Maryland Women's Soccer Snapped Losing Streak

The Maryland Terrapins secured their first point of Big Ten play after a scoreless draw against Nebraska.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Soccer

Maryland Women's Soccer Snapped Losing Streak

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Maryland women's soccer tied Nebraska 0-0 on October 8, ending a difficult six-game losing streak for the program. The result earned Maryland its first point of the current Big Ten conference season.

Why it matters

The draw provides a critical defensive milestone for a team that has struggled to find momentum during recent conference play. By limiting their opponent, the Terrapins halted a slide and secured a foothold in the Big Ten standings.

Maryland's defense allowed only four total shots and two shots on goal by Nebraska during the match. The Terrapins have now gone seven consecutive games without finding the back of the net.

The players

Paige Foye

A Maryland defender who returned to the lineup to bolster the team's defensive efforts after serving a one-game suspension.

Peyton Bernard

A Maryland player who was involved in offensive opportunities and defensive transitions throughout the match.

Lisa McIntyre

A player who recorded the opening shot on goal for her team during the first half of the match.

The details

Maryland utilized a disciplined defensive effort to limit Nebraska to just two shots on goal while maintaining control of the midfield in the final minutes. Paige Foye rejoined the starting lineup after serving a one-game suspension to help solidify the back line.

Peyton Bernard and Mckinley Heaven had shots blocked in the 10th minute.
Paige Foye cleared a threat by blocking Nathalie Lewis in the 40th minute.
Lisa McIntyre recorded the game's first shot on goal in the 44th minute.
Lilly Bane missed a free kick over the crossbar in the 48th minute.
Peyton Bernard turned the ball over in the 87th minute.

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Season Trajectory

Securing a point against Nebraska allows Maryland to break into the Big Ten standings after a difficult start to the conference schedule. This defensive effort changes the team's narrative from a winless streak to a more competitive baseline for the remaining games.

The draw earns Maryland its first point in the Big Ten table, effectively ending a six-game skid. The team now enters their next matchup with a defensive performance that held an opponent to zero goals despite the scoreless offensive drought.

The takeaway

Maryland has demonstrated a renewed focus on defensive discipline by limiting Nebraska to just two shots on goal. Building on this stability will be necessary for the team to eventually snap its seven-game scoreless streak.