University of Maryland Athletics

Softball 4/6/2026 12:30:00 PM

Maryland Softball Hosts Georgetown Hoyas Wednesday In College Park

Maryland (13-23, 1-14 B1G) vs. Georgetown (13-13, 6-6 Big East)

April 8, 2026

Maryland Softball Stadium

6:00 PM

B1G+

COLLEGE PARK, MD - The University of Maryland softball team hosts Georgetown for a midweek match up in the Maryland Softball Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for Wednesday April 8, at 6:00 p.m..

match up preview

Maryland hosts Georgetown on Wednesday April 8 for a midweek match up. The Terps enter the game with a 13-23 overall record and a 1-14 Big Ten record.
The Terps have a perfect 6-0 record against the Hoyas at home.
Last time these teams met was in 2016 in the District Invite. The Terps fell 5-4.
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.

Terps celebrating after Anna hit a home run

#8 Mariah Penta, #20 Anna McGowan, #22 Matti Benson

PEnn STate recap

Maryland went 0-3 against Penn State in University Park.
Caitlyn Cornwell and Sammi Woods led the team with a .500 AVG. Woods recorded her first home run of the season in game two against the Nittany Lions.
Jaylee Williams picked up three hits, including her first triple as a Terp.
Caroline Fox and Mariah Penta each recorded three hits on the weekend. Penta picked up two doubles against Penn State and leads Maryland with 10 doubles.

#4 Keira Bucher

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).

Aubrey Wurst pitching against George Washington

#28 Aubrey Wurst

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.

Caitlyn Cornwell celebrating after a hit

#5 Caitlyn Cornwell

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Players Mentioned

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

#4 Keira Bucher: P; Senior

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

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

#26 Sammi Woods: INF; 5' 8"; Senior

#28 Aubrey Wurst: P; Sophomore

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

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

#20 Anna McGowan: INF; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

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

#4 Keira Bucher
: Senior
: P

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

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

#26 Sammi Woods
: 5' 8"; Senior
: INF

#28 Aubrey Wurst
: Sophomore
: P

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

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

#20 Anna McGowan
: Sophomore
: INF