Maryland’s potent attack proved too much for Iowa, dominating despite the Hawkeyes having the best defense in the Big Ten coming into the matchup.
The Terps face the Monarchs at 12 p.m. on Friday. The winner will face the victor of Virginia-Saint Joseph’s on Sunday.
The Terps’ two fourth-quarter goals powered them to the win. They’ll face No. 1 Northwestern at noon on Sunday.
Maryland will face No. 5 Rutgers on Friday.
The Terps face the Hawkeyes in the first round of the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.
The loss eliminated the Terps’ chance for a share of the Big Ten regular season title.
A win could clinch the Terps a share of the Big Ten regular season title for the second straight season.
The Terps were outshot but excellence from Alyssa Klebasko in the cage ultimately was the key to the win.
The Terps’ trademark quick start gave them a lead they didn’t relinquish.
The Terps look for a pair of wins this weekend.