Maryland women's soccer (4-8-2) will host Iowa (6-4-5) on October 16, 2026, at Ludwig Field, starting at 7 PM. This will mark the Terps' ninth Big Ten match of the season, following their first conference win against Northwestern on Sunday. As their last home game of the year, Maryland will conclude the 2026 season with three straight away matches. The match will be available to watch live on B1G+ and updates can be followed on X at @TerpsWSoccer.
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In the all-time series against Iowa, the Hawkeyes currently lead 6-2-0 and have won four consecutive meetings. Their last match ended with a 2-0 victory for Iowa on October 10, 2025, in College Park. Maryland is seeking to break this streak, aiming for its first win over Iowa since a 4-0 victory at Ludwig Field on September 14, 2018.
Coming off a 2-1 victory over Northwestern, Maryland achieved its first Big Ten win, improving its overall record to 4-8-2 and conference record to 1-6-1. The Terps are looking to maintain the momentum from their previous match, where they displayed strong defensive performance after a prior scoring drought.
In their recent match against Northwestern, Maryland secured a 2-1 win, with Lilly Bane scoring just 31 seconds into the game, the fastest goal for the Terps since 2015. Lisa McIntyre added a second goal in the 58th minute, contributing to the team's newfound offensive momentum. Despite a second-half goal from Northwestern, Maryland's defense remained solid, allowing them to celebrate their victory.
As they continue their homestand against Iowa, the Terps aim to build on their recent success and secure additional points in Big Ten play.