Terps Drop Road Match At George Mason, 3-2

FAIRFAX,VA – Maryland women’s soccer (2-2-2) was defeated by George Mason (2-2-2), 3-2, on Sept. 1 at George Mason Stadium. 

Two freshmen connected for the game’s opening goal, scored by the Terps. Taryn Raibon scored off an entry pass from Emily Lenhard in the 13th minute. Raibon’s goal was the first of her career and the assist was the first of Lenhard’s career.  

 

The goal that got Taryn Raibon on the scoresheet for the first time in her career pic.twitter.com/yPQhAcQTma

— Maryland W. Soccer (@TerpsWSoccer) September 1, 2024

Senior defender Katie Coyle notched her first goal of the season in the 32nd minute with an unassisted low shot to the left side of the net. The goal was the second of her Maryland career. 
 

What a goal by Katie Coyle to open her account for 2024 pic.twitter.com/FTqvd9L5oh

— Maryland W. Soccer (@TerpsWSoccer) September 1, 2024

However, the Patriots responded by scoring the game’s following three goals in the 37th, 48th and 82nd minutes. The first two scores occurred on scrambles for the ball near the net on second-chance opportunities. The go-ahead goal came from a long-ball kick into the box that went between Terrapin defenders and to the Patriot attacker for a low-angle shot.

Despite the three unlucky goals, Maryland’s defense allowed it to dominate time of possession. George Mason didn’t manufacture its first shot on goal until the 37th minute, and Maryland held considerable advantages in shots (20-5), shots on goal (9-3) and corner kicks (9-1). 

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Breaking Down The Action

• George Mason generated an early scoring opportunity with a shot that hit the left post in the first minute of play.
• Taryn Raibon scored in the 13th minute, receiving a nice entry pass from Emily Lenhard to put the ball past the goalkeeper in the back of the net.
• Lenhard continued the offensive pressure, sending a shot just above the crossbar in the 23rd minute.
• Katie Coyle expanded the Terps’ lead to 2-0 in the 32nd minute with an unassisted goal.
• George Mason responded five minutes later with a rebound goal to make it a 2-1 game.
• The Patriots tied things up at 2-2 in the 48th minute.
• Kelsey Smith nearly missed a shot that hit the top corner of the crossbar in the 55th minute.
• George Mason scored the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute to take a 3-2 lead.

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