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Maryland vs. Indiana
Maryland Hustles Past Hoosiers in Fluid Four Finale
3/29/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Water Polo
March 29, 2009
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Sophomore Nicole Redder tied a career-high with four goals for No. 18 Indiana (13-14, 4-1 CWPA West), but it was not enough to overcome a consistent Maryland attack, as the Terrapins prevailed 11-9 in the final game of the Fluid Four.
Maryland jumped out in front early in the first quarter with a goal, and despite four ties throughout the contest, the Hoosiers could never grab the lead.
"It's a tough way to end the weekend," said Indiana head coach Barry King. "We didn't match Maryland's effort, there's no doubt about that."
Sophomore Kelsey Campbell tallied the first Hoosier goal, finding the net on a first quarter power play after an assist from Redder. The Terrapins responded with a six-on-five goal of their own to take a 2-1 lead heading into the second period.
Maryland scored on a backhand goal from the post two minutes into the second quarter. Indiana countered when Redder found freshman Jakie Köhli, who fired a shot past the Terrapin goalie as the shot clock was about to expire. Freshman Kristin Harmidy then took advantage of an foul, scoring from the left side as the defense retreated to tie things up at 3-3.
In between two Maryland goals late in the second quarter, Redder zipped a shot into the upper left corner of the net, leaving Indiana with a one goal deficit as they went into the break.
The Terrapins continued to put the pressure on to start the second half, scoring two quick goals to take a 7-4 lead. The Hoosiers responded with a three goal run of their own, started by Campbell scoring from the top of the key on a power play. Redder scored the following two goals for Indiana, each coming from long range as she navigated her way to clear shots that both powered past the goalkeeper to tie the game at 7-7. Maryland would regain the lead 21 seconds later with a goal before the end of the third quarter.
Sophomore Lauren Wyckoff tossed a precise lob pass to Redder, who scooted past a Terrapin defender and found the net to bring the Hoosiers even with Maryland at 8-8 early in the fourth. The normally reliable Indiana defense could not hold the Terrapins down, as Maryland would score three consecutive goals to put the game out of reach with two minutes left in the game. Wyckoff would add a late power play score after a dish by freshman Hanna Eimstad, but it was too little too late for the Hoosiers.
Junior Katie Carson made the start at goalkeeper for the Hoosiers, and dealt with 33 Maryland shots, finishing with ten saves.
Indiana will be back in action on April 3 in Erie, Pa. against Gannon, Mercyhurst, and Salem International. The Hoosiers will then head to Lewisburg, Pa. for games against George Washington and Bucknell on April 4-5.
