NCAA FINALS

TERPS are in!
Very convincing win today, 5-0 versus Drexel. The TERPS
dominated the field and the stats putting up 33 shots
and 15 penalty corners. But it was the effort today. Non stop
TERPS all over the field....offense and defense. Ali G had one
save!! and that says an awful lot!

Nic added 2 to her goal total and OD added assists and one goal.
Megan Frazer and Janessa Pope gave the TERPS 5 for the day.

Bri was outstanding, Alexis, in midfield, was outstanding, Roo, Emma,
Colleen - all - well done today.

SO...on we go to Winston-Salem and the NCAA Semi Finals on Friday.
Playing at 2 PM versus Princeton.....win and we will be playing on
Sunday at noon for the National Championship!! It all sounds good to me!

Great to see everyone at the game today! Thinking we had about 1,ooo
in the house.....and parents and friends - tailgate was great. Thank you.

"Best of the Best" Go TERPS!!

NCAA TOURNAMENT

The #1 seeded TERPS open the NCAA tournament at home tomorrow with an 11:30 am game vs. American. The 2pm game features Drexel versus UConn. Winners on Sunday at 2pm.

PARKING TOMORROW - FH parents and fans should park in 4i - lot behind the bleachers. With the football game at 1pm tomorrow, there will be a $15 charge to park....unless you arrive before 7am - have heard that some will be doing just that!!! Additional information regarding parking can be found at http://www.umterps.com/

This is the last home weekend for your/our TERPS! They are exciting to watch. They are good!! Come on out and see them play! and bring friends. But...if you cannot make it to the game - http://www.wmucsports.com/ to listen live. The guys are great!

So, here we go...the most important game of our season is in 13 hr, 26 minutes.
GO TERPS!

2009 ACC CHAMPIONS

The TERPS battled for 70 minutes with UVa today, overcoming a 2-0 deficit with 2 second-half goals and then holding on to force overtime. In OT, our 7 got possession, forced the play, got the corner and scored! The celebration began and rightly so. The TERPS are Champions in the toughest conference in the country.

So we wait now for NCAA pairings and sites on Tuesday. Thinking we will be at home on Sat and Sun. Hope to see you all there.

Thank you parents and fans for your support throughout the weekend with your posters, signs, decorations, goodie bags and just being there! Can't do it without you!!

"Best of the Best" Go TERPS.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The TERPS held on last night, prevailing 3-2 over Wake and will take on Virginia in the ACC Championship game tomorrow at noon.

The TERPS jumped out to a 1-0 lead courtesy of an OD steal and great pass to Nicole Muracco in front of the goal. With about 10 minutes left, Emma Thomas converted a penalty corner to give the TERPS a 2-0 lead. First half was choppy for both teams but the TERPS had the edge going into halftime.

The second half opened just about the same. Lot of play in between the 25's with a few shots and one or two corners. With 25 minutes left though, the TERPS broke through. Bri stole a pass at half field and sprinted down the far sideline and crossed the ball to Ameliet Rischen who sent it in for the TERPS goal and a 3-0 lead. But just about 30 seconds after, Wake scored. TERPS 3-1.

After a TERP timeout, Maryland got control and took the next 5 shots but put nothing on the board. Wake then had the next 6 opportunities with nothing to show until they scored on a rebounded penalty corner shot at about the 27 minute mark. The TERPS get the goaltending nod with Ali G's 6 saves, 4 in the second half.

Watch the game tomorrow on Comcast Sports Net or listen on wmucsports.com.

GO TERPS!!

ACC TOURNAMENT

The #1 seeded TERPS will be playing #4 Wake Forest at 4PM in the first ACC Tournament semifinal tomorrow. Wake defeated Boston College 4-3 today to move to the semis.

The TERPS practiced this AM, lunched and had some free time before going back to the field to watch the second half of the Wake/BC game. The rest of the afternoon was rest and relax.

And so, the second season starts. The TERPS have had a great regular season and are looking to extend that play deep into the post season. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the game.

GO TERPS!!

Saturday in NC

TERPS prevail 4-1. ACC Regular Season Champions, #1 seed, ACC tournament in 2 weeks. Lot of rain today...ugh!! More info and pix tomorrow.
Beautiful.
GO TERPS!!

TERPS, Tarheels - Saturday

It may be the premier college field hockey regular season match of the 2009 season. Undefeated, #1 Maryland and undefeated #2 North Carolina get underway at Henry
Stadium tomorrow at 1PM.

