
No. 2 Maryland To Host Delaware On Sunday Afternoon
10/1/2026 6:00:00 PM | Field Hockey
No. 2 Maryland Terrapins (10-0, 2-0 B1G) vs. Delaware Blue Hens(3-5, 0-0 MPSF)
October 4, 2026
Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex
12:00 PM ET
B1G+
where we are
- Maryland took down No. 10 Princeton on the road in a shootout 4-3 to move to 10-0 for the ninth time in program history.
- Maryland defeated Big Ten foe Rutgers, 3-0, at home on September 25 to move to 2-0 in Big Ten play.
- The Terps will play host Delaware on October 4 as they celebrate Graduation Day to honor the five upcoming graduates on the roster.

Maryland Field Hockey Embraces Before Its Match Up Against No.10 Princeton (9/29)
Strong Numbers Across the Board
- Maryland has recorded 32 goals so far in 2026, with 13 different players finding the back of the cage, including five newcomers who have scored their first goals as Terps.
- Josie Hollamon scored her first goal of the 2026 season on a penalty stroke against No. 10 Princeton.
- Francisca Eschoyez found the back of the cage for the eighth time this season, extending her team lead in goals in 2026.
- Maci Bradford has put together a solid four-game stretch, recording two goals and two assists, including the game-winning goal against No. 4 Wake Forest.
- Babs van Hest has enjoyed a successful start to her collegiate career recording six goals and eight assists for a total of 20 points.
Francisca Eschoyez Celebrates After Scoring Against No. 10 Princeton (9/29)
scouting the opponent
- The Delaware Blue Hens are 3-5 (.375) through their first eight games of the season. The Blue Hens won their last match up, 3-2, against Fairfield.
- Van Leeuwen and Michielsen are tied for the team lead in goals with three each.
- Alexa Michielsen leads the Blue Hens with eight points in 2026.
- Katie Fiest leads Delaware in assists, recording five through the first eight games of the season.
- Head coach Tara Zollinger is in her second season at Delaware and has compiled a career record of 128-41 (.757) during her time with the Blue Hens and Shippensburg.
Maryland Field Hockey Celebrates After Winning 4-3 Against No. 10 Princeton In A Shootout (9/29)
historic start
- The Terrapins have started 10-0 for the ninth time in program history, continuing their unbeaten start to the 2026 season.
- Maryland is 2-0 in Big Ten play for the eighth time since joining the conference in 2014, earning wins over Penn State and Rutgers so far in 2026.
- The Terps are 6-0 at home for the second straight season and the third time since 2022, continuing their strong play at the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex.
- The Terps have outscored opponents 34-7 and outshot them 170-81 in 2026, while recording six shutouts through 10 games.
- Maryland has defeated three top-10 teams this season, including No. 6 Duke, No. 4 Wake Forest and No. 10 Princeton.
Maryland Is 10-0 For The Ninth Time In Program History
honoring graduates
- The Terrapins will honor five graduating student-athletes and team manager Maddi Spies on Sunday.
- The five graduating Terps include Maci Bradford, Josie Hollamon, Alyssa Klebasko, Madeline Vasilios and Rachael Whitehead.
- Four student-athletes are four-year members of the program: Bradford, Hollamon, Klebasko and Vasilios.
- The quartet has earned numerous accolades throughout their careers, including All-American honors, Big Ten yearly awards and academic achievements.
2026 Maryland Field Hockey Seniors
Players Mentioned
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