The Temple Owls opened their 2026 campaign with a 3‑1 loss to the Maryland Terrapins, who entered the match ranked thirteenth nationally. Maryland’s early pressure paid off, as they outshot Temple 5‑0 in the first quarter and built a lead that would prove decisive.
Key Moments
The turning point came in the second quarter when Francisca Eschoyez opened the scoring for Maryland, extending their advantage before halftime. Aida Ierubino added a second goal just before the break, putting the Terrapins comfortably ahead.
Temple managed to respond in the third quarter, with Lucia Magro converting a penalty stroke to bring the score to 2‑1, sparking hope among the Owls’ fans.
However, Maryland’s dominance on penalty corners — nine to one — and a relentless attack resulted in two more goals in the final quarter, sealing a 3‑1 victory.
What’s Next
Despite the loss, the Owls remain 1‑1 in Big East play and will look to rebound when they travel to face Lafayette on September 4 at 6 p.m. in Easton, Pennsylvania.