No. 13 Maryland field hockey entered this season on a revenge tour after missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994. 

The Terps began the season with two dominating home wins. Friday marked their first road game, which didn’t change anything. 

Maryland took care of Boston College in Newton, MA, shutting the Eagles out in a 2-0 win at the Boston College Field Hockey Complex. 

It was a fast-paced game, with both teams trading possession, but Maryland imposed a stronger presence in the second half. 

The Terps’ offense showed promising flashes, which were not as evident last season. 

Even with less time on offense, Boston College earned more corners than the Terps. The Eagles, however, struggled to finish in the circle, consistently missing passes and struggling to advance past Maryland’s stronghold. 

Maryland benefited from its corners, scoring both goals in the first half from penalties. 

Maryland highlighted a stronger offense, getting three corners and a stroke all within the first half. However, sloppy errors and fouls limited possessions. 

The Terps were keen on turning their small possessions into something worthwhile, and with five minutes left in the first, Francisca Eschoyez scored on their first corner.

That goal carried them into the next quarter, with Maryland maintaining possession and keeping the ball in their offensive zone.

On their second corner of the game, Feliz Kuhne registered her first goal of the season to seal the two-goal victory.

Towards the end of the first half, Boston controlled the play, but van Hest stole the ball and took on the Eagles’ goalkeeper, Charlotte Kramer, one-on-one to get a shot. Unfortunately, Josie Hollamon couldn’t add another goal, but wrapped up the half two goals ahead. 

Continuing with a fast pace, Maryland maintained the ball for most of the second half, playing a game of keep-away from the Eagles’ offense.

In a flip from the first half, both teams played a cleaner and more controlled game, but Boston still struggled to maintain a strong offense. 

During a corner early in the third quarter, the Terps tried to take advantage of the Eagles’ failure to mark Maci Bradford. 

At the bottom of the third, Boston College found momentum, but the Terps’ defense, headed by Josie Hollamon, was on fire. Before Boston could make it too far into the circle, Maryland’s defense was all over them and immediately blocking any shots attempted on corners. 

The fourth quarter stayed mostly uneventful until the Eagles picked their speed back up toward the end. They earned a corner but failed to convert. 

In the end, Maryland held off Boston College, even with a player down, and improved to 3-0 on the young season. 

The Terps look ahead to their first true test – No. 6 Duke – in Newton, Sunday at 11 a.m.