Maryland outshot Ohio State 15 to six, 12 of its shots being on goal. However, Buckeyes goalkeeper Abby Danson made nine saves, the other two being produced by the defense, helping secure the win.
Maryland faces No. 3 Ohio State and No. 7 Michigan. The Terps are undefeated versus Ohio State all-time and are seeking their first win against a top-five oppoonent this year.
The game marked another strong effort from Alyssa Klebasko, who registered seven saves on the day while only allowing one goal.
The Terps look for a sweep this weekend to extend their three-game win streak.
The victory advanced the Terps to the Big Ten Semifinals, where they will take on the winner of the matchup between No. 3-seed Northwestern and No. 6-seed Rutgers.
The Terps will look for a different result in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament than last year, when they got bounced by Penn State.
Following a come-from-behind victory its last time out against No. 23 Ohio State, No. 3 Maryland field hockey (7-0) prepares for a test against No. 8 Princeton (3-3) Tuesday. Princeton will be Maryland’s highest ranked opponent this season, the first inside the top-10. Four of the Terps’ seven wins thus far have occurred against ranked opponents. Maryland overcame Ohio State with a fourth quarter surge in its first Big Ten…
No. 3 Maryland field hockey gets set for its first conference matchup of the season, as the Terps hit the road to face No. 23 Ohio State Friday. The Terps have remained undefeated through six games so far this season, including three wins over ranked opponents. Maryland’s last game came against New Hampshire, a tie game at half before Maryland pulled away in the second half for a 6-1 victory. …