By Max Schaeffer
The last time Maryland field hockey left the field, it was after a heartbreaking overtime loss in the Final Four. The Terps’ first game of 2023 ended very differently, as they opened their season with a dominant 4-0 win over Stanford, powered by their defense. By commanding the flow of the game, the Terps demonstrated that they earned their preseason pedigree of being ranked third in the nation.
The Terps outshot Stanford, 12-4. Their defense held the Cardinals scoreless thanks in large part to their discipline, only allowing one penalty corner all game; Their offense generated seven.