Facing a defense that had not allowed a goal on the season, Maryland women’s soccer’s offense would need to be its best to earn a result.
In the 21st minute with the ball inside Maryland’s 18-yard box, a plethora of Wake Forest players swarmed around the Terps’ defense. Forward Anna Carazza tried to clear the ball through the middle of the field, but a Wake Forest player jumped in front and blocked her attempt. The ball trickled to midfielder Lauren Tangney, who was wide open on the left side of the box. With one touch, Tangney blasted the ball with her left foot past Maryland goalkeeper Liz Brucia and directly into the middle of the net, giving the Demon Deacons the 1-0 lead.