Thursday, October 22
Evanston, IL
8 PM
Maryland
at
Northwestern
10/20/2026 5:30:00 PM | Field Hockey
No. 1 Maryland Terrapins (14-0, 5-0 B1G) vs. No. 2 Northwestern Wildcats (14-1, 5-0 B1G)
October 22, 2026
Lakeside Field
8:00 PM ET
BTN
keeping it present
- The Terrapins recorded their 14th straight win on Sunday, earning a 4-0 victory over Ohio State at home.
- Maryland took down their fourth Big Ten opponent of 2026, defeating Michigan State 4-0 at the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex Friday.
- The Terps will travel to No. 2 Northwestern on Oct. 22 and No. 13 Indiana on Oct. 25 as they look to improve to 16-0 overall and 7-0 in conference play.
Maryland Huddles During Game Against Michigan State
the numbers game
- Maryland has recorded 49 goals so far in 2026, with 14 different players finding the back of the cage, including five newcomers who have scored their first goals as Terps.
- Feliz Kuhne scored twice against Ohio State, marking the second weekend this year the Terrapins have had multiple two-goal scorers.
- Senior Maddie Vasilios scored twice against Michigan State which marked her first career two-goal game.
- Maci Bradford recorded two goals and two assists in the win over No. 19 Michigan on Friday.
- Francisca Eschoyez found the back of the cage against Ohio State for the ninth time this season, extending her team lead in goals in 2026.
Madeline Vasilios Scored twice Against Michigan State (10/16)
scouting the opponent
- The Northwestern Wildcats are 14-1 (.933) through 15 games this season. The Wildcats are coming off a 4-1 victory over conference foe Indiana in their most recent outing.
- Ashley Sessa leads the team in all three major offensive statistics with 12 goals, 9 assists and 33 points.
- Juliana Boon has been a force in cage for the Wildcats all season registering 57 saves and seven shutouts and ranks among the nations best goalkeepers.
The Terps Drew a Season-High 1,462 Fans Against Ohio State on Sunday (10/18)
historic start
- The Terrapins have started 14-0 for the fourth time in program history, continuing their unbeaten start to the 2026 season.
- Maryland is 5-0 in Big Ten play, earning wins over Penn State, Rutgers, Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State so far in 2026.
- The Terps are 9-0 at home, continuing their strong play at the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex.
- The Terps have outscored opponents 51-10 and outshot them 237-116 in 2026, while recording eight shutouts through 14 games.
- Maryland has defeated four top-20 teams this season, including No. 6 Duke, No. 4 Wake Forest, No. 10 Princeton and No. 19 Michigan.
Maryland Opens 2026 Campaign 14-0 for Fourth Time in Program History
B1g Time performers
- Maryland has earned four in-season weekly awards in 2026, collecting Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week honors.
- Aida Ierubino claimed Big Ten Freshman of the Week (10/19) after scoring a goal in a 4-0 win over Michigan State (10/16)
- Maci Bradford was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 12, after recording two goals and two assists to earn the Terrapins' first Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award since Nov. 4, 2024, when Hope Rose received the honor.
- Alyssa Klebasko earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 21.
- Kendall Gilmore was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Sept. 14.
Aida Ierubino Was Named Big Ten Freshman Of The Week (10/19)
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