By the numbers, the TERPS and Tar Heels are ranked either #1 or #2 in a variety of categories in the ACC from shots per game to scoring margin to goals scored, etc.
Both have potent offenses, both have stingy defenses. Goalkeeping - nod to TERPS!

If you are not in NC, you can listen on wmucsports.com or go to umterps.com and follow schedule to FH at UNC then go to GT icon.

OH, it should be fun!
GO TERPS!!

TERPS over ODU

The TERPS controlled the game from beginning to end, running out to 5-0 before ODU got on the board.

OD opened the scoring about 14 minutes into the first half, taking a break-away pass from Nicole Muracco and making it 1-0 TERPS. Nic then got her 1st goal, getting an almost identical pass from Lindsey Puckett in front and converting. Nicole then made it 3-0, recording her 20th goal of the year. Fellow senior, Kristina Foster got the assist.

The weather must have been music to our English players ears! Emma Thomas got the TERPS 1st penalty corner goal with assists to OD and Alexis at about the 15-minute mark of the 2nd half. Next, fellow Englishwoman, Harriet Tibble, put the ball on net for her first TERP goal and a 5-0 TERP lead! Congrats, Harriet!! ODU scored, 5-1. But Emma finished up the TERPS scoring on yet another successful penalty corner from Ali Mo and Alexis. ODU picked up 2 as the clock was ticking down.

Offense, Defense, Team!! Making it happen.

TERPS at Delaware, Sunday at 1pm. See you there.

GO TERPS!!

TERPS in OT

TERPS 3 - Princeton 2 in overtime, for the first time this year.
More tomorrow.
GO TERPS!!

TERPS & Tigers

The TERPS face yet another top 5 opponent in the #5 Princeton Tigers tomorrow at 7p at home.

The TERPS enter the game having won the last 11 games with the Tigers. Princeton is 9-1 overall and is now leading the Ivy League at 3-0. Having bested Columbia and UConn last weekend, Princeton boasts having defeated 2 top 5 teams. Enough about them....

The TERPS at 12-0 are facing their 3rd top 5 opponent this season. The TERPS lead the series with Princeton 13-4-1 and have won 11 straight versus the Tigers.

So everyone....we need folks in the seats so that we can break our home attendance record! We want you to help us do this.....really. It will be a great game - always is with the Tigers! Plus there are only 2 more regular season games at home.....the time has flown.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there....bring friends. Admission is free and parking is not an issue tomorrow night...finally.

GO TERPS!!

FRIDAY

From UM marketing...



FRIDAY - the #1 ranked TERPS will play #3 UVa at 4P. Need everyone there - Free Admission...Hot Dogs free for the first 250 students.

http://www.umterps.com/ for life sized flyer.
FH/LX Complex for the game.

GO TERPS!!

TERPS Top AU 3-0

The TERPS wasted little time getting on the board as OD took a pass down the right sideline and did her thing around 1 or 2 players before sending the ball past the goaltender for a 1-0 TERP lead. And then, the game became a defensive struggle. Back and forth, give away, take away but neither team was able to break out.

After the half, much of the same. But with about 15 minutes remaining, the TERPS had a flurry in the circle resulting in a penalty stroke. Emma Thomas - score! Well done, Emma. TERPS 2-0. TERPS were in control, taking several shots that only missed by that much - really. Emma finished the TERPS scoring with a penalty corner goal with under a minute remaining. Defense was key today. Well done D. Well done TERPS!!

Next up #3 UVa - Friday at 4. Home.

Hope to see you all there.

TERPS v Wake

Ok everyone....game time is 11 A, parking is free in 4i ( recylcing ctr) before 9:30 AM. After, I think $10/maybe $15 - not sure. Sorry.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and one guest tomorrow...peeps are great! Bring them along, if you would...they will instantly like this game the way our TERPS play AND what a great place to play...no, I don't get royalties from ticket sales but these TERPS are the best kept secret in College Park. Come out to see them, not just tomorrow, but every home game - for real!! Be there. Promise??

TERPS v Wake

The #1 TERPS will host the #3 Wake Forest team this Saturday at 11 AM. ACC match. 2 of the best teams in the country. Some of the best hockey players as well....at our field - Saturday!!

TERP fans coming to the game - and I hear there are a lot - parking is free in lot 4i adjacent to the field, IF you get there before 9:30 AM. After that, $10, I think.

GO TERPS!!