In the first few games of the 2017 women’s soccer season, Mikayla Dayes was unquestionably Maryland’s best player. The freshman led the team in scoring and was a noticeable presence whenever the Terps were on offense.
Then, in the second half of a 1-0 overtime victory over Richmond, Dayes was carted off with a leg injury. Despite the Terps’ victory that Thursday evening, Dayes’ injury lingered, as she hasn’t played in the team’s two games since.
However, Maryland went 2-0 without her.
While Dayes introduced herself to the NCAA, the veteran Terps were leading the rest of the team.