Box Score Stanford, CA -- The No. 3 Terps opened their season with a 4-0 victory over Stanford. Maryland showed depth in its season opener with four different goal scorers.

The Terp defense was stout all afternoon. Paige Kieft started in goal and made two saves. 

Freshman Maci Bradford led the way with a goal and an assist. 

Maryland will continue its California road trip to open the season with games against Cal and UC Davis on Sunday and Monday.

1Q | Welcome to Maryland SAMMY POPPER!

First goal of the 2023 season brings the Terps up 1-0 pic.twitter.com/3Hex2LyhP0

— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) August 25, 2023

Breaking Down The Action

• The Terps started the scoring two minutes into the game with a penalty corner goal from graduate transfer Sammy Popper.
• Shortly after Popper's goal, freshman Maci Bradford capitalized on an offensive rush scoring her first career goal halfway through the first quarter.
• Maryland defense locked down the circle in the first half, only allowing one shot on goal that was quickly turned away by junior goaltender Paige Kieft. 
• The Terps leading scorer from last season, Hope Rose, joined in the scoring with a penalty corner goal that soared past the Stanford goalkeeper to begin the final quarter.  

3Q| Hannah with the quick stick!

Terps extend the lead 3-0 pic.twitter.com/eExmEwFqEM

— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) August 25, 2023

New Faces Making An Impact

• Maryland took an early lead thanks to Popper and Bradford, both fresh faces on the Terp roster.
• Sophomore transfer Hannah Boss' presence was felt across the field as she continued to disrupt Stanford's offense by forcing turnovers. 
• The Terps were awarded a penalty corner near the end of the third quarter. Freshman Josie Hollamon sent in a shot from the top of the circle that was tipped in by Boss to extend the Terps lead to three at the end of the third quarter.

4Q| A 🎯 from Hope!

Terps up 4-0 pic.twitter.com/J0PA3YCc01

— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) August 25, 2023

Opening Day Dubs 

• The Terrapins are now 45-3-2 all-time in season openers and have won the last 26 straight openers. 

Series Success

• With the win, Maryland moves to a 10-0-0 all-time advantage over Stanford. 

Notable Numbers

• 4: Number of goal scorers in season opener 
• 8: Points collected by new talent on the Terps roster.

Up Next

• The Terps continue their California road trip with a game at Cal on Sunday at 3 pm ET followed by a Monday matinee against UC Davis at 6 pm ET.