University of Illinois
Maryland
Illini Host Maryland for Hispanic Heritage Day
October 2, 2021 | Soccer
Preview
| Illinois (4-7-0, 0-4-0 B1G) vs Maryland (4-4-4, 0-2-2 B1G) | |||
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| When | Sunday, October 3 // 12 p.m. CT | ||
| Where |
Champaign, Illinois // Demirjian Park |
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| Series |
Maryland leads, 2-3-1 |
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| Team Information | Illinois Record Book | Illinois Notes | ||
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| Follow the Illini | Twitter // Instagram // Facebook |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini Soccer returns to Demirjian Park Sunday afternoon to begin a two-match home stretch, hosting the Maryland Terrapins. Kickoff for Sunday's match is set for 12 p.m. CT and can be streamed on B1G+. Additional updates from the matches can be found by connecting with @IlliniSoccer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The Orange and Blue are coming off a heartbreaking 0-1 loss at Northwestern on Thursday, where the Wildcats scored the game-winner with less than one minute to play in regulation. Redshirt junior Kendra Pasquale and senior Makena Silber both fired three shots (two on-goal) during the match, while freshman Maeve Jones and redshirt junior Ashley Cathro also added one shot on-goal, each.
The Illini will also host Hispanic Heritage Day on Sunday, with several campus and community Hispanic groups in attendance at the match, along with special concessions items, video board tributes and a Spanish-speaking public address announcer. Admission and parking to Sunday's match is free to all.
ILLINOIS…
- Is 4-7-0 (0-4-0 B1G) on the season.
- Were shutout for the first time this season on Thursday at Northwestern.
- Ranks first in the Big Ten and 103rd nationally in saves per game (5.09).
- Ranks third in the Big Ten and 74th nationally in scoring offense (1.91).
- Ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 66th nationally in total goals scored (21).
- Freshman goalkeeper Naomi Jackson ranks first in the Big Ten and 57th nationally in saves per game (5.50).
- Freshman Sydney Stephens ranks sixth in the Big Ten and 43rd nationally in total assists (five).
- Redshirt senior Hope Breslin ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 60th nationally in total goals (six).
KNOW THE HISTORY
Illinois has faced Maryland just six times since the school joined the B1G conference, with the Terrapins holding a slight 2-3-1 advantage in the series. Sunday's match will be the first time the two teams have squared off in Champaign since 2017, with the last matchup in College Park on October 6, 2019 going in favor of Maryland 2-6.
KNOW THE FOE
Maryland sits at 4-4-4 on the season, including a 0-2-2 mark in conference play. The Terrapins most recently fell to Iowa 0-2 on Thursday night after back-to-back ties with Nebraska and Northwestern and a loss to Ohio State to begin the B1G slate. Led by a balanced offensive attack that boasts ten different goal scorers this season, Maryland was picked to finish last in the conference this season but currently sits 12th in the B1G.
UP NEXT
The Illini will kick off homecoming weekend next Friday night, facing off against #18 Wisconsin. Illinois Soccer will also host its annual Soktoberfest event, with fall-related activities at the match to be announced. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcasted on B1G+.
FOLLOW THE #ILLINI
For the latest news, information, and media from Illini Soccer, be sure to follow @Illinisoccer on Twitter and Instagram, "like" Fighting Illini Soccer on Facebook, and tune in to fightingillini.com.
