In the 55th minute, graduate attacker Mikalya Dayes was in on goal with the Terps already up 1-0. A second goal would have all but sealed the victory, but her low drive was stopped between the legs of Illinois junior goalkeeper Julia Cili.
Just two minutes later, Illinois took advantage of the miss, as junior midfielder Sydney Stephens blasted a long range effort into the back of the net.
And not even 10 minutes later, Illinois took the lead as sophomore defender Ella Karolak found the top corner from in close.
It was a dominant first half from Maryland, but it entirely collapsed in the second.