Popper's Second-Half Goal Lifts No. 9 Terps Past American, 2-1

Box Score WASHINGTON, DC --- The No. 9 Terps wrapped up non-conference play at American on Sunday with a 2-1 victory in the nation's capital. The Terps move to 10-3 overall and finish the non-conference slate with an 8-2 overall record.

Sammy Popper notched the winning goal towards the end of the third quarter to break a 1-1 tie and bring the Terps to victory. Hope Rose scored Maryland's other goal.

Alyssa Klebasko made five saves. Maryland outshot American 18-10 and held an 11-2 advantage in penalty corners.

Breaking Down The Action

Ashlyn Carr sent in a rocket shot from the Top of the circle and junior Hope Rose got a quick stick on the ball to put it into the cage. Rose gave the Terps an early lead within the first three minutes of the game.
American found the equalizing goal with just under two minutes remaining in the first quarter with a backhand shot that flew just over the right shoulder of freshman Alyssa Klebasko.
The first half remained a defensive battle as both teams held at one goal apiece. Maryland was awarded six penalty corners in the first 30 minutes, but were unable to capitalize.
Graduate student Sammy Popper took back the lead with 2:14 remaining in the third quarter. Margot Lawn inserted the penalty corner to Maura Verleg, who faked a pass to Josie Hollamon and sent the ball to a waiting Popper. Popper sent a slap shot towards the cage that deflected off a defender's stick and above the head of American's keeper.

Series History

The Terps hold a 45-1 all-time series lead over the Eagles.
Maryland remains perfect in Washington, D.C. with a 17-0 all-time series record.

Notable Numbers

4: Number of goals Sammy Popper has on the year.
10: Goals scored by the Terps within the first six minutes of a game this season.
12: Number of goals Hope Rose has on the year, a team-high.

Up Next

The Terps remain on the road as they return to conference play. Maryland will face No. 15 Michigan on Friday, followed by a Sunday matchup with No. 7 Ohio State.

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Players Mentioned

#27 Margot Lawn: F; 5' 1"; Fifth Year

#19 Hope Rose: F; 5' 4"; Junior

#4 Maura Verleg: D; 5' 8"; Fifth Year

#12 Josie Hollamon: D; 5' 4"; Freshman

#23 Ashlyn Carr: M; 5' 4"; Graduate Student

#1 Alyssa Klebasko: GK; 5' 4"; Freshman

#16 Sammy Popper: M; 5' 5"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#27 Margot Lawn
: 5' 1"; Fifth Year
: F

#19 Hope Rose
: 5' 4"; Junior
: F

#4 Maura Verleg
: 5' 8"; Fifth Year
: D

#12 Josie Hollamon
: 5' 4"; Freshman
: D

#23 Ashlyn Carr
: 5' 4"; Graduate Student
: M

#1 Alyssa Klebasko
: 5' 4"; Freshman
: GK

#16 Sammy Popper
: 5' 5"; Graduate Student
: M