Williams Homers Again, Terps Win 8-0

Sunday, March 17

3 PM

Maryland

12-14

Lafayette

3-17

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Lafayette	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1
Maryland	0	0	2	3	1	2	8	11	0

3/17/2024 3:00:00 PM | Softball

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COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland softball picked up its second win of the day with its 8-0 win over Lafayette on Sunday at Maryland Softball Stadium. It was the Terps' final game of the weekend as the host of the Maryland Softball Tournament.

Maryland (12-14) was led by strong performances from Diamond Williams in the batter's box and Genevieve Ebaugh in the circle. Williams hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning. She hit a home run earlier in the day against Fairfield. She finished the game against Lafayette 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs.

2 GAMES 2 HOMERS FOR DIAMOND🔥🚀

B4| Maryland 5, Lafayette 0#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/Y7vjSAOUu3
— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 17, 2024

Ebaugh pitched her second career shutout and third career complete game. She allowed just three hits and struck out four batters.

4th Strikeout of the day for Gen🔥😤

T6| Maryland 6, Lafayette 0#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/aCHwfxPniF
— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 17, 2024

The Terps ended the game in the sixth inning after Jaeda McFarland and Megan Mikami crossed home plate off an error. McFarland scored three runs and stole two bases in the game. She also hit her 20th career triple to add to her career program record.

RBI TRIPLE FOR JAEDA💨

B4| Maryland 3, Lafayette 0#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/efUrN5mi8t
— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 17, 2024

Mazie MacFarlane finished the game 2-for-3 Michaela Jones also finished 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run.

Lafayette (3-17) won just one win over Fairfield during the tournament.

Breaking Down The Action

DIAMOND DRIVES IN THE GAMES FIRST RUN😤

B3|Maryland 1, Lafayette 0#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/QGPWheZTjh
— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) March 17, 2024

Maryland got on the board in the third inning after Diamond Williams drove home Jaeda McFarland with an RBI single. The run was made possible after McFarland stole second base. Williams advanced to second on the throw home and she was later brought home by Sydney Lewis's RBI single. The Terps took a 2-0 lead in the inning.
McFarland hit an RBI triple in the fourth inning and Williams hit a two-run home run right after to give Maryland a 5-0 lead.
The Terps added a run in the fifth inning off an error by Lafayette. Michaela Jones came across home plate and the Terps boasted a 6-0 lead.
Two runners scored in the sixth inning and the Terps run-ruled Lafayette, 8-0.

Terps In The Record Books

Jaeda McFarland is fourth in school history in stolen bases with 60 and is only one from passing Jenny Belak (2005-08) and claiming third place on Maryland's all-time list.
McFarland hit a triple in the fourth inning to add to her school record for most in a career. She now has 20 career triples.

Numbers To Know

2: Diamond Williams has a home run in back-to-back games.
2: Genevieve Ebaugh pitched her second career shutout.
3: Ebaugh pitched her third career complete game.
4: Mazie Macfarlane had her fourth multi-hit game of the season.
4: Maryland hit four home runs in the last two games
8: Williams hit her eighth home run of the season, which leads the Terps.
20: Jaeda McFarland has 20 career triples, a program record.
25: Michaela Jones had the 25th multi-hit game of her career.
29: Williams has 29 home runs in her five-year career.
38: Williams notched her 38th career multi-hit game.
60: McFarland has 60 stolen bases in her career, which is third in school history.

Up Next

Maryland is back in action on March 19 for a game against James Madison at Maryland Softball Stadium. First pitch is at 6 pm and the game will be streamed on Big Ten Plus.