Maryland Hosts Florida Sunday Afternoon

Maryland (4-1-0) vs. Florida (2-2-0)

August 31, 2025

Ludwig Field

12:00 p.m.

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COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland will host the Florida Gators on Saturday at 12 p.m. at Ludwig Field. Fans can watch on B1G+ and follow updates on X at @TerpsWSoccer.

Terps WIn at home

Maryland has won four straight home matches after defeating Navy 2-1 Thursday night
The first half was a defensive battle, with possession trading back and forth until Ellie Egeland broke through unassisted in the 36th minute
Gemma Davitian scored her second goal of the season in the 64th minute on the rebound of a shot from Emily Lenhard, who picked her first assist of the season
Maryland held Navy to just one shot in the first half while recording six shots of their own. The Terps took a 1-0 lead into the break, looking to win their fourth match in a season's first five for the first time since 2021
Maryland has won each of its first four home matches in a season since 2017
Maryland has won four of its first five matches for the first time since 2021

Gemma Davitian scored her first goal of the season.

the matchup

Last meeting: August 20, 2023, Terps lost 0-1
Overall record vs. Florida: 0-2-1
Home record vs. Florida: 0-1
First matchup: 9/19/1997 with a 3-3 tie

New Leadership

The Terrapins are 4-1 under head coach Michael Marchiano in 2025, winning three consecutive matches for the first time since Sept. 3-10 2023. All three of those wins also came in shutout fashion.
Marchiano was appointed as the program's head coach in December 2024 after serving as interim head coach during the latter part of the 2024 season. A Maryland soccer alumnus and two-time national champion, he is determined to guide Terrapin soccer back to championship form.
In the 2023–24 season, Marchiano served as Maryland's women's assistant coach, helping the Terrapins compile a 34-9-3 record and make consecutive NCAA Quarterfinal appearances.

Head Coach Michael Marchiano

B1G Players to watch

Kelsey Smith, Emily Lenhard and Tahirah Turnage-Morales have all been named 2025 B1G Players to Watch.
Kelsey Smith, forward, and now a redshirt junior, played all 19 matches last season with 14 starts, logging 877 minutes. She recorded two goals, two assists, and five shots in a single match.
Emily Lenhard, a midfielder, had an impressive 2024 freshman season, playing all 19 games with 13 starts and logging 1,185 minutes. She finished with one goal, three assists, and multiple multi-shot performances. She's now entering her sophomore year.
Tahirah Turnage Morales, a defender and redshirt sophomore in 2024, started all 19 matches, logging 1,612 minutes. She played the full 90 minutes in 16 games and took two shots on the season.

Tahirah Turnage-Morales

Fun at ludwig

Sunday, Aug. 31 | Noon | vs. Florida Gators
Celebrate National Eat Outside Day at Ludwig with fun tailgate games like cornhole and sidewalk chalk. Freshmen, enter to win essential dorm gear! Kids in 8th grade and below get free admission with their soccer jersey. Don't miss the bracelet-making station and keep an eye out for Testudo, our favorite mascot!
Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7 PM | vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Get ready to Disco After Dark at Ludwig with glitter tattoos, a disco photo booth, and glow-in-the-dark gear! The first 150 students get a free disco-themed tee. Local high school teams can RSVP for free admission. Enjoy live tunes from the Maryland Pep Band and watch for Testudo roaming the field!
Sunday, Oct. 5 | Noon | vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

Join us in celebrating our seniors and alumni!

Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1 PM | vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Join us for Legally Blonde Day and show your pink pride for Breast Cancer Awareness! Sorority members are invited to celebrate in style. Arrive early for a free ice cream sundae and make your own pink poster before kickoff. Stay after the game for player autographs and, of course, spot Testudo!

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Players Mentioned

#20 Gemma Davitian: F; Redshirt Freshman

#47 Ellie Egeland: M; Sophomore

#8 Emily Lenhard: M; Sophomore

#14 Kelsey Smith: F; Redshirt Junior

#23 Tahirah Turnage-Morales: D; Redshirt Junior

Players Mentioned

#20 Gemma Davitian
: Redshirt Freshman
: F

#47 Ellie Egeland
: Sophomore
: M

#8 Emily Lenhard
: Sophomore
: M

#14 Kelsey Smith
: Redshirt Junior
: F

#23 Tahirah Turnage-Morales
: Redshirt Junior
: D