
10/28/2026 3:00:00 PM | Field Hockey
No. 2 Maryland Terrapins (15-1, 6-1 B1G) vs. No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes (12-3, 4-3 B1G)
October 30, 2026
Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex
1:00 PM ET
B1G+
COLLEGE PARK, MD – No. 2 Maryland will host No. 9 Iowa at home on Friday to close out the regular season portion of Big Ten play. The game will be streamed on B1G+.
PARKING: Parking restrictions in Lot 11B will be lifted for the entire day on Friday, Oct. 30.keeping it present
- Maryland took down #13 Indiana 1-0 on the road in Bloomington Sunday afternoon to advance to 6-1 in conference play.
- The Terrapins suffered their first defeat of 2026 at the hands of #2 Northwestern in a 4-2 game.
- The Terps will round out Big Ten play at home against No. 9 Iowa on Oct. 30 as they look to close out the regular season 16-1 overall and 7-1 in conference play.

Francisca Eschoyez Is Tied With Babs van Hest For The Team Lead In Goals At Nine
the numbers game
- Maryland has recorded 52 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.
- Babs van Hest scored the game-winning goal at No. 13 Indiana in Maryland's 1-0 win.
- In her return to her home state of Illinois Ella Beach found the back of the cage for her third career goal.
- Jordyn Hollamon also recorded a goal in the contest which marked her seventh of 2026.
- Feliz Kuhne scored twice against Ohio State, marking the second weekend this year the Terrapins have had multiple two-goal scorers.
- Senior Madeline 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.
Ella Fehr Holds the 2026 Team Single-Game High in Assists with Three Against Towson (Sept. 11)
scouting the opponent
- The Iowa Hawkeyes are 12-3 (.800) through 15 games this season. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 19 Penn State 1-0 and dropped a game 3-4 to Rutgers at home in overtimes.
- Frederique van Cleef and Dionne van Aalsum lead the team with 17 goals apiece.
- van Cleef and Herbine are tied for the team lead in assists at eight each.
- van Cleef at 42 holds sole possession of the team lead in points.

Maryland Has Scored 54 Goals In 2026
historic start
- The Terrapins have started 15-1, and have only trailed twice during the regular season against No. 6 Duke and No. 2 Northwestern
- Maryland is 6-1 in Big Ten play, earning wins over Penn State, Rutgers, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Indiana 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 54-14 and outshot them 255-137 in 2026, while recording nine shutouts through 16 games.
- Maryland has defeated five top-20 teams this season, including No. 6 Duke, No. 4 Wake Forest, No. 10 Princeton, No. 19 Michigan, and No. 13 Indiana.

The Terrapins Have Only Trailed Twice During Their 2026 Campaign
fantastic freshman
- Maryland has earned three Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors this season, highlighting the impact of its talented freshman class.
- Ella Beach (Oct. 26), Aida Ierubino (Oct. 19) and Kendall Gilmore (Sept. 14) have each earned the conference's weekly recognition following standout performances on the field.
- The Terrapins' freshmen have combined for nine goals, nine assists and 27 points this season, providing valuable offensive production and showcasing the depth of Maryland's young talent.

Ella Beach Was Named Big Ten Freshman Of The Week (10/26)
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