In what could be the defining game of No. 5 Maryland field hockey’s 50th season, the Terps host No. 2 Northwestern Friday night at the Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex.
The Terps rose two spots in this week’s National Field Hockey Coaches’ Association (NFHCA) poll after beating then-No. 13 Rutgers, and No. 7 Iowa and No. 9 Duke each losing a game — both seeded ahead of the Terps last week. After taking care of business Friday, Maryland enjoyed an entire week of rest with all eyes turned toward Northwestern.
The game will start at 6 p.