COLLEGE PARK, MD --  The University of Maryland softball program released its' 2024 fall slate of exhibition games on Tuesday morning. Head Coach Lauren Karn will head into her second season as Head Coach of the Terps.  In Karn's first year with the program the Terps were able to earn two ranked wins over No. 25 Oregon and No. 22 Penn State.
 
The Terps, who have made four NCAA regional appearances, are set to compete in five exhibition games against Villanova, Howard, George Mason, Virginia, and the University of Delaware.  The match up with George Mason will be a 10-inning game.  Additionally, Maryland will return for the second straight year to Williamsport, Pa. to participate in the Girls with Game tournament hosted at the Little League World Series. 
 
Established in 2018, the Girls with Game Initiative celebrates the contributions of girls and women who have shaped the Little League program and aims to inspire the next generation of female athletes.  In collaboration with Dick's Sporting Goods, Girls with Game is celebrating 50 years of the movement, honoring all previous student athletes who have changed the game and encouraging future players to step up to the plate. 
 
Four of the exhibitions are set to take place at the Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park, while the exhibition against Virginia will take place at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.  All exhibitions at the Maryland Softball Stadium are free and open to the public.

All dates and times are subject to change. 

2024 Fall Schedule

Date	Opponent	Location	Time (ET)
September 22	Villanova (DH)	College Park, Md.	12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
September 29	Howard (DH)	College Park, Md.	12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
October 4	George Mason	College Park, Md.	6:00 p.m.
October 12	Virginia	Williamsport, Pa.	TBD
October 13	Delaware	College Park, Md.	12:00 p.m.

 
The Terps are coming off a victory against Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten tournament for the program's second win in the postseason tournament.  

In addition, the program welcomes six newcomers that includes five freshmen and one transfer student. Mariah Penta joins Maryland after finishing her freshman season at Auburn. Penta appeared in 34 games and made 23 starts, with most of them being as the team's designated player. She posted a .207 batting average to go along with 15 RBI, four doubles and three home runs.