COLLEGE PARK, Md.  - Appalachian State University women's soccer (1-2) suffered a 3-1 setback to Maryland (2-1) on Friday evening at Ludwig Field.
Looking to build off last weekend's win, the Mountaineers got off to a strong start in the opening period, as
Sarah Murphy notched the first goal of her career at 21' to give App the 1-0 advantage.Â
The Mountaineers held the Terrapins at bay until the score was tied up in the 33rd minute, 1-1, which would stay as the tally going into the break.
Appalachian and the hosts stayed at a 1-1 deadlock for the majority of the second period until the Terps scored in the 63rd minute to take a 2-1 edge. The Terrapins later added the third goal with six minutes left.Â
Taylor Ray played all 90 minutes in the frame with a season-high six saves.
Jessica Easley,
Ava Dawson,
Alexa Asher,
Molly Niewald and
Emmily Cowie played the entire 90 for the Black and Gold.Â
The Mountaineers will seek their first road win of 2018 on Sunday at 5 p.m. against Old Dominion.Â
