May 9, 2004
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
Maryland got five goals from senior Kelly Coppedge on Senior Day as the No. 3 Maryland Terrapins defeated No. 20 George Mason 13-9 Sunday afternoon at Ludwig Field. In a close game for most of the afternoon, the Terps rattled off five unanswered goals in the middle of the second half to secure the victory.
Junior Acacia Walker scored four points on one goal and three assists, and senior Annie Collins tallied two goals and one assist for three points to help pace the Maryland offense.
As has been their trademark in the latter part of the season, the Terps took the early lead on goals from Jessica Dorney and Walker. The Patriots countered, though, scoring the game's next three goals to take the lead.
Trailing 4-3 with 8:02 left in the game, Coppedge connected on three straight goals for the Terps, all on assists from Walker to give Maryland a 6-4 lead. The Patriots cut the deficit to one with 15 seconds remaining in the half on a goal by Lisa Hagan.
The Patriots came out of the locker room and added another score to tie the game before Maryland put on a 6-0 run over the next 14 minutes to take a commanding 12-6 lead. Collins and Coppedge, two of Maryland's seven seniors, helped key the run with a pair of goals each. Senior Laura Warren and sophomore Delia Cox also found the back of the net to help key the Terrapin run.
During that run, the Terps dominated possession, thanks in part to Meghan Higgins taking a portion of the draw controls. On several draws, Higgins was able to pop the ball directly to Coppedge, who was credited with a game-high six draws on the day. For the game, the Terps won 17 of 24 draw controls.
Defensively for the Maryland, Greta Sommers was able to cause two turnovers and scoop a game-high five ground balls. Tess McLeod also forced two Patriot turnovers in her final regular season game for the Terps.
Maryland will realize its NCAA Tournament fate tonight at 6:30 when the bracket is announced on CSTV (channel 610 on DirecTV.) Check www.umterps.com later tonight for the bracket and reactions from Terp coaches and players.
