Author: Michael Howes

With the first penalty corner attempt of overtime, midfielder Bibi Donraadt inserted the ball to Maura Verleg, whose costly pass earlier in the game resulted in an Iowa goal.  Verleg punched the ball to her right to midfielder Dani van Rootselaar, who took a couple steps toward the goal, driving a shot towards the right side.  The shot bounced off of Iowa goalkeeper Grace McGuire’s pads into the goal, giving…

Moments into the first quarter, defender Riley Donnelly found freshman midfielder Sophie Klautz open in front of the goal.  Klautz tapped the ball in, giving Maryland the first score of the game in what was a three-goal first quarter as Maryland never let its foot off the brake. No. 3 Maryland field hockey battled against Michigan State, looking to remain undefeated in conference play. The Terps did just that as…

After a scoreless regulation from both sides, the Terps looked to bounce back in overtime after losing in double overtime their previous time out against No. 7 Princeton. Four minutes into overtime, Maryland picked up the first penalty corner of the period.  Dani van Rootselaar attempted the shot for the Terps, but was blocked by Michigan’s defense. Leah Crouse picked up the rebound on the right side of the goal…

Minutes into the second overtime, Princeton received a penalty corner. As expected, the pass went to Beth Yeager, the leading goal scorer for the Tigers.  With the shot set up, Yeager took a few steps forward and fired the ball into the left corner of the goal. Starting goalkeeper Paige Kieft lunged out to stop the shot, but her efforts weren’t enough as the shot beat her. Yeager’s shot was…

Moments into the third, Ohio State forward Sarah Charley received the ball on a penalty corner from midfielder Emma Goldean. Charley’s shot deflected against the foot of defender Ericka Morris-Adams, who entered the game after winning B1G Freshman of the Week.  The ball bounced past goalkeeper Paige Kieft, giving the Buckeyes a 2-1 lead over the Terps.  Trailing, the Terps then faced their first deficit in the second half all…