Thirteenth-ranked Maryland field hockey secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Boston College on Friday night in the opening matchup of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Terrapins dominated the contest through efficient execution on penalty corners, capitalizing on two opportunities to establish their offensive rhythm early in the game.
Maryland struck first when Francisca Eschoyez converted a penalty corner in the opening quarter at the 5:29 mark. The goal represented Eschoyez’s third of the season, continuing a trend of the Terrapins scoring from these set-piece opportunities. Later in the second quarter, Feliz Kuhne added an insurance goal following another penalty corner, with Babs van Hest setting up the play. The early scoring proved crucial in maintaining momentum throughout the contest.
Defensively, Maryland remained virtually impenetrable, with goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko making several key saves to prevent Boston College from finding the back of the net. Despite facing pressure from the Eagles’ attackers and briefly playing with fewer than eleven players due to disciplinary cards, the Terrapins managed to shut out their opponents completely.
The Terrapins now prepare for their most challenging test of the young season, facing sixth-ranked Duke on Sunday. Maryland has demonstrated strong early-season form, scoring first in all three games while maintaining an unbeaten record from open play defensively.
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