Jolie Farmer leads Maryland women’s soccer to 2-1 win over Fairleigh Dickinson
Farmer continued her hot streak scoring both Maryland goals as the Terps improved to 2-0 on the season.
In Maryland's season opener against Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday, September 21, 2025, goalkeeper Faith Luckey was overshadowed by freshman star Jolie Farmer. Farmer, a redshirt sophomore, scored twice in the early minutes, leading Maryland to a 2-1 victory over the Knights.
The offense for Maryland got off to a fast start, dominating possession throughout the first half and giving FDU few opportunities to threaten. Farmer was a constant threat, putting two shots on goal in the first half and creating multiple chances for her teammates. In the second half, she capitalized on a flurry around the goal, scoring her second goal of the game in the 66th minute and her third of the season, bringing her total to three Maryland goals through two games.
Fairleigh Dickinson managed to score once, with freshman Amina Brown finding the back of the net in the 72nd minute. However, Maryland's possession advantage and Farmer's individual offensive prowess ultimately secured the win. The Terps led in possession for the majority of the match, thanks to a strong defensive performance led by midfielder Emily Lenhard, who drew a yellow card 42 minutes into the first half.
Looking ahead, Maryland will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia for their next game against unbeaten Virginia Tech on Sunday. In the meantime, Farmer has already proven herself as a valuable addition to the team under head coach Michael Marchiano, becoming the first Terp since 2013 to score the team's first three goals of the season.
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