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Softball 4/14/2026 11:35:00 AM

Maryland Softball Set To Host Howard For Midweek Matchup

Maryland (14-26, 1-17 B1G) vs. Howard (21-13, 14-1 MEAC)

April 15, 2026

Maryland Softball Stadium

11:00 AM

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COLLEGE PARK, MD - The University of Maryland softball team hosts the Howard Bison this Wednesday in the Maryland Softball Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

match up preview

Maryland hosts Howard University this Wednesday for the final midweek home game of the season. The Terps enter the game with a 14-26 overall record and a 1-17 Big Ten record.
The Terps are a perfect 10-0 against the Bison in the Maryland Softball Stadium. Since the first match up in 2009, Maryland has outscored Howard 106-11.
Maryland will host the 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament at the Maryland Softball Stadium, May 6-9. This will be the first year College Park will host the Big Ten Softball Tournament. Maryland's last win in the Tournament was in 2024, where the No. 10 ranked Terrapins upset No. 7 Penn State, 3-1 in nine innings.

#2 Caroline Fox

Oregon recap

Maryland went 0-3 against Oregon in College Park.
Mariah Penta led the Terps with four hits including one double and two RBI (.444 AVG).
Sage Rodmyre, Jaylee Williams, Caroline Fox, Caitlyn Cornwell, and Matti Benson each recorded a hit.
Zayda Rocke picked up her eighth home run of the season in game two against the Ducks. She is tied for first on the team in home runs.

#8 Mariah Penta

RECORD BOOK PERFORMANCE

The 2026 Terps etched their name in the record book, recording 18 hits against Providence (2/28), placing them fifth all-time for hits as a team in a single game.
Anna McGowan is tied for second in Maryland Softball history for RBIs in a single game, recording six against Providence (2/28).
Maryland also recorded four home runs in the 8-1 win against Fairfield (2/28), which ties for third all-time in the record book for home runs in a single game.
In game one of the series against Rutgers, Maryland played a 12 inning game which tied for the second longest game in program history. Maryland's longest game spanned 14 innings in a 4-2 loss against Florida State in March of 2007.
The Terps earned an 11-7 win against George Washington in 10 innings, which ties for the fourth longest game in program history. The last 10 inning game was a 5-4 win against Purdue in 2024.
Matti Benson tied the Maryland single game RBI record of seven and tied the single game record of home runs (2) against George Washington (3/18).

#3 Bailey Murphy

b1G tournament

Maryland will host the 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament at the Maryland Softball Stadium, May 6-9.
This will be the first year College Park will host the Big Ten Softball Tournament. Maryland's last win in the Tournament was in 2024, where the No. 10 ranked Terrapins upset No. 7 Penn State, 3-1 in nine innings.
Recently, the university finished the new Softball Player Development Center, which provides a 5,800-square-foot, climate controlled indoor facility outfitted for both hitting and pitching, leveraging performance analytics and modern training technology.

#28 Aubrey Wurst

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Players Mentioned

#22 Matti Benson: 3B/MIF; 5' 3"; Sophomore

#5 Caitlyn Cornwell: OF; 5' 7"; Junior

#3 Bailey Murphy: OF; 5' 8"; Junior

#8 Mariah Penta: UTL; 5' 9"; Junior

#28 Aubrey Wurst: P; Sophomore

#2 Caroline Fox: INF; 5' 1"; Senior

#6 Zayda Rocke: C/INF; Freshman

#17 Jaylee Williams: OF; 5' 6"; Junior

#20 Anna McGowan: INF; Sophomore

#53 Sage Rodmyre: INF; 5' 6"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#22 Matti Benson
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: 3B/MIF

#5 Caitlyn Cornwell
: 5' 7"; Junior
: OF

#3 Bailey Murphy
: 5' 8"; Junior
: OF

#8 Mariah Penta
: 5' 9"; Junior
: UTL

#28 Aubrey Wurst
: Sophomore
: P

#2 Caroline Fox
: 5' 1"; Senior
: INF

#6 Zayda Rocke
: Freshman
: C/INF

#17 Jaylee Williams
: 5' 6"; Junior
: OF

#20 Anna McGowan
: Sophomore
: INF

#53 Sage Rodmyre
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: INF