Maryland (4-2-0) at JMU (3-1-2)
September 4, 2025
Sentara Park
6:00 p.m.
ESPN+
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland will return to the road Thursday night for a short trip to face the JMU Dukes at Sentara Park. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., with live coverage available on ESPN+ and in-game updates on X at @TerpsWSoccer.
looking back at the last match
- The Terps (4-2) dropped a 3-1 decision to the Florida Gators (3-2) on Sunday afternoon, as 1,008 fans filled Ludwig Field for Youth Day / Picnic in the Park.
- Tahirah Turnage-Morales scored her first career goal to ignite a potential comeback, but the Gators held off Maryland despite six shots on target.
- After a first-half red card in the 26th minute, Terps battled a player down for the remainder of the match. The Terps continued to press, forcing the Gators' goalkeeper to make three saves in the first half and five overall.
- Kelsey Smith picked up her second assist of the season off of Turnage-Morales' goal.
- Faith Luckey made eight saves on the day.
- Smith leads the Terps with eight points on the season.
the matchup
- Last meeting: August 25, 2024, match ended in a draw 1-1
- Overall record vs. JMU: 11-6-4
- Away record vs. JMU: 5-3-2
- First matchup: 9/23/1990, L 1-4
New Leadership
- The Terrapins are 4-2 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.
- Michael Marchiano was officially named head coach of the Maryland women's soccer program in December 2024 after serving as interim head coach during the latter part of the 2024 season. A Maryland alumnus and two-time national champion as a midfielder for the Terps in 2005 and 2008, Marchiano brings both championship experience and a deep connection to the program as he looks to guide Maryland soccer back to the national stage.
- Marchiano joined the Maryland women's program as an assistant coach in November 2023, helping the Terrapins build a strong 34-9-3 record and reach consecutive NCAA Quarterfinal appearances before stepping into the head coaching role.
from watchlist to action
- 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. Smith now leads the team in points, etching a total of eight after the Terrapins game against Florida. Smith had the assist on the Turnage-Morales goal in Sunday's match.
- 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. Turnage-Morales has scored her first goal of the season in this past Sunday's match against Florida.
- 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.
Fun at ludwig
- 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!
