It’s always enjoyable when Maryland beats Duke. Fifth-ranked Maryland jumped out to a 5-1 lead against eighth-ranked Duke after the end of the first quarter and never looked back. Maryland won a very physical match 10-7.
Maryland senior midfielder, Drew Snider, had a hat trick, and eight different Terrapins scored in the game. Niko Amano also had fourteen saves. Maryland had a strong first half, going into halftime with a score of 7-2. Duke attempted to lead a strong surge behind a Josh Dionne goal early in the third quarter and another goal by CJ Constabile. However, Maryland’s Jay Carlson and Billy Gribbin each put in a goal of his own as Maryland (3-0, 1-0 ACC) beat Duke (3-2, 0-1 ACC).
Duke attempted a strong surge in the fourth quarter. Duke’s zone offense was efficient and put up fifteen shots and three goals compared to one shot and one goal for Maryland. Duke’s Josh Dionne had a hat trick as well. However, thanks to exceptional play from sophomore goalie Niko Amano, Duke’s fourth quarter surge came four goals short.
Maryland will head to Baltimore on Tuesday to face UMBC (1-1) at 7PM.
