Terrapins lose 4-2 at Northwestern after a three-goal fourth quarter

The Maryland Terrapins lost 4-2 at Northwestern on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, after leading 2-1 through two and three quarters. The Wildcats scored three times in the fourth quarter to take the game.

How it unfolded

Each team scored once in the first quarter, making it 1-1. Maryland scored in the second quarter while Northwestern did not, and the Terrapins led 2-1 at halftime.

The third quarter was scoreless, and Maryland still held the 2-1 lead heading into the fourth. Northwestern then scored three goals in the final quarter to close out the 4-2 win.

Records and what's next

Maryland is listed at 14-1 and Northwestern at 15-1.

The Terrapins return to the field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET, when they visit the Indiana Hoosiers.