Maryland continued to bring it to Penn State as it earned its third penalty corner of the game with seven and a half minutes left in the first quarter. Maryland’s back-to-back penalty corner attempts to get on the board were denied, though, on two brilliant saves from Penn State goalie Brie Baracco. The Terps were aggressive right out the gates, earning two penalty corners within the first five minutes of the contest as they brought early pressure to the Nittany Lions’ defense. The Terps will now look to the NCAA Tournament after an early exit from the conference tournament. Simon’s goal was the game-winner as Maryland went on to lose by one goal in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, falling 3-2 on Thursday evening. The ball eventually went into the net to give Penn State its first lead of the game with a 3-2 advantage, a lead it would never relinquish. Penn State’s Anna Simon secured a loose ball and ripped a shot that made its way around Maryland goalie Noelle Frost, who was out-of-position. Then for the first time all game, the Nittany Lions took the lead. 6-seed Maryland field hockey was tied 2-2 with No.
