Minnesota beats Maryland women 4–0

Minnesota scored three times in the second half to finish a 4–0 women’s soccer victory over Maryland on Friday, October 2, in Minneapolis.

Matigann Vixayvong put the Gophers ahead in the 24th minute. Ava Westlund scored twice after halftime, in the 49th and 55th minutes, before Katelyn Rigg added Minnesota’s fourth in the 58th.

Minnesota outshot Maryland 23–9. Faith Luckey made six saves in the first half for the Terps, and Meredith Fisher added two after halftime.

Maryland fell to 3–8–1 overall and 0–6 in the Big Ten. Minnesota improved to 7–3–2 and 3–2–1. The Terps return home to face Nebraska on October 8 at 7 p.m.

Source: Official team report and box score.

Prepared with AI assistance from the linked official source. Illustration: NSMT college soccer visual.