The Terps started with sloppy play but overcame that behind Kaylene Smikle and Sarah Te-Biasu’s combined 43 points.
Kyle McCoy struggled allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks.
Despite a slow start, the Terps ran away behind stellar shooting and capitalizing on turnovers.
The Terps’ offense was hot, headlined by Elijah Lambros’ three-run homer run.
The Terps boast a 11-4 home record but host the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champions.
Maryland’s pitching struggled with command early on, walking in runs in the first inning.
Kate Sites scored three of the Terps’ five goals in the first quarter.
The Terps trailed by 15 early in the second half, but a last second layup gave them another heartbreaking defeat.
A two-run fifth inning gave South Florida a lead it wouldn’t relinquish, tying the weekend series.
Sophomore pitcher Kyle McCoy gave up just one earned run and added seven strikeouts.