Maryland
(13-0, 4-0)
Michigan State
(5-9, 0-6)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan St. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maryland | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Vasilios Scores Twice In No. 1 Maryland’s 4-0 Win Over Michigan State
10/16/2026 4:00:00 PM | Field Hockey
The Terps are 13-0 for just the fifth time in program history.
It took the Terps nine shots to break through as they peppered the Michigan State cage, but Babs van Hest and Vasilios scored four minutes apart in the second quarter to give Maryland a two-goal advantage. Maryland improved to 4-0 in Big Ten play for the fifth time in program history as the Terps earned their seventh shutout win of 2026.YOUR Maryland Terrapins!!! 🐢 #bestofthebest https://t.co/Cf8HCD4bho
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 16, 2026
Aida Ierubino kept the offense flowing with a goal in the third quarter. Vasilios put the game away with another goal in the fourth to secure her first career multi-goal performance. Alyssa Klebasko only needed to make one save in the 47th win of her collegiate career.2Q 6:00 | Maddie slots in home for our second in a little over three minutes 😤 #1 Terps 2, Spartans 0 #bestofthebest https://t.co/kazT7s1VFj
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 16, 2026
The Spartans made nine saves as the Terps outshot them 27-3, but Maryland dropped Michigan State to 5-9 (0-6 Big Ten) on the season. The Terps are a perfect 19-0 all-time against the Spartans. Maryland is back in action on Sunday against Ohio State.2Q 6:00 | Maddie slots in home for our second in a little over three minutes 😤 #1 Terps 2, Spartans 0 #bestofthebest https://t.co/kazT7s1VFj
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 16, 2026
How it Happened:
1st Quarter:
- Feliz Kuhne forced MSU's first save with a shot on goal in the second minute.
- Klebasko made her first save in the sixth minute.
- Ella Beach put a shot on goal in the final minute.
- Maryland outshot MSU 6-1 in the scoreless first quarter.
- Michigan State made a pair of saves on van Hest and Jordyn Hollamon in the opening minutes.
- The Terps took a 1-0 lead with van Hest's goal (7) in the 21st minute.
- Vasilios' goal (3) in the 25th minute doubled the Maryland advantage. Kendall Gilmore assisted (2) on the goal.
- The Terps took their 2-0 lead into the break.
- Maryland put a pair of shots on goal off a corner in the 32nd minute.
- Ierubino's goal (4) in the 38th minute extended Maryland's lead.
- The Terps outshot MSU 7-0 in the frame and led 3-0 entering the final 15 minutes.
- The Spartans made two more saves in the early minutes as Maryland looked to add to its lead.
- Vasilios scored again (4) in the 52nd minute with an assist from Djuna Eikelboom (2).
- The Terps closed out their 4-0 win.
4Q 8:09 | Perfect positioning from Maddie Vasilios to extend the lead #1 Terps 4, Spartans 0 #bestofthebest https://t.co/9T6FbjGPKg
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 16, 2026
Super Season:
- Maryland improved to 13-0 for the fifth time in program history and the first time since 2018.
- 2007, 2009, 2013, 2018, 2026.
- The Terps are 4-0 in Big Ten play for the fifth time since joining the conference in 2014.
- 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2026.
- Maryland is 8-0 at the Maryland Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex for the first time since an undefeated home campaign in 2022.
- The Terps have four ranked wins on the season and seven shutouts.
- Maryland is outscoring opponents 47-10 and outshooting them 226-107 in 2026.
2Q 9:24 | Babs' backhand gives us the 1-0 lead 🔥 #1 Maryland 1, Spartans 0 #bestofthebest https://t.co/rfZ0YrQfMH
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 16, 2026
Stomping the Spartans:
- Friday marked the 19th all-time meeting between Maryland and Michigan State in a series that dates back to 1982.
- The Terps improved to a perfect 19-0 all-time against the Spartans, including 9-0 at home.
- Maryland's largest victory in series history was a 6-0 win in 2018.
- The Terps have now shut out the Spartans eight times.
Numbers to Know:
- 1: Vasilios recorded her first multi-goal game of her career.
- 3: Maryland has only conceded three goals in four conference games in 2026.
- 4: The Terps are 4-0 in Big Ten play for the fifth time in program history.
- 7: Maryland has shut out seven opponents this season.
- 13: Maryland is 13-0 for the fifth time in program history.
- 19: The Terps are 19-0 all-time against the Spartans.
- 27: Maryland outshot MSU 27-3.
- 47: Klebasko earned her 47th career win.
- 249: Maryland is now 249-39 (.864) all-time at the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex.
Up Next:
- Maryland stays home to face Ohio State on Oct. 18. The game is set for 12 PM on B1G+.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Babs Van Hest (7)
GOAL by Maryland Babs Van Hest (FIRST GOAL), goal number 7 for season.
20:41
Maddie Vasilios (3)
Assisted By: Kendall Gilmore
GOAL by Maryland Maddie Vasilios, Assist by Kendall Gilmore, goal number 3 for season.
24:05
Aida Ierubino (4)
GOAL by Maryland Aida Ierubino, goal number 4 for season.
37:23
Maddie Vasilios (4)
Assisted By: Ella Fehr
GOAL by Maryland Maddie Vasilios, Assist by Ella Fehr, goal number 4 for season.
51:51
