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Maryland Terps Edge Duke Blue Devils in Overtime Thriller

Freshman Ella Beach nets game-winner as Maryland improves to 4-0 and secures 37th win over Duke

Game Highlights

The Maryland Terps secured a 3-2 shootout victory over the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils on Sunday, snapping a tightly contested match that extended their unbeaten streak to four games and marked their 37th all‑time win against Duke.

Freshman Ella Beach, who had not previously scored a collegiate goal, forced overtime by tying the game at 2-2 in the 59th minute, showcasing the impact of her early‑season breakthrough.

Francisca Eschoyez added four goals, including the decisive tally in the shootout, while Maryland’s defense held firm, allowing only three goals all season and earning three key saves from Alyssa Klebasko.

Under head coach Missy Meharg, the Terps have now improved their overtime record to 84 wins against 34 losses, and have out‑shot opponents 71 to 35 across the first three games, underscoring their dominance this season.

The victory also marks Maryland’s first ranked win of the 2026 season and their fourth straight 4-0 start since 2022, while the program prepares to face Towson on September 11, continuing a series that has spanned 57 meetings since 1985.

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