Main Story

No. 11 Maryland closed its regular season with a 2-0 win over Penn State, despite playing a man down for the final 16 minutes. Albi Ndrenika scored early and Dominic Ayella added a second-half goal, while goalkeeper Laurin Mack made eight saves. The No. 5-seeded Terps advance to the Big Ten Tournament, where they’ll face No. 4 Michigan State on Nov. 8 in Bloomington, Indiana.

By the Numbers
  • Maryland finished the regular season 11-4-1 overall and 5-4-1 in Big Ten play.
  • Mack made 8 saves, earning his 17th career shutout and 33rd career win.
  • Ndrenika scored in the 7th minute; Ayella scored in the 57th.
  • Maryland outshot Penn State 18-?; Ndrenika took 6 of the Terps’ shots.
What’s Next

Maryland meets Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament on Nov. 8, with the game time yet to be announced. A win would set up a matchup with No. 1 Indiana.

Bottom Line

Maryland enters the tournament with momentum—and a timely reminder that Mack can be a difference-maker when the Terps are under pressure.