With about five minutes until halftime in No. 2-seed Maryland field hockey’s Big Ten Tournament semifinal matchup against No. 3-seed Northwestern, the Wildcats were assessed a penalty stroke following a Maryland defensive miscue on a penalty corner.
Northwestern senior midfielder Peyton Halsey didn’t hesitate, as she sent a shot into the cage to give Northwestern a 2-0 lead. In a defensive battle on Friday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio, the Terps never established an offensive rhythm, falling to Northwestern, 2-1, and ending its hopes of a Big Ten championship.
Maryland now sets its eyes on the bigger prize, as it will look to make another NCAA Tournament run starting next week.