Maryland took down the Hawkeyes 5-0 on the road earlier this season and now looks to defend home field with the stakes much higher.
Maryland will face No. 5 Rutgers on Friday.
The Terps face the Hawkeyes in the first round of the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.
A win could clinch the Terps a share of the Big Ten regular season title for the second straight season.
The Terps’ trademark quick start gave them a lead they didn’t relinquish.
The Terps look for a pair of wins this weekend.