No. 2 seed Maryland takes a 16-1 record and the Big Ten regular-season title into its tournament quarterfinal against No. 7 seed Ohio State on Nov. 4 in Columbus. The Terrapins beat the Buckeyes 4-0 on Oct. 18 and closed the regular season with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Iowa.

By the Numbers
  • Maryland: 16-1 overall, 7-1 in Big Ten play.
  • Ohio State: 7-10 overall; winners of its last 3 games.
  • Maryland outscored opponents 59-15 and recorded 9 shutouts in 16 games.
  • Maryland’s Francisca Eschoyez led the team with 11 goals; Ohio State’s Sienna Golden led the Buckeyes with 8.
Yes, But

Ohio State enters on a three-game winning streak, but Maryland has already shut out the Buckeyes this season and has been dominant overall, including a 10-0 home record.

What's Next

The teams meet in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. ET at Buckeye Varsity Field in Columbus. The game will stream on B1G+.

Bottom Line

Maryland enters as the clear favorite, but the tournament opener is a win-or-go-home test: the Terrapins must carry their regular-season dominance into postseason play.