Terps Fall to Minnesota in Home Finale

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Maryland (2-8-5, 1-7-0) wrapped up their 2022 home schedule with a 2-1 loss against Minnesota (7-7-2, 3-4-1). 

The Terps battled, achieving a number of athletic offensive breakaways and skillful defensive takeaways throughout the match. 

This was the final home game for six-year veterans Malikae Dayes, Mikalaya Dayes, and Alyssa Poarch. Poarch finished her Ludwig Field career with a bang, making an impressive, on-the-run score. 

Breaking Down the Action

• The game began with back-and-forth action between the Terps and the Golden Gophers. A shifty takeaway by Malikae Dayes initiated a string of Maryland possessions. 
• Minnesota’s Sophia Romine made a tough score in the 10th minute, bringing the score to 1-0. 
• Maryland equalized in the 28th minute with an athletic goal by Alyssa Poarch. Julie Lynch’s on-target boot set up the sprinting Poarch’s perfectly-placed score.
• The Gophers’ Gabbie Cesarone snuck one in during the final minute of the first half, sending the score to 2-1. 
• Goalkeeper Madeline Smith put her body on the line for a decisive block against a shot by Minnesota’s Abi Frandsen in the 51st minute.
• Maryland applied offensive pressure with speedy fast-breaks by Mikayla Dayes, Sofi Vinas, and Poarch.

Up Next

• The Terps will play their penultimate match of the season at Indiana this Thursday at 7pm. That game will air on B1G+.