Exactly two years since its last Big Ten victory, Maryland women’s soccer would have to withstand an unforgiving Michigan offensive attack to get a result.
With the game tied at one apiece, Michigan would finish the job just 30 seconds into overtime. Midfielder Nicki Hernandez, racing down the left side of Maryland territory, received a perfect pass from forward Sammi Woods. Hernandez gathered possession and took two dribbles before launching the ball from outside the 18-yard box. Her shot was an absolute beauty, floating over the leaping goalkeeper Liz Brucia and into the back of the net.
Though Brucia put forth a special performance in the net, Michigan overpowered Maryland, outshooting it 28-11 en route to a 2-1 overtime victory.