No. 13 Maryland field hockey shocks No. 6 Duke in 3-2 shootout victory

In a thrilling field hockey showdown on September 28, 2025, Maryland's No. 13 team stunned No. 6 Duke with a 3-2 shootout victory. The game, held at the Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex in College Park, Maryland, saw both teams vie for dominance for 70 minutes before settling their differences in a dramatic finish.

Freshman Ella Beach scored the winning goal for Maryland with only seconds left in overtime, redirecting a long-range shot from Rachel Whitehead that had eluded goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko. This marked Beach's first collegiate goal and was a pivotal moment in the game.

Duke took the early lead with a goal from Ashley Stockdale, but Maryland quickly responded with a goal from Francisca Eschoyez off a penalty corner. Despite the early setback, Maryland continued to press and evened the score through Beach's goal. The Blue Devils struck back through Juliette Schulten, but Maryland held firm throughout the match.

Goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko played a crucial role, making crucial saves in regulation and three additional ones in the shootout. Maryland dominated possession and had several chances to score, but failed to convert, while Duke struggled to capitalize on their opportunities after the opening period. This victory marked Maryland's first win against a top-10 opponent in the season, taking a significant step forward in their quest for the NCAA tournament.