No. 2 Maryland field hockey hadn’t played up to its standards in the first half against American on Tuesday — the Terps struggled to connect on passes and penetrate the Eagles’ defense.
But after nearly 55 scoreless minutes between the two teams, Maryland senior defender Kelee Lepage corralled a cross inside the circle and smacked a back-handed shot past the outstretched American keeper to break the scoreless drought.
Lepage’s late goal pushed the Terps to a 1-0 victory over the Eagles, marking the second consecutive year the team has finished with 16 regular season wins.
Maryland (16-2, 7-1 Big Ten) got off to a slow, sloppy start.