Maryland Field Hockey Routs Wagner 8-1 in Opener
The No. 2 seed Terrapins scored five first-quarter goals and advance to face the winner of Iowa and Duke.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Hockey
Maryland field hockey defeated Wagner 8-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Terrapins, the No. 2 seed, advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of Iowa and Duke.
Why it matters
The win moves Maryland one step deeper into the NCAA Tournament after a convincing opening performance. Opening the scoring in 19 of 21 games highlights the team's consistency heading into the next round.
Maryland scored 8 goals and held Wagner to five shots, with 11 penalty corner goals in the first quarter this season. Maryland opened the scoring in 19 of its 21 games, and the quarterfinal opponent is still pending the Iowa-Duke result.
The players
Maryland Terrapins field hockey
The University of Maryland's field hockey program competes in the Big Ten Conference and earned the No. 2 seed in this year's NCAA Tournament.
Wagner Seahawks field hockey
The Wagner College field hockey program competes in the Northeast Conference and was eliminated in the first round by Maryland.
The details
Francisca Eschoyez scored 46 seconds into the game with a drag flick, and Maryland added five first-quarter goals, three of them off penalty corners. Feliz Kuhne scored her first career hat trick, and six different Maryland players found the net.
Timeline
Wednesday afternoon: Maryland learned its opponent after Wagner defeated Fairfield.
Friday: Maryland defeated Wagner 8-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Sunday: Maryland was shut out in the Big Ten Tournament final.
Season Trajectory
Maryland's first-quarter scoring surge and its 19 openers in 21 games mark a season built on early pressure. The NCAA Tournament quarterfinal sets up a test against either Iowa or Duke as the Terrapins seek to extend their run.
Maryland advances to a quarterfinal date against either Iowa or Duke, so fans following the bracket will need to track that result. The Terrapins' early scoring pattern is the key trend to watch as the tournament continues.
The takeaway
Maryland's fast starts have been a defining feature of its season, and the quarterfinal will test whether that approach holds against a tougher opponent.
What happens next
Maryland will face the winner of the Iowa and Duke match in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals.
Further reading
For more on the program's season, see Hockey coverage across the state.
