Four-Goal Third Quarter Lifts No. 2 Maryland Field Hockey To 5-2 Win Over No. 19 Michigan

Friday, October 9

Ann Arbor, MI

4 PM

Maryland

(12-0, 3-0)

Michigan

(5-6, 1-4)

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Maryland	0	0	4	1	5
Michigan	0	0	0	2	2

Maryland celebrates after win over michigan

Four-Goal Third Quarter Lifts No. 2 Maryland Field Hockey To 5-2 Win Over No. 19 Michigan

10/9/2026 4:00:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

The Terps are 12-0 for the sixth time in program history after their latest win.

ANN ARBOR, MI — No. 2 Maryland field hockey used four goals in under four minutes in the third quarter to earn a 5-2 win over No. 19 Michigan on Friday afternoon. The win kept the Terps undefeated in 2026 as they improved to 12-0 (3-0 Big Ten) for the sixth time in program history.

IN A BLUR IT'S 4-0 🫨 #bestofthebest https://t.co/NwaLFPppNR
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 9, 2026

It took 40 minutes for either team to break the ice, but Maia Adamson opened the floodgates late in the third quarter as she scored the first of four Maryland goals in a 3:19 stretch. Maci Bradford (two goals and two assists on Friday), Jordyn Hollamon, and Madeline Vasilios all found the back of the cage during the Terps' offensive explosion.

MAIA BREAKS THE SCORELESS TIE 🔥 #bestofthebest https://t.co/AgzfZqY67C
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 9, 2026

Alyssa Klebasko posted three shutout quarters before Ryleigh Osborne locked down the win in the fourth. Klebasko earned her 46th win of her career. In three conference games this season, the Terps have only conceded three goals. Maryland grabbed its third conference win of the season to mark its fifth 3-0 start to Big Ten play in program history.

2-0 in a flash ⚡ #bestofthebest https://t.co/uxKGcMqpZZ
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 9, 2026

The victory marked the Terps' fourth ranked win of the season and moved them to 25-6 all-time against the Wolverines (5-6, 1-4 Big Ten). Maryland looks to move to 13-0 next Friday against Michigan State.

Jordyn makes it a trifecta of Maryland goals in the third 🔥 #bestofthebest https://t.co/NXdWk4Y9U4
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 9, 2026

How it Happened:
1st Quarter:

Klebasko made her first save in the opening minute.
Feliz Kuhne put a shot on goal, prompting Michigan's first save in the second minute.
Maryland defended a Michigan corner without allowing a shot in the seventh minute.
Both teams recorded two shots and a save in the scoreless first 15 minutes of action.

2nd Quarter:

The Wolverines made a save on a shot from Francisca Eschoyez after a pair of Maryland penalty corners.
Klebasko made her second save in the 28th minute.
Maryland out-shot the Wolverines 3-1 in the second quarter, but the game was scoreless at the break.

3rd Quarter:

Adamson's goal (1) in the 40th minute opened the scoring. Eschoyez assisted (1) on the goal.
Bradford's goal (3) in the 41st minute quickly doubled the Terps' lead.
Jordyn Hollamon made it 3-0 with a goal (6) and assists from Bradford (9) and Eschoyez (2) in the 43rd minute.
Vasilios also scored (2) in the 43rd minute as Bradford assisted (10).
Maryland took its 4-0 lead into the final 15 minutes.

4th Quarter

Michigan's Natalie Millman got the Wolverines on the board in the 47th minute.
Maryland defended a Michigan corner in the 48th minute.
Eschoyez had a shot blocked in the 49th minute.
Michigan scored a second goal in the 54th minute.
Bradford scored (4) her second goal of the day in the 56th minute to put the game away.
The Terps fought off a late push from the Wolverines to secure their 5-2 win.

The EXCLAMATION point❗ #bestofthebest https://t.co/hntTRkZmaV
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) October 9, 2026

Superb Start:

Maryland is 12-0 for the sixth time in program history and the first time since 2018.
- 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2018, 2026.
The Terps are 3-0 in conference play for the fifth time since joining the Big Ten in 2014.
- 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2026.
Maryland has four ranked wins in 2026 and has posted six shutouts.
The Terps are a perfect 4-0 on the road.
Maryland is out-scoring opponents 43-10 and out-shooting them 196-104 through 12 games in 2026.
The Terps have only conceded three goals in three conference games this season.

Wins Over the Wolverines:

Friday marked the 31st all-time meeting between Maryland and Michigan in a series that dates back to 1998.
The Terps improved to 25-6 all-time against the Wolverines.
Maryland has now won each of its last two contests against Michigan and is 7-2 on the road in the series.
The Terps have shut out Michigan seven times. Their largest margin of victory is four goals, which they've achieved four times.

Numbers to Know:

3: Maryland is 3-0 in Big Ten play for the fifth time in program history.
4: The Terps snared their fourth ranked win of the season.
4: Maryland scored four goals in 3:19.
10: The Terps have only conceded 10 goals this season, including just three in conference games.
10: Bradford's 10 assists lead the team in 2026.
12: Maryland is 12-0 for the sixth time in program history.
25: The Terps improved to 25-6 all-time against Michigan.
31: Friday marked the 31st all-time meeting between Maryland and Michigan.
46: Klebasko earned her 46th win of her collegiate career.