-0 Terps right before the third quarter came to a close as Maryland converted off a penalty corner for the second time. Fiechter scored off a deflected shot that was loose.
- After Iowa scored quickly to open the fourth, Maryland answered as Boss got her second of the evening, putting home a loose ball in front of the net.
Have a day Hannah!!
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 20, 2023
Terps lead 4-1#MadeForNow pic.twitter.com/AtAtejehDD
Series History
- Maryland now leads the all-time series 19-6-1, with Meharg holding an 18-6 advantage herself.
- The Terps are 7-1 against the Hawkeyes in College Park.
Numbers To Know
- 2: Boss' two goals were a career-high. Coming into today, she had two goals over the entire season.
- 4: Sammy Popper has scored in each of the past four games.
- 5: The win over No. 5 Iowa marks Maryland's highest-ranked win over the season.
- 6: The Terps have now won six straight games.
- 6: Maryland has won six games this season against ranked opponents, including three against top-10 teams.
Terps Strike First!@spopper2 does it again!#MadeForNow pic.twitter.com/eWx8vE0xHQ
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 20, 2023
Up Next
- Maryland hosts its home regular season finale on Sunday, Oct. 22 against Indiana. The game will start at noon and air on B1G+.
Team Stats
Sammy Popper (7)
Assisted By: Josie Hollamon
GOAL by UMD Sammy Popper (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Josie Hollamon, goal number 7 for season.
1:39
Hannah Boss (3)
GOAL by UMD Hannah Boss, goal number 3 for season.
9:32
Nathalie Fiechter (1)
GOAL by UMD Nathalie Fiechter, goal number 1 for season.
43:44
Annika Herbine (3)
Assisted By: Dionne van Aalsum
GOAL by IOWA Annika Herbine, Assist by Dionne van Aalsum, goal number 3 for season.
45:37
Hannah Boss (4)
GOAL by UMD Hannah Boss, goal number 4 for season.
46:15
